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Festivals are celebrated all over the world. People celebrate festivals in different ways. Festivals are nowadays commercialised celebrations that wreak havoc in more ways than one. They are now one of the major sources of environmental…

Odia girl, Shefali Udgata of Bolangir won the 3rd position at a beauty pageant, “Miss British Empire 2019” held in Sri Lanka. Previously too, Shefali had participated and won many beauty contests such as Opera Miss India Global-2019,…

We live in society where fair is synonymous with being beautiful. It’s no surprise that dark skin has never been welcomed in our society as a natural fit. Much before our young minds had begun to internalise race, colour, and creed, we…

With Diwali round the corner, everyone is in the festive mood. Diwali is not only about the festival of lights but also about colour patterns being displayed in the form of Rangoli. At this festive time, most household gear up to…

Hummingbirds' wings can beat up to 200 times a second.The highest wave ever surfed was as tall as a 10-storey building.The world's smallest fruit—a utricle—is the size of a small ant. Komodo dragons can devour 5 pounds of meat in less than…

The Nile crocodile can hold its breath underwater for up to two hours while waiting for prey.Jellyfish, or jellies as scientists call them, are not fish. They have no brain, no heart, and no bones.Scientists say that the best time to take…

Besides bringing respite from the sweltering heat, rainy season brings with it a host of diseases. With the onset of monsoon, risk of stomach ailments rise high such as viral diarrhoea, bacterial gastroenteritis, food poisoning, etc.…

11% of people are left handedAugust has the highest percentage of birthsUnless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste itA bear has 42 teethAn ostrich's eye is bigger than its brainLemons contain more sugar than strawberries8% of people…

A rainbow can be seen only in the morning or late afternoon. It can occur only when the sun is 40 degrees or less above the horizon.The world's youngest parents were age 8 and 9. They lived in China and had their child in 1910.Abraham…

If you sneeze too hard you can fracture a rib. If you try to suppress a sneeze you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die. If you keep your eyes open by force they can pop out.Ostriches stick their heads in the sand to…