Countries of the World

The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses because they were predominantly used to observe small insects such as fleas! These microscopes were simple in construction, using different shapes and sizes of glass with low power (6x to 10x). They were invented by the Romans.

Have you ever overindulged in chocolate after a breakup? In the 19th Century, this would have been considered the right course of action, as doctors would commonly recommend chocolate as a cure for broken-heartedness.

The states considered to be America’s ‘Deep South’ are Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Our starlet comes from the last on the list. Today, Tennessee is home to heritage towns, battlefields and historical parks, as well as the music-loving town of Nashville.