Golden goal is a football term used to describe a goal scored during extra time, which ends the game. It was introduced in 1992 to replace sudden death, but is no longer used by FIFA due to conservative play. The silver goal method was also introduced but later discarded. Now, two 15-minute halves are played, […]
Golden parachute clauses in executive employment contracts provide benefits if the employee loses their job, often due to a company acquisition. Benefits can include reduced stock rates and generous severance pay, but can also lead to unintended consequences such as facilitating acquisitions or paying incompetent executives. Investors may be frustrated by the lack of consideration […]
Golden Syrup is a popular sweetener in the UK, made from evaporated sugar cane juice. It is similar in appearance to honey and is used in desserts and as a topping. It is primarily composed of sucrose, fructose, and glucose and does not crystallize. Tate and Lyle is the most popular brand in the UK. […]
The Dambulla Golden Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Sri Lanka, with five main caves filled with paintings and statues of Lord Buddha and other deities. It is a popular tourist attraction and located near other Buddhist sites. The Dambulla Golden Temple, also known as the Dambulla Cave Temple, is a temple […]
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is not gold, but painted in International Orange for visibility in foggy conditions. The U.S. military wanted stripes, with the Navy pushing for black and yellow and the Air Force for red and white. The bridge was built over the Golden Gate Strait and opened in 1937, with […]
The Golden Age of Piracy was a period between 1650 and 1720 when piracy on the Atlantic Ocean reached high levels. Pirates took treasure from ships carrying valuable goods from the New World. Many pirate legends come from this time, and historians link it to a period of peace in Europe that caused widespread unemployment […]
The Islamic Golden Age was a period of cultural and intellectual growth between the 8th and 13th centuries, with some scholars saying it continued into the 16th century. Arab scholars translated ancient works into their native languages, established academic institutions, and made fundamental discoveries in various fields. The era is difficult to summarize, but it […]
The Islamic Golden Age was a period of cultural and intellectual growth between the 8th and 13th centuries, continuing into the 16th century. The Abbasid Caliphate moved their capital to Baghdad and established academic institutions, including a House of Wisdom where ancient works were translated and preserved. Papermaking and pen use were introduced, and universities, […]
California is known as The Golden State due to its history of gold mining and the abundance of the golden poppy flower. Gold was first discovered in 1848, leading to the California Gold Rush and the state’s reputation as a land of wealth and abundance. The state legislature made “The Golden State” an official nickname […]
The Gilded Age was a short period in American history after the Civil War, characterized by a population and economic boom that created an incredibly wealthy upper class. The era lasted from 1877 to 1893, ending with the market crash of 1893. The success of western expansion, the California Gold Rush, and improved technology in […]
Golden Gate Park is a large park in San Francisco, California, bigger than Central Park and the third most visited park in the US. It has many natural and man-made features, including lakes, gardens, museums, and a bison herd. The park played a significant role in the peace movement in the 1960s. It is free […]
The Golden Globe Awards recognize excellence in film and television and are presented at a Hollywood dinner. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association founded the awards in 1944 to promote the arts and the US abroad. The awards also fund entertainment-related charities and scholarships. The Association hopes to encourage high-quality content and promote a positive image […]
The Golden Hind was an English galleon famous for circumnavigating the globe led by Sir Francis Drake. It was renamed from the Pelican midway through the voyage and arrived back in England in 1580. The ship was displayed to the public and several replicas have been made, including one in Brixham, Devon. The Golden Hind […]
Golden Week is a week-long holiday period in Japan from April 29 to May 5. It includes Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Showa Day, and Children’s Day. Many companies give employees the week off, and it is a popular time for tourism and travel. The week was named “Golden Week” due to its positive effect […]
The term “golden number” can refer to the golden ratio in mathematics or to a number used in the Metonic cycle, an astrological sequence discovered by Meton of Athens. The Metonic cycle is used to calculate the date of Easter and is still used in some situations today. The golden number helps determine which lunar […]
The golden universe theory proposes that matter is continually generated as space expands, resulting in a perpetual state of expansion with no beginning or end. It is an alternative to the Big Bang theory, but has been discredited due to lack of evidence. Debate between the two theories has highlighted flaws in both, but the […]
The Golden Delicious apple is an American variety with a sweet, crunchy flesh, popular for cooking and making purees and sauces. It was accidentally discovered in West Virginia and is speculated to be a hybrid of two other apple varieties. It is prone to bruising and wilting but has been successfully exported since the 1920s. […]
A “golden hello” is a package of incentives offered to lure an executive or employee from one company to another. It can be worth millions of dollars and is used to gain an advantage over competitors. A “golden handshake” is a contractual obligation to pay compensation if terminated, while a “golden boot” is an incentive […]
The Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic red suspension bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County, was opened in 1937 and remains a symbol of American engineering. Designed by Irving Morrow, it incorporates Art Deco elements and rises 746 feet above the bay water. The bridge employs full-time painters and iron workers for maintenance. It has […]
The Golden Horde was a Mongol-led Islamic khanate that existed from 1240 to 1502 in Russia and Eastern Europe. It was founded by Batu, the eldest son of Genghis Khan, and consisted of Mongols and Turkic peoples. The Golden Horde conquered much of Asia and subjugated Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Kazakhstan for centuries. The empire […]
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