Yes, the event we are referring to is the self-immolation of Thích Quảng Đức, a Buddhist monk, on June 11, 1963, in Saigon, South Vietnam (now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam). Thích Quảng Đức’s act of self-immolation was a powerful and iconic form of protest against the religious and political oppression faced by Buddhists under…
Deconstructing the Illusion: The Truth Behind the ‘Rock Floating in Air’ Image That Went Viral on Twitter The power of optical illusions is not new to us, and social media has only amplified it. An image of a seemingly floating rock has gone viral on Twitter, leaving many users scratching their heads. The image shows…
Tina Turner (born November 26, 1939, Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S.), is an American-born singer who found success in the rhythm-and-blues, soul, and rock genres in a career that spanned five decades. Widely referred to as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Ike and Tina Turner Revue…
A Ghost Town Today Twin Arrows, now just a remnant of what once was a once-bustling hub, sits quietly in the Arizona desert. Just off of historic U.S. Route 66, this ghost town is located within the boundaries of Coconino County, between the vibrant city of Flagstaff and the quaint town of Winslow. Historic Land…
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