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Superstitious Mythbusters

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Superstition is a belief in something, which cannot be explained by the laws of nature and also not by religion. For instance , in Brazil, many people believe that a person can be harmed or even killed by sticking needles in a puppet which represents the person to be harmed . This is called "Voodoo-magic". People who do not believe in such things consider them SUPERSTITION . India is the only country where science and superstition go hand in hand. While we have sent some powerful rockets into the space, we also fuss about a black cat crossing our path.  Here are few Superstitious myths which we Indians strongly believe in, but actually have a logical reasons behind them. 1.Do not cut nails after sunset Myth:  Indians believe that ,If you cut your nails after sunset, it brings bad luck.In some parts of India, cutting your nails and hair on Saturdays, is also considered bad luck and is said to bring misfortune. Fact: In earlier days , there was no electricity or limited supply ...

Amazing life hacks- Part 2

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 My previous post also contained few hacks. Since they were more useful for tech savvy people. I thought of writing another post which gives information about day to day life. So here are few more hacks which could save you time. 1.  Chewing gum burns around 11 calories per hour. 2. Brush your lips instead of using lip balm, because it scrubs away dead skin parts and increase the blood flow. 3. If you are experiencing insomnia, drink a glass of raw lemon juice or a spoonful of honey before sleeping. This will drastically improve your sleep. 4. Fill plastic water bottles a quarter of the way full and lay on the side and put into the freezer. When frozen, you can fill with water and have ice cold water on the go. 5. Want to stop a baby from crying? Start crying louder and the baby will stop. 6. Pineapple juice is 500% more effective as a cough treatment as compared to regular cough syrup. 7. If you feel like you need something but you don't know what it is, it is water. It is AL...

Amazing life hacks

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 Don't you think life would be easier if we could do things faster? I do.  So here are few most important life hacks, which I have tried myself and also can make your life easier.  1. To instantly untangle earphones, pick a point about halfway along the wire and shake it. 2. SMILE , before answering the phone. It will make you sound happier and will eventually lead to a better conversation. Don't believe me? Try 3. Want any paid course from udemy.com for free? Go to "discudemy.com" and select the course, you will be taken to udemy.com and 100% off coupon will be provided to you. 4. Want copyright free images at no cost? Go to "unsplash.com" and download quality images free of cost. 5. Want to send notes that will self destruct after being read? Use "privnote.com" for your secret messages. 6. To build a custom PC according to your requirements, go to "buildmypc.net". 7. Get the benefits of YouTube premium for free by using YouTube vanced....

Things Harry potter characters taught us

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 Who doesn't know Harry potter...!! Harry potter is one of the best children's fantasy novel series.  Though it's for children, as the saying “ If we all could see the world through the eyes of a child, we would see the magic in everything. ” – Chee Vai Tang , there are several things, even adults can learn from the characters of Harry potter. 1.Harry Potter Being brave can help you deal with any danger in the world , no matter how big it is. And choose your friends wisely, as they can make a great difference in your life. Also, "love" can save you whereas "hate" only destroys you.  2.Ron Weasley Even if you are not the best , if you have confidence in  yourself, you can overcome any obstacle in your life and when the time is right you will also find love. But never stop being loyal to your friends for being the best. 3.Hermione Granger  She always follows " when in doubt, go to the library " . And , we can do that too, because,  Knowledge is ...