FUN FACTS

A calendar based on the cycles of the moon phase, such as the Islamic calendar, is called a lunar calendar.

A lunisolar calendar, like the Hindu, Buddhist and Hebrew calendars, are based on both the moon phase as well as the time of the solar year.

The most widely used calendar today is the Gregorian calendar.

Playing soccer burns about six calories per minute. Raking the lawn burns about four calories per minute.

The Statue of Liberty's tablet is two feet thick.

MINI HA HA

Rahul: What's your New Year resolution?
Ajay: Nothing new. I'm still trying to keep last year's.

CAPITAL CHALLENGE

What are the capitals of these countries?

1. CANADA
2. CHINA
3. EGYPT
4. GERMANY
5. INDIA
6. ITALY
7. VENEZUELA
8. AUSTRALIA

Answers : 1. Ottawa ; 2. Beijing ; 3. Cairo ; 4. Berlin ; 5. New Delhi ; 6. Rome ; 7. Caracas ; 8. Canberra.