We are all aware of the threats our planet is facing. Experts agree that it’s mainly us humans who are responsible for the destruction of the environment. Activities such as mass farming and burning fossil fuels are taking their toll on our climate – and we’re suffering too through natural disasters such as flooding and more frequent droughts.
Think of the UK and you’ll probably think of London. Picture France and you’ll no doubt conjure up images of Paris and its iconic Eiffel Tower. To many, capital cities define a country. They’re often the seat of power, the economic and political hub and sometimes the home to royalty - along with millions of city dwellers. For a place with so much influence, it’s important to get its location right.
Even if you’re a couch potato like me, you’ll know the benefits of running – pounding the pavements, working up a sweat, burning off some calories and generally keeping fit. But if you' re a real fitness junkie, the ultimate running challenge is to take part in a marathon.
There are many ways we can enjoy sport – watching it on TV or a smartphone, attending an event at a stadium or even playing the game. But for those who enjoy getting competitive with their computer gaming, there are realistic-looking games with lifelike graphics to be played without leaving home. It's this type of sport – if that's what we can call it – that has become big business. And interest in it has gone to a new level.
Who doesn't love a train? Since the invention of the first steam-powered locomotive in the UK in 1804, this powerful mode of transport has helped keep human progress on track. If they weren't hauling freight in cars, they'd be pulling passengers in carriages. In the modern era, the iron horse is still chugging along under its own steam. And these days, many are attracted to it for its comfort, style and luxury.
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