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‘Trees’ is what most of us will be tempted to say. That may be true, but not the whole truth. You will be surprised to know that more than 50 percent of the earth’s oxygen comes from the oceans. Before we get into the details, let’s take a quick look at the current composition of various gases in the atmosphere. …

With oil reserves getting depleted at a fast rate, humans are digging deeper and deeper in search of the black gold. While world leaders have envisioned an electric ecosystem for the future, it appears that reaching there would take several years. Till that time, the digging in search of oil will continue. Any natural resource is essentially a major cash …

When someone says farmer, we usually think of a person who works in the farm all day long. That may be true, but things have changed dramatically for famers with new tools and technologies. Current generation farmers utilize new scientific techniques and heavy equipment, which have helped them increase produce as well as improve quality of produce. Farmers have also …

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 …