It is generally recognized that fireworks originated in China during the Sung dynasty (960-1279). A cook in ancient China discovered that a mixture of sulphur, saltpetre, and charcoal was highly flammable and would explode if confined in a small space. This discovery was first used for entertainment. #firework #china  

Загальновизнано, що феєрверки виникли в Китаї за династії Сун (960-1279). Кухар у стародавньому Китаї виявив, що суміш сірки, селітри та деревного вугілля є легкозаймистою і вибухне, якщо буде обмежена в невеликому просторі. Це відкриття вперше було використано для розваг. #firework #china  

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The Republic of Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia, situated on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of the Indonesian Riau Islands. The name Singapore was derived from the Malay word singa (lion). Singapore was originally a small Malay settlement until 1819, when the British started a trading post that developed into an important commercial and military imperial base. #singapore #asia #malaysian #lion #settlement  

Plovdiv is a city located in Bulgaria and ranks as the country’s second largest city. It is usually nicknamed as he city of the seven hills’. It however, has had a variety of names throughout history. Some of them include; Philippopolis, Puldin, Ploudin, Kendrissos and Flavia Juila. Its most notable name is Philippopolis, as this was the name Philip II of Macedon gave it after conquering the Thracians. If you love checking out historical attractions, then Plovdiv is the place to go. With over 6000 years of ancient history, Plovdiv is rated as the 6th oldest city in the world. #bulgaria  

Singapore is one of a kind country. Apart from being a country, it is also an island and a city. The whole of Singapore is one big Island with over mostly uninhabited 62 islets. Singapore is a perfect blend between the natural trail and modernity, ancient and contemporary, the west and east, water and land, and other contrasts. The island city-state has a lot of diversity of attractions, which makes Singapore one of the top tourist destinations for all kinds and ages of people. Here are some captivating places to include in your travel itinerary to enjoy the wonder of Singapore. #travel  

One of the significant explanations behind sightseers in India is a direct result of the colossal number of places to visit New Delhi. Delhi bears declaration as it had seen the ascent and fall of a few Empires before the chivalrous residents battled it to consider this nation their own. The remainder past and their system are covered as a few verifiable landmarks and structures, making a review of their way of life, religion, and lifestyle. Some of the chronicled landmarks in Delhi are as follows: #travel #india #newdelhi #asia #history  

New Jersey is a small US state but this place has no dearth for tourist attraction. Historical sites and natural beauty attract a good deal of tourists to this place. The place has a long coast line and it’s almost 130 miles. Apart from this Atlantic coast, the statue of liberty is the land mark of this place. The state, with its glamorous nights and Hudson river, remains full of life all the time. Descriptions of some best places of New Jersey state are given below. #travel #US #newjersey