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  1. Over 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow.
  2. A crocodile can't move its tongue and cannot chew. Its digestive juices are so strong that it can digest a steel nail.
  3. Money notes are not made from paper, they are made mostly from a special blend of cotton and linen. In 1932, when a shortage of cash occurred in Tenino, Washington, USA, notes were made out of wood for a brief period.
  4. The Grammy Awards were introduced to counter the threat of rock music. In the late 1950s, a group of record executives were alarmed by the explosive success of rock ‘n roll, considering it a threat to "quality" music.
  5. Tea is said to have been discovered in 2737 BC by a Chinese emperor when some tea leaves accidentally blew into a pot of boiling water. The tea bag was introduced in 1908 by Thomas Sullivan of New York.
  6. Over the last 150 years the average height of people in industrialised nations has increased 10 cm (about 4 inches). In the 19th century, American men were the tallest in the world, averaging 1,71m (5'6"). Today, the average height for American men is 1,75m (5'7"), compared to 1,77 (5'8") for Swedes, and 1,78 (5'8.5") for the Dutch. The tallest nation in the world is the Watusis of Burundi.
 
The technology behind the Internet began back in the 1960′s at MIT. The first message ever to be transmitted was LOG.. why? The user had attempted to type LOGIN, but the network crashed after the enormous load of data of the letter G. It was to be a while before Facebook would be developed…
 
  1. The first webcam was deployed at Cambridge University computer lab – its sole purpose to monitor a particular coffee maker and hence avoid wasted trips to an empty pot.
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Ever since the birth of the Internet, file sharing was a problem for the authorities that managed it. In 1989, McGill University shut down their FTP indexing site after finding out that it was responsible for half of the Internet traffic from America into Canada. Fortunately, a number of similar file indexing sites had already been made.
 
Hydrogen is the first element on the periodic table. It has an atomic number of 1. It is highly flammable and is the most common element found in our universe.

Liquid nitrogen boils at 77 kelvin (−196 °C, −321 °F).

Around 1% of the sun’s mass is oxygen.
 
Helium is lighter than the air around us so it floats, that's why it is perfect for the balloons you get at parties

Carbon comes in a number of different forms (allotropes), these include diamond, graphite and impure forms such as coal.

Although it is still debated, it is largely recognized that the word 'chemistry' comes from an Egyptian word meaning 'earth'.
 
[h=2]Facts About Resumes[/h] The recruiting companies take a look at the resumes before anything else. Resumes are the ones which will decide if the person will get the job or not. Many people will be surprised to know that according to the survey only one in 15 resumes ever get noticed by the recruiting companies. The rest of the resumes just reach the dust bins. Resumes are the ones which create that first impression. Writing a resume is not an easy task and you many need to take help of professionals. Here are some important facts that you must know while writing resume:

  1. Recruiters view the resume only for10 to 30 seconds. They expect you to keep your resume limited to 1 or 2 pages at the most. According to 84% recruiters, your resume must not be longer than 1 page if you have less than 5 years experience. Your resume must be in sequential order and you should highlight your key skills.
  2. Best font styles that you can use in resume is Times New Roman, Verdana and Arial. These fonts are easy to read and are popular in magazines and newspapers. Always keep font type consistent. You must use font size between 10-12 for body and 11-14 for headers.
  3. Add the additional information if you are an IT specialist or an engineering graduate. You can write about the IT platforms used by you or the technologies you have studied in engineering.
  4. You should include the objective in the resume. It should be simple and state that why you are wishing to join the position.
  5. Keep your resume simple with minimum colors. Avoid using italics and underlines as both will not work properly if recruiter wants to scan it to keep it in their database.
  6. According to 80% of the employers, cover letter is important with the resume and they also expect a thank you note.
So, the above are some facts that can help person in getting job.
 
1. Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse, was afraid of mice.

2. Thomas Edison, lightbulb inventor, was afraid of the dark!

3. Elvis had a twin.
 
  • 1. Steve Jobs was half Arab.
  • 2. Oprah Winfrey makes $10 per second
    3. Prince William's nickname in college was "P-Willy".
 
The use of various forms of chemistry is believed to go back as long ago as the Ancient Egyptians. By 1000 BC civilizations were using more complex forms of chemistry such as using plants for medicine, extracting metal from ores, fermenting wine and making cosmetics.

Things invisible to the human eye can often be seen under UV light, which comes in handy for both scientists and detectives.

Humans breathe out carbon dioxide (CO[SUB]2[/SUB]). Using energy from sunlight, plants convert carbon dioxide into food during a process called photosynthesis.
 
  • Chemical reactions occur all the time, including through everyday activities such as cooking. Try adding an acid such as vinegar to a base such as baking soda and see what happens!

  • Above 4 °C, water expands when heated and contracts when cooled. But between 4 °C and 0 °C it does the opposite, contracting when heated and expanding when cooled. Stronger hydrogen and oxygen bonds are formed as the water crystallizes into ice. By the time it's frozen it takes up around 9% more space.
 
  • Often formed under intense pressure over time, a crystal is made up of molecules or atoms that are repeated in a three dimensional repeating pattern. Quartz is a well known example of a crystal.

  • Athletes at the Olympic Games have to be careful how much coffee they drink. The caffeine in coffee is a banned substance because it can enhance performance. One or two cups are fine but they can go over the limit with more than five. (update - as of 2004 caffeine has been taken back off the WADA banned list but its use will be closely monitored to prevent future abuse by athletes.)
 
  • In total there is said to be around 400 million dogs in the world.
  • The domestic dog has been one of the most popular working and companion animals throughout human history.
  • Dogs perform many useful tasks for humans including hunting, farm work and security as well as assisting those with disabilities such as the blind.

 
  • Although experts often disagree, there is scientific evidence which shows that the domestication of dogs could have occurred more than 15,000 years ago.
  • There are hundreds of different breeds of dogs.
  • Examples of these breeds include: Bulldog, German Shepherd, Collie, Golden Retriever, St Bernard, Greyhound, Bloodhound, Chihuahua, Labrador, Great Dane, Rottweiler, Boxer and Cocker Spaniel.

 
  • The most popular breed of dog in the world by registered ownership is the Labrador. With their gentle nature, obedience, intelligence and near limitless energy, Labradors make for excellent family pets and reliable workers. They often assist police and are a common choice as guide dogs.
  • Dogs have formed such a strong bond as pets, workers and companions to humans that they have earned the nickname "man's best friend".
  • Humans help train various dog breeds to enter in competitions such as breed shows, agility and obedience contests, racing and sled pulling.

 
  • Dog have superior hearing than humans, capable of hearing sounds at four times the distance.
  • Dogs have a remarkable sense of smell, they are capable of differentiating odors in concentrations nearly 100 million times lower than humans can.
  • The average life span for a dog is around 10 to 14 years.

 
  • Those involved in dog breeding refer to males as ‘dogs’, females as ‘bitches’, dogs younger than a year old as ‘puppies’ and a group of offspring as a ‘litter’.
  • Domestic dogs are omnivores, they feed on a variety of foods including grains, vegetables and meats.

 
Nadi Jyothidam

Nadi Jyothidam is really a wonderful media to know from leaf written documents of
Agasthiyar. But it all depends on the Readers who are trained to read correctly and
co-relate it with the Astrology. This appears to be a question mark? (from the experience I gathered).

Balasubramanian
Ambattur
 
  • The tiger is the biggest species of the cat family.
  • Tigers can reach a length of up to 3.3 metres (11 feet) and weigh as much as 300 kilograms (660 pounds).
  • Subspecies of the tiger include the Sumatran Tiger, Siberian Tiger, Bengal Tiger, South China Tiger, Malayan Tiger and Indochinese Tiger.

 
  • Many subspecies of the tiger are either endangered or already extinct. Humans are the primary cause of this through hunting and the destruction of habitats.
  • Around half of tiger cubs don’t live beyond two years of age.
  • Tiger cubs leave their mother when they are around 2 years of age.

 
  • A group of tigers is known as an ‘ambush’ or ‘streak’.
  • Tigers are good swimmers and can swim up to 6 kilometres.
  • Rare white tigers carry a gene that is only present in around 1 in every 10000 tigers.
  • Tigers usually hunt alone at night time.

 
  • Tigers have been known to reach speeds up to 65 kph (40 mph).
  • Less than 10% of hunts end successfully for tigers
  • Tigers can easily jump over 5 metres in length.

 
  • Various tiger subspecies are the national animals of Bangladesh, India, North Korea, South Korea and Malaysia.
  • There are more tigers held privately as pets than there are in the wild.
  • Tigers that breed with lions give birth to hybrids known as tigons and ligers.

 
There is an interesting information which appeared in the TV during a debate.

Marriages are done by adopting the following - Having
10 Comparisons/Matchings with the blessings of
9 (Nava) Grahams to shine in all the
8 Directions with
7 Janmas relishing
6 Types tasty foods/dishes, in the presence of
5 Boothangals (Sky, Earth, Water, Agni and Air) and reciting all the holy
4 Vedas with
3 Knots to unite (amalgamation)
2 minds and with a firm determination to live together as
1 Soul till their end to lead a happy married life.

Balasubramanian
Ambattur
 
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