Fun Pirate & Country Facts & Famous Quotes in Life by Famous Philosophers

Book 1 – First Edition

By Kort A. Fudurich and Additional Online Resources

 

Fun Pirate Facts about Famous Pirates

 

1. The period in America from 1689 to 1718 is widely regarded as the ‘Golden Age of Piracy’: modern-day pirates still exist, and their successes and failures depend on the Leaders of each Country keeping them under control or letting them loot, Plunder, Pillage, and Kill. As shipping across the Atlantic and in the Caribbean increased, successful pirates, many of whom had begun their careers as privateers, preyed on merchant vessels to make a living. As their fortunes flourished and their appetite for treasure grew, targets for plunder were soon no longer exclusive to small merchant ships. Pirates attacked large convoys, were able to fight off sizable naval ships, and became a force to be reckoned with. Below is a list of some of the most notorious of these pirates, who continue to capture the public's imagination today.

 

2. Ten Famous Rogue Pirates from the Golden Age of Piracy, from 1689 to 1718, were: Captain Edward Teach (“Blackbeard”), Captain Bartholomew Roberts (“Black Bart”), Samuel Bellamy (“Black Sam”), Sir Francis Drake, Captain Charles Vane, Captain Henry Morgan, Captain William Kidd (“Captain Kidd”), Captain Benjamin Hornigold, Captain John Rackham (“Calico Jack”), Ching Shih (Ching I Sao).

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Captain Edward Teach “Blackbeard” The Pirate

 

3. Before piracy, Blackbeard was a privateer and learned from the famous pirate Benjamin Hornigold.

 

4. Blackbeard's ship, Queen Anne's Revenge, was one of the most powerful pirate ships ever built.

 

5. In 1718, Blackbeard went to North Carolina and accepted a pardon from Governor Charles Eden and settled in Bath for a while. He even got married to a woman named Mary Osmond, in a wedding that was presided over by the Governor. (Famous Pirate Facts from Online Source - www.thoughtco.com)

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Map Of Seven Seas

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6. The ocean’s name, “Pacific,” was given by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. He named it “Mar Pacifico,” meaning “peaceful sea,” because its waters are calmer than the treacherous waters of Cape Horn. Until the 18th century, the Pacific Ocean was also referred to as the “Sea of Magellan” in honor of Ferdinand Magellan.

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7. The Pacific Ocean has witnessed some of the most remarkable human migrations in history. The settlement of the Pacific Islands by Polynesians, the explorations of the Pacific by ancient seafarers, and the historic transpacific voyages of European explorers are testaments to the ocean’s significance.

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8.  The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean in the world. It stretches for over 60 million square miles (155 million square kilometers) and covers more than 30 percent of the Earth’s surface. (Pacific Ocean Facts from Online Source - https://funworldfacts.com/pacific-ocean)

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9. Parrots are known for several distinctive characteristics: Vibrant Plumage - They display a wide range of bright colors, making them visually striking, Intelligence - Parrots are among the most intelligent birds, capable of problem-solving and learning complex tasks, Mimicry - Many species can imitate human speech and other sounds, showcasing their vocal abilities.

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Polly The Parrot

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10. Macaw - Macaws are among the most majestic and colorful members of the parrot family, often hailed as the giants of the parrot world. Their striking appearance, featuring a spectrum of bright colors, makes them a marvel to behold. Macaws are native to the rain forests of Central and South America, where their loud calls resonate through the trees.

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Famous Quotes in Life by Famous Philosophers

Book 1 - First Edition

By: Aristotle

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“Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting in a particular way.” – Aristotle.

 

“Life is full of chances and changes, and the most prosperous of men may in the evening of his days meet with great misfortunes.” - Aristotle.

 

“The best tragedies are conflicts between a hero and his destiny.” – Aristotle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC) - Nationality: Greek

 

Many are familiar with Aristotle's great works in philosophy, but not everyone is familiar with his works outside that realm. This might seem surprising to some, but Aristotle was involved in many scientific disciplines. Most notably, he was highly skilled in physics. There are other areas of science that he has invested a great deal of his life in. Such areas include biology, zoology, and metaphysics. We know this from all the writings he compiled throughout his life.

 

Concepts of the Metaphysical Sciences:

Metaphysics attempts to answer questions about who we are and why we are here. In Aristotle's works, theories and discussions of metaphysics remain highly influential among thinkers to this day.

 

Zoological Studies:

One of the more interesting aspects of Aristotle’s zoology is that it was not verified by science until the 19th century. A bittersweet conclusion can be drawn that, although his material was ignored for so long, it remains highly valuable and relevant.

 

Medicine and Psychology:

Aristotle also conducted extensive studies in biology and medicine. While some of his theories are interesting, they have not stood the test of time. As a result, much of his work in biology and medicine is considered less significant than his other material.

Aristotle also wrote extensively on the discipline of psychology. The work On the Soul remains a brilliant piece that is clearly still applicable to the study of mental sciences to this day. In this work, there was a lot of emphasis on the role that logic plays in how people think.

 

Last Days:

Aristotle died around 322 B.C. He passed away in Euboea due to natural causes. One of his most outstanding students was Alexander the Great, and, sadly, their relationship was very strained and never mended. (Famous Philosopher Facts from Online Source - totallyhistory.com/Aristotle.)

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