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Weather Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 06:16:00 +0000

The highest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica is 14.6 °C (59 °F),
recorded on January 5, 1974.

The most rainfall ever recorded in 24 hours is 182.5 centimetres (71.9 inches) in
Foc-Foc, La Réunion, during tropical cyclone Denise on January 8, 1966.
The most rainfall ever recorded in one year is 25.4 meters (1000 inches)
in Cherrapunji, India.

The highest snowfall ever recorded in a one year period was 31.1
meters (1224 inches) in Mount Rainier, Washington State, United States, between February 19, 1971
and February 18, 1972.

The fastest wind speed ever recorded is 484±32 km/h (301±20 mph).
This was a 3 second gust recorded by a Doppler on Wheels (DOW) radar unit in Oklahoma City on May 3, 1999.

The heaviest hailstone ever recorded weighed 1.0 kg (2.25 lb) and landed in Gopalganj District, Bangladesh on April 14, 1986.

Clouds can be categorized into a number of different types; these include cumulus, stratus and cirrus. More cloud facts.

The Earth experiences millions of lightning storms every year, they are incredible discharges of electricity from the atmosphere that can reach temperatures close to 54,000 °F (30,000 °C) and speeds of 60,000 m/s (130,000 mph). More lightning facts.

The USA has more tornadoes than any other country in the world, averaging around 1200 a year. This is due largely to its unique geography which forms an area in central USA called “Tornado Alley” which is frequently hit by tornadoes. More tornado facts.

Tropical cyclones (often referred to as hurricanes or typhoons) feature strong winds, driving rain, rough seas and areas of low atmospheric pressure. They frequently form in tropical areas of the globe and can do considerable damage to populated areas. Examples of this include the 1970 Bhola cyclone, Typhoon Nina which hit China in 1975 and more recently in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina which caused great devastation and loss of life when it hit southern parts of the USA. More hurricane facts.

Weather Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 06:14:00 +0000

The highest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica is 14.6 °C (59 °F),
recorded on January 5, 1974.

The most rainfall ever recorded in 24 hours is 182.5 centimetres (71.9 inches) in
Foc-Foc, La Réunion, during tropical cyclone Denise on January 8, 1966.
The most rainfall ever recorded in one year is 25.4 meters (1000 inches) in Cherrapunji,
India. More rain facts.

The highest snowfall ever recorded in a one year period was 31.1 meters (1224 inches)
in Mount Rainier, Washington State, United States, between February 19, 1971 and February 18, 1972. More snow facts.

The fastest wind speed ever recorded is 484±32 km/h (301±20 mph). This was a 3 second gust recorded by a Doppler on Wheels (DOW) radar unit in Oklahoma City on May 3, 1999. More wind facts.

The heaviest hailstone ever recorded weighed 1.0 kg (2.25 lb) and landed in Gopalganj District, Bangladesh on April 14, 1986.

Clouds can be categorized into a number of different types; these include cumulus, stratus and cirrus. More cloud facts.

The Earth experiences millions of lightning storms every year, they are incredible discharges of electricity from the atmosphere that can reach temperatures close to 54,000 °F (30,000 °C) and speeds of 60,000 m/s (130,000 mph). More lightning facts.

The USA has more tornadoes than any other country in the world, averaging around 1200 a year. This is due largely to its unique geography which forms an area in central USA called “Tornado Alley” which is frequently hit by tornadoes. More tornado facts.

Tropical cyclones (often referred to as hurricanes or typhoons) feature strong winds, driving rain, rough seas and areas of low atmospheric pressure. They frequently form in tropical areas of the globe and can do considerable damage to populated areas. Examples of this include the 1970 Bhola cyclone, Typhoon Nina which hit China in 1975 and more recently in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina which caused great devastation and loss of life when it hit southern parts of the USA. More hurricane facts.

Water Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 05:52:00 +0000

Water is made up of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen. Its chemical formula is H₂O.
Each molecule of water is made up of two hydrogen atoms bonded to a single oxygen
atom.
The existence of water is essential for life on Earth.

Water has three different states, liquid, solid and gas.

The word water usually refers to water in its liquid state. The solid state of water is
known as ice while the gas state of water is known as steam or water vapor.

Water covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface.

The three largest oceans on Earth are the Pacific Ocean (largest), the Atlantic
Ocean (second largest) and the Indian Ocean (third largest).

Found in the Pacific Ocean, the Mariana Trench is the deepest known point in the
world’s oceans.

Ocean tides are caused by the rotation of the Earth and the gravitational pull of the
Moon and Sun acting on ocean water.

Water from a sea or ocean is known as seawater. On average, every kilogram (2.2lb)
of seawater contains around 35 grams (1.2 oz) of dissolved salt.

The freezing point of water lowers as the amount of salt dissolved in at increases.
With average levels of salt, seawater freezes at -2 °C (28.4 °F).

The longest river in the world is the Nile River, it reaches 6650 kilometers
in length (4132 miles).
The second longest river in the world is the Amazon River<, it reaches 6400 kilometres
(4000 miles) in length.

The longest river in the USA is the Missouri River. At around 2,340 miles (3,770 km) in
length it is slightly longer than the Mississippi River (2,320 miles). The two combine
to form the longest river system in North America.

Water makes a good solvent with many sugar, salts and acids easily dissolving in it.
On the other hand oils and fats don’t mix well with water.

The water cycle involves water evaporating (turning into a gas), rising to the sky,
cooling and condensing into tiny drops of water or ice crystals that we see as clouds,
falling back to Earth as rain, snow or hail before evaporating again and continuing the
cycle.

Water in the form of ice is found at the polar ice caps of the planet,
some scientists have also suggested the possibility of liquid water on the red planet.

Pure water has no smell and no taste, it also has a pH level around 7.

While most people know that water boils at 100 °C (212 °F), this is at the normal
conditions of sea level. The boiling point of water actually changes relative to the
barometric pressure. For example, water boils at just 68 °C (154 °F) on the
top of Mount Everest while water deep in the ocean near geothermal vents can remain in
liquid form at temperatures much higher than 100 °C (212 °F).
Water expands as it cools from 4 °C to 0 °C (above 4 °C it does the opposite).
In freezing conditions, water has been known to burst water pipes as it freezes to ice.
Water can move up narrow tubes against the force of gravity in what is known as
capillary action. Check out this capillary action experiment for more.
Most people around the world have access to clean drinking water but it is a major
problem in poorer areas of the world. Water pollution and low quality water can
lead to dangerous bacteria, disease and viruses such as E coli and Cryptosporidium.
Drinking water is needed for humans to avoid dehydration, the amount you need each
day depends on the temperature, how much activity you are involved in and other factors.
An important use for water is in agricultural irrigation, this is when water is
artificially added to soil in order to assist the growth of crops.
Water is used frequently by firefighters to extinguish fires. Helicopters
sometimes drop large amount of water on wildfires and bushfires to stop fires
spreading and limit the damage they can cause.
The water industry helps deliver water to homes in various cities and countries
around the world. This can involve services such as purification, sewage treatment,
filtering, distillation and plumbing.
Electricity can be created from hydropower, a process that uses water to drive
water turbines connected to generators. There are many hydroelectric power
stations around the world.
Water also plays a role in cooking. Steaming and boiling food are well known
cooking methods. You may have noticed this last time you made pasta or noodles.
Water is also used for fun. Water sports are a very
popular recreational activity and include things like swimming, surfing
and waterskiing. Ice and snow is also used in ice skating, ice hockey,
skiing and snowboarding.

Food Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 05:31:00 +0000

McDonald’s fast food chains employ over 1.5 million people around the world.
Different parts of the world have their own local cuisine.
The diets and general food habits of various cultures depend on social, religious,
economic and safety factors as well as the availability of different foods.
Examples of food and cuisine that are popular or famous in certain areas of the world
include hummus in the Middle East, apple pie in the USA, raw fish in Japan,
cheese in France,roast meat and vegetables in England, curry in India and tortillas in
Mexico.

There are around 2000 different plant types that humans use to cultivate food.

Examples of popular vegetables include lettuce, carrots, asparagus, cauliflower,
broccoli, spinach, and onions.

The sweet potato is a root vegetable and is not closely related to the potato.

Cutting onions releases a gas which causes a stinging sensation when it comes
into contact with your eyes. Your body produces tears to dilute the irritant and remove
it from your eyes.

Pumpkins are usually labelled as vegetables but they contain seeds and are technically
fruit.

China is the largest producer of garlic, producing over 10 million tons in 2008 and
accounting for over 75% of world output.

Examples of popular fruits include apples,oranges, pears,strawberries,peaches,
bananas, apricots and grapes.

Technically speaking, strawberries aren't even berries!

The average apple contains around 130 calories.

India is the world’s largest producer of bananas, producing nearly 22 million tons in 2007.

Humans use many different methods for gathering food which include farming, hunting,
gardening, foraging and fishing.

Humans eat meat from a number of different animals, common examples
include meat from chickens, cows, sheep and pigs. Other food products that come
from animals include milk, eggs and honey.

Although humans are omnivores (eating both plants and animals), many people
choose not to eat meat and fish, they are known as vegetarians. Those who don’t eat or
use any products made from animals (including eggs, dairy products and honey)
are known as vegans.

Food for human consumption is typically made from plants and animals but we also
eat other products such as fermented foods and fungus (mushrooms, truffles etc).

Cooking is an important part of food preparation that involves applying heat.
In most cases this transforms the chemical make up of food, altering its texture,
flavor, nutritional properties and appearance.

Types of equipment used in the cooking process include ovens,
microwaves, toasters, grills, pots and frying pans.

Various cooking methods include boiling, simmering, steaming, sautéing,
pan frying and deep-frying.

Around 70 million people suffer from food poisoning every year
with around 7 million of these cases being fatal. Careful food storage, temperature
control and preparation is necessary to avoid potentially dangerous bacteria,
toxins and viruses.

Around 8% of children and 2% of adults have some kind of food allergy,
this occurs when the body’s immune system incorrectly assumes a certain food protein is
harmful and attacks it. Common examples of food allergies include reactions to peanuts,
gluten and shellfish.

Chemistry Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 05:24:00 +0000

Hydrogen is the first element on the periodic table. It has an atomic number of 1. It is highly flammable and is the most common element found in our universe. More hydrogen facts.

Liquid nitrogen boils at 77 kelvin (−196 °C, −321 °F). More nitrogen facts.
Around 1% of the sun’s mass is oxygen. More oxygen facts.
Helium is lighter than the air around us so it floats, that's why it is perfect for the balloons you get at parties. More helium facts.
Carbon comes in a number of different forms (allotropes), these include diamond, graphite and impure forms such as coal. More carbon facts, diamond facts, and coal facts.
Under normal conditions, oil and water do not mix. More oil facts.
Although it is still debated, it is largely recognized that the word 'chemistry' comes from an Egyptian word meaning 'earth'.
The use of various forms of chemistry is believed to go back as long ago as the Ancient Egyptians. By 1000 BC civilizations were using more complex forms of chemistry such as using plants for medicine, extracting metal from ores, fermenting wine and making cosmetics.

Things invisible to the human eye can often be seen under UV light, which comes in handy for both scientists and detectives.

Humans breathe out carbon dioxide (CO₂). Using energy from sunlight, plants convert carbon dioxide into food during a process called photosynthesis.

Chemical reactions occur all the time, including through everyday activities such as cooking. Try adding an acid such as vinegar to a base such as baking soda and see what happens!

Above 4 °C, water expands when heated and contracts when cooled. But between 4 °C and 0 °C it does the opposite, contracting when heated and expanding when cooled. Stronger hydrogen and oxygen bonds are formed as the water crystallizes into ice. By the time it's frozen it takes up around 9% more space.
Often formed under intense pressure over time, a crystal is made up of molecules or atoms that are repeated in a three dimensional repeating pattern. Quartz is a well known example of a crystal.

Athletes at the Olympic Games have to be careful how much coffee they drink. The caffeine in coffee is a banned substance because it can enhance performance. One or two cups are fine but they can go over the limit with more than five. (update - as of 2004 caffeine has been taken back off the WADA banned list but its use will be closely monitored to prevent future abuse by athletes.)

Birthday SMS 3

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:08:00 +0000

Let the GOD decorate each GOLDEN RAY OF THE SUN Reaching u with wishes of Success, Happiness and prosperity 4 U, Wish you a super duper Happy Birthday.

No archies card to give,

No sweet flowers to send,

No cute graphics to forward,

Just a CARING heart with lovely saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

It's your birthday time again; It's true; there's no denying, Another year has come and gone; You know that I m not lying. So for you, the birthday person, Here's what I want to say: I hope this birthday the best one yet, In every delightful way. So happy birthday to you. Have lots of birthday fun! May your birthday wishes all come true, Even if you have a ton.

May Everything Be Happy And Bright Be Yours On Your Birthday From Morning Till Night. And Then Through The Year May The Same Thing Hold True So That Each Day Is Filled With Lifes Best Things For You!

Tohfa-e-dil de du ya de du chand taare

Janam din pe tujhe kya du yeh puche mujh se saare

Zindagi tere naam kar du bhi toh kam hai

Daaman mein bhar du har pal khushiyo ko mein tumhare...................

Wishing you not just a smile but laughter,

Not just happiness but joy,

Not just riches but wealth,

And most of all love and peace of mind.

Happy Birthday!

May the Joys of Today Be Like Beautiful Flowers Filling with Pleasure the Minutes and Hours And Leaving a Fragrance that still Lingers on in Memory, Long after Your Birthday has Gone. HAPPY BIRTHDAY With love.

May u have all da joy ur heart can hold. All the smiles a day can bring. All the blesings a life can unfold. May u have gods best in everything.

Happy Birthday.

This is my earnest prayer for you.

May the love of God be with you all day Through with his endless, Boundless grace.

May he richly Bless your life with much Happiness and success.

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday to you.

May you have many more.

You have been a great friend to me.

I have a little wish, may we be friends Till the world ends.

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Birthday Sms 2

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:06:00 +0000

I always wished for a SPEACIAL FRIEND who'd be close to my heart.. It came true when i met YOU on ur speacial day I wish for you... May all urs dreams&wishes come true. Have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY

There'll be flowers, Gifts and fun, as you celebrate your day with everyone, A wish is on your way, To enhance the beauty of the day. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY*

May U have all the joy ur heart can hold All the smiles a day can bring All the blessings a life can unfold May U have Gods best in everything HappY BirthdaY

A fantastic question with a meaningful answer:- Define BIRTHDAY ? The only day in ur life, when you cried And that made your mom HAPPY. Happy Birthday Dear!!

today a day this day. brilliant day. shiny day. cool day. bloomy day. rainy day. oh yar leave it. i just want to say. HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Flying papers, multi colours of balloon, delicated blossom, fantastic people, love and laughter. What it describes? HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Suraj roshni le kar aayaa, Aur chidyon ne gaanaa gaayaa, Phoolon ne hans hans kar bolaa, Mubarak ho tumhaara janam din aaya!

I'm so blessed 2 have a friend like u This comes with many Loving thoughts&warm wishes I send 2 u, May ur day be filled with laughter On this ur special day&may the finest things In life always come Ur way happy birthday!

May you have all the joy your heart can hold, All the smiles a day can bring, All the blessings a life can unfold, May you have Gods best in everything. Wishing u a Happy Birthday

Birthday Appreciation

Each year your birthday reminds me That I really want to say I'm very glad I know you; I think of you each day. I hope you enjoy your birthday, All the pleasures it has in store, And because I appreciate you, I hope you have many more!

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Birthday SMS 1

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 03:57:00 +0000

Happy Birthday
Yahi dua karta hu khuda se,
aapki zindigi mein koi Gam na ho,
Janamdin per mile hazaro khusiyan,
chahe unme shaamil hum na ho....

B4 1 Day,
B4 2 Night,
B4 2 Sunsets,
B4 msg charges high,
B4 network jam,
B4 someone wishes U,
I wishe U In advance
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
God Bless U.....!!!!

Wish you a many many happy returns of the day.
May God bless you with health,
wealth and prosperity in your life
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

Sweetheart! u r so beautiful, my love 4u will always b true, here’s a wish 4 my darling… may all your dreams come true I wish u a very happy birthday. with lots of love and kisses… from a heart that beats… just 4 you.

May Everything Happy And Everything Bright Be Yours On Your Birthday From Morning Till Night. And Then Through The Year May The Same Thing Hold True So That Each Day Is Filled With Life's Best Things For You!

As we observe your birthday now, Your cake and gifts don't matter much. These common things aren't really you, Ribbons, paper hats and such. We celebrate a person who Brings happiness to everyone, Someone who gives more than she gets, And fills our lives with joy and fun. So Happy Birthday, and many more! We hope you make it to a hundred and two, Because we cannot even dream What life would be like without you.

“Fly in the plane of ambition, and land on the airport of success, Luck is yours, wish is mine may ur future always shine. . . With LOTs of LOVE “Happy BIRTHDAY 2 YOU

You were crying when u were born while evrybody was laughing there As u live 2 blow a thousand candles, live ur life humbly so that u would b the one laughing when u die and everybody else would be crying. Happy Birthday

This msg has No Fat No cholesterol n No Addictive this is all natural except, with a lot of sugar. But it can never be as sweet as the one reading it. Happy Birthday

In soft gleaming night of stars, May all your dreams come true. May every star of every night, Bring love and joy to you. Happy Birthday to you!!

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Bollywood Actress

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:23:00 +0000


Sonali Bendre	Urmila Matondkar	Tulip Joshi

Twinkle Khanna	Lisa Ray	Kajol

Rani Mukharjee	Jaya Bachchan	Manisha Koirala

Vyajantimala	Madhuri Dixit	Mahima Chaudhary

Ekta Kapoor	Dimple Kapadia	Celina Jaitly

Bollywood Actress

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:22:00 +0000


Poonam pandey	Dia mirza	Minissha lamba

Ayesha takia	Jacqueline fernandez	Prachi-desai

Neha sharma	Malaika arora khan	Neha-dhupia

Nisha-kothari	Sherlyn-chopra	Sonam-kapoor

Tanushree-dutta	Anuska-sharma	Sonakshi-sinha

Bollywood Actress

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:21:00 +0000


Esha gupta	Jiah khan	Aarti chhabria

Katrina Kaif	Mallika Sherawat	Preity Zinta

Shriya Saran	Shamita Shetty	Shilpa shetty

Ameesha patel	Priyanka Chopra	Sunny Leon

Amrita rao	Vidya Balan	Asin

Bollywood Actress

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:04:00 +0000

Bollywood Actress Hot And Sexy Wallpapers


Kim Sharma	Koena Mitra	Lara DUtta;

Kangna Ranaut	Karisma Kapoor	Chitrangda singh

Trisha krishnan	Esha Deol	Alia bhatt;

Aishwarya Rai	Bipasha Basu	Bhumika Chawla

Deepika Padukone	Genelia D'Souza	Kareena Kapoor

Explore Earth

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:10:00 +0000

Amazing Earth Facts

  Amazon River

    Nile River Facts

     Jungle Facts

     Earthquake Facts

   Grand Canyon Facts

   Niagara Fall Facts

   Bermuda Triangle Facts

   Arctic Facts

    Rocks & Minerals Facts

  Antarctica Facts

   Fossil Facts

   Mounteverest Facts

   Sedimentary Facts

   Igneous Facts

   Tsunami Facts

    Metamorphic Rocks Facts

   Ocean Facts

  Heighest Mountains Facts

    Mounteverest Facts

   River Facts

Mississippi River Facts

Earth Quake Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:52:00 +0000

Earthquakes involve the powerful movement of rocks in the Earth’s crust. The rapid release of energy creates seismic waves that travel through the earth.
Scientists use the different speeds of seismic waves to locate the epicentre (the point on the surface directly above where the earthquake originated) of earthquakes.
Seismometers are used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. You are unlikely to feel a magnitude 3 earthquake but a magnitude 6 earthquake could potentially cause large damage.
The damage caused by earthquakes also depends on their depth and fault type.
The earthquake that hit the Tohoku region of Japan on March 11, 2011, had a magnitude of 9.0 and killed over 15000 people.
The destruction caused by the Tohoku earthquake was made much worse by powerful tsunamis that were triggered due to the earthquake’s epicentre being located offshore. More tsunami facts.
The 2004 earthquake that occurred in the Indian Ocean near Sumatra, Indonesia triggered a series of tsunamis that killed over 200000 people in 14 countries.
The February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand followed nearly 6 months after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook the region. The earthquake killed 181 people and significantly damaged the central city. The economic damage caused by the earthquake and aftershocks is estimated to be around $15 billion (NZ$).
An earthquake that hit Haiti in January 2010 with a magnitude of 7.0 killed over 200000 people according to Haitian sources.
The most powerful earthquake ever recorded on Earth was in Valdivia, Chile. Occurring in 1960, it had a magnitude of 9.5.
It is important in earthquake prone countries such as Japan to build houses and buildings that react well to earthquakes. Good engineering practises can help stop buildings collapsing under the stress of large earthquakes.

Grand canyon Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:51:00 +0000

The Grand Canyon is found in the US state of Arizona.
Many people consider it to be one of the seven wonders of the natural world.
The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 kilometres) in length.
At its widest point the Grand Canyon stretches 18 miles (29 kilometres) across.
At its narrowest point it stretches 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) across.
The Grand Canyon is around 6000 (1800 metres) feet deep.
The Colorado River runs through the Grand Canyon, it has been eroding its steep sides for millions of years.
The different types of rock visible in the Grand Canyon make it an important site for geological research.
The rock found at the bottom of the Grand Canyon (schist) is around 2 billion years old.
The rock found on the upper rim (limestone) is around 230 million years old.
American Indians have been living in and around the canyon for thousands of years.
John Wesley Powell led the first expedition down the Grand Canyon in 1869. He was the first to use the name “Grand Canyon” after it had previous been known as the “Big Canyon” or “Great Canyon”.
The Grand Canyon became a national park in 1919.
It was the 17th national park to be established in the United States.
While the Grand Canyon is neither the widest, longest nor deepest canyon in the world, it is an extremely popular tourist destination with around 5 million visitors enjoying its immense beauty every year.
As well as sightseeing, hiking and rafting are also popular in the area.
Overnight camping in the Grand Canyon requires a permit from the Backcountry Office.

Niagara Fall

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:50:00 +0000

The Niagara Falls are located on the border of Ontario, Canada and New York, USA.
The Niagara Falls are made up of 3 waterfalls, the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls and the Horseshoe Falls.
The Horseshoe Falls are the largest and the Bridal Veil Falls the smallest.
The 3 waterfalls combine to produce the highest flow rate of any waterfall on earth.
The largest vertical drop is over 165 feet (50 metres).
The Niagara Falls were created by glacier activity around 10000 years ago.
The Niagara Falls are a source of hydropower, producing large amounts of electricity.
Hydroelectric stations in the area divert less water during the summer when tourist numbers are high, ensuring a spectacular flow of water for visitors.
The Niagara River drains water from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario.
At the current rate of erosion, scientists believe that the Niagara Falls will be gone in around 50000 years, luckily you still have time to see them!
It is illegal (and not very smart) to go over the Niagara Falls.
A number of people have tried it anyway, some survived, some were injured and some were killed.
The first tightrope walker to cross the Niagara Falls did so in 1859.
In 2012 Nik Wallenda became the first person to cross the Niagara Falls by tightrope in 116 years. He did so after receiving permission from both the Canadian and United States governments, although he was required to carry his passport and present it on entry to the Canadian side of the falls.
The Niagara Falls have long been a popular tourist destination, boosted by a number of movies featuring the falls and even a daring performance by famous Illusionist David Copperfield in 1990.
Goat Island sits in the middle of the Niagara Falls, between Horseshoe Falls and Bridal Veil Falls.
A monument dedicated to Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla sits on Goat Island.
The Niagara Falls are visited by around 30 million people every year.
The Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in the United States (1885).

Jungle Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:49:00 +0000

Jungles are overgrown with wild tangles of vegetation and dense forest.
Jungles and rainforests are similar, but while rainforests have thick canopies of tall trees that block out light, jungles allow more light in, making it easier for plants to grow.
The extra light creates dense areas of plants and vegetation that can be difficult to navigate.
Jungles are often found surrounding rainforests.
Jungles are home to a wide range of plants and animals.
Over half of the world's species live in a jungle environment.
Jungles are usually in warm places with high rainfall.
The word ‘jungle’ comes from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘uncultivated land’.
The saying “The Law of the Jungle” comes from Rudyard Kipling’s collection of stories called The Jungle Book, published in 1894.
While lions have the nickname “The King of the Jungle” they typically live in savannah and grassland.
Tarzan is a famous fictional character who is raised by apes in African jungles.

Bermuda Triangle

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:40:00 +0000

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the Bermuda Triangle falls between Bermuda, Puerto Rico and Florida.
The Bermuda Triangle has long been believed to be the site where a number of mysterious plane and boat incidents have occurred.
While it has become part of popular culture to link the Bermuda Triangle to paranormal activity, most investigations indicate bad weather and human error are the more likely culprits.
Research has suggested that many original reports of strange incidents in the Bermuda Triangle were exaggerated and that the actual number of incidents in the area is similar to that of other parts of the ocean.
While its reputation may scare some people, the Bermuda Triangle is actually part of a regularly sailed shipping lane with cruise ships and other boats also frequently sailing through the area.
Aircraft are also common in the Bermuda Triangle with both private and commercial planes commonly flying through the air space.
Stories of unexplained disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle started to reach public awareness around 1950 and have been consistently reported since then.
Unverified supernatural explanations for Bermuda Triangle incidents have included references to UFO’s and even the mythical lost continent of Atlantis.
Other explanations have included magnetic anomalies, pirates, deliberate sinkings, hurricanes, gas deposits, rough weather, huge waves and human error.
Some famous reported incidents involving the Bermuda Triangle include:
The USS Cyclops and its crew of 309 that went missing after leaving Barbados in 1918.
The TBM Avenger bombers that went missing in 1945 during a training flight over the Atlantic.
A Douglas DC-3 aircraft containing 32 people that went missing in 1958, no trace of the aircraft was ever found.
A yacht was found in 1955 that had survived three hurricanes but was missing all its crew.

Arctic Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:38:00 +0000

The Arctic region is found in the northernmost part of Earth.
As well as the Arctic Ocean, the Arctic region is made up of parts of Russia, Greenland, Canada, USA, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland.
Indigenous people who live in the Arctic have adapted to the cold weather and harsh environmental conditions.
The name ‘Arctic’ comes from a Greek word meaning ‘near the bear’.
The coldest recorded temperature in the Arctic is around −68 °C (−90 °F).
Over recent years, the Arctic region has shrunk due to global warming.
Small shrubs can grow in warmer parts of the Arctic, as well as various herbs, mosses and lichens.
A number of different types of animals make their home in the arctic, including polar bears, wolverines, squirrels, birds, walrus and seals.
The Arctic region is home to the North Pole.
The Arctic has a number of natural resources, including fish, oil, gas and various minerals.
Head to the opposite end of the globe and check out our fun Antarctica facts.

Rocks And Minerals

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:37:00 +0000

Minerals

Minerals are naturally occurring substances formed by geological processes. They are usually solid and feature a crystal structure as well as specific physical properties and chemical composition.
Physical properties of minerals include crystal structure, hardness (Mohs scale), lustre (how it reflects light) and color, as well as more complicated properties such as streak, fracture, cleavage and density.
Mohs scale of hardness measures the ability of minerals to scratch each other. Talc is very soft and is listed as 1, diamond is very hard and is measured as 10.
A mineral is sometimes made up of just one chemical element but more often it is a compound (mixture) of two or more.
For example, diamond is made up of just carbon, while fluorite is made up of a compound of calcium and fluorine.
There are over 4000 different types of minerals.
Only around 30 of these are commonly found in the Earth's crust.
Examples of minerals include calcite, gypsum, feldspar, pyrite, gold, quartz and diamond.
The precious gems ruby and sapphire are varieties of the mineral corundum.

Rocks

Rocks and stones are naturally occurring solids made up of minerals.
The Earth's crust is made up of rock.
Rocks have been used by humans for millions of years, from early tools and weapons through to various construction materials.
There are three different types of rocks based on the way they form, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic.
When magma cools and solidifies it forms igneous rock.
Examples of igneous rocks include granite, basalt, gabbro, obsidian and pumice. More igneous rock facts.
Sediment deposited over time, often as layers at the bottom of lakes and oceans, forms sedimentary rocks.
Examples of sedimentary rocks include sandstone, mudstone, flint, greywacke and chalk. More sedimentary rock facts.
Extreme pressure and heat over time forms metamorphic rocks.
Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, quartzite, schist, granulite and slate. More metamorphic rock facts.
The metamorphic rock marble is formed from the sedimentary rock limestone.
The metamorphic rock granulite is formed from the igneous rock basalt.

Antarcica Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:37:00 +0000

Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth.
The South Pole is found in Antarctica.
Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
Antarctica is bigger than Europe and almost double the size of Australia.
Most of Antarctica is covered in ice over 1.6 kilometres thick (1 mile).
Because it experiences such little rain, Antarctica is considered a desert.
The coldest recorded temperature on Earth occurred in 1983 at Vostok Station, Antarctica, measuring a rather chilly −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F).
While humans don’t permanently reside in Antarctica, several thousand people live and work at various research facilities found on the continent.
While Antarctica features harsh living conditions, a number of plants and animals have adapted to survive and call the icy continent home.
Well known animals that live in Antarctica include penguins and seals.
The name ‘Antarctica’ comes from a Greek word meaning ‘opposite to the north’.
Around 90% of the ice on Earth is found in Antarctica.
Sea levels would rise around 60m (200ft) if all the ice in Antarctica were to melt.
Head to the opposite end of the globe and check out our fun Arctic facts.

Fossil Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:35:00 +0000

What are fossils and what is paleontology?

Paleontology is the branch of biology that studies the forms of life that existed in former geologic periods, primarily by studying fossils.

The only direct way we have of learning about dinosaurs is by studying fossils. Fossils are the remains of ancient animals and plants, the traces or impressions of living things from past geologic ages, or the traces of their activities. Fossils have been found on every continent on Earth.

The word fossil comes from the Latin word fossilis, which means, "dug up". Most fossils are excavated from sedimentary rock layers (Sedimentary rock is rock that has formed from sediment, like sand, mud, and small pieces of rock).

Over long periods of time, these small pieces of debris are compressed (squeezed) and are buried under more and more layers of sediment that piles up on top of it. Eventually, they are compressed into sedimentary rock.

The fossil of a bone doesn't have any bone in it! A fossilized object has the same shape as the original object, but is chemically more like a rock.

How are fossils formed?

Some animals were quickly buried after their death (by sinking in mud, being buried in a sandstorm, etc). Over time more and more sediment covered the remains. The parts of the animals that didn't rot (usually the harder parts like bones and teeth) were encased in the newly formed sediment. In the right circumstances (when there is no scavengers, quick burial, not much weathering) parts of the animal turned into fossils over time.

After a long time the chemicals in the buried animals bodies underwent a series of changes. As the bone slowly decayed, water infused with minerals seeped into the bone and replaced the chemicals in the bone with rock-like minerals. The process of fossilization involves the dissolving and replacement of the original minerals in the object with other minerals (and or permineralization - the filling up of spaces in fossils with minerals, and /or recrystallization in which a mineral changes its form).

In the end we get a heavy, rock-like copy of the original object - a fossil. The fossil has the same shape as the original object, but is chemically more like a rock!

Other ways fossils form: Petrification

Petrification can preserve hard and soft parts and slowly replaces organic material with silica, calcite or pyrite, forming a rock-like fossil. Wood is often found petrified.

Some organisms are embedded in Amber (a hardened form of tree sap). This usually preserved insects or pieces of plants.

Fossils of imprints may form, like casts of dinosaur footprints. The impressions, in the right circumstances, fill with sediments that fossilize.

Most animals did not fossilize, they simply decayed and were lost from the fossil record. Paleontologist’s estimate that only a small percentage of the dinosaurs that ever lived have been or will be found as fossils.

Sedimentary rocks

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:32:00 +0000

Sedimentary rocks are formed by sediment that is deposited over time, usually as layers at the bottom of lakes and oceans.
This sediment can include minerals, small pieces of plants and other organic matter.
The sediment is compressed over a long period of time before consolidating into solid layers of rock.
Sedimentary rocks forms layers called strata which can often be seen in exposed cliffs.
Sedimentary rocks cover the majority of the Earth's rocky surface but only make up a small percentage of the Earth’s crust compared to metamorphic and igneous types of rocks.
Examples of sedimentary rocks include limestone, sandstone, mudstone, greywacke, chalk, coal, claystone and flint.
Limestone forms the metamorphic rock marble when subjected to extreme heat and pressure over time (metamorphism).
Sandstone forms the metamorphic rock quartzite.
Mudstone forms the metamorphic rock slate.
Chalk is a soft, white form of limestone.
Flint is a hard, sedimentary form of the mineral quartz.
Learn about igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, other rocks and minerals or fossils.
Make a fossil cast or check out our rock sorting lesson plan.

Igneous rock

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:31:00 +0000

Igneous rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies, it may do this above or below the Earth's surface.
Magma can be forced into rocks, blown out in volcanic explosions or forced to the surface as lava.
The atoms and molecules of melted minerals are what make up magma.
These atoms and molecule rearrange themselves into mineral grains as the magma cools, forming rock as the mineral grains grow together.
There are over 700 different types of igneous rocks.
Examples of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, obsidian, tuff, diorite, gabbro and andesite.
Basalt forms the metamorphic rock granulite when subjected to extreme heat and pressure over time (metamorphism).
Granite is a common rock that contains at least 25% quartz and is sometimes used in construction because of its strength.
Pumice is an unusual, lightweight rock formed when molten rock is rapidly blown out of a volcano, forming bubbles as it quickly loses pressure and cools at the same time.
Obsidian is a volcanic glass that forms quickly without crystal growth, it can have very sharp edges making it useful as a cutting tool or arrowhead.
Tuff is a rock formed from volcanic ash.
The upper section of the Earth's crust is made up of around 95% igneous rock.
Learn about sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, other rocks and minerals or fossils.
Make a fossil cast or check out our rock sorting lesson plan.

Tsunami Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Bollywood) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 05:30:00 +0000

Tsunamis are huge waves of water that are usually caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
As a tsunami approaches the shore, water may recede from the coast, if it is shallow enough the water may be pulled back hundred’s of metres. If you are in the area, observing this is a good indication that a tsunami is on the way.
Regions in tsunami danger zones often have warning systems in place to give people as much time to evacuate as possible.
When tsunamis hit shallow water (often near the coast) they slow down but increase in height.
An earthquake in the Indian Ocean off Indonesia in December 2004 caused a tsunami that killed over 200000 people in 14 countries. More earthquake facts.
In March 2011, the Tohoku earthquake off the eastern coast of Japan caused a tsunami that was a major factor in the death of over 15000 people.
The tsunami waves created by the Tohoku earthquake reached heights of over 40 metres (131 feet) in some areas, wiping out coastal towns and causing a number of nuclear accidents.
The Japanese word tsunami literally means ‘harbor wave’.
Tsunamis are sometimes referred to as tidal waves but this term has fallen out of favour because tsunamis are not related to tides.