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There may not be an established mathematical formula to explain ‘luck’. But many of us believe that it exists. Luck could favor us in innumerable ways such as winning a lottery, finding someone special, clearing an exam, getting our dream job, surviving disasters, etc. On the other end of the spectrum, we have the phenomenon called ‘being unlucky’. This too …

Founded in 1994, Taliban is a Deobandi Islamist movement in Afghanistan. The organization is referred to as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and is currently headed by Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada. Taliban was in full control of around 3/4th of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. It was later overthrown in 2001 after US forces invaded the country. Now that US-led …

Swimming pools come in various shapes and sizes. From small sized pools meant for homes to large Olympic sized pools that typically measure 50 meters in length. So, are there any larger ones out there? Well, if you believe that an Olympic sized pool is as big as it can get, you need to think again. That’s because there are …

Divorce can be a challenging development, especially for people who are financially dependent on their partner. Having children and taking their custody can further complicate the financial situation. While a good lawyer can make things easier, it is essential that you understand the basics of spousal support (alimony) and how it is calculated. To begin with, it’s important to understand …

An easy to remember emergency number, 911 can be used to get help from police, paramedics, fire department, etc. 911 service is available at most locations across United States and Canada. While the emergency telephone number has emerged as a potent tool to provide timely help and save lives, the system faces challenges on several fronts. One of these is …

For most of us, the highest we can get is around 42,000 ft. That’s usually the highest altitude at which commercial planes fly. The cruising altitude of commercial airliners is in the range of 33,000 ft. to 42,000 ft. This is considered as the perfect height in terms of the amount of lift available for planes to fly and the …

Most movies we see are usually 90 to 180 minutes long. If we take an average, it would be close to around two hours. And that’s understandable because anything longer could stress us out physically and mentally. Longer movies could also bore us, as human attention levels are not infinite. It’s the reason why most movie makers like to keep …

We all have climbed mountains, small or big, at some point in our lives. We also know that the world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest has been climbed thousands of times by thousands of individuals. But it should not let you into assuming that humanity has conquered all the mighty peaks on planet earth. The reality is that there are still …

Diagnosing death may not be as easy as it sounds. It is possible that the person may just be unconscious or has entered a state of coma. Also, there have been various cases where people have literally been back from the dead. For example, the phenomenon of auto resuscitation is widely known in the medical fraternity. In such cases, the …

Not every hotel has it, but there are quite a few of these that have flags at the entrance. The flags can be either flags of different nations or it can be just flags with different colors or other imagery / logos on them. If you are wondering why hotels have flags on them, here are some reasons that make …