Why Does Hair Become White As We Get Older ??

The root of every strand of hair is surrounded by a tube of tissue under the skin that is called the hair follicle . Each hair follicle contains a certain number of pigment cells. These pigment cells continuously produce a chemical called MELANIN that gives the growing shaft of hair its color of brown, blonde, red, and anything in between.

As we get older, the pigment cells in our hair follicles gradually die. When there are fewer pigment cells in a hair follicle, that strand of hair will no longer contain as much MELANIN and will become a more transparent color — like gray, silver, or white — as it grows.

Interesting Facts About Milk !!!

Milk is a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they are able to digest other types of food. Here are some interesting facts about Milk :-

1. Although it is nearly impossible to pinpoint, most historians believe that using milk as a beverage began about 10,000 years ago when animals were first domesticated.

2. Despite its creamy texture, milk is comprised of 85 to 95 percent water. The rest of its volume comes from nutritious vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, and fat.

Interesting Facts About Sea Horses !!!

The seahorse is a fish with a different appearance when compared to other fishes. They have a head like that of a horse, a tail like that of a monkey; a pouch to carry eggs like kangaroos and the eyes that to some extent resembles that of a chameleon. Here are some interesting facts about these interesting creatures :-

1. Seahorses have no stomach and no teeth. Food passes through their digestive system very quickly and thus they should eat constantly in order to stay alive.

2. They may not look like a fish but they are true fishes.

Future Of Computers

In the revolution of miniature of computers, the scientists are ahead with Bluetooth technology. We will soon see the forthcoming computers within our pockets. You will be able to access your important data from anywhere,anytime with these wonderful technologies.

In this topic we will show three designs for future computers. They have wonderful design and be seeing them you cant even predict that they will be computers !!! We are sure that you will be amazed after seeing that technology has advanced so much !!!

Interesting Facts About India

India is a country of continental proportions and rich cultural heritage. The civilizational history of India goes back to more than 5000 years. In ancient times India was considered as one of the leading lights of the world and its glory was spread far and wide all across the corners of the earth. Here are some interesting facts about this Country :-

1. India was the richest country on earth till the British invasion in the 17th century.

2. India has never invaded any country in her last 10,000 year history.

3. India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.

NASA Will Pay You $5000 Per Month For Laying In Bed !!!

Feeling lazy already?  Let’s find out the details....

The research will track down the effect of zero gravity space travel on the human body and will be carried out at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. 
All you have to do is stay in bed and pass time while the researchers perform some tests on you. All you need is to be able to clear Air Force Medical Examination and be a non-smoker. If you can do that you’re on for this rest-to-earn policy of NASA.

Interesting Facts About New Year !!!

New Year signifies an end of the 365 days of the present year and the start of a new year, yet again. It is celebrated all over the world with the same zeal, vigor and enthusiasm. Here are some interesting facts about New Year :-

1. New Year is the oldest of all holidays, as it was first observed in ancient Babylon as many as 4000 years ago.

2. Celebrating New Year on January 1 is purely arbitrary, as neither it has agricultural significance nor astronomical. Many countries still celebrate it in spring, the season of rebirth of new crops.

Interesting Facts About Grapes !!!

With a unique combination of crunchy texture and sweet, tart flavor, grapes have gained extreme popularity throughout the world. Grape is the second most popular fruit after oranges. It can be eaten as a refreshing snack as well as used in vegetable and fruit salads. It can be consumed in fresh or preserved form. It can be canned in jellies, crushed to prepare juices or wines and dried to prepare raisins. Here are some interesting facts about Grapes :-

1. There are more than 60 species and 8000 varieties of grapes all over the world. Some common varieties of grapes are blue, black, green, red, golden, blue-black, white and purple.

Interesting Facts About Cucumber !!!

 The cucumber is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same genus as the muskmelon. The plant is a creeping vine which bears cylindrical edible fruit when ripe. There are three main varieties of cucumber: "slicing", "pickling", and "burpless". Here are some interesting facts about Cucumbers :-

1. Cucumbers are believed to have originated in India 3,000 years ago.

2. Just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

Raining Animals - Weird But True !!!!

Raining animals is a rare meteorological phenomenon in which flightless animals "rain" from the sky. Such occurrences have been reported from many countries throughout history.

One hypothesis offered to explain this phenomenon is that strong winds traveling over water sometimes pick up creatures such as fish or frogs, and carry them for up to several miles. However, this primary aspect of the phenomenon has never been witnessed or scientifically tested.

Interesting Facts About Cricket

Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the runs scored by the batting team. Here are some interesting facts about this game :-

1. The game of cricket is the second most popular game in the world, second only to soccer. Cricket in its early days in England was considered a child's game, not to be played by serious adults.

2. The longest cricket match in history occurred in 1939 between England and South Africa. The match lasted for 14 days and finally ended in a tie.

Interesting Facts About Stomach !!!

The stomach is a muscular, hollow, dilated part of the alimentary canal which functions as an important organ of the digestive tract. The stomach is located between the esophagus and the small intestine. It secretes protein-digesting enzymes and strong acids to aid in food digestion. Here is list of some interesting Facts about Stomach :-

1. People can, and have lived without a stomach if it has been removed because of disease

2. Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks so it doesn’t digest itself.

Interesting Facts About Electricity

Electricity is a general term encompassing a variety of phenomena resulting from the presence and flow of electric charge. These include many easily recognizable phenomena, such as lightning, static electricity, and the flow of electrical current in an electrical wire. Here are some interesting facts about electricity :-

1. Electricity travels at the speed of light - more than 186,000 miles per second !!!

2. Thomas Edison didn’t invent the first light bulb – but he did invent one that stayed lit for more than a few seconds.

Interesting Facts About Adolf Hitler !!!

Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party , commonly referred to as the Nazi Party). He was chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and dictator of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. Here are some interesting facts about Hitler :-

1. Despite becoming the dictator of Germany, Hitler was not born there. Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria on April 20, 1889.

2. Hitler's parents were Alois (1837-1903) and Klara (1860-1908) Hitler.

How Thermometer Works ??

The very common and old device which has been used by people to measure temperature is thermometer. The word is made of two small words: ‘Thermo’ which means heat and ‘meter’ which means to calculate or measure.

One of the earliest inventors of a thermometer was probably Galileo.Galileo is said to have used a device called a "thermoscope" around 1600 - that's 400 years ago!!

Here is Explanation of How Bulb and Digital Thermometer Works :-

Interesting Facts About Mobile Phones !!!

Cell phone (telefone celular) is a wireless, portable, long-range, electronic telephone, which during travel can seamlessly change antenna connections, from one radio reception cell to another radio reception cell, without dropping or losing the ongoing call. Here are some interesting facts about Mobile Phones :-

1. The earliest "wireless" communication can be traced back to 1865 and Dr. Mahlon Loomis of Virginia. Using the atmosphere as a conductor, Dr. Loomis transmitted messages within an 18-mile range.

2. The first mobile telephone call made from a car occurred in St. Louis, Missouri, USA on June 17, 1946, using the Bell System's Mobile Telephone Service.

Interesting Facts About Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa , known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is currently the tallest manmade structure in the world, at 829.84 m (2,723 ft). Here are some interesting facts about Burj Khalifa :-

1. Standing at 2,723 feet, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai beats out the next-tallest building in the world by more than 1,000 feet. The Burj Khalifa is roughly three times the height of the Eiffel Tower, 15 times the highest point at Niagara Falls and almost twice as tall as the Empire State Building.

Taichung's Rainbow Village : Wonderful Village !!!

It’s hard to believe that one man can change the fate of an entire village. HUANG YUNG-FU, an 86-year-old war veteran has done this.

Huang lives in a village in a corner of the Taiwanese city of Taichung, a community that was created for Nationalist soldiers in the 1940s and 50s. Over the years, the place slowly changed into a permanent settlement, suffering from urban problems like abandonment, decay and housing dereliction.

Antarctica's Amazing Striped Icebergs !!!

When you think of Antarctica, pristine white icebergs usually come to mind; probably the last thing you’d expect are humbug-like striped icebergs, with blue, green, yellow and even brown. But yes they exist !!! These are formed by layers of snow that react to different conditions.

The different colours appear from different reasons, but generally speaking, they appear because some layers of ice form in special conditions. They’re not exactly rare, but quite uncommon still. It was Norwegian sailor Oyvind Tangen, on board a research ship that first photographed them.

Interesting Facts About Pollution !!!

Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e. physical systems or living organisms. Here are some interesting facts about Pollution :-

1. More than 15,000 people in the world die each day because of water pollution.

2. China is world's biggest emitter of carbon dioxide, followed by United States.

Interesting Facts about Cheese !!!

Cheese is a generic term for a diverse group of milk-based food products. Cheese is produced throughout the world in wide-ranging flavors, textures, and forms. Here are some interesting facts about Cheese :-

1. Archaeological surveys show that cheese was being made from the milk of cows and goats in Mesopotamia before 6000 B.C.

2. There are over 2,000 varieties of cheeses!

Interesting Facts About Rhino !!!

The rhinoceros is an intriguing animal. With its large bearing it looks to be a formidable creature. The rhinoceros can actually move quite quickly considering its size. The rhinoceros can be a very peace loving animal but it can also be equally dangerous when it feels threatened. Here are some interesting facts about Rhinos :-

1. Rhinoceroses get their name from their horns. The word rhinoceros comes from the Greek rhino (nose) and ceros (horn).

2. Rhino horns are made of keratin, like our fingernails and hair.

Interesting Facts About Cars !!!

A car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor. Most definitions of the term specify that automobiles are designed to run primarily on roads, to have seating for one to eight people, to typically have four wheels. Here are some interesting facts about Cars :-

1. The first car was invented in the year 1672 by Ferdinand Verbiest.

2. The first cars did not have steering wheels. Drivers steered with a lever.

Olympus Mons - Largest Volcano In Solar System !!!

The largest known volcano in our solar system OLYMPUS MONS on the planet Mars. At a height of almost 22 km it is roughly three times as tall as Mount Everest and is the also tallest known mountain in the Solar System.. Olympus Mons had been known to astronomers since the late 19th century as the albedo feature Nix Olympica.With a diameter of more than 500 km and a summit that towers 25 km over the surrounding plains, its volume is over 100 times that of Mauna Loa in Hawaii.

Interesting Facts About Abraham Lincoln !!!

Abraham Lincoln is not only one of the most loved presidents of the United States of America, but also the first one to have ever been assassinated. A simple man at heart, he had a lot to give to world in terms of virtue and morality, alongside mainstream politics. Here are some interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln :-

1. Lincoln was the tallest President of USA. At six feet, four inches, Lincoln towered over most of his contemporaries.

2. Before Abraham Lincoln, there had never been a U.S. President with a beard.

Interesting Facts About Bones

Bones give our wonderful body its structure. Without them, our motion, actions would just cease to exist. Let’s look at some interesting facts about bones :

1. The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes or stirrup bone located in the middle ear. It is approximately 0.11 inches (0.28 cm) long.

2. Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete. They are easily capable of lifting or supporting 30 times its own volume and weight!

Interesting Facts about Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison was born on the 11th of February, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. He was and is  one of the most highly regarded American inventors. Edison's creations have helped to enhance the lives of people from all walks of life. He is responsible for the invention of several products that range from utility to the high-end sophisticated items. Here are some interesting facts about him :-

1. Thomas Edison's first inventions include an electric vote recorder and a stock ticker.

2. Thomas Edison was partially deaf. He developed this problem after he developed the scarlet fever. Though his hearing was impaired from the age of 12, he said that it did not bother him because it helped him concentrate better.

Rolling Bridge: The Bridge that Curls Up on Itself !!!

Designed by Heatherwick Studio, the award-winning Rolling Bridge is located Paddington Basin, London. Rather than a conventional opening bridge mechanism, consisting of a single rigid element that lifts to let boats pass, the Rolling Bridge gets out of the way by curling up until its two ends touch. While in its horizontal position, the bridge is a normal, inconspicuous steel and timber footbridge; fully open, it forms a circle on one bank of the water that bears little resemblance to its former self.

Amazing Orchids !!!

Some orchid species bear flowers that resemble bees, flies and spiders; hence, they were commonly named Bee Orchids, Fly Orchids or Spider Orchids. These orchids can be found in Europe, Asia and Africa. Most Ophrys orchids are dependent on symbiotic fungi. Here are some of the prettiest and unusual-looking bee and fly orchids.Even Some Orchids look like monkey nad have been named Monkey Orchids.Have a look at Most Amazing Orchids :

Interesting facts about Eyes !!!

Eyes are organs that detect light and convert it into electro-chemical impulses in neurons. The simplest photoreceptors in conscious vision connect light to movement. Here are some interesting Facts about Eyes :-
1. Healthy eyes are so sensitive to light that a candle burning in the dark can be detected 1.6km (1 mile) away.

2. The human eye can distinguish about 10 million different colors.

3. The cornea in eye is the only living tissue in the human body that does not contain any blood vessels.

Interesting Facts about Tornadoes !!!

Tornadoes, popularly known as TWISTERS, are one of nature’s phenomena that occur due to various reasons. These tornadoes are one of the most destructive of storms. Many of these tornadoes take place mainly in the United States of America although they can occur anywhere across the globe. Frightful and terrifying, the tornadoes are fierce columns of air that rotate at a high speed.  Here are some interesting facts about Tornadoes :-

1. Every tornado has its own color, sound and shape.

2. In 1928, a tornado in Kansas plucked the feathers right off some chickens.In 1931 a tornado in Mississippi lifted an 83 ton train and tossed it 80 feet from the track.

3. The wind speed of a tornado is recorded between 40 mph to 110 mph. These rotating tornadoes can travel many kilometers that cause severe destruction to mankind.

Interesting Facts about Owls !!!

Owl is a bird of prey i.e. it hunts other living creatures for the purpose of obtaining food. The most common preys of an owl are small mammals, insects and other birds. Here are some interesting facts about Owls :-

1. Owls cannot chew their prey because they do not have teeth.

2.Most owls hunt at night and in doing so avoid competition with daytime avian hunters such as hawks and eagles.

Interesting Facts about Honey Bees !!!

Honey bees  are a subset of bees in the genus Apis, primarily distinguished by the production and storage of honey and the construction of perennial, colonial nests out of wax. Here are some interesting facts about Honey :-

1. It takes 12 bees their entire lifetime to make one tablespoon of honey.

2. A hive of bees will fly 90,000 miles, the equivalent of three orbits around the earth to collect 1 kg of honey.

3. Only worker bees sting, and only if they feel threatened and they die once they sting !

Interesting Facts About Snakes !!!

From enormous ones like the python, which can swallow animals as large as a deer whole, to snakes that are just a few inches long, snakes can be found in all types of habitats. While some climb trees, others live underground, and still others are found in the waters of lakes and even seas. Here are some interesting facts about Snakes :-

1. Out of about 3,000 species of snakes, only about 375 have venom that is dangerous to humans.

2. Snakes have more than 200 teeth, which they do not use to chew, since they point backwards, but bite and grip their prey securely.

Interesting Facts about Humming Birds !!!

All birds are fascinating creatures, but there are many facts about hummingbirds that make them astonishing to even experienced birders. From physiological facts to lifestyle facts to distribution facts, hummingbirds are some of the most interesting of the nearly 10,000 bird species in the world. So, Here is list of interesting facts about humming Birds :-

1.The bee hummingbird is the SMALLEST SPECIES of all birds and measures only 2.25 inches long and weighs only 1.8 grams on average.

2. Hummingbirds have only 1,000-1,500 feathers, the fewest number of feathers of any bird species in the world.

Interesting Facts About Woodpeckers !!!

With the mention of woodpecker, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is the long-billed bird that pecks woods rapidly. But, there is more to the pecking ability of this unique bird that separates it from other different types of birds. Here are some interesting facts about Wood Peckers :-

1. There are more than 180 species of woodpeckers worldwide, but none of them are found in Australia, Madagascar or New Zealand.

2. A woodpecker's tongue is up to 4 inches long depending on the species, and it wraps around the skull. Many woodpeckers have barbed tongues that help them extract bugs from trees and holes.

Mignon - The Penguin Girl !!!

Ruth Davis alias Mignon, the penguin girl had seal limbs a disease called PHOCOMELIA. It is what gave her the penguin appearance.

Mignon was born in the early 1900′s, likely around 1910, with a condition called phocomelia. Phocomelia typically results in the stunting of limbs and the fusion of digits. In Mignon’s case her fingers were fused in such a way as to resemble flippers. Furthermore, as her truncated limbs forced Mignon to waddle rather than walk – her stage name of ‘The Penguin Lady’ was both apt and easily assigned.

Venus: The Two-Faced Cat, A Mystery !!!

Venus the two-faced cat is currently the most famous feline on the planet. Famous feline may have different DNA on each side of her body.

The three-year-old tortoiseshell has her own Facebook page and a YouTube video that's been viewed over a million times.

One look at this cat and you can understand why: One half is solid black with a green eye—the other half has typical orange tabby stripes and a blue eye.

Interesting Facts About SAMSUNG

The Samsung Groups is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea. It comprises numerous international affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand. Here are some interesting facts about Samsung :-

1. In 1938, Lee Byung-chull founded Samsung Sanghoe ,a small trading company with forty employees located in Su-dong. It dealt in groceries produced in and around the city and produced noodles itself. It is in the late 1960's that Samsung Group entered into the electronics industry.

2. Lee Byung-chull founded Samsung Group in 1938, naming the start-up company a Korean word which translates to "three stars" in English.

Interesting Facts about Computers

Today, almost all of our work is done by some or the other computing machine. Computers are enhancing the technological growth with a rapid speed. The more we know about this super machine, is less. Knowing about few of the interesting computer facts can be fun. Mentioned below are few of the little known computer facts :-

1. There are approx. 6,000 new computer viruses released every month.

2. Doug Engelbart, invented the first computer mouse in the year 1964 and it was made up of wood!

3. It is believed that the first computer virus released in the world was a boot sector virus, which was created in the year 1986 by Farooq Alvi brothers. It was designed by them to protect their research work.