One of the seven wonders of the world, the mystical “mahal” has always had an aura of enthrallment surrounding it. Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jehan for his beloved third wife Mumtaz Mahal, the construction, architecture, art and calligraphy was completed in 22 years. Legend has it that Mumtaz, on her deathbed, secured a [...]
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Characteristically perched on one leg, the flamingo comes in different shades of red feathers – from pale pink to orange to crimson. But a baby flamingo is born gray – so how does it turn pink?
Death, being inevitable, will arrive sooner than you think it will. Time flies, and once you die, your body will be buried, burned, or cremated depending on the death rituals followed by your religion, culture, and society. But the world is a strange place. These appalling and gruesome death rituals will terrify you – and [...]
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When we think about igloos, it’s natural to feel skeptical about how a structure built of ice can be keep you warm. But it’s true – even when the temperature outside is -50 degrees F (-46 degrees C), temperatures inside the igloo can go up to 60 degrees F (16 degrees C)! The fact is [...]
Henna (biologically known as Lawsonia inermis) is a flowering plant. Extracts from the leaves of the plant have been used since the Bronze Age (talk about being ancient!) to create a natural red-brown dye used to color skin, nails, hair, leather, and wool.
The aurora is the colorful natural light display in the sky, especially in the polar areas of the world. The vivid, and unique colors spread across the sky, amazing the viewer with the beauty of luminosity. It is also known as the ‘polar aurora’ , ‘polar lights’ or ‘aurora polaris’, and is visible in the [...]
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Long before the invention of the television and radio, the phonograph was the most popular source of home entertainment. With the advancement of technology, the cassette player replaced the phonograph. But the innovative creation of the CD (Compact Disc) in 1982 was the beginning of a new era for storing media. The CD was much [...]
The butterfly is perhaps the only insect which can beautify the surroundings with its presence. The vividly colored wings capture your attention, and make you feel very much alive and free. Did you ever wonder where the butterfly got its name from?
Spray one of these filthy creatures with insecticide, and some time later the roach will be dead, back down, legs facing the heavens. Did you ever wonder why cockroaches die on their back when we shoot pesticide on them? Insecticides usually contain chemicals which affect the roach’s nervous system, and causes different enzymes to build [...]
