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After recent findings of new viruses in humans, leading epidemiologists predict that more such viruses may emerge in the future. At present, around 3-4 entirely new viruses are being discovered every year. This rate is expected to increase in the coming years. Most of these viruses originate from animals. some examples of diseases caused by these viruses include Ebola virus …

If we include native and non-native speakers, the most spoken language in the world is English. The English language is said to have developed over a period of over 1400 years, having originated sometime in fifth century AD. That’s quite a lot of time. However, you will be surprised to know that there have been several languages that had existed …

A gentle wind on our face is one of the best experiences we can have on the planet. However, turn up the regulator a bit more and your eyes will start to water off. A bit more force and you might easily topple or tumble or just get blown away. While not every day you experience gusty winds, there are …

Most relationships follow a usual pattern. It starts from intense emotions and excitement after which things tend to become mundane and practical. Does that mean the end of the relationship? Not at all, because peace and tranquility of a long-term relationship may be quite invaluable. However, boredom is something entirely different and it can prove disastrous for relationships. You can …

When the rich and famous divorce, it makes front page news. The most recent is the divorce of Bill Gates and his wife Melinda. The news has come as a shock for the world since Bill and Melinda have been together for 27 years. The good thing is that the couple will continue their philanthropic work even after their separation. …

Can education make you rich? Well, education does improve your chances of living a financially healthy life. Most people you see in top management such as CEOs, CFOs, COOs and others usually have a good educational background. That said, quality education does not guarantee that you will become rich. There are exceptions in every field and it applies here as …

When talking about the rich, we usually think of the world’s top businessmen. Does that mean women aren’t as successful in business as men? Certainly not, because there are several businesswomen who have built their empires from scratch. Of course, there are cases where women have inherited from family or received wealth as part of divorce settlement. However, that should …

Rising pollution, stressful lifestyles, unhealthy food choices and lack of physical exercise have resulted in various types of lung diseases. Factors like obesity/overweight and smoking can also lead to lung diseases. There has been a significant rise in lung-related ailments such as respiratory problems, interstitial lung disease, asthma, obstructive lung disease, cystic fibrosis, bronchitis, etc. While allopathic medicines are available, …

Oceans are largely deep blue in color. However, if you have travelled a lot or follow nature channels, you would have noticed that oceans are of different color at different places. Oceans could acquire various shades such as turquoise, light blue, azure, greenish-brown, light green, dark blue-black, greenish-white, and various other color shades. So, why do oceans have different colors …

Emergency situations can arise anytime at home. Taking the right decisions can go a long way in saving lives. One of the key things you will need to effectively deal with emergency situations are medicines. As it may take some time to reach the hospital, medicines given at the right time can increase the chances of survival. Here’s a list …