Surprisingly, there is. This is the tuatara, a reptile which looks like a lizard. In some lizards there is a gland at the front of the brain called a pineal body, shapes like an eye. In most of these lizards, the pineal body is not fully developed, and does nothing at all, but in the tuatara’s case, it is developed …
Read More »Is it Unlucky to open umbrella indoors. Why?
African royalty first used umbrellas to shield themselves from the hot rays of the sun (The God). To open one in shade was considered as an insult of Sun God. To open it indoors must have been worse, probably punishable by the God. Today, it is considered UNLUCKY.
Read More »Is Crocodile Tears Real?
A new study has authenticated the phrase “cry crocodile tears”, by discovering that crocodiles really do weep while eating — but it is purely physiological reasons that makes them bawl. A University of Florida researcher observed and videotaped four confined caimans and three alligators, both close relatives of the crocodile, while eating on a spit of dry land at Florida’s …
Read More »Is Allah the same God of the Christians and Jews?
Yes; Allah is God the Creator, the same God of the Christians and Jews. Allah is just the Arabic word for God and does not symbolize a different god. So, when the Christians and Jews that speak Arabic call on God, they say “Allah”. There are Muslim leaders who refuse to use the name God, and this certainly can cause …
Read More »In which religion do the men wear a shawl called a Tallith and a skullcap called a Yarmulke?
The tallith, a shawl worn by men during prayers, and the yarmulke, or kipa, is both used in Judaism, the Jewish religion.
Read More »In the stock market, what is the concept of grey marketing?
Grey marketing is a trade of something legal but through unofficial and unauthorised distribution channels. In contrast, black marketing is a trade of illegal goods or services through illegal channels. The grey market of goods is to import and sell products through market channels which are not authorized by the manufacturers. It occurs when the prices of a product differ …
Read More »In Star Wars, how is a Sith different from a Jedi?
Star Wars is a series of science fiction movies depicting events taking place in a fictional galactic empire filled with a mysterious force. The Siths and the Jedi are two cult-like orders in the galaxy, and are enemies. The Jedi are the guardians of peace and justice in the empire. In order to become a Jedi, one should succeed in …
Read More »If red roses speak of love, what do yellow roses indicate?
Yellow roses indicate friendship as the bright, sunny colour of yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared with a true friend.
Read More »If a snake uses all its venom, how long does it take to replenish the supply?
It depends on the animal and the environmental conditions, especially temperature, but it usually takes several weeks to several months.
Read More »How Wool Came Into Existence
It must have been a very intelligent human who looked at a sheep walking past and thought of the use its fleece might have! Although the oldest surviving textile made out of wool is around 3,500 years old, the oldest fine woolen fabric dates to the fifth century BC (about 2,500 years ago) and was found in an ancient Greek …
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