world’s 10 largest creatures

10 World’s Biggest Creatures

Growth is the law of nature and every living being evolves physically to a certain extant, but sometimes the natural growth process is hampered by genetic abnormalities, resulting in hyper or under growth. Today I have brought to you 10 such living beings who faced this abnormality and grew beyond normal limits. You will be surprised to see these different creatures with their huge built and entering in Guinness Book of Records. The Worlds Biggest Catfish

This Mekong Giant Catfish is the largest freshwater fish in the world. Being nearly nine feet long (2.7 meters) and as big as a grizzly bear, this huge catfish caught in northern Thailand is the largest freshwater fish ever recorded. In the eyes of scientists the Mekong Giant Catfish has taken upper position with the recorded capture of this huge 646LB specimen by local fishermen in 2005.

The Worlds Tallest Horse

Noddy the Shire horse is a robust lad having might body. He weighs in at 1.3 tonnes. Noddy has just turned five and is no doubt the worlds tallest horse, standing 20.1 hands at the wither. His height is 81 inches, or 2.057m puts him a full inch (2.5cm) taller than Tina, a Shire horse who officially listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the worlds tallest. Noddy, registered name, Luscombe Nordram, was born at a Queensland stud to a mare and sire from England. And when he was six months old Jane brought him. According to his owner when he comes galloping over for his breakfast, his hooves sound like thunder.

The Worlds Largest Tortoise

Though unusual, but real that among the remaining giant tortoises of the Galpagos Islands, there lives an old-timer which was a hatchling at the time of Charles Darwins famous visit in 1835. Giant tortoises are the long-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. Records shows that the oldest ever lived was of 152 years. They are the worlds largest tortoises, with some specimens exceeding even 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length and reaching 550 pounds (250 kilograms). Now there are only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galpagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. They were hunted as food by whalers, pirates and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Galpagos tortoises live an uncomplicated life, grazing on leaves, grass and cactus, basking in the sun, and sleeping nearly 16 hours a day. Amazing fact is that their slow metabolism and large internal stores of water help them to live up to a year without eating or even drinking.

The Worlds Tallest Cat/Tiger

Jungle Island in Miami is home to a liger (a hybrid cross between a male lion and a female tiger) named Hercules, which is the largest non-obese liger. The liger is acknowledged by the Guiness Book of World Records as the largest cat on Earth, weighing in at 900 lbs.

The Worlds Biggest Cow

The name of this gentle giant is Chilli. This black and white spotted Friesian bullock weighs over a ton and can challenge a small elephant being of 6ft 6ins. Even being so giant Chilli grazes only on grass and enjoys the occasional swede treat. Chilli dwarfs most of the horses at the stable.

The Worlds Biggest Pig

The Liaoning Provincial Agricultural Museum is appealing to the Guinness Book of Records to recognise a 900 kg (1984 pounds) pig which died on February 5 as the biggest pig ever. At its death the pig was 2.5 metres long and had a waistline of 2.23 metres and a tusk of 14.4 centimetres long. According to a farmer of Wafangdian city, the pig was only 5 years old. The pig received quality food all its life.

The Worlds Largest Dog

The biggest dog in the world might be Hercules, but according to the book of Guinness World Records Gibson is the tallest one. Gibson has even co-authored his very own book, entitled Gibson Speaks. The book gives insight in to the life and journey of the worlds tallest dog.

The Worlds Tallest Frog

The goliath frog, Conraua goliath is the largest living anuran on Earth. Generally, it is found in fast-flowing rivers with sandy bottoms. This frog can grow up to 13 inches (33 cm) in length from nose to vent, and weighs up to 8 lb (3 kg). But, this creature has a comparatively small habitat range, mainly in West Africa (near Gabon). The number is decreasing because of habitat destruction and collection for the pet trade. They eat insects, scorpions and smaller frogs and can live up to 15 years. These frogs have acute hearing but no vocal sac. The secret of their reproduction is still a mystery.

The Worlds Tallest Man

Robert Pershing Wadlow has been the tallest person in history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He is also known as the Alton Giant or Giant of Illinois because of his upbringing in Alton, Illinois. He was born on February 22, 1918 and died on July 15, 1940. Wadlow reached a height of 8 feet 11.1 inch (2.72m) and weighed 485 lb (220 kg) at his death at the age of 22. His large size and his continued growth in adulthood was because of hypertrophy of his pituitary gland that results in an abnormally high level of human growth hormone. He showed no indication of an end to his growth even at the time of his death.

The Worlds Biggest Bunny

A Continental Giant rabbit, Amy, was four feet long and weighed a whopping three stone before her death in May 2009 and Ralph, one of Amys 32 babies and barely a year old, is already longer and heavier compared to his monstrous mum and weighs more than the average three-year-old child. You will get surprised to know that Ralph needs 10 pounds worth of food a day. He chews half a cabbage for breakfast and dinner while feasting on a handful of carrots and apples for lunch. Their enormity seems hereditary as Ralphs dad Roberto was also a previous record holder for being the worlds biggest rabbit after weighting in at 35lb and measuring 3ft 1inches.

 

world’s 10 largest creatures

10 World’s Biggest Creatures

Growth is the law of nature and every living being evolves physically to a certain extant, but sometimes the natural growth process is hampered by genetic abnormalities, resulting in hyper or under growth. Today I have brought to you 10 such living beings who faced this abnormality and grew beyond normal limits. You will be surprised to see these different creatures with their huge built and entering in Guinness Book of Records. The Worlds Biggest Catfish

This Mekong Giant Catfish is the largest freshwater fish in the world. Being nearly nine feet long (2.7 meters) and as big as a grizzly bear, this huge catfish caught in northern Thailand is the largest freshwater fish ever recorded. In the eyes of scientists the Mekong Giant Catfish has taken upper position with the recorded capture of this huge 646LB specimen by local fishermen in 2005.

The Worlds Tallest Horse

Noddy the Shire horse is a robust lad having might body. He weighs in at 1.3 tonnes. Noddy has just turned five and is no doubt the worlds tallest horse, standing 20.1 hands at the wither. His height is 81 inches, or 2.057m puts him a full inch (2.5cm) taller than Tina, a Shire horse who officially listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the worlds tallest. Noddy, registered name, Luscombe Nordram, was born at a Queensland stud to a mare and sire from England. And when he was six months old Jane brought him. According to his owner when he comes galloping over for his breakfast, his hooves sound like thunder.

The Worlds Largest Tortoise

Though unusual, but real that among the remaining giant tortoises of the Galpagos Islands, there lives an old-timer which was a hatchling at the time of Charles Darwins famous visit in 1835. Giant tortoises are the long-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. Records shows that the oldest ever lived was of 152 years. They are the worlds largest tortoises, with some specimens exceeding even 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length and reaching 550 pounds (250 kilograms). Now there are only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galpagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. They were hunted as food by whalers, pirates and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Galpagos tortoises live an uncomplicated life, grazing on leaves, grass and cactus, basking in the sun, and sleeping nearly 16 hours a day. Amazing fact is that their slow metabolism and large internal stores of water help them to live up to a year without eating or even drinking.

The Worlds Tallest Cat/Tiger

Jungle Island in Miami is home to a liger (a hybrid cross between a male lion and a female tiger) named Hercules, which is the largest non-obese liger. The liger is acknowledged by the Guiness Book of World Records as the largest cat on Earth, weighing in at 900 lbs.

The Worlds Biggest Cow

The name of this gentle giant is Chilli. This black and white spotted Friesian bullock weighs over a ton and can challenge a small elephant being of 6ft 6ins. Even being so giant Chilli grazes only on grass and enjoys the occasional swede treat. Chilli dwarfs most of the horses at the stable.

The Worlds Biggest Pig

The Liaoning Provincial Agricultural Museum is appealing to the Guinness Book of Records to recognise a 900 kg (1984 pounds) pig which died on February 5 as the biggest pig ever. At its death the pig was 2.5 metres long and had a waistline of 2.23 metres and a tusk of 14.4 centimetres long. According to a farmer of Wafangdian city, the pig was only 5 years old. The pig received quality food all its life.

The Worlds Largest Dog

The biggest dog in the world might be Hercules, but according to the book of Guinness World Records Gibson is the tallest one. Gibson has even co-authored his very own book, entitled Gibson Speaks. The book gives insight in to the life and journey of the worlds tallest dog.

The Worlds Tallest Frog

The goliath frog, Conraua goliath is the largest living anuran on Earth. Generally, it is found in fast-flowing rivers with sandy bottoms. This frog can grow up to 13 inches (33 cm) in length from nose to vent, and weighs up to 8 lb (3 kg). But, this creature has a comparatively small habitat range, mainly in West Africa (near Gabon). The number is decreasing because of habitat destruction and collection for the pet trade. They eat insects, scorpions and smaller frogs and can live up to 15 years. These frogs have acute hearing but no vocal sac. The secret of their reproduction is still a mystery.

The Worlds Tallest Man

Robert Pershing Wadlow has been the tallest person in history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He is also known as the Alton Giant or Giant of Illinois because of his upbringing in Alton, Illinois. He was born on February 22, 1918 and died on July 15, 1940. Wadlow reached a height of 8 feet 11.1 inch (2.72m) and weighed 485 lb (220 kg) at his death at the age of 22. His large size and his continued growth in adulthood was because of hypertrophy of his pituitary gland that results in an abnormally high level of human growth hormone. He showed no indication of an end to his growth even at the time of his death.

The Worlds Biggest Bunny

A Continental Giant rabbit, Amy, was four feet long and weighed a whopping three stone before her death in May 2009 and Ralph, one of Amys 32 babies and barely a year old, is already longer and heavier compared to his monstrous mum and weighs more than the average three-year-old child. You will get surprised to know that Ralph needs 10 pounds worth of food a day. He chews half a cabbage for breakfast and dinner while feasting on a handful of carrots and apples for lunch. Their enormity seems hereditary as Ralphs dad Roberto was also a previous record holder for being the worlds biggest rabbit after weighting in at 35lb and measuring 3ft 1inches.

 

Lemon- A versatile fruit

Lemons – the versatile fruit Lemons – a fruit with a wonderful fragrance, great in food and beverages, but also very handy for multiple purposes around the home! Lemons have been cultivated by humans for over a thousand years. The fruit is mentioned in tenth century Arabic literature, but was probably first grown in Assam, India. Lemons are high in vitamin C, have an anti-bacterial effect and are thought to possess antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties. The juice consists of about 5% acid, which  also makes them useful for a variety of household purposes. Lemons and/or lemon juice are a popular addition in environmentally friendly cleaning applications. Selecting and storing lemons The best lemons are those that have smooth, oily skins and are heavy for their size. They should be bright yellow with no green tinges. Lemons will keep for up to a week at room temperature, two to three weeks refrigerated. Lemon zest (peel) can be frozen for months. Juicing lemons To get the most juice from a lemon, it should be allowed to reach room temperature, or microwaved for a few seconds prior to juicing. Using your palm to roll the lemon on a hard surface can also help improve juice yields. If you only need a little juice, some people pierce the end with a fork, squeeze the amount needed, cover the holes with tape and then store in the fridge. There’s so much more to lemons than just using them in cooking and making lemonade! Here’s a selection of handy tips. Remember to test in inconspicuous areas first. Ant deterrent Pouring lemon juice around areas that ants frequent is said to repel them. Air freshener An equal amount of lemon juice and water added to an atomizer will create a wonderful synthetic chemical-free green air freshener for your home. All purpose cleaner Again, an equal amount of lemon juice and water added to a spray bottle is an effective kitchen and bathroom cleaner and can also be used on walls (spot test first). A small amount of lemon juice can also be added to vinegar based cleaning solutions to help neutralize the smell of the vinegar. Microwave Heat a bowl of water and lemon slices in your microwave for 30 seconds to a minute; then wipe out the oven. Stains will be easier to remove and old food odors will be neutralized.  Fridge Half a lemon stored in your fridge will help control and eliminate unpleasant smells. Chrome/copper/brass Rub a lemon juice and baking soda paste onto chrome or copper, rinse and then wipe/buff with a soft cloth or paper towel. Toilet Mix 1/2 cup borax and a cup of lemon juice for a powerful toilet cleaner that will leave it smelling extra clean! Lime scale Use a half lemon to clean the lime scale off a sink or taps/faucets; rinse well. Laundry For bleaching purposes, add 1/2 cup of lemon juice to your washing machine’s rinse cycle and hang clothes outside to dry. A teaspoon of lemon juice thrown into your wash can also help your clothes to smell fresher. Dishes A teaspoon of lemon juice added to your dishwashing detergent can help boost grease cutting power Drains Hot lemon juice and baking soda is a good drain cleaner that is safe to use in septic systems. If you have a garbage disposal unit, throw in some lemon peel from time to time while it’s working in order to keep it smelling fresh. Chopping boards Rub lemon juice into your wooden chopping board, leave overnight and then rinse. Wood chopping boards appear to have anti-bacterial properties anyway, but the lemon will help kill off any remaining nasties and neutralize odors. Glass and mirrors 4 tablespoons of lemon juice mixed with half a gallon of water makes an effective window cleaner. Degreaser  Straight lemon juice can be used as a general degreaser. Furniture 2 parts olive oil or cooking oil mixed with 1 part lemon juice makes for an excellent furniture polish! Hair To lighten hair, dampen it with lemon juice and sit out in the sun for an hour. This does work, I tried it myself. Hey, it was the 80′s! I’ve read that the juice of a lemon mixed with one cup warm water makes for a great hair conditioner. It should be allowed to stay in your hair for a few minutes then washed off. Exercise caution if you have a sensitive scalp. Cuts, stings and itches A small amount of lemon juice dripped onto minor wounds can help stop bleeding and disinfect the injury (it will sting a bit). Lemon juice applied to itches, poison ivy rashes and wasp stings is said to relieve discomfort. Hands The smell of fish can linger on your hands, even after scrubbing with soap – rubbing your hands with lemon juice will neutralize the smell and leave your hands smelling wonderful. Isn’t it incredible how we have so many environmentally harsh cleaning chemicals in our homes when nature already offers most of what we need! Have some helpful hints for using lemons in and around the home? Please add them below!

10 uses of Newspaper

 

10 New Uses for Newspaper   “Newspaper, by design, is a very absorbent product, because it has to absorb ink. But that also means it is equipped to absorb all sorts of moisture, including moisture and the resulting odors found in shoes and vegetable drawers,” says Chris Morrissey, vice president of marketing for Sun Chemical, in Northlake, Illinois, the world’s largest printing-ink manufacturer. Use Newspaper to: 1. Deodorize food containers. Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into a lunch box or thermos, seal it, and let sit overnight. 2. Ripen tomatoes. Wrap them individually and leave them out at room temperature. 3. Pack delicate items.Wrap frames and figurines with several pieces of newspaper, then crumple the remaining sections to fill extra space in the box. 4. Wipe away tough streaks on glass.Use newspaper with cleaning fluid to clean mirrors and windows. 5. Preserve antique glass. Some older frames have finishes on the glass that can be damaged by cleaning solutions. Remove smudges by rubbing with newspaper dipped in a solution of one part white vinegar and one part warm water. Let air-dry. 6. Dry shoes. Place crumpled paper in them overnight. 7. Wrap gifts. Use the comics to wrap a child’s birthday gift, or try the wedding announcements for an engagement gift. 8. Create a home for slushy snow boots. During the winter, keep a pile of newspaper near the entryway. When your little snowmen and -women come home, they can toss their winter wear onto the newspaper instead of creating puddles on the floor. 9. Prepare a garden. In the fall, mow a patch of lawn to make room for a dedicated bed. Cover it with four layers of newspaper, then a four-inch layer of shredded leaves or bark mulch. Hose it down. Come spring, the compost blanket will have smothered the grass roots, and the bed will be primed for planting. 10. Keep the refrigerator vegetable drawer dry and free of smells. Line the bottom with newspaper.  web sources

Daily Dark Chocolate Prevents Heart Attacks

  Study: Daily Dark Chocolate Prevents Heart Attacks

Thursday, May 31, 2012 6:31 PM

By Sylvia Booth Hubbard

“Eat a bar of chocolate and call me in the morning.” That’s not exactly what patients expect to hear from their doctors, but in the future, chocolate may be prescribed to help prevent heart disease and diabetes in patients with metabolic syndrome.

Numerous studies have indicated that dark chocolate (chocolate that’s at least 60 percent cocoa) is rich in heart-healthy flavonoids, but most of the studies were short-term. To see if chocolate could help prevent heart problems long-term, Australian researchers used a mathematical model to predict the health effects and cost effectiveness of eating dark chocolate daily in more than 2,000 people who were already at high risk of heart disease.

All of the participants in the study had high blood pressure and also met the criteria for metabolic syndrome, a combination of medical problems that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes including obesity, high triglycerides, and reduced HDL cholesterol. None of the participants, however, had a history of heart disease or diabetes and none were on blood pressure medications.

SPECIAL: These 4 Things Happen Right Before a Heart Attack

The model showed that when all participants ate dark chocolate daily for 10 years, researchers found 70 fewer non-fatal cardiovascular events and 15 fewer fatal cardiovascular events per 10,000 people. When compliance levels dropped to 80 percent, the number of events potentially averted was 55 and 10 respectively per 10,000 people treated for over 10 years — still an effective therapy both in terms of health benefits and cost, said the researchers.

Previous short-term studies found that eating chocolate produced impressive improvements in cardiovascular health. One study found that heart attack survivors who ate chocolate two or more times a week slashed their risk of dying from heart disease by threefold. German researchers found that eating only one square of dark chocolate a week lowered the risk of heart attack and stroke by 39 percent, and another study found that people who ate the equivalent of a small chocolate bar each week reduced their risk of dying following a stroke by 46 percent.

And one long-term, 10-year Australian study found that women over the age of 70 who ate chocolate at least once a week were 60 percent less likely to die from heart failure during the study.

Chocolate has also been shown to reduce the risk of stroke. A 2011 Swedish study of 33,000 women found that the more chocolate the women ate, the lower their risk of stroke. The findings, which appeared in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that women who ate more than 45 grams of chocolate a week (about 1.5 ounces) suffered 2.5 strokes per 1,000 women each year. On the other hand, those who ate the least chocolate (less than 8.9 grams a week or less than one-third of a ounce) had 7.8 strokes per 1,000 women.

Chocolate has also been shown to lower blood pressure. A 2012 meta-analysis examined the results of 42 clinical trials and found that blood pressure readings of chocolate lovers were slightly lower than those who didn’t eat chocolate. The study, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, also found an improvement in how well blood vessels respond to increased blood flow.

According to other studies, chocolate can affect many other areas of your health including:

• Weight. A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who ate chocolate regularly weighed less than those who shunned the sweet treat. Study participants ate chocolate an average of twice each week and had a body mass index (BMI) of 28 — overweight but not obese. The researchers found that even though the people who ate chocolate more frequently ate more overall calories, including saturated fats, they had lower body weights (five to seven pounds less) than those who ate no chocolate or ate it less frequently.

• Muscle strength. Research published in the journal Clinical and Translational Science found that dark chocolate boosts the mitochondria — or the fuel cells of the body — making muscles stronger and increasing endurance. In the study, patients with heart disease and diabetes ate dark chocolate bars and drank a daily beverage enriched with a flavonoid found in chocolate. After three months, their “fuel cells” showed significant improvement.

• Stress. A clinical trial published in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Proteome Research found that eating about 1.5 ounces of dark chocolate every day for two weeks reduced stress hormones in people who were feeling highly stressed.

• Diabetes. Research at the U.K.’s Hull York Medical School found that chocolate improved the function of blood vessels in patients with Type 2 diabetes, and an Italian study found that eating chocolate weekly increased insulin sensitivity, thus lowering the risk of developing the disease.

• Brain health. A 2009 study found that people were able to count backwards better after drinking hot cocoa. The researchers attributed the results to flavonoids which they believe increase blood flow to the brain and may delay age-related decline.

• Eyesight. A 2011 study at the University of Reading suggested that the ability to improve blood flow in the brain may also increase blood to the eye’s retina, thus giving vision a boost. Researchers found that eating chocolate improved performance by 17 percent, and the effects appeared to last for hours.

• Wrinkles. Scientists at European Dermatology London say a few squares daily of very dark chocolate containing high amounts of flavonoids (antioxidants found in some foods), help prevent wrinkles caused by UV rays from the sun, and may even lower the risk of skin cancer.

• Mood. Cocoa triggers the production of serotonin and dopamine — the “feel good” hormones — and also contains a chemical called phenylethylamine (PEA) that the brain produces in large amounts when we fall in love. The darker the chocolate, the more love-stimulating chemicals it contains.

 

 

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Daily Dark Chocolate Prevents Heart Attacks

  Study: Daily Dark Chocolate Prevents Heart Attacks

Thursday, May 31, 2012 6:31 PM

By Sylvia Booth Hubbard

“Eat a bar of chocolate and call me in the morning.” That’s not exactly what patients expect to hear from their doctors, but in the future, chocolate may be prescribed to help prevent heart disease and diabetes in patients with metabolic syndrome.

Numerous studies have indicated that dark chocolate (chocolate that’s at least 60 percent cocoa) is rich in heart-healthy flavonoids, but most of the studies were short-term. To see if chocolate could help prevent heart problems long-term, Australian researchers used a mathematical model to predict the health effects and cost effectiveness of eating dark chocolate daily in more than 2,000 people who were already at high risk of heart disease.

All of the participants in the study had high blood pressure and also met the criteria for metabolic syndrome, a combination of medical problems that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes including obesity, high triglycerides, and reduced HDL cholesterol. None of the participants, however, had a history of heart disease or diabetes and none were on blood pressure medications.

SPECIAL: These 4 Things Happen Right Before a Heart Attack

The model showed that when all participants ate dark chocolate daily for 10 years, researchers found 70 fewer non-fatal cardiovascular events and 15 fewer fatal cardiovascular events per 10,000 people. When compliance levels dropped to 80 percent, the number of events potentially averted was 55 and 10 respectively per 10,000 people treated for over 10 years — still an effective therapy both in terms of health benefits and cost, said the researchers.

Previous short-term studies found that eating chocolate produced impressive improvements in cardiovascular health. One study found that heart attack survivors who ate chocolate two or more times a week slashed their risk of dying from heart disease by threefold. German researchers found that eating only one square of dark chocolate a week lowered the risk of heart attack and stroke by 39 percent, and another study found that people who ate the equivalent of a small chocolate bar each week reduced their risk of dying following a stroke by 46 percent.

And one long-term, 10-year Australian study found that women over the age of 70 who ate chocolate at least once a week were 60 percent less likely to die from heart failure during the study.

Chocolate has also been shown to reduce the risk of stroke. A 2011 Swedish study of 33,000 women found that the more chocolate the women ate, the lower their risk of stroke. The findings, which appeared in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that women who ate more than 45 grams of chocolate a week (about 1.5 ounces) suffered 2.5 strokes per 1,000 women each year. On the other hand, those who ate the least chocolate (less than 8.9 grams a week or less than one-third of a ounce) had 7.8 strokes per 1,000 women.

Chocolate has also been shown to lower blood pressure. A 2012 meta-analysis examined the results of 42 clinical trials and found that blood pressure readings of chocolate lovers were slightly lower than those who didn’t eat chocolate. The study, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, also found an improvement in how well blood vessels respond to increased blood flow.

According to other studies, chocolate can affect many other areas of your health including:

• Weight. A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who ate chocolate regularly weighed less than those who shunned the sweet treat. Study participants ate chocolate an average of twice each week and had a body mass index (BMI) of 28 — overweight but not obese. The researchers found that even though the people who ate chocolate more frequently ate more overall calories, including saturated fats, they had lower body weights (five to seven pounds less) than those who ate no chocolate or ate it less frequently.

• Muscle strength. Research published in the journal Clinical and Translational Science found that dark chocolate boosts the mitochondria — or the fuel cells of the body — making muscles stronger and increasing endurance. In the study, patients with heart disease and diabetes ate dark chocolate bars and drank a daily beverage enriched with a flavonoid found in chocolate. After three months, their “fuel cells” showed significant improvement.

• Stress. A clinical trial published in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Proteome Research found that eating about 1.5 ounces of dark chocolate every day for two weeks reduced stress hormones in people who were feeling highly stressed.

• Diabetes. Research at the U.K.’s Hull York Medical School found that chocolate improved the function of blood vessels in patients with Type 2 diabetes, and an Italian study found that eating chocolate weekly increased insulin sensitivity, thus lowering the risk of developing the disease.

• Brain health. A 2009 study found that people were able to count backwards better after drinking hot cocoa. The researchers attributed the results to flavonoids which they believe increase blood flow to the brain and may delay age-related decline.

• Eyesight. A 2011 study at the University of Reading suggested that the ability to improve blood flow in the brain may also increase blood to the eye’s retina, thus giving vision a boost. Researchers found that eating chocolate improved performance by 17 percent, and the effects appeared to last for hours.

• Wrinkles. Scientists at European Dermatology London say a few squares daily of very dark chocolate containing high amounts of flavonoids (antioxidants found in some foods), help prevent wrinkles caused by UV rays from the sun, and may even lower the risk of skin cancer.

• Mood. Cocoa triggers the production of serotonin and dopamine — the “feel good” hormones — and also contains a chemical called phenylethylamine (PEA) that the brain produces in large amounts when we fall in love. The darker the chocolate, the more love-stimulating chemicals it contains.

 

 

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Funny Leave letters/applications

This a collection of leave letters and applications written by people in various places of India …     1. Infosys, Bangalore : An employee applied for leave as follows: Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave.   2. This is from Oracle Bangalore: From an employee  who was performing the “mundan” ceremony of his 10 year old son: “as I want to shave my son’s head, please leave me for two days..”   3. Another gem from CDAC. Leave-letter from an employee who was performing his daughter’s wedding:   “as I am marrying my daughter, please grant a week’s leave..”   4. From H.A.L. Administration dept: “As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for it, please grant me 10 days leave.”   5. Another employee applied for half day leave as follows: “Since I’ve to go to the cremation ground at 10 o-clock and I may not return, please grant me half day casual leave”   6. An incident of a leave letter “I am suffering from fever, please declare one day holiday.”     7. A leave letter to the headmaster: “As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache. I request you to leave me today”   8. Another leave letter written to the headmaster: “As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for the day.”   9. Covering note: “I am enclosed herewith…”   10. Another one: “Dear Sir: with reference to the above, please refer to my below…”   11. Actual letter written for application of leave: “My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home I may be granted leave”.   12. Letter writing: - “I am in well here and hope you are also in the same well.”   13. A candidate’s job application: “This has reference to your advertisement calling for a ‘ Typist and an Accountant – Male or Female’…As I am both(!! )for the past several years and I can handle both with good experience, I am applying  for the post.

Funny Leave letters

This a collection of leave letters and applications written by people in various places of India …     1. Infosys, Bangalore : An employee applied for leave as follows: Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave.   2. This is from Oracle Bangalore: From an employee  who was performing the “mundan” ceremony of his 10 year old son: “as I want to shave my son’s head, please leave me for two days..”   3. Another gem from CDAC. Leave-letter from an employee who was performing his daughter’s wedding:   “as I am marrying my daughter, please grant a week’s leave..”   4. From H.A.L. Administration dept: “As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for it, please grant me 10 days leave.”   5. Another employee applied for half day leave as follows: “Since I’ve to go to the cremation ground at 10 o-clock and I may not return, please grant me half day casual leave”   6. An incident of a leave letter “I am suffering from fever, please declare one day holiday.”     7. A leave letter to the headmaster: “As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache. I request you to leave me today”   8. Another leave letter written to the headmaster: “As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for the day.”   9. Covering note: “I am enclosed herewith…”   10. Another one: “Dear Sir: with reference to the above, please refer to my below…”   11. Actual letter written for application of leave: “My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home I may be granted leave”.   12. Letter writing: - “I am in well here and hope you are also in the same well.”   13. A candidate’s job application: “This has reference to your advertisement calling for a ‘ Typist and an Accountant – Male or Female’…As I am both(!! )for the past several years and I can handle both with good experience, I am applying  for the post.

25 interesting facts

25 Interesting Facts about Everything

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