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Image © Midnightblueowl, under a creative commons licence.Vikings came from the north, what we now call Scandinavia.They sailed in longships to Britain where they could start raiding and conquering. Their ships are considered amazing examples of design ingenuity and have excited historians for years.Vikings became great sailors when they lived close to the rivers and fjords (sea inlets). Fjords were large, deep bodies of water which needed many men with oars in a fast ship to navigate them....

October half term and its Halloween celebrations are going to look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still make them great. We’ve mapped out a whole week of morning, afternoon and evening activities for your family to get stuck into this half term, with everything from the best family events, free days out, at-home fun, Halloween prep and plenty of Autumnal meal ideas too. Find more half-term ideas here....

Music books come in all shapes and sizes - from books for kids that are written in rhyme to kids’ music books that aim to be educational. Inspire not only a love of reading but also for music with this collection of must-have books for your children.1 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt by Michael RosenThis story features lots of onomatopoeia words - those that sound like the word e.g. ‘squelch’ - as well as alliteration which makes it the perfect tale to sing together....

Ever wondered what really lies beneath London Bridge, how misguided we’ve been about the Houses of Parliament and how different the London Underground might have been today? Our great City of London has a whole heap of historic facts waiting to be uncovered by your most inquisitive little ones, from the smelly and the gory to the heart-warming and the down-right hair-raising! Whether your children are born-and-bred Londoners, curious visitors to the capital or have never stepped foot in the Old Smoke, families all over the country will love these quirky London facts for kids....

London is an iconic city that is high on most people’s bucket list as a place to visit.With a crazy history and some amazing landmarks, we have put together all of the important things about London that you have got to know. London has so much to see and do, including taking a ride on the iconic [London Eye] and learning some cool history about [the great fire of London].We have tons of facts about these, and interesting facts about London and its many landmarks for you....

If you’re scratching your head about Warzone 2 contracts and aren’t sure what they are – never mind how they work – then we’ve got your back. Contracts are in-game missions, secondary to your main goal to outlive your opponents, and they appear in four distinct forms. Each one tasks you with something different and will reward you with XP and money. Some even respawn your dead squad members, or show you where the next circle will be, making them an invaluable asset to your squad....

April Orgill Birthday Highlights Birth Name April Orgill Place Of Birth Los Angeles, California, USA Age 44 years old Birth Date April 5 1979 April Orgill Facts Child Star? no Occupation Hairstylist, YouTube Vlogger Education & Qualifications Salt Lake Community College Net Worth $385,740 Current Partner Davey Orgill Children Daisy, Elizabeth, Ambree Rose, Frankie, Ender, Zade About April Orgill April Orgill, the famous and popular YouTube channel vlogger, was born in Los Angeles, California....

The best Marvel Snap Klyntar decks are an interesting prospect because this location merges all of your cards into one symbiote, removing ongoing abilities in the process and only retaining the power levels. At the time of writing, it’s the featured location for 48 hours, which means it appears 40% more frequently than the usual rate. Note that this is different to the hot location, which happens every Sunday and is a random location from the existing pool boosted to a 60% rate for the day....

Betty White Birthday Highlights Birth Name Betty White Place Of Birth Illinois, USA Age 101 years old Birth Date January 17 1922 Betty White Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress, Comedian Education & Qualifications Horace Mann Elementary School Net Worth $75,000,000 Current Partner Lane Allen Children David Ludden, Sarah Ludden, Martha Ludden Parents Horace Logan White, Christine Tess About Betty WhiteWhite wowed audiences for almost seven decades and was universally adored by both fans and colleagues....

Brendon Burchard Birthday Highlights Birth Name Brendon Burchard Place Of Birth Montana, USA Age 46 years old Birth Date February 28 1977 Brendon Burchard Facts Child Star? no Occupation Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author. Education & Qualifications University of Montana Net Worth $25,000,000 Current Partner Denise Burchard Parents Christian Burchard, Mel Burchard Brendon Burchard is an American life coach, motivational speaker, and best-selling author of The New York Times.Born and raised in Montana, Brendon built his way up to being a key player in the world of self-help....

Christopher Reid Birthday Highlights Birth Name Christopher Reid Place Of Birth Bronx, USA Age 59 years old Birth Date April 5 1964 Christopher Reid Facts Child Star? no Occupation Screenwriter, Rapper, Singer, Actor Education & Qualifications Bronx High School of Science Current Partner Kimberly Turner Children Christina Reid, Cameron Reid, Cailin Reid Parents Calvin Reid, Marjorie Wallace About Christopher Reid Born on April 5, 1964, to an Irish mother and Jamaican father, Christopher Reid was unaware of the legacy that he would create....

Getting your hands on some Core Keeper tin ore is likely the first real obstacle you’ll face as you start upgrading your equipment in this adventure game. While the copper gear you find early on works well for the first slew of battles and adventures, it’s not good enough to help you beat down some of the horrors that await in the dark depths. So, grabbing tin ore is going to be one of the first things you’ll want to do once you’ve got a basic base set up....

Destiny 2 Spoils of Conquest is a new item that Bungie introduced in the game’s Beyond Light expansion. Getting a bunch of them will allow you to pick up old Destiny 2 Exotics from previous expansions that you may have missed out on if you were taking a break, or simply found one of their quests too difficult. It proves to be a nifty addition, too, as some Exotic quests asked you to visit certain locations and achieve various things....

Who doesn’t love vibing to some of your favorite Disney songs and just chilling all day?Take your love for Disney songs to the next level with this ultimate Disney song quiz. Switch off your gadgets and enjoy some quality time with your family and kids.Be it the poisonous apple that Snow White ate, or the courage and kindness that Cinderella showed every day, the magical world created by Walt Disney holds the same fascination for every generation....

A dog is a man’s best friend, but how much do you know about your canine friend.Which breed do you like the most? From Golden retrievers to Chihuahuas, to German Shepherds, we love them all.A dog is a carnivore animal and part of the Canidae family. It is the first species that was domesticated due to its physical characteristics and behavior. Dogs are now found in various breeds, each one differing in size, skills and physique....

Want to know what the Dying Light 2 safe codes are? The long-awaited sequel to the first-person parkour zombie game has tons of loot that you can find just about anywhere. Like in the first game, you can find plenty of useful items inside safes. Safes can contain valuable items such as journals, quest items, medkits, and Dying Light 2 inhibitors that you can use to upgrade your abilities. Finding these safes and their combinations are just one of the many reasons the developers claimed in January that Dying Light 2 takes 500 hours to completely unlock....

Emily Alyn Lind Birthday Highlights Birth Name Emily Alyn Lind Place Of Birth New York, USA Age 21 years old Birth Date May 6 2002 Emily Alyn Lind Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Actress Education & Qualifications Net Worth $2,000,000 Current Partner Richard Edwards Parents Barbara Alyn Woods , John Lind Siblings Natalie Alyn Lind, Alyvia Alyn Lind About Emily Alyn LindEmily Alyn Lind made her film debut as a child star at the age of 6....

The American hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus leuconotus) is one of the New World mammals found all over North and Central America. They are also known as the eastern hog-nosed skunk or rooter skunk because of their digging habits. They are the largest skunks globally, and the broad white stripe on the top of their head makes them distinct from other skunk species. American hog-nosed skunks are extremely secretive. These shy natured animals tend to stay away from humans as much as possible....

Suited to both tropical and subtropical climates, the Chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is also popular by other names such as jigger flea, sand flea, bicho de pé, and suthi. All over Latin America, the sand flea is popularly termed the ‘foot bug’ since these fleas enter the body mostly through the host’s foot. The jigger flea is sometimes mistaken for a mite species known as ‘chigger’. Most noticeable in their parasitic stage, these fleas are popular for Tungiasis, an infestation of parasites....

The great myna (Acridotheres grandis) or white-vented myna is a related species of the common myna (Acridotheres tristis). These birds have a unique yellow bill, brown feathers with white specks, and a white-colored tail. These birds are related to the species of starlings and are native to Asian countries like India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. While they form monogamous pairs, breeding occurs between March and April, beginning with their search for the perfect partner....