Which island belongs to 2 countries ???

 Some islands are divided between 2 countries. These islands share borders that seperate one nation from another while sharing the same landmass !!!

These are governed by different governments on same island..

One of such island is belongs to 2 countries. It is located in Caribbean sea and is one of the largest island in that region.

Western part of island is occupied by Haiti while eastern part belongs to Dominican Republic. 

Each part has its own government, language and culture even though they are in same island  !!!

Island        HISPANIOLA   .,...

It is the second largest island in Caribbean and largest island shared by 2 countries.

Haitian part of island uses French and Dominican Republic part uses Spanish  !!!

Why we must not use the same cooking oil over and over again ??i

  We Indians have the habit of using the same cooking oil that we used to fry poories in the morning,

Same cooking oil we use to fry papads as the evening snack  !!!!

                            STOP  !!!

Using the same cooking oil repeatedly can be harmful. 

Oil becomes oxidized, leading to free radical formation. This can cause cell damage and inflammation.

Oil could become ruffled with impurities affecting food taste and quality.

Some oils have low smoke points .  They break down when they are reheated.

This can lead to serious health issues.

It is best to use fresh oil for each cooking session.

Kids are always kids !!!

 Yesterday night was the FIFA worldcup final match between Spain and Argentina.

By now, everyone has come to know that Spain has become the champions     !!!!

Yesterday at 7 pm, my nephew Aniruddha had called me.

Me  :  Aniruddha, tonight is the final football match between Spain and Argentina  !!!

Aniruddha  :  Yes  ......

Me  :  Who do you think will win the match  ??

Aniruddha  :  It is going to be Spain   !!!!

Me :  Why Spain ??   Argentina are also the hot favourites.....

Aniruddha  :  Argentina were the last time champion.  So this time, its Spain  !!!!!

Me : What's this logic ??!!  

          If a team plays well, that team would be champions for second time also.

          Messi would cast his magic this time.

           Argentina would be champions this time  !!!

Aniruddha  :   Stats say, only two teams have won back to back worldcup.

                           That too, long back.....

                            Italy in 1934 and  1938     and  Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

                            Then no one has won back to back worldcups.

Me  :   Stats are there to break !!!

            This time, Argentina would break the jinx

Aniruddha :   By tomorrow morning, we would come to know the result 

                         I strongly believe Spain are going to be champions  !!!

Me  :  Let's wait and watch .....

Aniruddha and stats were right !!!

Argentina lost and Spain have become new champions    !!!

Countries with militarized economics

  Militarized economy  usually means a country where defense is a large share of GDP.

In other words, defense industry is a core part of national economy.

Military burden  --  %ge of GDP 

1.  Ukraine      -----    40% of GDP

2.  Israel           -----    8.8%

3.   Algeria         -----    8.0%

4.  Saudi Arabia   ---  7.3%

5.  Russia           ------        7.1%

6.   Poland        ----        4.9%

The language of cats

Cats communicate through a quiet, layered language made up of movement, sound, posture and timing.

1.  Human directed meows

           Meowing is a sound cats mainly developed to communicate with humans.

           Cats learned that humans respond to meowing. Cats know that humans respond quickly to meowing  !!!

2.  Individual vocabularies 

Not all meows mean the same thing  !!!

A short, high pitched meow often signals greeting or mild request.

A long drawn out meow expresses frustration or insistence.

Rapid meow expresses excitement or urgency.

3.  Purring under stress 

               Purring often means comfort and contentment. Cats also purr when they are anxious, injured or unwell.

4.  Tail positions 

A tail held upright usually means confidence or friendliness.

Slowly swaying tail means focus or mild irritation.

Fast, sharp tail movements indicate   overstimulated and may react.

5.  Ear positions 

Forward facing ears suggest curiosity or interest.

Sideways ears indicate uncertainty.

Flattened ears  pressed back against head are a clear warning sign.

6.  Whisker radar 

When whiskers are curved, cat is calm.

When whiskers are pushed forward, cat is alert or hunting.

When pulled tightly against the face, cat is stressed or fearful.