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Water is one of the most critical things we need to stay alive. Our body is made up of up to 60% water and it needs regular replenishment. Without water, most people can’t live more than 2-3 days. Due to climate change, water scarcity has emerged as a major issue. Several cities across the globe are facing significant challenges in …

When you are single, you have everything for yourself. But once you are in a relationship or get married, you start sharing several of your things with your partner. But are your passwords such as your email, phone and banking passwords also need to be shared with your partner? Well, most people don’t like to share their passwords even when …

Air travel can appear to be risky in theoretical terms. However, data indicates that air travel is one of the safest means of transport. For every one billion miles, the death rate for air travel is just 0.07. In comparison, the death rate associated with cars is much higher at 7.28. Motorcycles are the worst with death rate of 212.57. …

Kidneys are among the key organs in our body. Working as filters, their primary function is to remove toxins from the blood. The toxins are then passed out through urine. Kidneys also perform other functions such as removing excess fluid from the body, maintaining electrolyte balance and secreting certain hormones. If our kidneys don’t work properly, it might lead to …

The world of espionage and spies is pretty intriguing and exciting. Although most of it is kept under wraps, some incidents and stories do make it out in public domain. Over the years, we have seen several cases where spies have been targeted in ways that look quite like a James Bond movie. Latest reports talk about ‘Havana Syndrome’, which …

Although matters related to death can be disturbing, it is natural for humans to investigate and understand the facts and science involved. After burial, everything looks peaceful on the surface. However, inside the body, a plethora of activities and processes are active at the cellular level. One of the outcomes is grave wax, technically referred to as adipocere. It is …

If you love your pets, you apparently want to pamper them to the best of your abilities. For example, you may want to feed your cat and dog their favorite food. However, it is important to note that something that’s safe for humans may not be so for animals. Chocolate is one such food item that can be dangerous for …

One of the most widely consumed alcoholic drinks, beer is loved by people of all age groups. It’s refreshing taste, bubbly feel, cooling effect and mood boosting capabilities are among the key reasons why people prefer beer. When measured in volume, consumption of beer is way ahead in comparison to other alcoholic beverages such as whisky, wine, vodka, rum, gin, …

It is widely known that bananas are radioactive. But it does not mean that it will have any harmful effect on you. Bananas are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. As long as you consume bananas in moderation, it would be a healthy choice to make. Why bananas are radioactive? Natural radioactivity in food is a common phenomenon. …

Medical professionals running private practices sometimes get so busy helping their patients that they forget that they also have a business to manage. When this occurs, those same health care workers do not hesitate to hire an accountant to organize their bookkeeping and offer a few temporary solutions. Still, they might be overlooking another solution that would prove to be …