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  • Bulgaria146 views

    Bulgaria Boasts Europe's Oldest Unchanged Country Name

    The country's name, derived from the Bulgars, a semi-nomadic people, has continuously been used for over 1300 years since 681 AD, making it unique among European nations whose names have often evolved or been replaced.

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  • Astrology138 views

    Ancient Astrologers Divided Days Into Planetary Hours

    This ancient system assigns rulership of each hour of the day to one of the seven traditional planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn). The planet ruling the first hour of a day typically gives the day its name, like "Sunday" for the Sun.

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