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HOW STUFF WORKS

How 3-D Puzzles Work

The Rubik's Cube, the world's most famous 3-D puzzle.




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Merchant Navy- Challenging but exciting career

Captain Jack Sparrow, in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl, says that his ship means “freedom” to him. A seafarer’s life—which a career in merchant navy gifts you—not only gives a sense of freedom, but also acquaints you with the challenges and responsibilities of sea life along with some really attractive pay packages and interesting job responsibilities.With India among the 20 leading merchant fleets all over the world, merchant navy as a career option is not only interesting but extremely rewarding too.

WHAT ALL YOU CAN BECOME

Navigation officer – They are in charge of the navigation of the ship.
Engineering officer – Here, one is responsible for running, maintaining and taking care of all the machinery on the ship.

So if you are a brave heart who cherished adventure novels as a child and would love to take on a job that does not involve your regular nine to five routine, then the merchant navy is meant for you. And to top it all—you would be rolling in both sea and money.

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Eat oranges and stay young!

Oranges are high in antioxidants, which neutralize the effects of free radicals, unstable oxygen molecules in your body, believed to cause aging and some diseases.

Moro oranges are also called blood oranges!
But don't worry. That's just because the pulp is bright red. They're really a sweet treat.

After chocolate and vanilla, orange is the world's favourite flavour.

Christopher Columbus brought the first orange seeds and seedlings to the New World on his second voyage in 1493.

Navel oranges are named that because of the belly-button formation opposite the stem end. The bigger the navel in an orange, the sweeter it will be.

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ETHICAL HACKER

To be a professional ethical hacker you require motivation, dedication, initiative, self-education and formal training in ethical hacking.

In the last few decades, there's been an increasing demand for ethical hackers (also known as white hat hackers) as they protect the computer systems from dangerous intrusions. Ethical hackers are technically skilled IT pros with a strong desire to solve problems and prevent malicious hackers from causing damage to network systems. Not only ethical hackers have a secure future they also get handsomely paid by both government as well as private companies .

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TREVI FOUNTAIN

According to the legend tossing a coin into Trevi Fountain, will guarantee a return trip to Rome.

The Trevi Fountain, or Fontana di Trevi in Italian, is Italy’s largest and most famous Baroque fountain, standing 85 feet high and 65 feet across. Baroque art, a popular European art form between 1600 and 1750, is characterized by highly ornate and decorative art and architecture.

The Trevi Fountain was built in the 15th century to mark the ending destination of the Aqua Virgo, the manmade channel erected in 19 B.C. that brought fresh water to Roman bathhouses. The water comes from Salone Springs, eight miles outside of the city, but the length of the aqueduct is about 14 miles.

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A Career As An Environmentalist

Most people who want to become environmentalists don't do it for the money, but do it to protect the environment.Environmentalists help people make better decisions about using limited natural resources frugally. They help research on how to improve the environment, write articles on the environment and the air, give press releases and campaign. There are various types of environmentalists in many different positions.

Necessary Education
Whatever type of environmentalist you want to be, you should have a background in science. It's not only necessary but also helpful. It helps in researching for scientific purposes, engineering, technical consultation, hazardous waste recycling and other technicalities. The education that you acquire depends on the type of environmentalist you want to become. A bachelor's degree in science, be it natural science or physical science, is necessary.

You can also opt for a Masters degree in other related fields of environmental science such as environmental studies, environmental planning, public policy and many more.

Getting Internships
Education is not the only thing that's important if you want to be an environmentalist. It is important that you get the right amount of exposure on the job. This is possible through internships. Internships usually do not pay but can give you enough experience and exposure to get a good job.

Experience
Being an environmentalist, you can get great training by working in a non-profit organization or by volunteering. Internships also give sufficient experience in the field of environment. While doing an internship, it is important that you display your skills and learn as much as you can.
Remember that the more experience you get, the better it is going to be for you to secure a good job a few years down the line.

HOW STUFF WORKS

DREAM FACTS
Most dreams last anywhere from five to 20 minutes.

People don't only dream in black and white, as was once believed.
Even though they may not remember them, everyone dreams several times a night. In fact, during a typical lifetime, we spend about six years dreaming.

People who have been blind from birth have dreams that are formed from their other senses (e.g., touch, smell, sound).

When people are snoring, they're not dreaming.

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EVENT MANAGER

Event management is a career which demands lot of hard work, high degree of energy, flexibility and motivation, good communication skills, strong networking, excellent PR (Public Relation) skills, eye for detail, strong organizational skills, leadership qualities, diplomacy, patience, market awareness and tons of creativity.

Event Manager Qualifications

There is no minimum qualification requirement to become an event manager for non-corporate events. Any person with strong organizational skills and excellent PR Skills can organize non-corporate events.

However for organizing corporate events a degree/diploma in event management, PR, tourism, hospitality management, business administration or marketing is a must. This is because corporate events are organized to promote and sell company's products or services or to build/enhance its brand image.

A person with 2-3 years of work experience in the field of sales/marketing can also organize corporate events without any formal education in event management or business administration.

How to become Event Planner
You can start your career in the event management field either by joining any event management company as a trainee/apprentice or by joining an event management institute as a student.

The advantage of the latter is that you can learn things quickly and become a certified event professional too. What other people learn over several years through work experience, you can learn in 6 to 12 months through certified event management courses. Although such certification is not mandatory to work in an event company but one from a reputed institute can be a head start for you if you want to excel in this field at a faster pace.

By being certified you can demonstrate competitive distinction, and that you have the knowledge, training, experience, judgment and ability to plan and manage a successful event. Event management companies and media houses are slowly but gradually recognizing the value of certified event professionals and in the near future they will be given priorities in event jobs.

Keep one thing in mind. No event management company organizes all type of events. There are some companies which organize only corporate events; some organize only trade shows while some other may organize only fashions shows, concerts or wedding. Therefore first decide the event which you like the most and then join the company which is specialized in organizing that event. For example if you like music concerts then you can join the company which is specialized in organizing music concerts.

Life of an Event Manager
Life of an event manager is very hard. This is certainly one of the hardest jobs on the planet. You may have to work under the blazing; scorching sun throughout the day. You may have to stay away from your family for several months.

If you are not very social and flexible then event management is not for you. By flexibility I mean, you must be ready to work/travel 24/7. There are no fixed working hours in this field. You may have to work 36 hours in one stretch. You may have to report for duty at 4' o clock in the morning or you may have to stay at the venue (your workplace) for several days.

Organizing exhibitions/trade shows is one of the toughest job in event management. You should go in the exhibition management field only when you are physically fit and can bear great amount of physical exertion.

Remember the real money in event management is only for the entrepreneurs. So if you lack leadership qualities and entrepreneur skills or don't have any plan to start your own businesses later then don’t waste your time here. Mark my words "There is either very little or absolutely no possibility of growth for those who don't want to become entrepreneurs or those who are not MBAs/sales/marketing professionals." If you are looking for 9 to 5 job in an AC environment with higher pay scales, higher possibility of growth and 5 working days then go to IT field.

HOW STUFF WORKS

Can animals predict the weather?

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Can your dog or a passing flock of birds predict an incoming storm? Is there any scientific research to substantiate those claims? And even more interestingly, if animals can predict the weather, do we stop watching the weatherman and start observing the behaviors of animals at the zoo or in our own backyard.

HOW STUFF WORKS

How do oysters make pearls?


Most jewelry is fashioned out of precious metals and jewels that are found buried in the Earth, but pearls are found inside a living creature, an oyster.

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Photography is a unique and creative medium of self-expression. It is an art form requiring aesthetic sense as well as technical expertise. A hobby that can be made profitable by going professional by the talented.

With the explosion of the communication network, the growth of advertising and media and the fashion boom, and digital photography, it has now become a profession with great commercial value. Photos are an essential part in both print and electronic media. So this is an area offering great scope for those who have an interest and attributes needed to be a professional.

Being a creative medium, photography requires more of inherent talent for success than formal training. However training hones the inherent skills and help to shine in this competitive field with various specializations like portraiture, fashion and advertising photography, journalistic photography, wildlife and outdoors photography etc. Creating a commercial quality photograph requires the skill for choosing and presenting a subject in a way to achieve the maximum effect with the appropriate equipment. One should have a definite know how of the angle, lighting and the latest equipments and technology to make a name in the field.





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