Facts about Earth

  Here are some facts  ------

1.   Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

2.  Earth is the fifth largest planet in solar system.

3.  Earth is the only place , which is inhabited by living things.

4.  Earth is the only planet in solar system with liquid water on surface.

5.  Earth is biggest of four planets closest to Sun.

6.  Earth is made of metal and rock.

7.  Earth is the only planet in solar system whose name does not come from Greek or Roman mythology.

8.  The name was taken from English and Germanic.,  simply means " ground  ".

9.  Length of day on Earth is 23.9 hours.

10.  Length of year on Earth is 365.25 days.

11.  Distance from Sun is 150, 196,428 kms.

12.  One way light time to Sun is 8.35 minutes.

Why do humans have ear wax ??

 We, humans make wax for these reasons  -------

1.  Sticky wax traps tiny particles, pollution and dead skin before they get deeper into ear canal.

2.  Wax is slightly oily and hydrophobic. Because of this, water doesn't just slide straight to our eardrum when we are taking shower or swimming.

3.  Earwax has acidic compounds and enzymes that kill bacteria and fungi.

4. The skin in ear canal is thin and would get dry, itchy and can get cracked. Ear wax keeps it moisturized.

5.  Ear wax self cleans inside ear. 

Most popular cities in the world

  Here are the cities pulling the biggest number of crowds   -----

1.  Bangkok,  Thailand 

2.  HongKong 

3.  London ,  United Kingdom 

4.  Macau ,  China 

5.  Istanbul ,  Turkey 

6.   Dubai ,  United Arab Emirates 

7.   Mecca ,  Saudi Arabia 

8.  Antalya,  Turkey 

9.  Paris ,  France 

10.  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

Why clothes smell musty during monsoon ??

 Monsoon air is basically 80 - 95% humidity. Water evaporates a way slower.

When clothes are still damp for more than few hours, microbes that are already in the clothes and those present in air start multiplying quickly  !!!

Mildew is a fungus that thrives at  >65% humidity. It doesn't need sunlight just the moisture  !!!

The misty smell is literally microbial volatile organic compounds released by this fungus.

Some odour causing bacteria which live on our clothes, start producing smelly compounds when clothes are wet  !!!

Clothes hung in  humid rooms reabsorb moisture from air. If these clothes are folded, they trap dampness in middle layers. It  is the perfect incubator for microbes  !!!

If clothes are smelling mushy, rewash with hot water and vinegar, then dry completely as much as possible  !!!

Kids are always kids !!!!

  Yesterday I was watching the quiz show.  There quiz master had asked two questions on football game.

As FIFA worldcup matches are being played and my nephew Aniruddha is a football fan

I noted down the questions with answers    !!!

Next day I started quizzing Aniruddha.....

Me  :   Hello Aniruddha ,  

Aniruddha  :  Hi   .....

Me :  Can I ask some questions on FIFA worldcup games and teams ??

Aniruddha  :  I am ready.....

Me  :  When was the  first FIFA worldcup game was played and who was the winner  ??

Aniruddha :  I know this...

                          First FIFA worldcup matches were played from 13 to 30  July 1930. 

                           In the final game, Uruguay was the champion. It had beaten Argentina 4 - 2 !!!

Me :  One more easy question....

           Which country has won FIFA worldcup most  ???

Aniruddha went silent.....

I was happy that at last I had asked a question for Aniruddha was not able to answer  !!!

Me  :  Your time is up...

           Accept the defeat   !!!

Aniruddha  :  Brazil has won the trophy  5 times more than any team.

                         Germany and Italy have won 4 times.

                         Argentina has won 3 times.

                          France and Uruguay 2 times.

                          England and Spain once.

Me  :  You knew the answer.

            Why did you take this much time to tell ??

Aniruddha :  I was gathering information......

                           If I tell only one country, you will start asking about other countries......

                         Now you will not ask further questions   !!!

I had planned to ask more as Aniruddha said .   But he was able to silence me at once    !!!!