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Abu al-Qasim Abbas ibn Firnas ibn Wirdas al-Takurini (Arabic: أبو القاسم عباس بن فرناس بن ورداس التاكرني; c. 809/810 – 887 A.D.), also known as Abbas ibn Firnas (Arabic: عباس ابن فرناس) was an Andalusi polymath:an inventor, astronomer, physician, chemist, engineer, Andalusi musician, and Arabic-language poet.He was reported to have experimented with unpowered flight. Ibn Firnas made various contributions in the field of astronomy and engineering. He constructed a device which indicated the motion… Read More »

A tired man came home late from his whole day hard work.His 5 year old son was waiting for him at the door…Son- Dad, May I ask you a Question?Dad- ya ,Son- Dad, How much do you make an hour?Dad – that’s not your business. ,Son- Please tel me.Dad- 20 $ per hour. ,Son- Dad,May I please borrow… Read More »

The repercussions of this diet weren’t half as desirable as the food I got to eat. Sure, on this junk food diet I lose weight but the after-effects on my health were just horrible. A 70-gram packet of savoury Maggi noodles for breakfast, followed by a burger of my choice for lunch, one stuffed samosa for the evening,… Read More »

The way to be right with God in every religion is by earning your way.  It is based on works, not grace.  Christianity is different from every religion in this aspect: all other religions (including Mormonism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism) state that you must earn the right to be reconciled with God.  It is by what you do… Read More »

It’s undeniable that a child’s reading skills are important to their success in school, work, and life in general. And it is very possible to help ensure your child’s success by reading to them starting at a very early age. Continue reading to learn more about the top benefits of reading to children and how reading can support… Read More »

An enormous baby is on the loose destroying everything in its path. Special advisors are consulted, knights in shining armour are dispatched and monster-sized bears are unleashed, but none are a match for Giant Baby. Can anything stop this rampaging infant, and will peace ever be restored to the kingdom? Attack of the Giant Baby is a massively… Read More »

Eating a nutritious diet and exercising regularly may increase your life expectancy. Other factors, like overeating and drinking more than a moderate level of alcohol, may increase your risk of certain diseases. Many people think that life expectancy is largely determined by genetics. However, genes play a much smaller role than originally believed. It turns out that environmental… Read More »

This paper was delivered as the Loyola College Endowment lecture at the Tirunelveli session of the South Indian History Congress, January 30-Feb 1 2009. The author thanks Dr G Chandrika, Reader, Department of History, Pondicherry University, for making valuable suggestions.Mark Wilks (1759-1831) remains a curiously neglected historian of the early nineteenth century, a period that saw the emergence… Read More »

Beautiful and flawless skin begins with a proper skincare routine, and a crucial step in this process is effective makeup removal. While makeup enhances our features, leaving it on overnight can lead to clogged pores, breakouts, and dullness. In this guide, we’ll walk you through a simple and efficient makeup removal routine to help you achieve soft and… Read More »

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can significantly impair one’s quality of life, causing distressing obsessions and compulsions. While medication can be helpful, therapy remains a cornerstone in managing OCD symptoms effectively. 1. Introduction to OCD OCD is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These behaviors are often time-consuming and can interfere with daily… Read More »