The bird with the wingspan of 3 metres
The albatross is a seabird with a mean wingspan of 3 metres. It glides over the waves for hours. It basically rides on the air currents, rarely flapping its long narrow wings.
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The climate of Gobi desert
In the Gobi desert in Mongolia the temperatures reach 40°C in summer and – 40°C in winter. It once recorded a maximum temperature of 45°C (113°F) and minimum temperature of – 40°C (– 40°F). The range is 85°C i.e., 153°F.
Physical difficulties couldn’t field out this best attacking midfielder
Michel Platini of France is known as one of the best attacking midfielders of the game. He was also known for his trademark freekicks. He had breathing difficulties and a weak heart. He has been named the European Footballer of the Year thrice in 1983, 1984 and 1985. In his teens while taking a breathing…
The naming of Shimla
In Jakhoo hill, there was a temple of Shyamala or Kali in 1845. The British shifted this temple to what is now known as Shimla. The name of the place was based on this goddess.
Fluctuations in the boiling point of water on Mount Everest
The boiling point of water decreases with the reduction of atmospheric pressure. Since the pressure at an altitude of 8,848 m gets highly reduced, the boiling point of water also gets drastically reduced. With every 285 m of elevation, the boiling point decreases by 1 °C. The boiling point of water on Mount Everest (8,848…
Charged with stealing the coat of a beauty queen
George Best is considered at times to be the best footballer ever produced. His performance can be best summarized by the statement ‘Maradona good, Pelé better, George best’. But he was notorious for his extravagant lifestyle, most notably alcoholism, which led him to several problems. He was charged with trespassing and stealing a fur coat,…