Showing posts with label russia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label russia. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Fact of the Day: Russian Duchess Anastasia Didn't Survive


Despite rumors and even movies such as the 1997 Disney Film claiming she somehow escaped from death and began an new life were false. She was murdered by Communist forces, along with most of the royal family during the rise of the Soviet Union. 

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Japanese Words For the Day: More Countries


England is Ingurando



France is Furansu



Spain is Supein



Germany is Doitsu


Russia is Roshia


And speaking of Russia, the old Soviet Union is Sobieto Renpo

Friday, May 20, 2011

Fact of the Day: Obama Wasn't First Prez Who Owns a Nobel Peace Prize


Many people remember Obama getting it short into his presidency, but Theodore Roosevelt was the first President to get one. They awarded it to him for his help on the resolution of the Russo-Japanese war.