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Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries Mythical places: The reality of Atlantis: 2 of 20
Atlantis was a legendary island with a highly advanced civilization whose very existence is questionable after its supposed disappearance into the depths of the sea due to the wrath of the sea god Poseidon or a natural calamity, one does not know. The first we hear of this fabled city is from Plato. He suggested that 9000 ye... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) Are we alone in the universe?: 19 of 74
Why is it so hard to believe that we are not alone in this universe? Are we such a competent and near perfect race that we may claim to be the only ones flourishing on a small planet in a mammoth universe. I don't think so. According to some, a habitable planet must 1. Have a habitable star, which provides enough light an... More..
Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle: 5 of 14
One of the greatest mysteries of present day that has proved baffling to many scholarly people is that of the Bermuda Triangle. Claimed to be a fabrication and a result of over-exaggeration of neurotics who claim to be witnesses of paranormal activities, we are no closer to the truth than when we first began investigating th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Van Gogh: Artistic brillance vs. insanity: 3 of 7
Vincent Van Gogh (30 March 1853 29 July 1890), was a man who suffered a great deal due to his unbalanced mind rather than at the hands of those who jeered and abandoned him. His painting can be truly appreciated only by those who know his story. Perhaps it is the sadness and sorrow of his life that adds a glimmer of beauty t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Haunted places: Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana: 1 of 1
The Myrtles plantation has been a place of obscurity, nevertheless attracting many visitors who wish to see for themselves the curious manifestations of the supernatural. In 1794, David Bradford purchased 600 acres of land near Bayou Sara, now called St. Francisville, and built a modest house consisting of eight rooms that h... More..
Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries The disappearance of Flight 19: 1 of 1
Flight 19 was the name designated for five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers and its disappearance is still a matter of debate for researchers. On an authorized over water navigation training flight, Flight 19 took off from Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale, Florida on 5 December 1945. It reportedly disappeared off the eastern coas... More..
Sciences > Physics Sir Isaac Newton and Robert Hooke: 1 of 1
Most of us attach little or no importance to the name Robert Hooke when used in conjunction with Sir Isaac Newton. The reason is quite simple; it is a name that invites controversy. These two gentlemen, besides the fact that both were equally brilliant, had their differences. Isaac Newton is known for his works leading to New... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How can parents help their teens with teen woes?: 3 of 4
Dating, changing body, attending extremely boring classes, peer pressure, etc. I could go on naming all the problems faced by teenagers. At this age, they are particularly self conscious but at the same time pretend they don't care about what the world thinks of them. Parenting at this stage is a very tricky thing. It is ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Foods to fight colds: 39 of 44
The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract. Though harmless it nevertheless proves to be quite irritating. There is no definite cure for common cold but there are ways to pacify your suffering. Here are the essential foods required to fight this persistent enemy. FLUIDS Having a cold leaves you with no d... More..