The Champions League and Europa League finals are set to be played this week. Do you know what is special this time around? Here’s a look into these European finals…
England have made a clean sweep of the major European finals this season. Tottenham Hotspur will be playing Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League final and London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal will face-off in the UEFA Europa League final. In fact, this is the first time that a nation has provided all the major European finalists in a single season!
Considering that all four finalists are from England, the cups will definitely be going home to that country. This will be the 12th time that clubs from one nation will be winning both the competitions. In fact, it will be the fifth time in six seasons. Spain had both the winners of the Champions League and Europa League in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018!
Click to expand and read a quick preview for both these finals along with other trivia…
Having read the above previews, answer the following multiple choice questions:
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Known for their pyramids, calendars, astronomical calculations and chocolate-making skills, the Maya civilisation has been a major influence in the history of the world.
Maya civilisation was developed by the Maya people – an indigenous people of Mexico and Central America who inhabited the lands comprising parts of modern-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras.
The name comes from the ancient Yucatan city of Mayapan, the last capital of the Mayan Kingdom.
The civilisation is known for its highly sophisticated writing system, art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system.
Here is a brief look at the civilisation through the ages.
Sharks, shipwrecks, poisonous trees, crocodiles, ice cold waters, ghosts, dingoes… Many reasons why you may be spooked out in these beaches.
The first thing you think of when you say the word beach is fun. While most beaches are, there are some that you must be careful about. Here is a list of nine such beaches that will give you the chills and the thrills.
Do you know which is the hottest chilli in the world? Or, where saffron comes from? Heat things up a little with this quick quiz on spices.
What makes a dish? Sure the ingredients that go into the dish play a key role, but putting a few different vegetables in a pot with water and cooking them simply won’t do. For any recipe, the flavour is very important and vital to the dish. And how do we get this flavour? By putting together the right combination of spices.
Here’s a quick quiz to see how much you know about the different spices we might have come across. Read the question and click on the picture you think is the correct answer.
Almost every human emotion can be represented by music. These melodious tunes can come from different musical instruments. Let’s see if you know the names of some of them.
There are various kinds of musical instruments in the world. The list is so long that we don’t even know the names of half of them. Almost every human is able to relate to these wonderful sounds that come from different musical instruments.
Take a look at the images of instruments and see if you know their names. Enjoy!
Some of these personalities have contributed in many ways to help the world around them. Take this quiz and find out how well you know some of these iconic figures of today.
Many might manage to succeed in their profession however, only a few exceptional personalities create an impact during their lifetime. How well do you know of these icons? Take this quiz and find out.
Red is a versatile colour. It signifies danger on a traffic light but it also plays a big part in the English language. Find out more about this bold, vibrant colour here!
Did you know that after black and white, red was the third colour to be given a name? Amazingly, this seems to have happened in all languages! Perhaps our ancestors looked at blood and decided the colour had to be given a name. The colour is now symbolic of a range of sensations: anger, danger, passion and shame.
Let’s find out more about how ‘red’ seeped into our everyday phrases and idioms in English. Click on ‘turn’ to read about their origins.
Beaches are always fun and a great place to unwind. How much do you know about beaches? Solve this crossword to find out…
Learn names and uses of instruments used in laboratories by scientists and doctors with this memory game.
Doctors and scientists use a lot of instruments for different purposes. Some are used for holding and mixing chemicals, while some are used for studying molecules that are not visible to naked eyes.
Today, let’s learn a bit more about these instruments. Match the images to find out the names of some instruments and their uses.
In this week’s edition, take a dip in some of the most fascinating beaches around the world and learn interesting facts about them.
Beaches are perfect for a fun day out with family and friends. There are several beaches around the world, each with their own unique and interesting feature, history, and cultural significance.
Take this quiz to see how much you know about the world’s famous beaches and coasts.