Source: Britannica.com Bocce ball, also known as Italian lawn bowling, is a popular sport that has been enjoyed for centuries. With its origins dating back to ancient Rome, this game has stood the test of time and continues to captivate players of all ages.In this article, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of bocce ball and explore 18 interesting facts that you may not have known about this beloved pastime.
El cuarto torneo femenino árabe que se organizará en Sharjah (Emiratos Árabes Unidos) el próximo febrero de 2018 pretende promover la participación de las mujeres árabes en los Juegos, según informaron este jueves los organizadores en Rabat. "Al menos 16 países árabes representados por 56 clubes participarán en este certamen a pesar de la situación política en varios países en el mundo árabe", dijo Nada Askar Al Naqbi de Sharjah Women Sport Foundation (SWSF) en una rueda de prensa organizada en Rabat para presentar el evento.
While celebrities tend to go for lavish weddings, topped off with rings adorned with diamonds to rival the bling of their engagement rings, British royals – from the Duchess of Cambridge to the Duchess of Sussex – normally opt for more understated traditions. They may have their pick of ancient chapels and rituals, but for nearly 100 years Britain’s senior royals have worn plain yellow gold wedding rings, made from regal metal derived from Wales – the rarest, most expensive in the world, with Welsh gold bullion worth up to five times the spot price.
The 34th America's Cup has been launched with a grand ceremony and a show of unity despite concerns the premier yachting event could be scuttled by a clash over late rule changes. Opening festivities started with an Oracle team stunt plane performing aerobatics over the 9,000-seat America's Cup pavilion on the San Francisco waterfront.Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito, Maori performers from New Zealand, a Swedish chorus and US "junk rock" group Recycled Percussion provided tastes of culture from the nations vying to hold the cup when the races end in September.
It follows his first book, the 2016 memoir Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys. Over the phone from the deserts of southern California in the US, Tolhurst says inspiration for this second book came from a lack of understanding. “People had [goth] confused. They saw the outward signs, the dark clothing, and they thought that was what it was all about: gloom and doom. And it’s actually a lot more subtle than that,” he explains.