The Extinct Dinosaurs...

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The Great White Shark

The great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, also known as great white, white pointer, white shark, or white death, is a large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. The great white shark is very well known for its size, with the largest individuals known to have approached or exceeded 6 metres (20 ft) in length and 2,268 kilograms (5,000 lb) in weight. It reaches maturity at around 15 years of age and can have a life span of over 30 years. The great white shark is arguably the world's largest known extant macropredatory fish and is one of the primary predators of marine mammals. It is also known to prey upon a variety of other marine animals including fish, pinnipeds, and seabirds. It is the only surviving species of its genus, Carcharodon.

The Eagles Conquer All Sky Birds...

Eagles are different from many other birds of prey mainly by their larger size, more powerful build, and heavier head and beak. Even the smallest eagles, like the Booted Eagle (which is comparable in size to a Common Buzzard or Red-tailed Hawk), have relatively longer and more evenly broad wings, and more direct, faster flight. Most eagles are larger than any other raptors apart from the vultures. Species named as eagles range in size from the South Nicobar Serpent-eagle, at 500 g (1.1 lb) and 40 cm (16 in), to the 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs) Steller's Sea Eagle and the 100 cm (39 in) Philippine Eagle.

Like all birds of prey, eagles have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong muscular legs, and powerful talons. They also have extremely keen eyesight which enables them to spot potential prey from a very long distance. This keen eyesight is primarily contributed by their extremely large pupils which ensure minimal diffraction (scattering) of the incoming light.

Eagles build their nests, called eyries, in tall trees or on high cliffs. Many species lay two eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling once it has hatched. The dominant chick tends to be the female, as they are bigger than the male. The parents take no action to stop the killing.

The Largest Cat In All Continents...

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a member of the Felidae family and the largest of the four "big cats" in the genus Panthera. Native to much of eastern and southern Asia, the tiger is an apex predator and an obligate carnivore. Reaching up to 3.3 metres (11 ft) in total length, weighing up to 300 kilograms (660 pounds), and having canines up to 4 inches long, the larger tiger subspecies are comparable in size to the biggest extinct felids. Aside from their great bulk and power, their most recognisable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes that overlays near-white to reddish-orange fur, with lighter underparts. The most numerous tiger subspecies is the Bengal tiger while the largest subspecies is the Siberian tiger.

Tigers have a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild, but can live longer than 20 years in captivity. They are highly adaptable and range from the Siberian taiga, to open grasslands, to tropical mangrove swamps. They are territorial and generally solitary animals, often requiring large contiguous areas of habitat that support their prey demands. This, coupled with the fact that they are indigenous to some of the more densely populated places on earth, has caused significant conflicts with humans. Of the nine subspecies of modern tiger, three are extinct and the remaining six are classified as endangered, some critically so. The primary direct causes are habitat destruction and fragmentation, and hunting. Their historical range once stretched from Mesopotamia and the Caucasus through most of South and East Asia. Today it has been radically reduced. While all surviving species are under formal protection, poaching, habitat destruction and inbreeding depression continue to threaten the species.

Tigers are among the most recognisable and popular of the world's charismatic megafauna. They have featured prominently in ancient mythology and folklore, and continue to be depicted in modern films and literature. Tigers appear on many flags and coats of arms, as mascots for sporting teams, and as the national animal of several Asian nations, including India.

The King Of The Jungle!

The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions currently exist in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in Gir Forest National Park in India, having disappeared from North Africa and Southwest Asia in historic times. Until the late Pleistocene, about 10,000 years ago, the lion was the most widespread large land mammal after humans. They were found in most of Africa, across Eurasia from western Europe to India, and in the Americas from the Yukon to Peru.

Lions live for ten to fourteen years in the wild, while in captivity they can live longer than twenty years. In the wild, males seldom live longer than ten years, as injuries sustained from continual fighting with rival males greatly reduce their longevity. They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although they may take to bush and forest. Lions are unusually social compared to other cats. A pride of lions consists of related females and offspring and a small number of adult males. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. Lions are apex and keystone predators, although they scavenge as opportunity allows. While lions do not typically hunt humans, some have been known to do so.

The lion is a vulnerable species, having seen a possibly irreversible population decline of thirty to fifty percent over the past two decades in its African range. Lion populations are untenable outside designated reserves and national parks. Although the cause of the decline is not fully understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are currently the greatest causes of concern. Lions have been kept in menageries since Roman times and have been a key species sought for exhibition in zoos the world over since the late eighteenth century. Zoos are cooperating worldwide in breeding programs for the endangered Asiatic subspecies.

Visually, the male lion is highly distinctive and is easily recognized by its mane. The lion, particularly the face of the male, is one of the most widely recognized animal symbols in human culture. Depictions have existed from the Upper Paleolithic period, with carvings and paintings from the Lascaux and Chauvet Caves, through virtually all ancient and medieval cultures where they once occurred. It has been extensively depicted in literature, in sculptures, in paintings, on national flags, and in contemporary films and literature.

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein, German (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a theoretical physicist, philosopher and author who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and best known scientists and intellectuals of all time. A German-Swiss Nobel laureate, he is often regarded as the father of modern physics. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect".

His many contributions to physics include the special and general theories of relativity, the founding of relativistic cosmology, the first post-Newtonian expansion, the explanation of the perihelion precession of Mercury, the prediction of the deflection of light by gravity (gravitational lensing), the first fluctuation dissipation theorem which explained the Brownian motion of molecules, the photon theory and the wave-particle duality, the quantum theory of atomic motion in solids, the zero-point energy concept, the semi-classical version of the Schrödinger equation, and the quantum theory of a monatomic gas which predicted Bose–Einstein condensation.

Einstein published more than 300 scientific and over 150 non-scientific works; he additionally wrote and commentated prolifically on various philosophical and political subjec His great intelligence and originality has made the word "Einstein" synonymous with genius.

The Only Snake Temple In The World

The Snake Temple (simplified Chinese: 蛇庙; pinyin: Shé Miào; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tsuâ-biō) is situated in Sungai Kluang, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia and is perhaps the only temple of its kind in the world. The temple is filled with the smoke of burning incense and a variety of pit vipers. The vipers are believed to be rendered harmless by the sacred smoke, but as a safety precaution, the snakes have also been de-venomed but still have their fangs intact, visitors are warned against picking up the reptiles and placing them on their bodies for taking pictures. Local devotees believe that the temple's snake population has come there of its own accord.

The temple was built circa 1850 in memory of Chor Soo Kong, by a Buddhist monk who moved to Penang. Chor Soo Kong was born with the Tan surname in China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). He was very serious about spiritual attainment and was ordained at a young age. Legend has it that Chor Soo Kong, who was also a healer, gave shelter to the snakes of jungle. When he died at the age of 65 after a lifetime of good deeds, he was bestowed the honorific title Chor Soo, meaning an eminent historic figure continuously revered by a community generation after generation. After the completion of the temple, snakes appeared on their own accord. The Snake Temple was originally named the "Temple of the Azure Cloud" in honor of the beauty of Penang's sky.

Believers from as far away as Singapore and Taiwan come to pray in the temple on Chor Soo Kong's birthday (the sixth day of the first lunar month).

Just Joking For Funs!

1. Can't Write, Can't Read
    Mother: What are you doing, Jimmy?
    Jimmy :  I'm writing a letter to my little sister.
    Mother: But you haven't learned to write.
    Jimmy :  It doesn't matter. She can't read anyway!

2. Helpful
    Aunty:  Timmy, I see that you can do many things by yourself now. Do you help your little brother, Dickie?
    Timmy: Yes, Aunty. I helped him to spend the ten dollars you gave him yesterday.

3. Lost a Tooth?
    Mother: Jamie, you've been fighting! you bad boy, you've lost a tooth!
    Jamie  :  No, I haven't. It's in my pocket.

4. Not Enough
    The child comes home from his first day at School.
    His mother asks, "What did you learn today?"
             The kid replies, "Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow."

5. Plenty of Marbles
    Mother: Indran, run for the doctor! Baby has swallowed one of your marbles!
    Indran : That's all right. I've plenty more!

That's all...I will give more...if you all enjoy it...or maybe next time will be a quiz!

A Healthy Lifestyle...

   A healthy lifestyle starts every morning. How you spend your morning can make or spoil your day. Put on some music because music has been known to reduce stress. Listening to music as you get ready each morning gives you a sense of calm or fun, if you move along with the music. Music can add a sense of peace to your steps on a morning walk.
   When showering, you can do some stretching - the warm water will loosen up your muscles and reduce pent-up tension and you will feel more relax and ready to take on the day.
   Breakfast is also important. It is a very essential meal because a good breakfast will help you to balance your sugar levels and give you the energy to handle physical and mental challenges. Have plenty of protein and fruits not just coffee and empty calories. Drink green tea which is laden with antioxidants that can make a difference to your day.
   Taking a walk in the morning is another option. Walking has many health benefits. As the word goes "10 000 Steps A Day Keeps You Healthy Everyday". Spend some time practising a few yoga poses which combine all the goodness of several stress management methods such as breathing, meditation and stretching. they can lower your stress level and make you sleep better at night.
   Hence, the way you start your morning can make a difference. It certainly will add flavour to the rest of the day. Thank you...

Prehistoric time

-Time since Earth formed is split into units called eras, which are in split into periods. Some periods split into epochs. These units relate to the formation of rock layers.

-The Precambrian Era ran from 4600-542 million years ago(mya). It saw the beginning of sea life. In the Cambrian Period(542-490mya) vertebrates appeared.

-In the Ordovician Period(490-435mya) plants spread to land. In the Silurian Period(435-410mya) the first jawed fish appeared. Upright plants grew on land.

-The Domain Period(410-355mya) saw the arrival of bony fish. Trees and insects appeared on land.

-The Carboniferous Period(355-298mya) was the time of great tropical forests and the first land vertebrates.

-Reptiles rule land in the Permian Period(298-250mya).

-The Triassic Period(250-208mya) saw the rise of the dinosaurs and the first mammals. In the Jurassic Period(208-144mya) reptiles rule land, sea and sky.

-In the Cretaceous Period(144-65mya) flowering plants appeared. The dinosaur died out.

-The Tertiary Period(65-1.6mya) saw the rise of mammals. Temperatures cooled.

-The Quaternary Period(1.6mya-present) has seen the most recent ice ages and the rise of humans.