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Peru has a BOILING RIVER with a temperature ranging from 50~C to almost 100~C.
Locals use the water from this BOILING RIVER to make Tea!!
Peru has a BOILING RIVER with a temperature ranging from 50~C to almost 100~C.
Locals use the water from this BOILING RIVER to make Tea!!
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Cuban cigar factories employe a “Lector” whose job is to read newspapers, political treatises and classical literature aloud to the cigar-rollers.
This way not only the workers are entertained but also even illiterate cigar-rollers would be well-informed and familiar with great literature.
Cuban cigar factories employe a “Lector” whose job is to read newspapers, political treatises and classical literature aloud to the cigar-rollers.
This way not only the workers are entertained but also even illiterate cigar-rollers would be well-informed and familiar with great literature.
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The Nashik Central Jail's life prisoners did some amazing work.
They prepared Ganesha idols which all were SOLD OUT immediately.
These adorable attractive idols were 100% eco-friendly prepared by using Shadu-Mati (Clay) adding natural colours
Excellent initiative by Jail Authorities to get them on good track and simultaneously use their talent
The Nashik Central Jail's life prisoners did some amazing work.
They prepared Ganesha idols which all were SOLD OUT immediately.
These adorable attractive idols were 100% eco-friendly prepared by using Shadu-Mati (Clay) adding natural colours
Excellent initiative by Jail Authorities to get them on good track and simultaneously use their talent
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In ancient Greece, children of wealthy families were dipped in olive oil at birth to keep them hairless throughout their lives.
In ancient Greece, children of wealthy families were dipped in olive oil at birth to keep them hairless throughout their lives.
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In 1615, after young Prince Charles II was defeated in the Battle of Worcester, he was forced to flee underground.
Two brothers named PENDEREL helped the prince move safely from one safe place to other.
Their descendants STILL RECEIVE about 100 pounds per year even now as REWARD.
In 1615, after young Prince Charles II was defeated in the Battle of Worcester, he was forced to flee underground.
Two brothers named PENDEREL helped the prince move safely from one safe place to other.
Their descendants STILL RECEIVE about 100 pounds per year even now as REWARD.
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The Hindu holy day begins at sunrise,
the Jewish holy day begins at sunset, and
the Christian holy day begins at midnight.
The Hindu holy day begins at sunrise,
the Jewish holy day begins at sunset, and
the Christian holy day begins at midnight.
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SAMSUNG is not just a Mobile/Electronics Company but they are also into Insurance, Entertainment, Financial Services, Ship Building, Medical and construction too.
In fact, SAMSUNG built Burj Khalifa, Petronas Towers & Teipei 101!!!
SAMSUNG is not just a Mobile/Electronics Company but they are also into Insurance, Entertainment, Financial Services, Ship Building, Medical and construction too.
In fact, SAMSUNG built Burj Khalifa, Petronas Towers & Teipei 101!!!
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After running late to a class, George Dantzing copied down 2 problems he thought were homework & solver them.
The 2 problems were in fact 2 Famous Unsolved Problems in Statistics, which later earned him his Doctorate!
After running late to a class, George Dantzing copied down 2 problems he thought were homework & solver them.
The 2 problems were in fact 2 Famous Unsolved Problems in Statistics, which later earned him his Doctorate!
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India's tech capital, Bangalore, has increased its office supply by six 6 times since 2006,
and now has MORE Grade-A offices than even Singapore!!
India's tech capital, Bangalore, has increased its office supply by six 6 times since 2006,
and now has MORE Grade-A offices than even Singapore!!
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Khardung La located in Ladakh region of J&K, is the Highest Motorable Road in the World. It is at a altitude of 5602 meters high
Khardung La located in Ladakh region of J&K, is the Highest Motorable Road in the World. It is at a altitude of 5602 meters high
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Polish javelinist Maria Andrejczyk recently heard about an infant unable to afford heart surgery.
To help, she put her #Tokyo2020 Silver Medal up for auction—and fetched $125K.
The best part?
Żabka, a Polish supermarket chain, had the highest bid—and returned the medal to her.
Polish javelinist Maria Andrejczyk recently heard about an infant unable to afford heart surgery.
To help, she put her #Tokyo2020 Silver Medal up for auction—and fetched $125K.
The best part?
Żabka, a Polish supermarket chain, had the highest bid—and returned the medal to her.
💁🏻♂ *GK TODAY*
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*NABARD* National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is an apex development finance institution fully owned by Government of India. The bank has been entrusted with "matters concerning policy, planning, and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India"
*Founded: 12 July 1982*
*Headquarters: Mumbai*
Agency executive: Harsh Kumar Bhanwala (Chairperson)
*Purpose* : Development assistance; Poverty Reduction
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*15 September -* International Day of Democracy
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*NABARD* National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is an apex development finance institution fully owned by Government of India. The bank has been entrusted with "matters concerning policy, planning, and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India"
*Founded: 12 July 1982*
*Headquarters: Mumbai*
Agency executive: Harsh Kumar Bhanwala (Chairperson)
*Purpose* : Development assistance; Poverty Reduction
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*15 September -* International Day of Democracy
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The most successful pirate raid in history was English Pirate Henry Avery’s capture of the INDIAN treasure ship ‘Ganj-i-sawai’ in 1695. The plunder was £600,000 worth of jewels and precious metals, equivalent to £91 million (Rs 9,00,00,00,000) today.
IT WAS NEVER RECOVERED
The most successful pirate raid in history was English Pirate Henry Avery’s capture of the INDIAN treasure ship ‘Ganj-i-sawai’ in 1695. The plunder was £600,000 worth of jewels and precious metals, equivalent to £91 million (Rs 9,00,00,00,000) today.
IT WAS NEVER RECOVERED
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The mighty ALBATROSS, a seabird with wings of over 11 feet, is capable of travelling 10,000 miles in a SINGLE JOURNEY & circumnavigating the Globe in 46 days !
They manage to fly without spending almost any energy
The mighty ALBATROSS, a seabird with wings of over 11 feet, is capable of travelling 10,000 miles in a SINGLE JOURNEY & circumnavigating the Globe in 46 days !
They manage to fly without spending almost any energy
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Chetan Kumar Cheetah was hit by at 9 bullets during a gun battle with terrorists in Kashmir & was in coma for 2 months..........
.... But within 1 year once again joined active duty!!!
Cheetah was awarded the Kirti Chakra, the 2nd highest peacetime gallantry medal.
Salute to the countless such "lions" who serve the nation selflessly like this commadant from CRPF.
Btw,
Cheetah now wants to join the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) – the elite special forces of the CRPF – to take on the Naxals.
Chetan Kumar Cheetah was hit by at 9 bullets during a gun battle with terrorists in Kashmir & was in coma for 2 months..........
.... But within 1 year once again joined active duty!!!
Cheetah was awarded the Kirti Chakra, the 2nd highest peacetime gallantry medal.
Salute to the countless such "lions" who serve the nation selflessly like this commadant from CRPF.
Btw,
Cheetah now wants to join the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) – the elite special forces of the CRPF – to take on the Naxals.
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The Hubble Space Telescope is so precise;... it would be able to hit a Coin with a laser from 200 miles away while moving at 17,000 mph!
The Hubble Space Telescope is so precise;... it would be able to hit a Coin with a laser from 200 miles away while moving at 17,000 mph!
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A plaster Buddhist statue was once dropped when it was being moved to another location and it revealed another Buddha statue inside made of….........
PURE SOLID GOLD!!
A plaster Buddhist statue was once dropped when it was being moved to another location and it revealed another Buddha statue inside made of….........
PURE SOLID GOLD!!
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With an height of just 3ft, Pratik Vittal Mohite was butt of laughter due to short size
Determined to prove he too was good, Pratik focused on Body Building
He won the ‘Mr Raigad’ title twice, ‘Maharashtra Shree’ silver medal and also WORLD RECORD title for shortest competitive bodybuilder.
With an height of just 3ft, Pratik Vittal Mohite was butt of laughter due to short size
Determined to prove he too was good, Pratik focused on Body Building
He won the ‘Mr Raigad’ title twice, ‘Maharashtra Shree’ silver medal and also WORLD RECORD title for shortest competitive bodybuilder.
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In 1948, Canada wasn’t going to send a Hockey team to the Olympics, so the Royal Canadian Air Force sent some servicemen to represent the country.
The Team was BOOED off and had ZERO support from Canadians.
The determined Team shocked the Nation and World and WON THE GOLD!!
In 1948, Canada wasn’t going to send a Hockey team to the Olympics, so the Royal Canadian Air Force sent some servicemen to represent the country.
The Team was BOOED off and had ZERO support from Canadians.
The determined Team shocked the Nation and World and WON THE GOLD!!