Peculiar Globe: Life in our planet
Welcome to Peculiar Globe, a diverse blog with articles that unveils life in our planet. Discover breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems, explore extraordinary lives and accomplishments of remarkable people, immerse yourself in the thrilling word of sports, celebrating triumphs and stories that define the competition spirit, and discover how science and technology helps changing the way we live.
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The Radium Girls
Radium Girls were female workers in the 1920s who painted watch dials with radium-laced paint. Their health suffered due to radium exposure.
Marie Curie
Marie Curie revolutionized the study of radioactivity and, with her husband Pierre, discovered the chemical elements radium and polonium.
Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was a brilliant inventor who contributed to the design of the modern alternating current and electricity distribution system.
The Olympic Games history
The Olympic Games have a rich and ancient history that dates back to ancient Greece, gathering athletes from all over the world to compete in various sports.
The FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is the premier international association football competition and its history dates back to the early 20th century.
2030 FIFA World Cup
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be in Morocco, Portugal and Spain. There will also be 3 commemorative games in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by 3 countries for the first time. The joint bid of Canada, Mexico and the USA won over Morocco's bid.
2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was held, for the first time, in a Arab Nation. Qatar hosted the 22nd World Cup where Argentina won their third title.
2018 FIFA World Cup – Russia
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Russia for the first time. It was the first that used the VAR and where France won their second title.
2014 FIFA World Cup – Brazil
The 2014 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Brazil. Germany won their fourth title after a historic victory over Brazil in the semi-finals.
2010 FIFA World Cup – South Africa
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was hosted, for the first time, in Africa. South Africa was chosen as hosts, where Spain won their first title.
2006 FIFA World Cup – Germany
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Germany. Italy became the second team to win four FIFA World Cup tournaments.