Ya If you wanna know me then let me tell you that I am not a very special person.I am Just boy next door.I like music,playing computer games and my best friend is my COMPUTER!I love hanging out with my friends and be sure if you wanna be my friend then you must be special
This creature is most probably the creation of an environmental problem. Children at a nurseryin Weston-super-Mare, England spotted the three headed frog hopping in the garden.[more...]
The most infamous headless chicken, Mike wowed the world by living for 18 months which indefinitely entered it into the Guinness World Records. It could still live becuase most of his brain stem and ear was left on his body.[more...]
Nope this is not photoshop manipulated. A female polar bear named Pelusa turned purple after she was given a special treatment to clear up a skin condition. This has attractedcrowds at the Mendoza City Zoo in Argentina. The fur has returned to normal after a few days.[more...]
Genetic mutation called ‘feather duster’ of a parakeet.[more...]
Dolphins has taken a pink hue in the Pear River Deltasituated between Hong Kong and Macau. It is not known why they are pink in colour but several assumptions include the lack of natural predators or the pink colour is a byproduct of blushing to regulate body temperature.[more...]
The two-month old animal, named Cham Leck which means ’strange,’ was given to monks at a local pagoda by a farmer who feared the six legged cow would bring him bad fortune[more...]
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The large ocean sunfish vies for the title of strangest fish in the sea. It has an almost circular, flattened body. It weighs up to 2 tons and 3m long. The head is almost a third of the whole body length.[more...]
If you had your facts about the Siberian tiger being the largest cat, then you are wrong. The liger is the world’s largest cat, a cross breed between a male lion and a female tiger. They exhibit conflicts between the social habits of the lion and solitary habits of the tiger.[more...]
Well.. Cars have always been "the hot topic" , Its a hobby,its a fantasy,its the life its everything ,, Cars have always been the 'Boy's Toys'.The following is a list of 5 most weirdest cars ever built. I had stumbled upon the following list the other day and thought of sharing .. The “Home” Car– I mean, come on!There are RVs and trailers — why build a house on a poor chassis?I’m pretty sure it’ll have loads of amenities inside to make it feel more like home, right?How would this go about then?Sleep on a bed inside, then wake up to drive elsewhere?Truly a mobile home, a similar car has appeared in the series Arrested Development, when George Sr. tried to get away with the “cabin car.”
The Stilletto– I see some batmobile in there, plus something from Star Wars … in all the wrong colors.Built from a 1960s Corvair, it really jumps far from the source material.If you look at it closely … and imagine it in black … it kinda reminds you of the motorcycle in the new Batman movie. Judge Dredd Land Rover– Think about it, Land Rovers are pretty much monsters nowadays so what of the fictional future where Judge Dredd resides in?It combines the looks of a tank, an armored car and, well, the tires of a land rover.Made specifically for the movie, one is in display in the Rover Heritage museum in England. The 2001 Chevrolet Camaro Police Car– It’s notweird or anything, but this sports car is the fastest pursuit car in terms of law enforcement.Plus, it’s only sold to police units.The silly thig is, the car looks above average when compared to normal street cars, but consider what police cars go through — they get shot at. The Couch Car!– I mean, come on!We have race car beds — but do they actually go anywhere? Think about having your own couch car, with a steering wheel mounted on the desk, stacked with your favorite snacks and beverages — then you literally park in front of the television.That’d be amazing.This car has caught the attention of the local media and has been featured in the Daily News … driving ‘round Times Square.
Ganesh has been a ubiquitous presence in Indian art, philosophy and ritual for many millennia. Now, interest in Ganesh’s symbolism and meaning have taken root outside of India. Ganesh’s image, with an elephant head and a human body, is easily recognizable to many Westerners. However, few outside of the Hindu religion are familiar with what he represents or the traditions associated with him. For the world’s one billion Hindus, Ganesh is a powerful and majestic deity, said to bring good fortune when launching new endeavors. He is also considered a patron-deity of the arts and the Lord of beginnings. The iconography and history of Ganesh go far beyond his link with good fortune. The imagery associated with Ganesh offers a spiritual map of sorts, his every feature rich with meaning both practical and esoteric. Ganesha Chaturthi or Ganesha Festival is a day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi in Sanskrit, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, Chavath in Konkani and as Chathaa in Nepal Bhasa. It is celebrated as it is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. So we ought to provide you with best ganesh online puja reaources in this post. While celebrated all over India, it is most elaborate in Maharashtra,Goa ( Biggest festival for Konkani people all over the world ) Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and other areas which were former states of the Maratha Empire. Outside India, it is celebrated by Newars in Nepal. Origin The Origin of the festival lies in the Holy Hindu scriptures which tell the story of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha (or Ganapati) was created by goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva. According to the legend, Lord Shiva, the Hindu God of resolution, was away at a war. His wife Pavarti, wanted to bathe and having no-one to guard the door to her house, conceived of the idea of creating a son who could guard her. Parvati created Ganesha out of the sandalwood paste that she used for her bath and breathed life into the figure. She then set him to stand guard at her door and instructed him not to let anyone enter. History In 1893,Lokmanya Tilak, an Indian nationalist, social reformer and freedom fighter visualized the cultural importance of this deity and popularised Ganesha Chaturthi as a National Festival "to bridge the gap between the Brahmins and the non-Brahmins and find an appropriate context in which to build a new grassroots unity between them" in his nationalistic strivings against the British in Maharashtra Ganesh Puja in India Before 2-3 months prior to Ganesh Chaturthi, life-like clay models of Lord Ganesha are made for sold by specially skilled artisans. They are beautifully decorated & depict Lord Ganesh in various poses. The size of these statues may vary from 3/4th of an inch to over 25 feet.Ganesh Chaturthi starts with the installation of these Ganesh statues in colorfully decorated homes and specially erected temporary structures mantapas (pandals) in every locality.
For 10 days, from Bhadrapad Shudh Chaturthi to the Ananta Chaturdashi, Ganesha is worshipped. On the 11th day, the statue is taken through the streets in a procession accompanied with dancing, singing, and fanfare to be immersed in a river or the sea symbolizing a ritual see-off of the Lord in his journey towards his abode in Kailash while taking away with him the misfortunes of his devotees. All join in this final procession shouting "Ganapathi Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukar ya" (O father Ganesha, come again early next year). Of all the statues intalled every yearMandai Ganpati, Babugenu Ganpati, GrahakPeth Ganpati, JunyaJaicha Ganapati, Khajinavihir Ganpati, Khairtabad Ganpati, Begum Bazar Ganpati and Tulshibag Ganpati, Siddivinayak temple in mumbaiare very much popular. Ganesh Chaturthi Outside India Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in the UK by the migrant Hindu population as well as the large amount of Indians residing there. The Hindu culture and Heritage Society, UK - a Southall based organisation celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi for the first time in London in 2005 at The Vishwa Hindu Temple. The Idol was immersed in the river Thames at Putney Pier. The festival is similarly celebrated in many locations across the world. The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, an organisation of Hindus based in the US organises many such events to mark the various Hindu festivals. Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mauritius dated back to 1896. The first Ganesh Chaturthi Puja was held at the epth of the 7,Cascades Valley in Henrietta by the Bhiwajee family who is still celebrating this pious festival for more than a century. Over the years the festival gained such popularity on the island that Mauritian government has attributed a public holiday for that day.
So.. What makes denim the most famous fabric?? I always wondered if there was any garment denim less! Well tell you what there are denim themes and a blogger template too.....! I was on a shopping spree recently and couldn't resist with yet another denim for myself though I'm not blessed with an excellent physic.. :D!
One of the oldest and yet most versatile fabric on the planet has always been on the desks of any garment counter! It has evolved over the years from the early cowboy stuff of 1930's to the denim necklace blended with diamonds! Its the hottest selling item at any given point in any country. The craze it carries with an equally experimentation that its subjected to makes this garment one of the greatest inventions of the Fashion industry!
Marketed by almost all the famous firms, Levis Strauss n Co. leads the pack with Lee, Wrangler,Pepe Jeans, Trigger, Live in, Disel etc.. to follow.
When it comes the history.. lemme put an incident which triggered the Jeans!
In 1853, the California gold rush was in full swing, and everyday items were in short supply. Levi Strauss, a 24-year-old German immigrant, left New York for San Francisco with a small supply of dry goods with the intention of opening a branch of his brother's New York dry goods business. Shortly after his arrival, a prospector wanted to know what Mr. Strauss was selling. When Strauss told him he had rough canvas to use for tents and wagon covers, the prospector said, "You should have brought pants!," saying he couldn’t find a pair of pants strong enough to last.
Denim Blue Jeans
Levi Strauss had the canvas made into waist overalls. Miners liked the pants, but complained that they tended to chafe. Levi Strauss substituted a twilled cotton cloth from France called "serge de Nimes." The fabric later became known as denim and the pants were nicknamed.
Here comes the Time-Line of Denim..
1800’s:American gold miners wanted clothes that were strong and did not tear easily. To meet this demand, Leob Strauss started a wholesale business, supplying clothes. Strauss later changed his name from the rather plain Leob to the extremely recognizable Levi.
1930's:Cowboys - who often wore jeans in the movies - became very popular, which lead to an increased interest in the rugged trousers.
1940's:Fewer jeans were made during World War 2, but American soldiers did introduce them to the world by wearing them when they were off duty. After the war, rival companies, like Wrangler and Lee, began to compete with Levi's for a share of the international market.
1950's:Denim became very popular with young people in the 1950's. It was the symbol of the teenage rebellion in TV programmes and movies - think James Dean in the 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause! Some schools in the US went so far as to ban students from wearing denim.
1960-70's:Manufacturers started to make different styles of jeans to match the 60's fashions: embroidered jeans, painted jeans, psychedelic jeans... In many non-western countries, jeans became a symbol of ' western decadence' and were very hard to get.
1980's:In the 1980's jeans became high fashion clothing. Famous fashion designers like Gucci started making jeans, with their own labels on them, and jean sales started to rocket.
1990's:Although denim is never completely out of style, it certainly goes out of "fashion" from time to time. The 1990's youth market wasn’t particularly interested in 501s and other traditional jeans styles, mainly because their parents: the "generation born in blue" were still wearing them. No teenager in their right mind would be caught dead in anything their parents are wearing, so the 1990's youth turned to other fabrics and styles like cargo pants, khakis and branded sportswear.
Denim was still in vogue, but it had to be in different finishes, new cuts, shapes, styles, or in the form of aged, authentic, vintage jeans, discovered in markets, and second-hand stores, not conventional jeans stores. Levi Strauss & Co., the No.1producer of jeans closed 11 factories in the 1990's.
2000:Jeans made a come back on the catwalk with big name designers Chanel, Dior, Chloe and Versace adding them to their summer ’99 collections.
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most powerful, most expensive, and fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a proven top speed of over 400 km/h (407 km/h or 253 mph). It reached full production in September 2005. The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and is sold under the legendary Bugatti marque. It is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. The Veyron features a W16 engine—16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders.
Ferrari Enzo $1,000,000
The Enzo Ferrari, sometimes referred to as the the Ferrari Enzo and also F60 is a 12-cylinder Ferrari supercar named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fiber body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a maximum downforce of 1709 pounds (775 kg) is reached at 186 mph (301 km/h) the rear spoiler is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.
Pagani Zonda C12 F $741,000
The Zonda C12 F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L V12. Power is increased to 602 PS (443 kW/594 hp) with a special clubsport model producing 650 PS (478 kW/641 hp). The company promises a 3.2 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h, a top speed over 374 km/h (225 mph) and it will be the queen in braking from 300 km/h to 0 (186 mph to 0). The Zonda F clubsport has a power to weight ratio of 521 bhp/ton (384 W/kg) . Compare, for example, the Enzo Ferrari which has a power to weight ratio of 483 bhp/ton (356 W/kg).
Koenigsegg CCX $600,910
The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X. The X commemorates the 10th anniversary of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations. The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel.
Porsche Carrera GT $484,000
The Porsche Carrera GT is a supercar, manufactured by Porsche of Germany. The Carrera GT is powered by an all-new 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 SAE horsepower (450 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (206 mph), although road tests indicated that in actuality the car could accelerate from 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds and to 0-100 in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 335-340km/h (209-212.5mph).
Well, we do all have seen the disasterous face of terrorism during the Mumbai Terror attacks. It was just a day to be enough specific - 26/11. The date itself when heard brings tears, the tremendous number of innocent people who had lost their lives for no reason, their families i pity. It was truly a dreadful disaster and hope history does not repeat itself anytime again. And it is we who has to prevent this happening in future. How??? - If this is your question, then the answer for it is by helping the police in any sense possible. Well many of us have under-estimated our Indian Police, but let me tell you they have really done a ton of work to have this charge sheet release. Now I adore them...
On Wednesday(25/02/09) filed a 11,280-page chargesheet in the Mumbai terror attack before metropolitan magistrate MJ Mirza at the Qila Court in the city.
The chargesheet names 47 accused including the lone terrorist captured alive during the Mumbai attacks, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab; Fahim Ansari, the terror suspect arrested from Uttar Pradesh, and Sabauddin Mohammad.
Fahim and Sabauddin are the two Indians involved in the attack while all other 45 accused are Pakistanis. The 45 Pakistanis include nine terrorists killed during the Mumbai attacks and Kasab.
"We have garnered evidence in our investigation to prove that maps were provided by Fahim and Sabauddin to help the perpetrators to launch attacks," said Joint Commissioner Rakesh Maria, the officer investigating the Mumbai terror attacks case.
"The Mumbai attackers took people held as hostage to higher vantage position to sustain the siege at the Taj Hotel, Oberoi Hotel and Nariman House and made no attempt to get in touch with any governmental or police to negotiate," Maria said.
"The 26/11 mission was afidayeen(suicide attack) mission," he added.
Fahim and Sabauddin made detailed maps and carried out reconnaissance of all the important locations & passed it on to the terrorists who carried out the attacks.
During the investigations the test identification parade of the dead terrorists was also carried out with Maria revealing that it was the first time that conducted identification parade of dead bodies.
The chargesheet also established the role of marine wing of Lashkar-e-Taiba in carrying out the attacks.
"Kasab revealed during the interrogations that he was promised Rs 1.5 lakh to carry out the attacks," said Maria.
The accused wanted from Pakistan are Lashkar-e-Toiba operatives including the terror groups top commanders Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, Zarar Shah and Abu Qama.
Two of the accused were reportedly army personnel and the police are investigating if they were still with the Pakistani Army or are not part of the the LeT.
All the 10 terrorists who attacked Mumbai were trained in Pakistan with Lashkar-e-Taiba accused of planning and executing the entire operation
Now, I wait to see that these bloody terrorists get death sentence for what they have caused to India...
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Sir Barton won the Belmont Stakes in New York in 1919, to become the first horse to capture the Triple Crown. This was the first time that the Belmont Stakes had been run as part of thoroughbred racing's most prestigious trio of events. Sir Barton had already won the first two jewels of the Triple Crown -- the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky and the Preakness Stakes in Maryland.
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A thick glass more likely to crack if hot water is poured onto it than a thin one
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The six official languages of the United Nations are: English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish
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Frogs hop faster than toads
Every minute in the US six people turn 17
There are more insects in ten square feet of a rain forest than there are people in Manhattan
A person cannot taste food unless it is mixed with saliva
The average person releases nearly a pint of intestinal gas by flatulence every day. Most is due to swallowed air. The rest is from fermentation of undigested food.
The hundred billionth Crayola crayon was Perriwinkle Blue
The six official languages of the United Nations are: English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish
The vintage date on a bottle of wine indicates the year the grapes were picked, not the year of bottling.
Talmudists believe Adam and Eve resided in paradise a mere 12 hours before they were kicked out
German Shepherds bite humans more than any other breed of dog.
Frogs hop faster than toads
Every minute in the US six people turn 17
There are more insects in ten square feet of a rain forest than there are people in Manhattan
A person cannot taste food unless it is mixed with saliva
The USSR set off the largest nuclear explosion in history, detonating a 50 megaton bomb (2600 times the Hiroshima bomb) in an atmospheric test over the Novaya Zemla Islands, October 30 1961.
Mexico City is sinking at a rate of 6 to 8 inches a year because it's built on top of an underground reservoir. Wells are drawing out more and more water for the city's growing population of more than 15 million people.
Stevie Wonder endorses all contracts with his fingerprint
Kotex was first manufactured as bandages, during W.W.I.
In 1991 Procter & Gamble won a $75,000 lawsuit against James & Linda Newton who were found responsible for spreading rumors that the company supported the Church of Satan. The two were distributors of Amway Products, a competitor of Proctor & Gamble.
A lump of pure gold the size of a matchbox can be flattened into a sheet the size of a tennis court.
The hummingbird, the loon, the swift, the kingfisher, and the grebe are all birds that cannot walk.
In 1935, Jesse Owens set six track and field world records in less than one hour
Only 30% of humans can flare their nostrils
A newborn expels its own body weight in waste every 60 hours
'Second string,' meaning 'replacement or backup,' comes from the middle ages. An archer always carried a second string in case the one on his bow broke.
Even though they broke up 25 years ago, the Beatles continue to sell more records each year than the Rolling Stones.
The typical hen lays 19 dozen eggs a year
Acting was once considered to be evil, and the actors in the first English play to be performed in America were arrested
The ship, the Queen Elizabeth 2, should always be written as QE2 QEII is the actual queen
Men get hiccups more often than women
Kermit the Frog is left-handed
There are nine rooms on a 'Clue' game board. A forfeited baseball game is recorded as a 9-0 score.
John Wilkes Booth's brother once saved the life of Abraham Lincoln's son
Cojo, the 1st gorilla born in captivity, was born at the Columbus Zoo, in Ohio, in 1956 and weighed 3 1/4 pounds.
Comedian/actor Billy Crystal portrayed Jodie Dallas, the first openly gay main character on network television on ABC's Soap, which aired from 1977 to 1981.
The song 'Happy Birthday to You' was originally written by sisters Mildred and Patty Hill as 'Good Morning to You.' The words were changed and it was published in 1935.
Louis XIV of France once had an unfortunate experience while putting on a sock--his toe fell off
The extended right arm of the Statue of Liberty is 42 feet long.
Currently the world's tallest building is the Petronas Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Petronas Towers measures 1,483ft.
Of all the words in the English language, the word 'set' has the most definitions.
Rubber is an important ingredient on the manufacture of bubble-gum
The 1st presidential news conference filmed for TV was in 1955. Eisenhower was the president.
The characters of Homer, Marge, Lisa, and Maggie were given the same first names as Simpsons creator Matt Groening's real-life father, mother, and two sisters.
It takes 35 to 65 minks to produce the average mink coat. The numbers for other types of fur coats are: beaver - 15; fox - 15 to 25; ermine - 150; chinchilla - 60 to 100.
Forty percent of women experience nocturnal orgasms.
Light travels at the rate of 186,200 miles a second.
In the Congo, one must be very careful not to utter the name of anyone who is out fishing Certain Congolese think you put such a whammy on the named native that he won't catch anything but flies
In her films, Shirley Temple always had 56 curls in her hair
A dog in Japan says 'wan-wan'
The three best-known western names in China: Jesus Christ, Richard Nixon, and Elvis Presley.
If you add up the numbers 1-100 consecutively (1+2+3+4+5 etc) the total is 5050.
Britain's first escalator was installed in Harrods in 1878.
One of every seven people in the United States is Hispanic.
Before the Chinese takeover of Tibet in 1952, 25 percent of the males in the country were Buddhist monks
All pet hamsters are descended from a single female wild golden hamster found with a litter of 12 young in Syria in 1930.
The gorilla's scientific name is 'Gorilla gorilla gorilla'
Men have more blood than women Men have 15 gallons versus 875 gallons for women
The brother of Popeye's girlfriend Olive was named Castor Oyl
There are more insects in ten square feet of a rain forest than there are people in Manhattan
More steel in the US is used to make bottle caps than to manufacture automobile bodies
The name of the dog on Cracker Jack boxes is 'Bingo'
Percentage of Africa that is wilderness--28% Percentage of North America that is wilderness--38%
Dismal first-year sales of famous products: Scrabble--sold 532 first year.
The color purple was a sign of great rank in Ancient Rome
in Weston-super-Mare, England spotted the three headed frog hopping in the garden.[more...]
crowds at the Mendoza City Zoo in Argentina. The fur has returned to normal after a few days.[more...]
situated between Hong Kong and Macau. It is not known why they are pink in colour but several assumptions include the lack of natural predators or the pink colour is a byproduct of blushing to regulate body temperature.[more...]
The two-month old animal, named Cham Leck which means ’strange,’ was given to monks at a local pagoda by a farmer who feared the six legged cow would bring him bad fortune[more...]
inflated resembles a large black ruber ball. They are large aggresive mammals that can exceed 3m in length and 400kg in weight.[more...]
