The sika deer is native to Japan, Taiwan and China, but has been introduced to other countries including New Zealand, Denmark and the United Kingdom. During the rutting season, male sika deer are known to make a variety of sounds, including raspberry-blowing noises.
Dr. James Naismith was a Canadian physical education instructor who invented the game of basketball in 1891 while working at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Henry Dunant successfully convinced YMCA Paris to organise the first YMCA World Conference. The Conference took place in August 1855, bringing together 99 young delegates from nine countries. The Conference adopted the Paris Basis affirming the YMCAâs mission and purpose, and created the Central International Committee.