The earliest cotton in the world was spun and woven in India
Since ancient times cotton was spun in India with matchless skill. It is said that the delicate cotton from India...
Roman
Why is 17 considered an unlucky number in Italy?
The number 17 can be written in Roman as XVII. When these numerals are rearranged, it reads VIXI, which means...
Which chemical is used in the lead of a pencil?
The chemical lead was used by the Romans as lead rods to write on papyrus. These rods left a grey...
