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10 Scariest Things in the World

1 The Triple Galaxy Collision

The universe never fails to surprise us human beings. Every other time, something or the other keeps on happening in the universe which amazes one and all. From massive shows of light to dying stars and everything in between – the universe is the most interesting place. Sometimes, it can be scary as well. The triple Galaxy collision has been one of the scariest things to ever take place. Humankind has already observed it in 2007. While it is very normal for two galaxies to collide, a collision of all the three is scary indeed.

. 2 Gympie

The Gympie is an Australian plant having a sting so strong that it may last for months. The scariest part of this plant is the poison that takes effect. This plant has stinging hairs that lead to immense painful sensations throughout the body.

You may spot this

dangerous plant throughout the rainforest areas. Physically they look gorgeous to the extent that you might want to capture them in your camera. But beware, their poison may harm to beyond measure.

3 Cursed Objects

Many stories, myths, and legends suggest that the cursed objects possess the power to infect people with everything evil. And do you know what is the scariest thing about these curses? You may not even know that you are infected by

.4 Bolton Strid

Between Barden Tower and Bolton Abbey in Yorkshire, England rests one of the most dangerous traps of nature. It may look like a small mountain stream, stretching about six feet. The water appears calm. But the powerful undercurrent may pull anyone that falls into it, causing them to die.

. 5 Brain-Eating Amoeba

Yes, you heard it right. The brain-eating amoeba is scientifically known as Naegleria fowleri. This parasite can enter the human body through your nose if you swim in contaminated water.

. 6 Jellyfish

Jellyfish are one of the deadliest animals the world has today. According to many reports, cases, and studies, when a jellyfish stings you, it causes minor redness, rash, and deadly paralytic effect. Jellyfish are known to be the most poisonous marine animal

7Heights

Acrophobia or fear of heights is a real kind of fear, and many people fall prey to the same. People suffering from the fear of heights often avoid looking on the ground from the terrace or even from the second or third floor of their building. According to them, the act of looking down itself feels as if they would fall off and injure themselves.

.8 The Church of Bones

It is another thing that might give you a jump-scare. In the Czech Republic, there is a church known as the Sedlec Ossuary. What’s scary about this place is that the interiors of this church are made of human bones

.9 Codex Gigas

Another bone-chilling incident that may take away your good night’s sleep is Codex Gigas. Also known as the Devil’s Bible, this book is a legendary Latin manuscript, believed to be a product of a monk’s bargain with Satan himself.

.10 Biological Warfare

All the warfare is considered to be terrifying, but there is something about biological warfare The creation of bio-weapons indeed has its roots back in antiquity. But there is also evidence highlighting that tularemia, a plaque struck in the Eastern Mediterranean in the 14th century was a form of biological warfare.

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Animals That Sucks Blood

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8 Animal that suck blood

1 Mosquito

These flying insects are all too familiar to most people. What’s little known, however, is that only the female mosquito drinks human blood, which is needed in order to make eggs. While mosquitoes are usually just annoying—the itchy bump left from a mosquito encounter is a reaction to its saliva—some unfortunate people find out that mosquitoes can transmit a number of serious diseases, including yellow fever, malaria, filariasis, and dengue. Which is why mosquitoes are considered one of the world’s deadliest animals.

2 Flea

This is another pesky but seemingly benign insect that is actually extremely deadly—as in Black Death deadly. These bloodsuckers are believed to have helped cause the bubonic plague that killed a quarter of Europe’s population during the Middle Ages. As infected rats began to die off, fleas turned to humans for blood, thereby transmitting the disease. And you probably thought fleas were just a problem for Fido.

3 Bed bug

Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite. This nursery rhyme fails to convey the true nightmare of bedbugs. Sometimes called the “perfect parasite,” these tiny insects feed at night, often while their victim is asleep, and their bites are painless due to an anesthetizing agent. Later, however, the bite often becomes an itchy welt. Fortunately, bedbugs don’t transmit diseases. Unfortunately, they can be hard to eliminate.

4 Ox pecker

Why should insects have all the fun? These African birds—also known as tickbirds—perch on cattle and big-game animals while removing ticks, flies, and maggots from their hosts’ hides. This might seem almost nice, until you find out that the oxpeckers also feed on the blood from the host animals’ wounds—preventing the injuries from healing and sometimes creating the wounds themselves.

5 Vampire Fincher

Another bloodthirsty bird, the vampire finch is found on the Galapagos Islands. Though often eating seeds and insects like other finch species, vampire finches also have a taste for blood. Their victim is the booby bird, which surprisingly doesn’t seem to mind being a meal. In fact, the booby often sits patiently as a long queue of vampire finches wait to take a drink.

6 leech

Although most people avoid these bloodsucking worms, leeches have long been used in the world of medicine. Into the 19th century, leeches were used to “treat” such conditions as mental illness, tumors, skin disease, gout, and whooping cough. While those treatments are now discontinued, leeches have found new—and proven—uses in modern medicine. Most notably, leeches are used to restore blood flow to damaged veins after an appendage is reattached or a tissue grafted. So, maybe more people should be on Team Leech.

7 lamprey

These primitive eel-like animals haven’t changed much over hundreds of millions of years. But, if it ain’t broke, why fix it? Lampreys use their mouths—which are jawless and feature horny teeth—to attach themselves to fish. Once in place, the lampreys feed off their hosts’ blood and tissue. Sometimes a lamprey can stay attached to one fish for weeks. Fortunately, lampreys rarely attack humans.

8 Vampire bat

This type of bat, of which there are three species, is the only known mammal whose diet is solely based on blood. Although livestock, birds, and reptiles are its typical targets, humans are occasionally its prey. Vampire bats—which must feed at least every two days—use razor-sharp teeth to make tiny incisions in their victims and then lick the flowing blood. The satiated bats will often regurgitate blood to share with those who are hungry. Who said bloodsuckers were heartless?

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Signs That Shows That A Person Lacks Blood

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Signs and Symptoms of lack of blood

1 Skin irritation and dryness

If your body lacks omega-3 fats, one of the first places you may notice it is in your skin. For instance, sensitive, dry skin, or even an unusual increase in acne may be a sign of omega-3 deficiency in some people.

Omega-3 fats improve the integrity of skin barriers, preventing the loss of moisture and protecting it from irritants that can lead to dryness and irritation (1, 2).

One small study gave women a daily dose of 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of ALA-rich flaxseed oil for 3 months. The women who took it experienced decreased skin roughness and increased skin hydration by nearly 40%, compared with those who received a placebo (3).

A 20-week study gave omega-3-rich hempseed oil daily to people with atopic dermatitis, also called eczema, a condition that causes dry and irritated skin. Participants experienced reduced dryness and itchiness and needed less topical medication (4).

2 Depression

Omega-3 fats are an essential component of the brain and known to have neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects (10, 11).

They may even help treat neurodegenerative diseases and brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and bipolar disorder. Many studies show a correlation between a low omega-3 status and a higher incidence of depression (11, 12, 13, 14).

One analysis of 26 studies that included 2,160 participants found that taking omega-3 supplements had a beneficial effect on depressive symptoms (15).

Specifically, an omega-3 supplement that contained at least 60% EPA, taken at a dosage of 1 gram or less per day, appeared to be helpful (15).

Another systematic review and analysis of 6 studies and 4,605 participants concluded that an average intake of 1.3 grams of omega-3s per day reduced mild to moderate depression symptoms among older adults, compared with a placebo (16).

3 Dry eyes

Omega-3 fats play a role in eye health, including maintaining eye moisture and possibly even tear production (18).

For this reason, many healthcare providers prescribe omega-3 supplements to help relieve dry eye syndrome. Symptoms of this often include eye discomfort and even disturbances in vision (19).

One high quality study in 64 adults with dry eye looked at the effects of taking omega-3s. One group of participants consumed two daily capsules, each containing 180 mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA. The other group of participants took a placebo.

After 30 days, those who had taken omega-3 supplements experienced less tear evaporation, improved dry eye symptoms, and more tear production (20).

4 Joint pain and stiffness

It’s common to experience joint pain and stiffness as you get older.

This may be related to a condition called osteoarthritis, in which cartilage covering the bones breaks down. Alternatively, it may be related to an inflammatory autoimmune condition called rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Some studies have found that taking omega-3 supplements helps reduce joint pain and increase grip strength. Research also shows that PUFAs may help with osteoarthritis, though more human studies are needed (22, 23,

5 Hair changes

Just as omega-3 fats help retain moisture in the skin, they also help keep your hair healthy. Changes in hair texture, integrity, and density may indicate a low omega-3 status.

One 6-month study gave 120 female participants omega-3s, along with omega-6 fats and antioxidants, in a daily supplement (26).

At the end of the study, those who had taken the supplement experienced reduced hair loss and increased hair density compared with the control group (26).

One study in dogs found that taking EPA and DHA improved fatty acid composition in the animals’ blood and hair. The fatty acid composition they found is associated with better hair quality (27).

If you’re experiencing increased hair loss or have noticed that your hair is thinning or feeling dry and brittle, taking omega-3 supplements may help.

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Causes Of Mental Illness

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Biological factor that are involved in mental illnesses

1 Genetics heredity : Mental illnesses sometimes run in families, suggesting that people who have a family member with a mental illness may be somewhat more likely to develop one themselves. Susceptibility is passed on in families through genes. Experts believe many mental illnesses are linked to abnormalities in many genes rather than just one or a few and that how these genes interact with the environment is unique for every person (even identical twins). That is why a person inherits a susceptibility to a mental illness and doesn't necessarily develop the illness. Mental illness itself occurs from the interaction of multiple genes and other factors -- such as stress, abuse, or a traumatic event -- which can influence, or trigger, an illness in a person who has an inherited susceptibility to it.

2 Infections: Certain infections have been linked to brain damage and the development of mental illness or the worsening of its symptoms. For example, a condition known as pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder (PANDAS) associated with the Streptococcus bacteria has been linked to the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental illnesses in children.

3 Brain defects or injury: Defects in or injury to certain areas of the brain have also been linked to some mental illnesses.

4 Prenatal damage: Some evidence suggests that a disruption of early fetal brain development or trauma that occurs at the time of birth -- for example, loss of oxygen to the brain -- may be a factor in the development of certain conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder.

5 Substance abuse: Long-term substance abuse, in particular, has been linked to anxiety, depression, and paranoia.

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Causes Of Sticky Saliva

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What Cause Sticky Saliva?

What does it mean when your saliva is thick and sticky? If your saliva is feeling sticky, viscous, or thick, it might be due to one of these four conditions.

1 Stuffy Nose

A stuffy nose due to allergies or a cold can cause thick saliva. After going to bed with a stuffy nose, you may wake up the next day with a dry, sticky mouth that feels covered in mucus. Nasal congestion often forces you to breathe with your mouth open, which can dry your mouth and make your saliva thicker and stickier than usual.

2 Cancer Therapy

People undergoing radiation therapy to the head or neck may develop dry mouth and thicker saliva. As the American Cancer Society (ACS) notes, this type of treatment can irritate the saliva glands, causing them to produce less saliva or produce thicker, stickier saliva.

3 Dehydration

Sticky, thick saliva can also be a sign of dehydration. When you're dehydrated, your body isn't taking in enough fluids to replace those lost. A person can become dehydrated for a few reasons. If you're sick to the point of vomiting, cannot keep food or fluids down, or are experiencing severe diarrhea, you can become dehydrated. Additional causes of dehydration include excessive sweating, which can occur if you exercise on a hot day and don't drink enough fluids, as well as excessive urination, which can happen if you're taking certain medications.

4 Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is due to not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. Sometimes, that can cause a dry or sticky feeling in the mouth, causing the saliva to become thick or stringy. Dry mouth can come from many different conditions, including medications, diseases, and tobacco and alcohol use.

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10 Causes Of Bad Breath

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The following causes bad breath which can be harmful to one's health

1General Oral Health

Most bad breath is caused by poor oral hygiene. If you don’t clean your teeth and your whole mouth regularly, food particles can remain in your mouth and a sticky buildup of bacteria (also known as plaque) can form on your teeth. The uneven surface of your tongue as well as your tonsils can trap food particles and bacteria in the mouth which produce bad breath odor

2 Eating Flavorful Food & Drink

After eating certain foods—like onions, garlic, certain vegetables and spices—odor-causing food particles enter the bloodstream and are carried to the lungs, where they affect the odor of your breath each time you exhale.

3 Coffee

If you’re a big fan of a strong cup of coffee in the morning to start your day, you may have noticed that it can leave you feeling like you have bad breath. Coffee can be a cause of bad breath due its intense flavor as well as the effect it has on saliva production. After drinking coffee, the caffeine leads to a decline in saliva production. Less saliva means an increase in odor-causing bacteria.

4 Alcohol

Alcohol consumption is another culprit of bad breath, so the more often you drink - the more likely you are to experience it. Drinking alcohol, particularly in excess, causes a decrease in saliva production, which is the best environment for odor-causing bacteria to flourish.

5 High-Protein or Low-Carb Diets

Carbohydrates serve crucial functions in our bodies, and if your diet is low enough in carbs, it can lead to bad breath. When the body doesn’t get enough carbs due to an extreme diet, this can cause changes to your body’s metabolism which can lead to bad breath.

6 High-Protein or Low-Carb Diets

Carbohydrates serve crucial functions in our bodies, and if your diet is low enough in carbs, it can lead to bad breath. When the body doesn’t get enough carbs due to an extreme diet, this can cause changes to your body’s metabolism which can lead to bad breath.

High-protein foods are sometimes difficult for your body to digest and tend to release sulfurous gases when they don’t metabolize. Avoid this by eating a more balanced and nutritious diet including more vegetables and herbs.

7 Smoking

Tobacco products—whether it’s cigarettes, chew, or pipe—all cause bad breath and lead to much more serious oral health issues. Apart from leaving your mouth

smelling like an ashtray, they damage the gum tissue and cause gum disease.

8 Digestive Issues

Poor digestion, constipation, or bowel disorders can all cause unfortunate odor on the breath. If you frequently experience acid reflux, the odors from recently consumed foods may easily make their way back up the esophagus and out the mouth, causing bad breath.

9 Dry Mouth

Saliva helps keep your mouth clean by removing food particles that lead to bad breath. When the production of saliva slackens or stops, a condition known as xerostomia, bad breath is likely to follow. This happens naturally while you sleep, which is why most people find their breath to be a bit stinky upon waking up. But if the problem persists throughout the day, treatment may be worth considering.

10 Prescription Medication

Hundreds of prescription medications come with the side effect of dry mouth. When your mouth is dry, when saliva production decreases, the environment for odor-causing bacteria thrives. Any extended period of time with cotton mouth can cause discomfort and lead to bad breath. Additionally, some medications, when broken down in the body, release chemicals that can be carried through your blood stream to your breath.

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The Importance Of School Library

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Importance of School Library are given below:

Library is the heart of a school’s academic activities. The instructional programme of a school is tremendously influenced by the quality of its library. The teaching-learning process will be lack-lustre without a good library

Library is indispensable for student-centred teaching and learning processes such as project method, dalton plan, self-learning or seminars.

According to the Secondary Education Commission, library will be the hub and centre of all the intellectual activity in the literary life of the recognized school and play the same part vis-a-vis all the other subjects as the laboratory plays for science subjects or the workshop for technical subjects.

In fact even in case of science and technical subjects it will have a very important role. A library provides stimulation and inspiration to both students and teachers, develops interest in subjects and widens the horizon of students.

It is not only the nerve centre of academic learning but also a good place to spend one’s leisure-time. Books provide us with the best company when we are idle, lonely, free or bored

A library exposes a student to one’s culture as well as makes him aware of other cultures, provides him/her with latest knowledge, introduces a students to new literature, thoughts and ideas, intakes him aware of the history and geography of the near and far areas.

Today, when there is a tremendous explosion in knowledge at a very fast pace, textbooks no longer provide students with required information. In such a situation, library provides a student with requisite supplementary material and extra reading.

A library is an essential instrument of developing desirable study habits in students. A library also plays an important role in enhancing a teacher’s effectiveness and classroom performance.

It promotes individual and group learning, helps in developing students’ vocabulary, enhancing comprehension, developing the habit of silent reading and developing problem-solving attitude among students

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What Is Carving

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Carving is the act of using tools to shape something from a material by scraping away portions of that material. The technique can be applied to any material that is solid enough to hold a form even when pieces have been removed from it, and yet soft enough for portions to be scraped away with available tools. Carving, as a means for making stone or wooden sculpture, is distinct from methods using soft and malleable materials like clay, fruit, and melted glass, which may be shaped into the desired forms while soft and then harden into that form. Carving tends to require much more work than methods using malleable materials.[2]

The ceiling of Dilwara Jain Temples famous for its extraordinary marble stone carvings and architectural design.[1]

Székely wood carving

A carved Székely gate

Kinds of carving include:

Bone carving

Chip carving

Fruit carving

Gourd carving or gourd art

Ice carving or ice sculpture

Ivory carving

Stone carving

Petroglyph

Vegetable carving

Thaeng yuak (Banana stalk carving)

Wood carving

Hobo nickel

Tree carving

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