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Myth or Truth? Every child has grown up with the warning that swallowed chewing gum would get stuck inside his/her stomach for seven whole years. Althrough, it is an old tale told to children to stop them from chewing too much gum and swallowing it, there is some truth behind this statement. Chewing gum is primarily mde of natural or synthetic materials (gum resin), flavourings, sweeteners and preservatives. It's a proven fact that there are many parts to chewing gum, some that the body can digest and others that it cannot. Your body absorbs the sweeteners and preservatives but cannot break down the gum resin. The undigested gum is pushed down through your digestive tract by your body and its journey ends when you go to the bathroom and defecate. Swallowing too much gum or several smaller pieces of gum very quickly can be harmful to you. When combined with other undigested food, it can cause blockages in your intestines. This causes stomach aches and in worst cases, it causes a tri...

  The quokkas are the happiest and funniest animals in the world. The quokkas live in the Rottnest Island in southwest Australia. These cute creatures always seem to be super-happy because of their huge smile. Quokkas may look tiny in photos, but they are actually about the size of a small cat. Quokkas store fat; they can also go for months without water. They are peaceful with each other. Unlike their boxing kangaroo relatives, quokkas are not territorial and are very happty to share space, food and shelter. Quokka mothers have no more than two babies a year; though one is more common. The babies are called joeys. They act so cute and cuddly and seem like they love you, but the truth is, they just want what's on your plate. They are still adorable. They come right up to you. They are really friendly and love people.

  A gaint pyramid, a palace made of snow, a mysterious maze and beautiful ice sculptures. No, it is not a fairytale! It is Snowlandia in Zakopane. A popular tourist attraction, Snowlandia is a snow labyrinth that lies in The Ski Resort of Zakopane, Poland. It is the world's largest labyrinth of snow, located at the foot of the Wielka Krokeiw Mountains, which is the country's largest ski jump. Laid out from 60,000 snow blocks with a  height of 2 metres, Snowlandia is a unique and magical spot guaranteeing thrills and fun in the snow near the Tatra National Park. In Snowlandia, you can also find amazing igloos. Snowlandia has many more attractions. It is no surprise that tourists flock to visit this amazing place, while in Zakopane. Tourists, especially kids, get excited and have great fun while they visit this snow maze. Actually, this snow labyrinth has every chance of official recognition and getting into the Guinness Book of Records.

  GDP (Gross Domestic Product) refers to the total value of all final goods and services produced within a country during a particular year. It represents the total amount of all the finished goods and services produced in a country within a financian year. For example, if wheat is sold at Rs 8 per kg to a flour mill, that sells flour to a biscuit company, that then uses the flour to make biscuits. Hence, the value of the biscuits would be counted, not the same as th value of flour. This is because the value of biscuits includes the value of intermediate goods and their production. Importance: ~GDP is very important for economy. ~GDP gives you an idea about the standard of living of the citizens of the country. ~It also tells you about the average productivity of the citizens of the country. ~It gives you an idea about their earning potential. ~GDP gives you an idea about how and where to tax people. ~It gives you a direction about the need to upgrade the skills of people....

Since 2015, International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. The United Nations has marked the day to raise awareness about the many benefits of practising Yoga for people all over the world. The date was chosen because June 21 is the longest day in Northern Hemisphere. The word Yoga has originated from the Sanskrit word Yuja which means 'to join or to unite.' It symbolises the union of body and mind. Yoga practice has been dated to pre-Vedic Indian traditions, known to help cure mental and physical diseases and maintain fitness. Apart from physical and mental relaxation, Yoga also helps develop strength, flexibility and immunity. This is especially important in times of the ongoing pandemic when the mental and physical health of people has come under dire stress. Theme  As per UN's website, the theme for this year's Yoga Day is 'Yoga for Well-Being' and how the practice of Yoga can promote the holistic health of every individual. Due to coronavirus p...

  You might have noticed in movies and also in real life that whenever there is a fire inside a building, the glass windows crack and break. The openings of the windows in the walls of the room on fire play a key role in the spread of fire. Windows are those parts of the buildings that generally have less resistance to fire in comparison to that of the walls. During a fire,  there is a increase in temperature inside the room. The glass pane is not subjected to uniform heat from the fire. Glass windows are fitted within the frames, and the thickness of the frame is larger in comparison to that of the glass pane. There is an intense heat flow that is suddenly experienced on one side of a glass pane. As a result, the heat focussed on the central region of the glass causes it to expand. While the edges of the pane happen to be relatively cooler,  which induces stress in the material. This shifting gradient is known to shatter the glass to pieces.