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You’ve heard its modern forms everywhere—but the original name? Practically forgotten. Yohanan might be the most overlooked name in history.
Outside the art world, few may recognize the name of Lander’s Eagle Bronze Foundry. But sculptures created there are ...
Did you know that Bangkok holds the title for the longest city name in the world? With 168 characters in Thai, the full name of the Thai capital is a monumental mouthful. But behind its length lies a ...
In the run-up to the World Matchplay in Blackpool, there is one name that remains inextricably linked to the prestigious tournament and that, of course, is darts legend Phil Taylor. The 16-time ...
Fauja Singh, known as the Turbaned Torpedo and believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died at 114 after being ...
Fauja Singh was a torchbearer at the 2012 London Olympics and set eight age-group world records in one day. He was honored by ...
Fauja Singh, regarded as the oldest person and the first centenarian to complete a full marathon, has died at the age of 114 ...
Amid Epstein backlash, Bondi ends case against MAGA-backed Utah doctor 5 Front Yard Features That Are Always Eyesores, ...
But did you know it has the world’s longest city name? Its full name, “ Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Ratanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet ...
PASSAU, Germany, July 16, 2008 -- Two Germans share the longest proven family tree in the world. The men, Manfred Huchthausen, a 58-year-old teacher, and Uwe Lange, a 48-year-old surveyor, had ...
But beyond these common names lie the full, official names of these countries, many of which are surprisingly long, complex, and historically rich.
Curious to know which country has the world's longest name? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stands on the topmost podium of the longest country name in the world.