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Travel, trivia, and geographical knowledge ✈️🗺️🧠
Interesting facts, history, pictures, polls, quizzes, and the best threads!
Interesting facts, history, pictures, polls, quizzes, and the best threads!
🇲🇷 Mauritania Independence Day Trivia!
Which migratory or coastal bird species is known to feed with their heads upside down?
🔎 Born grey but turns pink.
Which migratory or coastal bird species is known to feed with their heads upside down?
🔎 Born grey but turns pink.
November 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🇲🇷 Mauritania Independence Day Trivia!
Which migratory or coastal bird species is known to feed with their heads upside down?
🔎 Born grey but turns pink.
Which migratory or coastal bird species is known to feed with their heads upside down?
🔎 Born grey but turns pink.
🇱🇧 The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Lebanon.
November 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🇱🇧 The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Lebanon.
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!
The 6 MUST-TRY dishes!
Did we miss any? 👇
The 6 MUST-TRY dishes!
Did we miss any? 👇
November 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!
The 6 MUST-TRY dishes!
Did we miss any? 👇
The 6 MUST-TRY dishes!
Did we miss any? 👇
6️⃣ Pecan Pie
A rich, caramel-nut pie that closes the meal on a sweet Southern note.
A rich, caramel-nut pie that closes the meal on a sweet Southern note.
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
6️⃣ Pecan Pie
A rich, caramel-nut pie that closes the meal on a sweet Southern note.
A rich, caramel-nut pie that closes the meal on a sweet Southern note.
5️⃣ Pumpkin Pie
A warm spiced dessert that defines the season.
A warm spiced dessert that defines the season.
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
5️⃣ Pumpkin Pie
A warm spiced dessert that defines the season.
A warm spiced dessert that defines the season.
4️⃣ Green Bean Casserole
A creamy, crunchy side that turned into a modern classic.
A creamy, crunchy side that turned into a modern classic.
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
4️⃣ Green Bean Casserole
A creamy, crunchy side that turned into a modern classic.
A creamy, crunchy side that turned into a modern classic.
3️⃣ Cranberry Sauce
The sweet-tart sauce that balances the heaviness of the meal.
The sweet-tart sauce that balances the heaviness of the meal.
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
3️⃣ Cranberry Sauce
The sweet-tart sauce that balances the heaviness of the meal.
The sweet-tart sauce that balances the heaviness of the meal.
2️⃣ Mashed Potatoes
The ultimate creamy side that pairs with nearly every dish on the table.
The ultimate creamy side that pairs with nearly every dish on the table.
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
2️⃣ Mashed Potatoes
The ultimate creamy side that pairs with nearly every dish on the table.
The ultimate creamy side that pairs with nearly every dish on the table.
1️⃣ Roast Turkey
The centrepiece of Thanksgiving & the most consumed holiday protein in the U.S.
The centrepiece of Thanksgiving & the most consumed holiday protein in the U.S.
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
1️⃣ Roast Turkey
The centrepiece of Thanksgiving & the most consumed holiday protein in the U.S.
The centrepiece of Thanksgiving & the most consumed holiday protein in the U.S.
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!
Thankful, historical & filling.
Gratitude served with sides.
6 MUST-TRY Thanksgiving dishes 🧵
Thankful, historical & filling.
Gratitude served with sides.
6 MUST-TRY Thanksgiving dishes 🧵
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!
Thankful, historical & filling.
Gratitude served with sides.
6 MUST-TRY Thanksgiving dishes 🧵
Thankful, historical & filling.
Gratitude served with sides.
6 MUST-TRY Thanksgiving dishes 🧵
🥷 Iconic Birthdays, Bruce Lee!
What groundbreaking martial arts system did he create?
🔎 There is a bestseller about it.
What groundbreaking martial arts system did he create?
🔎 There is a bestseller about it.
November 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🥷 Iconic Birthdays, Bruce Lee!
What groundbreaking martial arts system did he create?
🔎 There is a bestseller about it.
What groundbreaking martial arts system did he create?
🔎 There is a bestseller about it.
🇱🇧 Jeitta Grotto, Lebanon.
November 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🇱🇧 Jeitta Grotto, Lebanon.
🎂 International Cake Day!
In your travelling adventures,
Which country have you had the best cake?
Share the city & bakery 👇
In your travelling adventures,
Which country have you had the best cake?
Share the city & bakery 👇
November 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
🎂 International Cake Day!
In your travelling adventures,
Which country have you had the best cake?
Share the city & bakery 👇
In your travelling adventures,
Which country have you had the best cake?
Share the city & bakery 👇
🇺🇸 This Day, That Year — 1789!
President George Washington proclaimed the first National Thanksgiving.
In 1863, the first annual Thanksgiving holiday was held under Abraham Lincoln.
It became a federal holiday in 1941!
President George Washington proclaimed the first National Thanksgiving.
In 1863, the first annual Thanksgiving holiday was held under Abraham Lincoln.
It became a federal holiday in 1941!
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🇺🇸 This Day, That Year — 1789!
President George Washington proclaimed the first National Thanksgiving.
In 1863, the first annual Thanksgiving holiday was held under Abraham Lincoln.
It became a federal holiday in 1941!
President George Washington proclaimed the first National Thanksgiving.
In 1863, the first annual Thanksgiving holiday was held under Abraham Lincoln.
It became a federal holiday in 1941!
🇱🇧 The Panoramic Coast of Lebanon.
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
🇱🇧 The Panoramic Coast of Lebanon.
🇸🇷 Suriname Independence Day Trivia!
What percentage of Suriname's land is covered by rainforest?
🔎 The highest proportion of forest coverage in the world.
What percentage of Suriname's land is covered by rainforest?
🔎 The highest proportion of forest coverage in the world.
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🇸🇷 Suriname Independence Day Trivia!
What percentage of Suriname's land is covered by rainforest?
🔎 The highest proportion of forest coverage in the world.
What percentage of Suriname's land is covered by rainforest?
🔎 The highest proportion of forest coverage in the world.
✅ Answer: 13, in each MLB season.
ℹ️ Facts
1️⃣ He served during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
2️⃣ The Yankees retired the number 5 to honour his contribution to the franchise.
Who is your favourite baseball player⁉️
ℹ️ Facts
1️⃣ He served during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
2️⃣ The Yankees retired the number 5 to honour his contribution to the franchise.
Who is your favourite baseball player⁉️
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
✅ Answer: 13, in each MLB season.
ℹ️ Facts
1️⃣ He served during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
2️⃣ The Yankees retired the number 5 to honour his contribution to the franchise.
Who is your favourite baseball player⁉️
ℹ️ Facts
1️⃣ He served during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
2️⃣ The Yankees retired the number 5 to honour his contribution to the franchise.
Who is your favourite baseball player⁉️
⚾ Iconic Birthdays, Joe DiMaggio!
How many times was the Baseball Hall of Famer selected for the All-Star Game?
🔎 Considered an auspicious number in some cultures.
How many times was the Baseball Hall of Famer selected for the All-Star Game?
🔎 Considered an auspicious number in some cultures.
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
⚾ Iconic Birthdays, Joe DiMaggio!
How many times was the Baseball Hall of Famer selected for the All-Star Game?
🔎 Considered an auspicious number in some cultures.
How many times was the Baseball Hall of Famer selected for the All-Star Game?
🔎 Considered an auspicious number in some cultures.
🇱🇧 Beirut from above, Lebanon.
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🇱🇧 Beirut from above, Lebanon.
🇺🇸 Iconic Birthdays, Zachary Taylor!
Before his Presidency, Zachary Taylor enslaved labourers on agricultural estates in which states?
🔎 Both are Southern states.
Before his Presidency, Zachary Taylor enslaved labourers on agricultural estates in which states?
🔎 Both are Southern states.
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🇺🇸 Iconic Birthdays, Zachary Taylor!
Before his Presidency, Zachary Taylor enslaved labourers on agricultural estates in which states?
🔎 Both are Southern states.
Before his Presidency, Zachary Taylor enslaved labourers on agricultural estates in which states?
🔎 Both are Southern states.
🇱🇧 Mzaar Kfardebian, Lebanon.
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🇱🇧 Mzaar Kfardebian, Lebanon.
🪯 Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur!
The 9th Sikh Guru was beheaded by Aurangzeb for refusing to convert to Islam.
He died defending Kashmiri Pandits' religious freedom.
ℹ️ His son, Guru Gobind Singh, founded the Khalsa institution of Sikhism.
The 9th Sikh Guru was beheaded by Aurangzeb for refusing to convert to Islam.
He died defending Kashmiri Pandits' religious freedom.
ℹ️ His son, Guru Gobind Singh, founded the Khalsa institution of Sikhism.
November 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🪯 Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur!
The 9th Sikh Guru was beheaded by Aurangzeb for refusing to convert to Islam.
He died defending Kashmiri Pandits' religious freedom.
ℹ️ His son, Guru Gobind Singh, founded the Khalsa institution of Sikhism.
The 9th Sikh Guru was beheaded by Aurangzeb for refusing to convert to Islam.
He died defending Kashmiri Pandits' religious freedom.
ℹ️ His son, Guru Gobind Singh, founded the Khalsa institution of Sikhism.
🌍 From the countries you see on this globe,
👇 Which one would you travel to first?
👇 Which one would you travel to first?
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
🌍 From the countries you see on this globe,
👇 Which one would you travel to first?
👇 Which one would you travel to first?
🇲🇽 Mexican Cobbled Streets.
November 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
🇲🇽 Mexican Cobbled Streets.
🇱🇧 Baalbek Temple, Lebanon.
November 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🇱🇧 Baalbek Temple, Lebanon.