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Fingerprints are formed based on random genetic mutations, as the fetus develops in the womb. Fingerprints are formed and become permanent by the time a fetus is 6 months old, that is 3 months even before they are born. They are formed on the palmar surface of the hands and feet and these patterns are unique for every human being.Fingerprints once formed are set in stone, by the time the fetus reaches 17 weeks. The ridges are formed due to fluctuations in the hormone levels and the pressure faced by the fetus in the womb and even the length of ... Read More

It is a common complaint that electricity bills are at soaring high due to the consumption of so much electricity by Air Conditioners.Here are the top 5 reasons, which result in huge electricity bills.Dust in Air Filter: This has to be cleaned periodically as the dirty air filter can lead to overheating of motor and compressor.Leaks in the ducts: Leaks in the ducts make the thermostat work for a longer time which will increase the electricity bill.A problem in the parts: If there are any problems in the parts, then the electricity bill will go up.Old System: If the AC ... Read More

Being a Hyderabadi, I feel this city is the best place to watch a movie 😀😀😀It's not only my opinion, but even the statistics also say that it is the best city to watch a movie. Here is why??If we look at single screens and multiplexes, at Hyderabad the movie ticket prices are comparatively cheaper. Delhi, Bengaluru have soaring prices between Rs.250 - 350. While comparatively Chennai and Hyderabad theatres charge less, Rs.130 to 250.Theatres in Hyderabad are also placed at a comfortable distance and you can reach one good multiplex or a single screen theatre within half an hour, ... Read More

There are many interesting answers to this question. But I found one very fascinating and amazing phenomenon. When it rains suddenly in the Atacama desert in Chile, which is the driest non-polar desert on Earth, there will be a sudden spur of life in the desert.If the desert gets heavy rainfall during their spring season which is October and November, there will be a sudden bloom of the flowers ‘hibernating’ beneath its surface. It fills the entire desert with an explosion of color by the flowers coming to their full bloom which is eagerly waiting for the rain, leaving the place ... Read More

A roughly 90% of your hair follicles are normally in the development stage at any specified point. The hair in your eyebrows just goes through a short-term length, approximately 4 months. The length of your hair is normally perfect before expected time which it has to grow.Hair follicles have staged growth cycles: one stage for growth, one stage for the lapse and one stage for rest. A roughly 90% of your hair follicles are generally in the development stage at any specified point. The hair in your eyebrows just goes through a short-term cycle length, approximately 4 months in contrast ... Read More

It has been shown in the experimental cases of both animal and the human hypothesis that Marigold consists of dozens of active chemicals, which make it a natural cytotoxic herb. There are many medicinal benefits of the Marigold flower.Lowers Inflammation and Free Radical DamageExtracts that have been taken from the flower show a property to lower the C-reactive protein and cytokine levels in the body and guard the cells against being damaged by free radicals. This is one of the most basic causes of cell deterioration and aging. The Marigold flower not only controls the oxidative damage that is provoked ... Read More

Out of 75 busiest Railway Stations in India, based on clean toilets at platforms, clean tracks and dustbins at stations etc., some of the railway stations are voted for cleanliness.Vishakapatnam Railway StationThis is one of the most prominent railway stations in India. It is ranked first as the cleanest railway station in the whole of the country.This railway station is administered by the east coast railways that are a part of the Indian railways and also the railway's station is actually a part of the terminal station and it has around eight platforms.Secunderabad Junction Railway StationThis particular railway station is ... Read More

Black is a subdued and formal color. Wearing black clothes has been a long-accepted funeral tradition in the western countries, which dates back to the Roman empire in 753 BCE. It is intended to show respect for the deceased and there is a kind of togetherness in wearing the same color clothing during the mourning to console the family members.In many parts of India, people wear white clothes during the funeral.Yellow is the color of mourning in Egypt, Red in Ghana and many Catholic churches follow purple color.

Vinton G. Cerf is known as the “Father of the Internet". He is the co-designer of the TCP/IP protocols and the architecture of the Internet. The US President, Bill Clinton presented the U.S. National Medal of Technology to Cerf and his colleague, Robert E. Kahn, for founding and developing the wonderful creation of the Internet in December 1997.The contribution of Cerf and his colleagues have been acknowledged and applauded all over the world. Today, we cannot imagine our lives without the Internet.Vint Cerf has been awarded many honorary degrees and prizes that include the Turing Award, the Presidential Medal of ... Read More

Indians have many misconceptions about India. Some of them are carried forward for generations. There are some which influence the minds of the younger generation and can really harm the growth of the country. Let us look at some of the misconceptions and shocking truths behind them.Hindi is the national language of IndiaThis is not true, though our textbooks teach us that Hindi is the national language of India. It is definitely the official language of India. The Union Government of the Republic of India has 22 regional languages and English as official languages, as recognized by Article 343/1 of ... Read More