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Saturday, December 16, 2017

Q&A-7: Why do boomerangs come back?

Why do boomerangs come back?

Boomerangs work on the same principles of aerodynamics as any other flying object; the key to how a boomerang works is the airfoil. An airfoil is flat on one side but curved on the other with one edge thicker than the other - this subjects the boomerang to lift, keeping it in the air. The lift is generated because the air flowing up over the curve of the wing has further to travel than the air flowing past the flat side. The air moving over the curve travels faster in order to reach the other side of the wing, creating lift. A boomerang has two airfoils, each facing in a different direction. This makes the aerodyamic forces acting on a thrown boomerang uneven. The section of the boomerang moving in the same direction as the direction of forward motion moves faster than the section moving in the opposite direction. Just like tank tracks moving at different speeds, this causes the boomerang to turn in the air and return to the thrower.

Courtesy: Bymstuff.com

Grateful thanks to Bymstuff.

Eyecatchers-197: NASA's 'SuperTIGER' balloon to study cosmic particles

NASA's 'SuperTIGER' balloon to study cosmic particles

NASA scientists in Antarctica are set to launch a balloon-borne instrument to collect information on cosmic rays, high-energy particles from beyond the solar system that enter Earth's atmosphere every day.

To read the interesting article in full:


Grateful thanks to The Times of India.

Facts and Figures-95: One-minute shower and one-day's basic usage of Water

A one-minute shower with a conventional showerhead uses more water (at least 20 litres) than most people in sub-Saharan Africa use in an entire day for basic drinking and hygiene purposes (average: 7.5 - 20 litres).


Grateful thanks to Plan International.org

India Watch-133: Largest number of ethnic groups

India has the largest number of ethnic groups than any other nation.

Self-Improvement-168: Less and More

Less Talking – More Listening
Less Planning – More Doing
Less Soda – More Tea
Less Junk Food – More Salads
Less Complaining – More Encouraging
Less Worrying – More Hoping
Less Doubting – More Believing
Less Lazing around – More Working out
Less Frowning – More Smiling
Less Insecurity – More Trust
Less Weakness – More Confidence
Less Ignorance – More Understanding
Less Hate – More Love
Less Ungratefulness – More Gratitude

Grateful thanks to www.upliftingcontent.com





A Thought for Today-698: Simplify your life...

Simplify your life.
Strip away all that is unimportant.
Then Focus, Focus, Focus.


-      Robin Sharma

Saturday, December 09, 2017

Websites to Watch-10: Keepinspiring.me

Website to watch

About

Welcome to KeepInspiring.me, a site created for anyone looking to improve themselves and expand their boundaries – and who is willing to put in the work to make it happen!

The first posts published on KeepInspiring.me were carefully curated quote compilations designed to be uplifting and inspirational. For over a year, the site consisted almost exclusively of quote compilations.

Over time, the site has diverged to cover a broad range of personal development topics that our writers our passionate about, ranging from productivity, success, health, relationships, and psychology. With over a million pageviews a month and growing, KeepInspiring.me is becoming an increasingly popular destination for people looking inspiring quotes, productivity advice, or just thoughts on improving yourself a little bit at a time.

Even as the site continues to grow, KeepInspiring.me’s grounding philosophy is that anyone can be inspired, but inspiration has to be channeled into action in order for it to translate into personal growth.
Here are some of our most popular quote compilations:


Aside from our quote compilations, some of our most popular articles include:



Read more: http://www.keepinspiring.me/about/#ixzz50kGetWTt

Friday, December 08, 2017

Videos to Watch-6: What is the purpose of human life? Sadhguru

What is the purpose of human life? Sadhguru

A seeker asks Sadhguru what is the goal of human life?  Sadhguru discusses fundamental existence, human thought & heaven. (TO30-P1)


Grateful thanks to Isha Foundation and YouTube.

In Lighter Vein-6: Catch Your Train...

A man asks a farmer near a field, “Sorry sir, would you mind if I crossed your field instead of going around it? You see, I have to catch the 4:23 train.”

The farmer says, “Sure, go right ahead. And if my bull sees you, you’ll even catch the 4:11 one.”


Q&A-6: Which one is correct?

Question: Which one is correct? “Penguins flies” or “A Penguin flies”

Answer:    Neither. Penguins don’t fly.

Eyecatchers-196: World’s most complex Fusion Power Plant

World’s most complex Fusion Power Plant

The world’s most complex machine, the International Thermonuclear Experimntal Reactor (ITER), a project in which India is a scientific partner to prove that fusion power can be produced on a commercial scale, is now 50% built. This carbon-free and environmentally sustainable fusion is the same energy source from the sun that gives the earth its light and warmth.

Courtesy: The Times of India



Facts and Figures-94: Skin completely replaced every month...

Human beings shed 40 pounds of skin in their lifetime, completely replacing their outer skin every month.

Courtesy: Chennai Times

India Watch-132: The Indian national Kabaddi team has won all World Cups

The Indian national Kabaddi team has won all World Cups

India has won all 5 men's Kabaddi World Cups held till now and have been undefeated throughout these tournaments. The Indian women's team has also won all Kabaddi World Cups held till date.


Source: Rediff

Grateful thanks to Rediff.

Self-Improvement-167: People and Things

People were created to be LOVED
Things were created to be USED.
The reason why the world is in chaos Is because:
Things are being LOVED and
People are being USED.


-       ...Dalai Lama

A Thought for Today-697: Take up a grand ideal in life...

It is a great thing to take up a grand ideal in life and then give one’s whole life to it – Swami Vivekananda

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

Videos to Watch-5: How To Make Your Children Genius Flower

How To Make Your Children Genius Flower | Parenting Advice by Sadhguru | Latest 2017

Parenting Advice By Sadhguru!
In today's times how should you raise you child. So, that there genius may flower. Learn with Sadhguru as a parent what all things you need to take care with Children's and also he shares his story of how he raise his daughter.
Watch and Enjoy!!!


Courtesy:  Mystics of India and YouTube

In Lighter Vein-5: Cockroach and the Man

Doctor : Your Liver is enlarged
Patient : Does that mean it has space for more whisky ?
(This is called "Positive Thinking")

Lady to her dietician :- What l am worried about is my height and not my weight.
Doc :- How come???
Lady :- According to my weight, my height should be 7.8 feet...
(Now this is called "Positive Attitude")

A Man wrote to the bank. "My Cheque was returned with remark 'Insufficient funds'. I want to know whether it refers to mine or the Bank".
(This is self confidence in its peak)

This one is classic !!

A cockroach's last words to a man who wanted to kill it : "Go ahead and kill me, you coward. You're just jealous because I can scare your wife and you cannot..!!!!" 

Posted as received in WhatsApp.

Q&A-5: What breaks and never falls and what falls and never breaks?

Question: What breaks and never falls and what falls and never breaks?

Answer:    Day breaks and night falls.



Grateful thanks to Root Report

Eyecatchers-195: Here comes the sun watcher, India’s Aditya-L1

Here comes the sun watcher, India’s Aditya-L1
Shubashree Desikan
Made in India probe prepares to study solar phenomena


Sometime in 2019 or 2020 India will send ISRO’s solar mission Aditya-L1 to a vantage point in space, known as the L1 Lagrange point, to do imaging and study of the sun. This launch will happen in the early part of the next solar cycle - an occurrence in which sunspots form on the face of the sun, growing in size and number and eventually diminishing, all over a period of eleven years. It will be a mission of many firsts.

For the full article:

Grateful thanks to The Hindu.

Facts and Figures-93: Access to Safe Drinking Water

663 million people don’t have access to safe drinkable water - that’s 1 in every 9 people.

Courtesy: Plan International 

Grateful thanks to Plan International.