Dental Dictionary: adolescence n The period of human development between the onset of puberty and adulthood. This period is generally marked by the appearance of secondary sex characteristics, usually from 11 to 13 years of age, and spans the teen years.
The Haunted Graveyard. Deserted Forest Cemetery, Poland. A photo of the deserted German cemetery hidden deep in the Notecka Forest in the province of Lubuskie in the west of Poland. Some locals and forestry workers believe the location to be haunted. The cemetery of a German community which made its home deep in the forest of what was then the German state of Brandenburg is believed by some to be the most haunted places in Poland. The community thrived for some years and then suddenly and mysteriously died out in the late nineteenth century.
More About Poland. 1  Malbork Castle is one of Europeâs largest medieval fortresses. It was the stronghold of the Teutonic Knights who were crusaders loyal to the Pope. Within the walls are three castles and hundreds of houses. 2  The national symbol of Poland is a white eagle with two heads. Polish children celebrate Christmas on December 24th when they have a feast of twelve dishes including fish but no meat. This predominantly Catholic nation has many Easter traditions. During Smigus-Dyngus, or Wet Monday after Easter, children splash water on each other for good luck.