The thyroid is a little gland with a big job. It keeps our metabolism working properly. When the thyroid goes awry, it can wreak havoc on the body. Here's some information on what can cause a thyroid to act up.I am sure you are aware that the thyroid is a little gland with a big job. It performs a specialized and important function in the body s metabolism.he thyroid is a little gland with a big job. It keeps our metabolism working properly. When the thyroid goes awry, it can wreak havoc on the body. Here's some information on what can cause a thyroid to act up.
Origins of Columbus Day. A U.S. national holiday since 1937, Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. The Italian-born explorer had set sail two months earlier, backed by the Spanish monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa (later part of Italy) in late 1451. Modern celebrations of his birthday mainly use October 20 as the date.olumbus was born between 25  August and 31 October 1451 in Genoa, part of modern Italy. His  father was Domenico Colombo, a middle-classed wool weaver who  worked both in Genoa and Savina and who also owned a cheese stand  at which young Christopher worked as a helper.