Cool Facts!!

Today we've just selected some amazing and cool facts that you can read and share with your friends:

Rain has never been recorded in some parts of the Atacama Desert in Chile.

A 75 year old person will have slept about 23 years.


Boeing 747's wing span is longer than the Wright brother's first flight. The Wright brother's invented the airplane.

One type of hummingbird weighs less than a penny.

Sharks can live up to 100 years.

Kangaroos can't walk backwards.

About 75 acres of pizza are eaten in in the U.S. everyday.

Former president Bill Clinton only sent 2 emails in his entire 8 year presidency.

There are 200,000,000 insects for every one human.

Octopus have three hearts.

The average person spends two weeks waiting for a traffic light to change.

Sperm whales have the biggest brains; 20 lbs.

Tiger shark embryos fight each other in their mother's womb. The survivor is born.

250 people have fallen off the Leaning Tower of Pisa.


A Blue whale's tongue weighs more than an elephant.

You use 14 muscles to smile and 43 to frown. Keep Smiling! 

Bamboo can grow up to 3 ft in 24 hours.

A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.

Snails can sleep for 3 years without eating.

Certain frogs can be frozen solid, then thawed, and survive.

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Read, Watch and Learn!

As the title suggests, updating your general knowledge is as simple as that. Yesterday, we focused on newspapers and some really cool websites. Today, we'll speak about some of the best magazines you can subscribe to, and some of the best TV shows you can watch, to improve your knowledge about various things, that will someday, in the long run, help you out. 

Magazines:
There are a lot of magazines out there, which you can subscribe to. We'll tell about a select few which are highly rated in terms of content and images. 

Travel

When it comes to travel magazines, there are two which stand out. These are:

1) Lonely Planet: 

Very reasonably priced, the amazing information and pictures this magazine provides in each edition is simply spectacular. You will definitely enhance your knowledge about the world and its various cultures. A must have for any traveler wishing to learn about the different cultures and experiences about particular places he may want to visit. 

2) Conde Nast Traveler 

Another amazing magazine, with visuals that are out of this world. They provide some of the best information about places to the minutest details. Decently priced, its definitely worth it. Breathtaking views, up to date and in depth information along with some really useful travel tips and budget planning, this magazine offers this and much much more. 

Business, Money and Current Affairs

1) The Economist:

A global weekly magazine written for those who share an interest in being well and broadly informed. Each issue explores domestic and international issues, business, finance, current affairs, science, technology and the arts.

2) Money Magazine:

Whether you're looking to invest, cut taxes, save money, or retire worry-free, Money helps you reach your financial goals. Each issue of Money offers smart, no-nonsense tips and strategies to make the most of your money. Plus, you'll receive tips on the hottest stocks and mutual funds.

Cars

1) Top Gear:

We all love cars, and the Top Gear magazines are definitely one of the best. With in-depth information, really cool  car models and the latest and hottest news on the automobile sector, this magazine is perfect for all car lovers. 

Now, I think we've had enough of reading, lets get into something more fun, like...WATCHING TV!!

Everyone watches TV, but its time to change what the programs that you currently see. Instead of watching soap opera's and fake "reality shows", start watching channels like National Geographic and Discovery Channel. 

These channels are awesome! They have a wide range of shows, ranging from categories like the biggest car factories in the world to rocket science(literally). The best part is, that you can start watching anytime, without prior knowledge and learn on the way, as they explain things really well in an interactive and well paced manner. These channels keep you updated with a variety of topics and are actually really interesting, so we really hope you switch from MTV to Nat Geo!!

We know you are young, and may not understand somethings, but you can always ask questions and learn. That is the secret of getting ahead in life, ask the right questions, learn the right things and implement them for your bright future. 

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The Best Sources of Knowledge

Learning about current affairs and general knowledge has become really easy now, with the help of the internet, magazines, books and newspapers. But, with so many sources of information, it is really important to separate the wheat from the chaff. You tend to get confused, because of the sheer number of websites, newspapers etc. We have done this hard-work for you, and are giving you the creme dela creme of news and information sources, which will surely help you in most of the questions you may have. 

Newspapers:

Our first advice to you would be to read the newspapers, as they have the best sources, and contain relevant information about the World and India. We recommend you read the following newspapers: 

The Times Of India

The Times of India (TOI) is an Indian English-language daily newspaper. According to Audit Bureau of Circulations, it has the largest circulation among all English-language newspapers in the world, across all formats. The TOI is one the best, if not the best newspaper in the country, and it gives you news on India, the world, sports and entertainment. With up to date information which is highly accurate, reading this paper is a must. 

The Economic Times

When it comes to business, there is no better newspaper than The Economic Times. Updating you with all major business and political developments, The Economic Times is simply amazing. It will be very complicated when you start, and you will not understand a lot of things, but you can always ask the elders of your household to help you. After a few months of reading, you will start understanding on your own. Developing a habit to read this paper is a must, and it will help you throughout your life.

Websites:

There are millions of websites, storing amazing amounts of information. We'll give you some of the best websites for different fields of information:

Sports

http://www.espnstar.com

Espnstar.com is an amazing site for sports in general. With live scores, updates, interviews and amazing articles, this website covers most sports and has a very user-friendly interface. A great website for sports lovers. 

http://www.espncricinfo.com 

For all the cricket lovers, the website is perfect. With the latest news, previews and statistics about the cricketing world, this website is made by cricket lovers and for cricket lovers. One of the best features, is the ball to ball commentary in the chat-box which can keep people who are not watching the match, updated from their computer. 

Money and Finances

http://www.investopedia.com

The best website to actually learn about finance, and everything related to the field of finance. It has amazingly rich content, and can teach you about finance and money from scratch. It's the best website for beginners, who have no clue about this field, and is perfect for school going children, who are interested in this field and need help understanding. 

http://www.moneycontrol.com

This website is for people who already have knowledge about finance, but they also have great learning tools. It is very good for news in the Indian Stock Market, but have some knowledge before going to this website. 

Travel

http://thetouristattractions.blogspot.in

This blog, is very insightful about travelling, and if you are planning a trip, you should check this blog out. With amazing pictures and information about places, along with lists of attractions in each place, this blog is perfect for new travelers. 

http://www.lonelyplanet.com

Definitely one of the best travel magazines, but also one of the best websites. Teaching you about travelling in different countries, this website has some of the best information, budget planning and pictures you will find on the web. A must-go-to website for all you travel bugs. 

Facts and Information

http://mentalfloss.com/amazingfactgenerator

An amazing website for really cool facts, trivia and quizzes to test your knowledge. A really nice website to learn about some amazing things about the world we live in and the environment that constitutes it. 

http://www.greatfacts.com/

A list of facts. That's about it for this site, but the facts are really awesome and there are pages and pages of facts and information. If you are bored, or want to read about something new, just check the site out. 

Miscellaneous 

http://www.stumbleupon.com

If you are not a member on this site, become one NOW!! This is one of the most amazing websites on the Internet, and definitely one of my favorites as well. After becoming a member, choose from a variety of interests and just click Stumble, they will show you the best websites, information, videos, whatever you want or need, you will get!!! 

Read the newspapers, and check out these amazing websites, and you are guaranteed to be aware of so many different things about the world. Whether its different places in world, money, current affairs or politics we have covered it all, with the best sources of information. 

We really hope you enjoyed reading this article and can use the information to help yourself. 

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The World Matters!!

In today's world, where there are so many people, so much competition, and so many things going on, the only thing that separates you from the rest is your knowledge about things. In a country like ours, where there are thousands of engineers, lawyers, marketeers etc, knowledge is key. This week, we'll be focusing on General Knowledge and World Affairs, so that you can learn the art of keeping track of everything that is going on in the country and the world. 

We all are aware of the growing importance of general knowledge awareness. Each area requires individuals who are not merely qualified in textual knowledge but have a sound knowledge of the current affairs. General Knowledge is simply keeping in touch with the world, and with today's technology, its very easy. Reading papers, news related websites, magazines and TV are the easiest ways to keep in touch with the affairs of the country and the world. 

General knowledge is often tested in many entrance exams. They have become a pre-requisite to clear such exams. They are asked in question and answered format or asked in interviews. It indicates towards the growing importance of general knowledge in our lives. These entrance exams attempt to recruit an individual who is not merely academically sound but also has a high general awareness level. Both textual knowledge and general knowledge are important to make you an intellectual and grown human being.

Thus, we should not merely read books but in order to have practical knowledge of the world; we should read newspapers and watch news. This would give us a clearer perception of the kind of world we live in, and acquaint us with how basic things function around us. In order to get all the information on events of 2011 or 2012, you can search the internet or read newspapers.

Read more: Growing Importance of General Knowledge http://www.sooperarticles.com/education-articles/growing-importance-general-knowledge-773169.html#ixzz27N6XkBv5 

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Careers with Geography

Geography, despite contrary belief, has a wide range and scope of really interesting careers. If you do really love the subject but think you cannot pursue it because of lack of scope or opportunity, then have no fear, we'll be talking to you about some of the careers that you can pursue. 

While there aren't many job titles that are "geographer," there are many types of positions that fit well with a degree in geography. Think about some of the options below as you begin your job search:

1) Urban Planner

With a degree in Geography, you can easily get into Urban planning, and work on zoning, development of areas and renovation of different parts of different areas.  If you're interested in this area, be sure to take urban geography and urban planning classes.

2) Cartographer 

We taught you how to read maps, how would you like to make one??? For those with cartography course backgrounds may enjoy work as a cartographer. The news media, book publishers, atlas publishers, government agencies and others are looking for cartographers to help produce maps. This would likely require relocation.

3) Climatologist

Weather channels, national weather services and the news media, need climatologists. One should also have a minor in Meteorology, if this is the career you wish to pursue. 

4) Environmental Management

A plethora of environmental assessment, cleanup, and management companies exist throughout the world today. A geographer brings excellent skills for project management and the development of reports like environmental impact reports. It's often a wide-open field with tremendous growth opportunities.

5) Writer

You could be a science writer, a travel writer or even a writer for a magazine or newspaper. Having a lot of knowledge about the world and how it works, there is a lot to write about, and if you have a flair for writing, you could enjoy this as a career. 

6) Teaching

Becoming a high school or university geography instructor requires additional education beyond your undergraduate degree but it would certainly be rewarding to instill your love of geography with future geographers. Becoming a geography professor will allow you to research the world of geography and add to the body of knowledge developed by geographers.

These are just some of the careers you can pursue and there are many more. So, if you are really interested in Geography and wish to pursue a career in this field, it is very much possible and you should follow your dreams. 

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Geography Rocks!!

Welcome back, we hope our map lessons could help you, and today we'll be learning about another important part of geography, which is...you guessed it..ROCKS!!

We need to study rocks, because rocks store a lot of information. They contain clues about what the earth was like in the past, and we can trace the events of the earth, way before humans came into existence with the help of rocks. 

Rocks can answer a variety of questions like: 

•  Was there a lake or volcano where the rock was present?
• Was there a sea?
• Were there mountain ranges?
• Was the atmosphere thick or thin?

And many more such questions, which are really important, for knowing how humans have affected the environment, and to understand the world and its existence. 

Now that we know, that studying rocks are really important, lets speak about the basics in rock study, which would be in your syllabus in Class 9 and Class 10.  

Firstly, rocks are often confused with minerals, however they are different, and this the difference between the two:

Rocks:

A rock is composed of combinations of minerals, each mineral having its own chemical formula and crystalline structure. 

Minerals:

A mineral is a naturally-occurring inorganic (there are some exceptions to this) crystalline solid (though mercury is regarded as a mineral) with a specific chemical composition and a characteristic internal regular geometric arrangement of atoms, sometimes expressed as natural crystal faces. 

Thus, rocks are complex, as they consist of different minerals and have unique shapes, sizes and concentrations. 

Types of Rocks:

Igneous Rocks:

Igneous Rocks are also known as fire rocks, and they are formed either underground or above ground. 

Underground, they are formed when melted rock, called magma deep within the earth become trapped in small pockets. As these pockets cool underground, the magma becomes igneous rocks. 

Also, when volcanoes erupt, lava is spurted out, this lava on cooling, forms the igneous rocks above ground. 

Here are some amazing pictures of igneous rocks : 

                Granite

              Basalt

Sedimentary Rocks:

For thousands, even millions of years, little pieces of our earth have been eroded--broken down and worn away by wind and water. These little bits of our earth are washed downstream where they settle to the bottom of the rivers, lakes, and oceans. Layer after layer of eroded earth is deposited on top of each. These layers are pressed down more and more through time, until the bottom layers slowly turn into rock.

The study of sedimentary rocks and rock strata provides information about the subsurface that is useful for civil engineering. Sedimentary rocks are important sources of natural resources like coal, fossil fuels, drinking water or ores. 

Here are some amazing pictures of sedimentary rocks:

 

                     Coal                                                Conglomerate 

Metamorphic Rocks:

Metamorphic rocks arise from the transformation of existing rock types, in a process called metamorphism, which means "change in form". The original rock is subjected to heat and pressure, (temperatures greater than 150 to 200 °C and pressures of 1500 bars) causing profound physical and/or chemical change. The original rock may be sedimentary rock, igneous rock or another older metamorphic rock.

The study of metamorphic rocks (now exposed at the Earth's surface following erosion and uplift) provides information about the temperatures and pressures that occur at great depths within the Earth's crust. Some examples of metamorphic rocks are gneiss, slate, marble, schist, and quartz.

Here are some amazing pictures of metamorphic rocks:

Slate

Marble

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