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Did You Know That Mustard Can Last Indefinitely?
What comes to mind when someone says ‘condiment’ – tomato ketchup? Mayonnaise? Probably mustard too. Ketchup and mustard are probably the most famous condiments. Go to CCD or Barista and order a savoury item. You always get mustard and ketchup to go with it. There are a lot of things that make mustard a fascinating condiment. You might not like…
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The Nightingale Floor: Japan’s Intruder Alarm System
Being a ninja is all about being stealthy and quick on your feet. And being cool. So how did feudal lords and other vital persons protect themselves from ninja assassins? Enter the nightingale floor. As the name suggests, nightingale floor, also known as ‘uguisubari,’ was a type of flooring system designed to make a certain chirping sound when walked upon.…
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Know About The Special Connection Between Canada And Netherlands
The Canadian Tulip Festival is held every year in May in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It showcases around a million tulips and has an attendance of over 500,000 visitors annually. Other than being the world’s largest tulip festival, the Canadian Tulip Festival also serves as a reminder of the unique connection between Canada and the Netherlands. Second World War Via: thecanadianencyclopaedia.ca On…
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Ever Thought Why Do Books Smell So Good?
Every book lover knows that there is nothing, absolutely nothing, that can beat the aroma of a book in this whole wide world. It doesn’t matter if the book is old or new. Books smell great. Via: d.justpo.st Old books tend to smell like vanilla flowers and almonds. This is because of the breakdown of certain chemical compounds in the paper.…
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The Story of China’s Self Inflicted Disaster
History is filled with environmental disasters. Well, the Kill A Sparrow or the Four Pests Campaign is China’s self-inflicted disaster. The four pests to be eliminated were the following – 1. Sparrow 2. Rats 3. Flies 4. Mosquitoes. The Eurasian tree sparrow was the most notable target of the campaign. This is why the campaign is sometimes referred to as…
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