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Nature Facts

Pacific Ring of Fire

In which region of the earth, maximum number of Volcanoes are found? Nature Fact About 75% of the Volcanoes on Earth are found in the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is an area around the Pacific Ocean where tectonic plates meet.

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The Largest Flower

Can you name the largest flower? Nature Fact The largest flower on earth is Rafflesia arnoldii, which reach up to 1 metre (3 feet) in diameter and weigh around 10kg.

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Technology Facts

Sustainable Ways of Lawn Mowing

How does Google HQ maintains the grasses and bushes inside its campus? Technology Fact Google rents Sheeps and goats from a company called California Grazing to cut down the excess grass, shrubs and bushes at its HQ.

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Technology Facts

First Computer Mouse

Do you know when was the first computer mouse invented and what was it made of? Technology Fact Doug Engelhard invented the first computer mouse in 1964, which was made out of wood with two metallic wheels.

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The Alarm of a Clock

Do you know that when alarm clocks were first made, the alarm could only be set at four o’clock? Technology Fact The first alarm clock had only one setting for alarm, four o’clock in the morning.

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Technology Facts

Beta Testing in New Zealand

Why do Tech companies often test new products in New Zealand? Technology Fact Tech companies often test their new products in New Zealand, because it is a big, diverse country with English speaking residents. Since it is relatively isolated, the bad news of a product failure does not spread as much.

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Sports Facts

Rugby Balls

What were Rugby balls made of initially? Sports Fact Rugby balls are made from synthetic material. Earlier, pigs’ bladders were used as rugby balls.

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Sports Facts

Korfball

Which sport is always played by a mixed team of men and women? Sports Fact Korfball is the only sport played with mixed teams, consisting of 4 men and 4 women.

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Balls and Stitches

How many stitches does a Baseball and Cricket Ball have? Sports Fact A Baseball ball has exactly 108 stitches, a Cricket ball has between 65 and 70 stitches.

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Gentlemen’s Game

How did the word “Golf” originate? Sports Fact The word GOLF is not the abbreviation for “Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden.” It derives from an old German word “Kolb,” meaning Club.