One morning, Genghis khan went out for hunting with his companions. His companions carried bows and arrows where as Genghis khan carried his favorite falcon on his arm. He knew that his falcon was much better than any arrow because it could fly into skies and see everything that a human being couldn’t. Despite the…
18 Interesting Facts about Nails
Most important Function of Nails is to provide a Visual advertisement of the overall Health of a Person. Human nails are made of Keratin. It is actually a Protective protein that also makes up our Hair. However, Arrangement of Keratin molecules in Hair is completely different from arrangement of Keratin molecules in nails. This is…
18 Quotes on Life by Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was an inventor and engineer who garnered over 300 patents in his lifetime. His most famous work, however, was the development of alternating current which laid the foundation for futuristic technologies. Be Alone, that is the Secret of Invention. Be alone, that is when Ideas are born. Our Virtues and our Failings…
Buddha Sleeping – Disciple Question
Just nearby, in the Ajanta caves, in the last cave there is a sculpture of Gautam Buddha sleeping. That pose has become known as the “Lion’s pose” because the lion also sleeps on its side without moving. When Gautum Buddha was alive, he used to sleep in same posture, whole night. He wouldn’t move from…
16 Surprising Facts about Marvel
Marvel’s first Hero, appearing in Marvel #1 in 1939 was The Human Torch – an Android that could Control fire. The Comic book sold more than 800,000 copies. This Marvel Character is also said to be the first Mutant in History. His origins trace back to 5000 years ago, Dating back to the times of…
28 Quotes by Confucius – Learning for Life
When you see a Good person, Think of Becoming like her/him. When you see Someone Not so good, Reflect on your own Weak points. No matter how Busy you make think you are, You must find Time for Reading or Surrender yourself to self-chosen Ignorance. Learn avidly. Question it Repeatedly. Analyze it carefully. Then put…
Mulla Nasruddin and his Neighbor’s Prank
Once Mulla Nasruddin’s wife got worried because her husband didn’t earn a living. This worried her alot and she wanted that her husband should work and earn a living. One day, She went to Mulla and started questioning about it, which soon became an argument. Wife angrily said, “Why can’t you earn a living like…
37 Short Quotes by Confucius
The Man who says He can and the Man who says He can not – Are both Correct. We have two Lives and the Second begins when we Realize we only have One. One Joy dispels a Hundred Cares. They must often Change who would Remain constant in Happiness and Wisdom. Don’t Complain about the…
25 Amazing Facts about Meditation
Evidence of Meditation was found by Archeologists and dated back to around 5,000 years ago and First written evidence of Meditation was found in the Vedas around 1500 BCE. The word ‘Meditation’ has Proto-Indo European origin meaning ‘Take Appropriate Measures’. One of the Earliest records of Meditation is a Wall art found in the Indus…
Birbal and His Friend Story – Never Speak Hastily
One day, Birbal and his friend was coming back from somewhere. On there way, they were passing by a small stream. Bridge on that stream was very old, narrow and slippery. Birbal was able to cross that bridge but his friend couldn’t. Just before reaching the other end, friend lost his balance and fell into…