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Most people think dust is harmful. But, on the contrary, dust also has its uses. What is dust? Every solid substance is composed of very small particles. When these break up, dust is formed. The air carries dust particles form one place to ... 
Capital Craze.Hidden in the grid are the capitals of the countries below. These can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal, forward or reverse. How many can you find. Afghanistan, Austria, Bahrain, Chile, Egypt, France, Ghana, Italy, Maldives, Norway, Peru, ... A riot of colour Fireworks are used on occasions and festivals. It is estimated that every year, Rs. 5000 crores is spent on fireworks. There are about 300 varieties of crackers. But when ignited they are a riot of colour. Fireworks comprise a mixture of ... A living machine The heart is a vital organ in the body of all highly evolved animals. Its obvious function is to receive and distribute blood, like that of any other mechanical instrument that pumps water. Instead we have a misconception that the heart is ... 
The kiss of lifeThe correct medical term is resuscitation. It means restoration of life to one who is apparently dead. It's a first aid procedure, a method of artificial respiration. The term "kiss of life" may sound strange but it comes about through the ... Can parrots really talk? Some parrots have been known to learn to speak as many as 50 words. Parrots are excellent mimics. When they speak, the do not understand what they say. Don't be fooled by the parrot that says "hello" when you enter. It might say the same thing ... What is normal? If we were to use the word "abnormal" in a strictly literal sense, statistical norms would be sufficient. Any deviation from the majority suffice. So we can say that the following qualify as abnormal. An honest person in a dishonest society. ...
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