Tag Archives: Ship
What is the meaning of a 21-gun salute?
Gun salutes are often used to mark special occasions. Gun or cannon salutes sometimes honor distinguished persons or mark special occasions. This custom began long ago, when guns and cannons were loaded by hand. Upon the approach of a friendly ship, all the guns of the fort or ship were fired as a token of …
Why did pirates fly the Jolly Roger flag?
Because piracy is against the laws of all countries, pirates in the past flew the flag of no nation, but defiantly flew their own flag—the Jolly Roger. Pirates have always fascinated many people. They love to read tales of Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and other bold and wicked pirates. Pirates of long ago swarmed over merchant …
Were there ever real dragons?
No! Dragons never existed, but the old dragon superstitions may have been started by real animals. Dragons never really existed, but most people believed in them at one time. Dragons are found only in folk tales. They were usually pictured as huge, serpent like monsters with wings like those of a giant bat. Their mighty …
What Kind of Cat is a Manx?
Manx cats are the only cats born without tails. They run with a hopping, rabbit like gait, because of their long hind legs. Have you ever seen a cat running with no tail and a sort of hopping like a rabbit? Such a cat is the Manx. The Manx cat is very strange one as it is the only …
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