Meanings AA: Alcoholic anonymous AAA: Asian Athletics Association ABC: The Amateur Athletics Federation of India AAFI: Atomic Biological and Chemical Audit bureau of circulation ABLE: Association of biotechnology led enterprises. AC: Ante Christi (before Christ), alternating current; ashoka chakra; air conditioner. ACR: Annual conditional report. AD: Anno domini (in the year of our lord). ADA group: Anil dhirubhai ambani group. …
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Plants
Plants 1. What is a ribbon plant? Ans: The scientific name of the ribbon plant is Dracaena sanderiana and it belongs to family Agavaceae. It is a tropical perennial requiring partial shade for growth. It has toxic properties that harm pets such as cats and dogs. It is also called the lucky bamboo when grown in water though it does …
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Animals 1.? What is the difference between a seal and a sea lion? Ans: The scientific name for this group of animals is Pinnipedia, Latin for ?fin-footed?, and refers to the modification of limbs to flippers. Pinnipeds are mammals with four flippers ? one pair in front and one at the back. They are warm-blooded, nurse their young, breathe air …
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Amazing facts on Human Body Every person has a unique tongue print The average human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap People who ride on roller coaters have a higher chance of having a blood clot in the brain Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself Human …
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S.No. Miss Universe Winners Names Country Year 1 Stefania Fernandez Venezuela 2009 2 Dayana Mendoza Venezuela 2008 3 Riyo Mori Japan 2007 4 Zuleyka Rivera Puerto Rico 2006 5 Natalie Glebova Russia 2005 6 Jennifer Hawkins Australia 2004 7 Amelia Vega Dominican Republic 2003 8 Oxana Fedorova Russia 2002 9 Denise Quinones Puerto Rico 2001 10 Lara Dutta India 2000 …
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S.No. Miss World Winners Names Country Year 1 Kaiane Aldorino Gibraltar 2009 2 Ksenia Sukhinova Russia 2008 3 Zhang Zilin China PR 2007 4 Tatana Kucharova Czech Republic 2006 5 Unnur Birna Iceland 2005 6 Mar?a Julia Mantilla Peru 2004 7 Rosanna Davison Ireland 2003 8 Azra Akin Turkey 2002 9 Agbani Darego Nigeria 2001 10 Priyanka Chopra India 2000 …
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Big Bang Theory Evidence for the Theory
Big Bang Theory? Evidence for the Theory The Big Bang theory is an effort to explain what happened at the very beginning of our universe. Discoveries in astronomy and physics have shown beyond a reasonable doubt that our universe did in fact have a beginning. Prior to that moment there was nothing; during and after that moment there was something: …
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Physical storage of gold gold security
Physical storage of gold? gold security In India, whether it is Diwali or marriage or any festive occasion, Gold has been important part of any festival occasion or functions. For the shrewd investor, apart from being an element of beauty, today gold is treasured more as a commodity and an excellent investment. Gold can be purchased in real form, …
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Physical storage of gold? gold security In India, whether it is Diwali or marriage or any festive occasion, Gold has been important part of any festival occasion or functions. For the shrewd investor, apart from being an element of beauty, today gold is treasured more as a commodity and an excellent investment. Gold can be purchased in real form, …
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Solar Eclipses
Solar Eclipses A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is fully or partially covered. This can only happen during a new moon, when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction as seen from the Earth. At least two and up to five solar eclipses can occur every year …
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Swine Flu Swine Flu also called as Swine Influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza Viruses that causes regular outbreaks in Pigs. The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue, but some people with …
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