What do 4th Degree Knights do?

What do 4th Degree Knights do? Honor Guards One of the most important functions of the Fourth Degree is providing Guards of Honor at Mass, wakes, funerals, dedications and many other civic or patriotic functions. In full Regalia, with colorful capes and plumed chapeaux, the Knights of Columbus are always recognized in any public appearance. […]

Who is real Veerappan?

Who is real Veerappan? Veerappan, in full Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, (born January 18, 1952, Gopinatham, Mysore [now Karnataka], India—died October 18, 2004, near Papparappatti, Tamil Nadu), Indian bandit, poacher, and smuggler who carried out his activities in the forests of the southern Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. What did Veerappan do with […]

How is Bian Lian done?

How is Bian Lian done? Bian Lian (Biàn Liǎn, simplified Chinese:变脸) is the art of face-changing. Performers wear bright, dramatic costumes that include vividly colored masks and move to quick, rhythmic music. As they move, the performers’ faces change with almost instantaneous speed, going from one mask to next. How does the mask changing trick […]

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