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In May 1997, an IBM supercomputer known as Deep Blue beat then chess world champion Garry Kasparov, who had once bragged he would never lose to a machine.
After 15 years, it was discovered that the critical move made by Deep Blue was due to a VIRUS in its software!
In May 1997, an IBM supercomputer known as Deep Blue beat then chess world champion Garry Kasparov, who had once bragged he would never lose to a machine.
After 15 years, it was discovered that the critical move made by Deep Blue was due to a VIRUS in its software!
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In 1980 the Supreme Court of the US awarded the Sioux tribe 106 million dollars as compensation for land that was taken from them.
The Sioux refused to accept the payment, and the money remains in the US Treasury to this day, accruing interest.
In 1980 the Supreme Court of the US awarded the Sioux tribe 106 million dollars as compensation for land that was taken from them.
The Sioux refused to accept the payment, and the money remains in the US Treasury to this day, accruing interest.
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About 85% of people breathe through only one nostril at a time.
It switches nostrils every 4 hours or so.
About 85% of people breathe through only one nostril at a time.
It switches nostrils every 4 hours or so.
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Sasaram Railway Station (Bihar) sees small group of students coming to study. Senior students coaching younger ones is a regular feature.
Many have passed out with HIGH GRADES studying here.
The students study here because the Sasaram STation has electricity 24*7 and since the area still faces power cuts regularly, Sasaram Station is a OASIS in the desert for these students.
Sasaram Railway Station (Bihar) sees small group of students coming to study. Senior students coaching younger ones is a regular feature.
Many have passed out with HIGH GRADES studying here.
The students study here because the Sasaram STation has electricity 24*7 and since the area still faces power cuts regularly, Sasaram Station is a OASIS in the desert for these students.
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Off the coast of Florida (USA) there is an underwater hotel.
Guests have to dive to the entrance.
Off the coast of Florida (USA) there is an underwater hotel.
Guests have to dive to the entrance.
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Panama is the only place in the world where you can see the sun rise on the Atlantic Ocean and set on the Pacific
Panama is the only place in the world where you can see the sun rise on the Atlantic Ocean and set on the Pacific
*FACTS ABOUT INDIA*
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*Indus Waters Treaty,* treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan and brokered by the World Bank. The treaty fixed and delimited the rights and obligations of both countries concerning the use of the waters of the Indus River system.
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*Indus Waters Treaty,* treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan and brokered by the World Bank. The treaty fixed and delimited the rights and obligations of both countries concerning the use of the waters of the Indus River system.
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*How snake venom is used medically* ?
Snake venom contains several neurotoxic, cardiotoxic, cytotoxic, nerve growth factor, lectins, disintrigrins, haemorrhagins and many other different enzymes. These proteins not only inflict death to animals and humans, but can also be used for the treatment of thrombosis, arthritis, cancer and many other diseases.
Snake venoms are classified into three main types,
Hemotoxic,
Neurotoxic, and Cytotoxic
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Snake venom contains several neurotoxic, cardiotoxic, cytotoxic, nerve growth factor, lectins, disintrigrins, haemorrhagins and many other different enzymes. These proteins not only inflict death to animals and humans, but can also be used for the treatment of thrombosis, arthritis, cancer and many other diseases.
Snake venoms are classified into three main types,
Hemotoxic,
Neurotoxic, and Cytotoxic
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*GK TODAY*
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The jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) has no brain and heart and is considered the only immortal creature on Earth; it lives in tropical waters. As scientists have proved, such jellyfish do not die of old age, living up to a certain age, they begin to get younger and return to their original stage. And from the stage of a young individual, she again begins to develop. Fortunately, there is no limit to the number of times they can do this! Thus, a creature can live an infinite number of cycles. Such jellyfish die, most often, due to predators or diseases.
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The jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) has no brain and heart and is considered the only immortal creature on Earth; it lives in tropical waters. As scientists have proved, such jellyfish do not die of old age, living up to a certain age, they begin to get younger and return to their original stage. And from the stage of a young individual, she again begins to develop. Fortunately, there is no limit to the number of times they can do this! Thus, a creature can live an infinite number of cycles. Such jellyfish die, most often, due to predators or diseases.
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*IDIOMS & PHRASES*
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*Keep an ear to the ground*
Staying informed and updated about everything
Ravi had his ear to the ground when it came to news about the latest mobile to buy
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*ANTONYMS*
*Generosity* × , Stinginess, greed
*SYNONYMS*
**Generosity*: Altruism,
bounty
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*Keep an ear to the ground*
Staying informed and updated about everything
Ravi had his ear to the ground when it came to news about the latest mobile to buy
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*ANTONYMS*
*Generosity* × , Stinginess, greed
*SYNONYMS*
**Generosity*: Altruism,
bounty
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Google does NOT give search results for BEST WAYS TO SUICIDE!!
So thoughtful!
Google does NOT give search results for BEST WAYS TO SUICIDE!!
So thoughtful!
BEFORE SLEEPING KNOW THIS....
In Wellington New Zealand there are suburbs where it is common to have a private cable car from your garage to your house.
In Wellington New Zealand there are suburbs where it is common to have a private cable car from your garage to your house.
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Food For Freedom Cafe' in Thiruvananthapuram serves lip-smacking delicacies prepared by prisoners of Poojappura Central Prison under ambitious rehabilitation programme for inmates.
All items including the special herbal gooseberry juice prepared by prisoners is in good demand in cafeteria
Food For Freedom Cafe' in Thiruvananthapuram serves lip-smacking delicacies prepared by prisoners of Poojappura Central Prison under ambitious rehabilitation programme for inmates.
All items including the special herbal gooseberry juice prepared by prisoners is in good demand in cafeteria
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The back of the Nobel Peace Prize medal depicts three naked men embracing one another.
The back of the Nobel Peace Prize medal depicts three naked men embracing one another.
*FACTS ABOUT INDIA*
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*ISRO*
India decided to go to space when Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was set up by the Government of India in 1962.
*Founder* : Vikram Sarabhai
*Founded* : 15 August 1969
*Headquarters* : Bengaluru
*Administrator/Director* : K Sivan
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*ISRO*
India decided to go to space when Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was set up by the Government of India in 1962.
*Founder* : Vikram Sarabhai
*Founded* : 15 August 1969
*Headquarters* : Bengaluru
*Administrator/Director* : K Sivan
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*Why do snakes not die from their own venom?**
There are two reasons why snakes don't die from their own venom. ... Just like humans have special cells in their bodies, called immune cells, that fight diseases that get into the blood system, snakes have special immune cells that can fight their own venom and protect them from it if it gets into their own blood.
snakes cannot kill themselves with their own venom. They can however die from the physical injuries of the bite itself. Also, while they are immune to their own venom, specimens from the same species could have slightly different venom compositions and kill each other. The pharmacological effects of snake venoms are classified into three main types, hemotoxic, neurotoxic, and cytotoxic
*Note* Snakes are more likely to bite when harassed.
*The best way to keep snakes away?*
If snakes seem to always find their way into your yard, keep them away with ammonia. Snakes hate the smell and won't come near it. Soak rags in ammonia and place them in unsealed plastic bags. Leave the plastic bags where you usually see the snakes, and they won't come back again.
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There are two reasons why snakes don't die from their own venom. ... Just like humans have special cells in their bodies, called immune cells, that fight diseases that get into the blood system, snakes have special immune cells that can fight their own venom and protect them from it if it gets into their own blood.
snakes cannot kill themselves with their own venom. They can however die from the physical injuries of the bite itself. Also, while they are immune to their own venom, specimens from the same species could have slightly different venom compositions and kill each other. The pharmacological effects of snake venoms are classified into three main types, hemotoxic, neurotoxic, and cytotoxic
*Note* Snakes are more likely to bite when harassed.
*The best way to keep snakes away?*
If snakes seem to always find their way into your yard, keep them away with ammonia. Snakes hate the smell and won't come near it. Soak rags in ammonia and place them in unsealed plastic bags. Leave the plastic bags where you usually see the snakes, and they won't come back again.
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*BOOKS & AUTHORS*
*Panchatantra* : Vishnu Sharma
*Mudra Raksha* : Vishaka Dutta
*Raghuvansham* : Kalidas
*Kamasutra* : Mallanga Vatsyayana
*Artha Shastra*: Kautilya
*Tallest road* .... Khardungla Pass (Leh Manali, India)
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*Panchatantra* : Vishnu Sharma
*Mudra Raksha* : Vishaka Dutta
*Raghuvansham* : Kalidas
*Kamasutra* : Mallanga Vatsyayana
*Artha Shastra*: Kautilya
*Tallest road* .... Khardungla Pass (Leh Manali, India)
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To showcase Power of Democracy, Stockholm has a 20 story light up TOWER where the colour of EVERY FLOOR can be CHANGED by ANYONE with a Smartphone through an App!!
To showcase Power of Democracy, Stockholm has a 20 story light up TOWER where the colour of EVERY FLOOR can be CHANGED by ANYONE with a Smartphone through an App!!