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Tyrian purple is a pigment made from the mucus of several species of Murex snail. Production of Tyrian purple for use as a fabric dye began as early as 1200 BC by the Phoenicians, and was continued by the Greeks and Romans until 1453 AD, with the fall of Constantinople.
“Hello Syracuse and the world,” he said at the top of the show. “My name is Prince, and I’ve come to play with you.” Few could have suspected that in three days, he’d be saying goodbye.
Purple is one of the least used colors in vexillology and heraldry. Currently, the color appears in only four national flags: that of Dominica, Spain, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, and one co-official national flag, the Wiphala (co-official national flag of Bolivia ). However, it is also present in the flags of several administrative subdivisions ...
Why celebrities are going purple to support LGBTQ youth: 'We stand against bullying!' If you’re wondering why you’re seeing a wave of purple today, here's your answer: It's Spirit Day!
National net wealth, also known as national net worth, is the total sum of the value of a country's assets minus its liabilities. It refers to the total value of net wealth possessed by the residents of a state at a set point in time. [1]
Other Reasons College Is So Expensive. The very complicated question about why tuition has gotten so expensive boils down to the most basic economic principle: supply and demand. In American ...
1. Chopard De Rigo Vision — $408,000. The no. 1 most expensive sunglasses in the world are the Chopard de Rigo Vision. Made by Chopard, a Swiss watchmaker and jeweler, this eyewear boasts 60 ...
Countries by median wealth ( US dollars) per adult. From 2021 publication of Credit Suisse. This is a list of countries of the world by wealth per adult or household, from sources such as UBS 's annual Global Wealth Databook [1] and the OECD 's Better Life Index. [2] Wealth includes both financial and non-financial assets.