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The facts about Microsoft

The interesting n amazing fact about Microsoft There are many ways to define Microsoft Corporation! For the basic user, Microsoft is the company behind Windows Operating System and several other software! For developers, Microsoft brings a platform that lets them create a big variety of tools and utilities, ranging from the basic text editors to high-end video editing suites. For the gadget freak guys out there, Microsoft is the reason why they have Surface tablets and Lumia Smartphones. We cannot complain if someone calls Microsoft “a centralized provider of digital life.” From Smartphones to PCs and from documents to serious gaming, you can have the wider range of products from Microsoft Corporation. Despite all these, there are some interesting facts about Microsoft when we consider it as a technology company! If you are a Microsoft fan or someone seeking a job at the firm, you will be interested in knowing more Microsoft facts! In this article, we have listed the top 15 fun f...

Interesting facts of coffee

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You always drinking coffee every day But some facts about coffee your don't know about coffee Here are the some amazing facts about coffee #Legend has it that coffee was discovered by a goat herder The most widely accepted myth is of an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi who noticed his animals acting jittery after eating ripe coffee beans. ##Mocha was originally the name of a Yemen port The city of Mocha was the first port to spread coffee beans to the rest of the world. It's said that the Yemeni beans had a chocolate quality to them, a characteristic that now leads chocolatey drinks to be labeled mocha. ##The two coffee species are arabica and canephora (aka robusta) Canephora (aka robusta) is more productive, disease resistant, and high in caffeine content. Arabica has 50% more lipids and nearly twice the sugars, which lead to higher acidity and more complex flavor aromatics.  Cheaper coffees tend to be canephora, whereas most specialty...

Facts about pollution in Delhi

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The facts about pollution in Delhi it's very affect the humans ##Delhi’s air is the most toxic in the world due to high concentrations of PM2.5 — particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter — that is believed to pose the greatest health risk because it penetrates deeply into lungs. ##The PM2.5 limit prescribed by WHO is 10 microgrammes per cubic metre, and the Indian limit is 40 microgrammes per cubic metre. PM2.5 are miniscule particles in the air that reduce visibility, cause the air to appear hazy, and affect respiratory tracts. ##Air pollution is killing 3.3 million people a year worldwide, according to a new study that includes this surprise: Farming plays a large role in smog and soot deaths in industrial nations. ##Scientists in Germany, Cyprus, and Saudi Arabia and at Harvard University calculated the most detailed estimates yet of the toll of air pollution, looking at what caused it. The study also projects that if trends don't change, the...
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Decided to go anywhereon long trip So you have to know some facts about roads of india ##India has the 2nd largest road network in the world spreading over 4.24 million kms at present, consisting of national highways(NH), expressways, state highways(SH), district roads and village roads. ##The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is responsible for the development, construction, and maintenance of the national highways network. NHAI was set up by an act of the Parliament, NHAI Act,  in 1988. Most of its work is regulated under National Highways Development Project(NHDP), the largest highway project in India. This project was started by our Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and till now, it has developed over 50,329 kms of national highways.  ##The total length of NH (including expressways) in the country at present is 93,051 km. While highways constitute only about 1.7% of the length of all roads, they carry about 40% of the road traffic. ##NH...
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  facts about the Seven Wonders of the World The breath-taking man-made structure Chichén Itza, Mexico Located in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, Chichén Iyza is a world-famous complex of Mayan ruins which served as a religious, political and economic centre spanning from approximately 800 to 1200. Fact: The most recognisable step pyramid, known as El Castillo stands at 80 feet high. Fact: There are four sets of stairs, one on each side of the ruins. Each staircase has 91 steps, if you also include the top platform this equates to 365 in total - one for each day of the year. Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil The imposing statue is an icon of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, and has watched over the city since 1931. Fact: The statue is 130-foot statue has a wingspan of 92 feet. A mix of concrete and soapstone was used to build Christ the Redeemer which weighs in at approximately 700 tonne. Fact: The easiest way to access the sculpture is via a cogwheel steam engi...

Unknown facts of Albert Einstein

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The sincetist you know but story you didn't know             The Albert Einstein 1. His Family Had Grave Worries about Him as a Child When Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, his parents were afraid that he was deformed because his head was so large and misshapen. Their physician was not concerned and within a few weeks, Einstein’s head was shaped normally. However, his grandmother said, “Much too fat, much too fat!” the first time she saw him. Later, Einstein’s parents thought he might be mentally retarded because he did not speak until he was four years old. He broke his silence one night at dinner saying, “The soup is too hot.” When his parents asked why he had not spoken previously, the young Einstein responded, “Because up to now everything was in order.” Still, he spoke only haltingly until he was nine years old, practicing sentences in his head or under his breath until he got them right. 2. He Had an Illegitimate Daughter 1. His Fa...

Facts of landon bridge

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Face shocking facts about the famous Landon bridge A total of 24 bridges span the River Thames in London, starting from the Kew Bridge to the Tower Bridge. These bridges are iconic representations and provide spectacular views and access to quite a few of the city’s most admired tours, highlights and events. By their own right, they are also celebrated landmarks. The oldest of them all is the London Bridge, which was first built from wood. In year 1209 it was demolished and replaced by a stone bridge lined with houses and shops along its side. In 1831, the stone bridge was in turn replaced by a granite bridge, and the granite replaced in 1973 by the current concrete bridge. The current London Bridge was designed by Lord Holford. Work commenced in 1967 and was finished in 1972. The London Bridge has lived for over 182 years. The current London Bridge was designed and constructed under the supervision of a renowned architecture, Michael Leeming. According to Michael Leeming, th...

Facts of Lemon in our daily diet

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Facts of lemon in our daily life Lemon is an evergreen plant that belongs to the family Rutaceae. It originates from Asia, but it can be found in tropical and sub-tropical regions throughout the world today. Cultivation of lemon started in the first century AD. Lemon is important part of human diet, but it has numerous other, equally valuable properties. Lemon is used in pharmaceutical industry, in the food processing, in the cosmetic industry, for the production of perfumes and in the manufacture of cleansing products. Lemon is a staple food on the ships around the world because it prevents scurvy (disease that results from lack of vitamin C in a diet). Shocking facts of lemon ## Lemon is medium sized tree that can reach 20 feet in height. ## Lemon has evergreen, leathery leaves that are oval or elliptic in shape. Leaves are usually 4 inches long and dark green in color. Lemon has 2 inches wide flowers that are contain both male (stamens) and female (pistil) reproduc...

Unknown facts of padmavati

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The unknown facts of Rani padmavati UpPadmavat, a poem in Awadhi was written 1540, more than two hundred years after Khilji’s death (1316). Before Padmavat, none of the historical annals, whether the annals of Rajput history or the Islamic rulers history in India had the mention of Padmavati or any figure like her. The Rajasthani folklore songs about Padmavati are believed to be derived from the 16th Century 'Gora Badal Padmini Chaupai', a Rajput adaption of the Padmavat which presented it as a true tale. As the debate whether Padmavati ever existed or she was just the imagination of Mallik Muhammed Jayasi - who wrote Padmavat an epic poem about the siege of Chittor by Delhi Sultan Allauddin Khilji in 1303 - continues, lets us take a look at some of the lesser known things about her ##Padmavati was a Sri Lankan The poem Padmavat, begins with a fanciful description of the kingdom of Simhala-dvipa, where a princess named Padmani lived. Simhala (Sinhala)-dvipa falls ...

Facts of Indian culture

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Interesting And Amazing facts of The Indian Culture #Indians greet each other by joining their hands together at their chest and using the phrase “Namaste” or “Namaskar” . #The guests are treated as God and are well taken care of, even if they are not the part of the family. Respect for elders’ forms a major component in Indian culture. Since the elders are the driving force for any family, they are loved and respected by every individual in the family. Blessings from elders are taken by touching their feet. #The lesson ‘Respect one another’ is taught to every individual. All people are considered equal and there is no difference created in terms of caste, creed or sex. #Since childhood, Indian kids are taught to help someone in need of assistance. The rich culture teaches every Indian to multiply and spread joy and happiness and share sadness and pain. #Various Indian holidays and festivals are celebrated on a wide scale, irrespective of caste and creed. Some popu...

Wiread truth of shah jahan.

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Taj Mahal tells a great love story of a king and his beloved wife but here are 10 interesting facts about Taj Mahal, the king Shah Jahan and his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal that remains lesser known to most. Some of these facts might put a question mark on the true love of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to his wife Mumtaz Mahal. 1. The full title of Shah Jahan as an emperor was “Shahanshah Al-Sultan al-‘Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram, Malik-ul-Sultanat, Ala Hazrat Abu’l-Muzaffar Shahab ud-din Muhammad Shah Jahan I, Sahib-i-Qiran-i-Sani, Padshah Ghazi Zillu’llah, Firdaus-Ashiyani, Shahanshah—E—Sultanant Ul Hindiya Wal Mughaliya“. 2. Shah Jahan was married 7 times. Mamtaz Mahal was his 4th wife. 3. Mamtaz Mahal was married to another man who was killed by Shah Jahan so that he could marry her. 4. Mamtaz Mahal was killed while delivering her 14th child. 5. Shah Jahan married Mamtaz Mahal’s sister after her death. 6. Shah Jahan’s sons fought a battle, called Battle of Samugarh,...

Facts of Mona Lisa picture

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The mistruous picture Mona Lisa Facts of Mona Lisa portrait The Mona Lisa is considered by many to  Most famous painting in the world. It was painted by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, in approximately 1503 to 1506, although some estimate he continued to work on the painting until 1517. The Mona Lisa is a half-length portrait of a figure believed to be the wife of Francesco del Giocondo, Lisa Gherardini. The 30 inch x 21 inch painting is an original oil painting on white, poplar panel. Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to paint the piece in Italy. He worked on it in Italy and finished it while living in France. It was later acquired by King Francis I of France and became the French Republic's property. Since 1797 it has been on display at one of the most famous museums in the world - Paris' Louvre. Interesting Mona Lisa Facts : The original name of the Mona Lisa was Monna Lisa, but a spelling mistake made it the Mona Lisa. In Italian, Monna means Madonna, which...