But instead, I must tell you the truth: Hogwarts Castle is not, in its entirety, a real place. (Accio therapy, amirite?) But while Hogwarts Castle isn’t real, the Hogwarts that we have grown to love through inhaling the films IS a place that we desperate fan-people can visit… in one […]
There’s no hassel at all to gain admission (unlike actual college sites), you just put in your contact details, and of course get placed in a house of your choice. Sadly, there is no Sorting Hat. But you do get a letter of acceptance, signed by Minerva McGonagall. How do […]
Where was Harry Potter filmed in Oxford? The city of Oxford and its historic university buildings were used to film some of the most iconic and mesmerising scenes from Harry Potter, as well as serving as a source of inspiration for the filmmakers to create larger-scale sets at their Warner […]
She was sorted into Slytherin House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and hated her time at the school due to never being given any positions of power. After her time at Hogwarts, Umbridge rose to prominent and influential positions in the Ministry of Magic in the Improper Use […]
The Harry Potter films were filmed in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Many real-world locations were used for scenes in the movies, including Hogwarts, Diagon Alley and more. Other scenes were filmed and put together digitally at the Warner Bros film studio just outside of London. Where was Harry Potter […]
But Hogwarts, in many ways, was modeled after Harvard (this probably explains why Harry Potter creator, J.K. Rowling, suggested during her commencement address at Harvard a few years ago, that Harvard’s commencement ceremony could very well pass for “the world’s largest Gryffindor reunion.”) And in reality, talented Is Harvard similar […]
Part of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone was actually filmed in York, using two locations. Not many people know that York’s railway station was used in the first film rather than Kings Cross. Was any of the Harry Potter films filmed in York? York Rail Station There’s some confusion […]
Oxford is Hogwarts. It is Diagon Alley. It is Lyra’s parallel Oxford from Philip Pullman’s ‘His Dark Materials Trilogy’. It is Terry Pratchett’s ‘Unseen University’ on Discworld, J.R.R. Tolkien’s playing field, C.S Lewis’ inspiration, and Lewis Carroll’s domain. Which Oxford college is Hogwarts? Bodleian Library – Divinity School The Divinity […]
Located in King’s Cross Station, London’s Platform 9 ¾ is quite possibly the most famous railway platform in the world – and it doesn’t even exist. (Well, not really…) Based off of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, Platform 9 ¾ is a fictional train platform located in King’s Cross Station […]
Here are the richest African Americans and where they rank on the list of the world’s billionaires. Robert F. Smith. David Steward. Net worth: $3.7 billion. Oprah Winfrey. Net worth: $2.7 billion. Kanye West. Net Worth: $1.8 billion. Michael Jordan. Net Worth: $1.6 billion. Jay-Z. Net Worth: $1.4 billion. Tyler […]
The 18 billionaires from Africa hail from seven different countries. South Africa and Egypt each have five billionaires, followed by Nigeria with three and Morocco with two. All of the continent’s billionaires are men; Isabel dos Santos of Angola fell off the Forbes list in January 2021. How many Black […]
Economic growth increases state capacity and the supply of public goods. When economies grow, states can tax that revenue and gain the capacity and resources needed to provide the public goods and services that their citizens need, like healthcare, education, social protection and basic public services. What is economic growth […]
In 2020, South Africa had 36,500 high net worth individuals (HNWIs). The country concentrated the largest amount of millionaires on the continent. Egypt followed, with 15,500 HNWIs.Number of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) in Africa as of 2020, by country. Characteristic Number of people – – Which is the richest […]
Programs contributing to economic recovery in the Philippines are: Advancing Multilateral Partnerships for Economic Development (AMPED) A Future that Works. Direct Aid Program (DAP) Investing in Women. What are the examples of economic programs? Economic Programs Emergency Banking Act. Economy Act. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Agriculture Adjustment Act (AAA) Tennessee […]
Average annual growth increased to 6.4% between 2010-2019 from an average of 4.5% between 2000-2009. With increasing urbanization, a growing middle class, and a large and young population, the Philippines’ economic dynamism is rooted in strong consumer demand supported by a vibrant labor market and robust remittances. What is meant […]