Aug
13
How to use scented geraniums?
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What are the most important product obtained from scented geraniums? Essential Geranium Oil – very expensive, very fragrant and intense used in perfumes industry to make perfumes, syntetic rose oil or fragrancing bath or body oils. Second usage is for decorative purposes: scented geraniums (aka scented pelargoniums) ennobles any garden with their exotic foliage, whether [...]
Dec
22
What are the top 5 most popular baby names of the decade?
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For boys: 1. Aiden 2. Jacob 3. Ethan 4. Matthew 5. Nicholas For girls: 1. Emma 2. Emily 3. Madison 4. Isabella 5. Ava For the top 50 most popular baby names of the decade and top 100 for 2009, please read this article on Shine, Yahoo.
Nov
4
Apparently the mot commond name in the world is Mohamed. We don’t know how accurate this information is yet since our only source for this is one of our faithful readers.
Oct
3
Thi question implies an impossibility, aka a pregnant gold fish. Like all cyprinids, the gold fish lays eggs, but when the gold fish is in that laying eggs stage, it is called a twit.
Dec
14
Who was Akbar?
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Akbar was Babur’s grandson and he was the greatest of the Mughal emperors. He expanded the empire to cover most of northern India. His reign brought peace and prosperity. Although Akbar could not read or write, he encouraged philosophers, poets, artists, architects and musicians. He died in 1605. His son Jehangir and Jehangir’s son Shah [...]
Nov
27
Who was Confucius?
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Confucius was born in 551 BC during the rule of the Eastern Zhou dynasty. He was a teacher and a philosopher. He traveled widely, giving advice to different rulers and trying to convince them to be more caring towards their people. He believed in the family and in peace, truth and cooperation. He also believed [...]
Nov
27
What is a ziggurat?
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The Mesopotamians believed that their cities and towns were protected by gods. They built temples to these gods on top of large, pyramid-like structures called ziggurats. These were made of mud bricks and had between three and seven storeys. The ziggurat was often built at the center of the city.
Nov
12
What does shogun mean?
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From 1192 until 1867, Japan saw a long period of peace under the Seii Tai shogun or shoguns, military dictators who ruled during that period. “Shogun” means “barbarian subduing generals”. Minamoto Yoshinaka was the first modern shogun, who came to power after defeating the Taira dynasty. The shogun rulers had loyal warrior servants known as [...]
Oct
3
Who is one of the winners of the Ig Nobel Prize?
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Deborah Anderson is one of this year’s winners of the famous Ig Nobel prize (the annual award given by the Annals of Improbable Research magazine towards unusual scientific achievements). Anderson is an obstetrics and gynecology professor at Boston University’s School of Medicine. She and her team proved that Coca-Cola acts as a spermicide. Also, surprisingly [...]
Sep
26
How to dispose of cooking oil?
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I recently took part of a debate where the disposal of cooking oil was the main topic. It would not be advise to throw it down the drain because over time it could congeal and provide you with a major clog. If you have large quantities of cooking oil, take it to an oil disposal [...]
Sep
20
The list was compiled by LiveScience. 10. Johann Konrad Dippel – 17th-century alchemist, famous for his quest for elixirs of immortality. 9. Wernher von Braun – the brain behind the rockets used in the early space and lunar exploration programs. 8. Robert Oppenheimer – the head of the Manhattan Project. 7. Freeman Dyson – came [...]
Sep
6
Why should you fall asleep before 12 a.m.?
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Studies have shown that our cortisol levels are lowest before the 12 a.m. mark. The cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. It helps the body cope with stress an inflammation. It also gets the body ready for the activities of tomorrow. So if we fall asleep before midnight, we will benefit from [...]
Sep
4
Why should you not drive carelessly?
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We all know the answer to this question, but I wanted to share with you this video that emphasizes the answer. One of our readers sent it to us and we really wanted to share it with you. It really gets to you, doesn’t it?
Sep
2
How to print zno files?
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If you have not heard of zno files, then you might have heard of Zinio Reader. If you have not heard of Zinio reader, I will tell you right now. Zinio reader is a piece of free software that lets you view digital books and digital magazine. The format of these books and magazines is [...]
Aug
29
How to X-ray an egg?
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…without putting it in the x-ray machine. Well, you take a normal egg and hold it over an open flame so it forms ashes on its shell. When it is all covered by ashes (totally black), just drop it in a bowl of cold water. The ashes will dissolve and you will be able to [...]
Aug
24
How does lightning look in slow motion?
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The following is a video that shows a lightning in slow motion. It is only 25 seconds, but you will be amazed on how the lightning looks like. I think the first couple of seconds are the most miraculous as you see how the lightning is branching.
Aug
23
How are waves different from tides?
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Waves are caused by wind, while tides are the regular rise and fall of the ocean’s surface caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon on the water that is in the ocean. Waves are formed when winds blow over the surface of the ocean. Stronger winds create larger waves. The water [...]
Aug
22
How does a clutch work?
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If you know how to drive standard then you might wonder how does a clutch work. The following video shows what a clutch actually does and how it functions. Watch it if you want to know more:
Aug
19
The Five Good Emperors were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius. They ruled ancient Rome between AD 96 and 180. They were called the Five Good Emperors because ancient Rome prospered the most under them. They were best known for their fair policies and good rule.
Aug
17
This website has been up for quite some time, but we thought it would be a good mention for anyone that hasn’t heard of it. Since classes will start in September it is time to choose your courses and set up your schedule at your college/university. Until now I am sure that many of you [...]
Aug
10
We’ve received a lot of e-mails asking for the correct answers of the IQ test and many other people e-mailing us with their answers. For those who don’t know it, you can view the IQ test here. Keep in mind that we did not really see it as a fair IQ test, but we posted [...]
Jul
29
Inline skates are basically boots/shoes with a line of rollers fixed under each one. They usually have two to five wheels, all arranged on a single line. They must not be confused with the quad skates which have one pair of wheels in the front and one in the back. Now, what is the difference [...]
Jul
21
How many Americans die from cigarette smoking every year?
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400,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking every year. The number might frighten you, but it should also make you want to quit if you are a smoker. It is your choice in the end, but remember that no one wants you to become one of those numbers. The “painting” you see on the left was [...]
Jul
15
Almost a third of Earth’s land surface is occupied by desert. Not all of this desert is dead though. So don’t think that a third of Earth’s surface is just dunes of sand with no life or vegetation.
Jul
13
What is your score on this IQ test?
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Hello everyone. We got this intelligence test last week from one of our subscribers. I wouldn’t really call it an intelligence test as the questions are not very well constructed and one has nothing to do with intelligence. Nevertheless it might be fun to do. We’ll give you some multiple choice answers just to try [...]
Jul
10
Where is the coldest place on Earth?
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The coldest place on Earth is at Vostok, Antartica. On July 21, 1983, the coldest temperature was measured there and it showed -89 degrees Celsius (-129 Fahrenheit). I wouldn’t want to be there.
Jul
8
What is the largest volcano?
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The largest volcano on Earth is the Mauna Loa in Hawaii. It rises 15,200 meters (50,000 feet) from its base which is under the sea level. Its elevation above sea level is 4,170 meters (13,680 feet). var AdBrite_Title_Color = ’3D81EE’; var AdBrite_Text_Color = ‘FFFFFF’; var AdBrite_Background_Color = ’000000′; var AdBrite_Border_Color = ’000000′; var AdBrite_URL_Color = [...]
Jul
5
Where is the hottest place on Earth?
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The hottest temperature ever measured was at El Azizia in Libya. The recorded temperature on September 13, 1922 was of 57.8 degrees Celsius (136 Fahrenheit). You could really cook your eggs on the ground there.
Jul
4
How old is USA?
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The United States of America was officially established in 1776 on the 4th of July when the thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain. So that would make USA 232 years old in 2008. Happy Independence Day! Happy 4th of July! pay per click advertising
Jul
3
What is the most popular beverage in the world?
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This one is a tosser. Some sources say it is tea, some say it is the soft drink in general, some say it is coffee and a recent survey even says that beer is the most popular beverage in the world. Now how would you measure a beverage popularity (by how many drink it or [...]









