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Ring Around The Rosie - The Story Behind The Nursery Rhyme's Dark Myth
For years, people swore this children's rhyme was secretly about the Black Death — sores, flowers to mask the smell, everyone falling down d...
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General
"From Folklore to Film: The Story Behind 'Stree'
The film Stree descends upon the town during the four nights of Navratri to prey on men at Night. In order to keep themselves safe, men of t...
Animals & Plants
Why do mosquitoes bite ??
It might be very very rare to come across people who have not been bitten by mosquitoes. And for some it might seem like they have been more...
Animals & Plants
Why does the rain smell so pleasantly good ??
That you stepped outside after a fresh rainfall and noticed a distinctive, earthy aroma that seems to be in the air? Ever wondered what's th...
Human Body
Why do we get hangovers ??
If you are familiar with alcohol usage either through personal experience or through observation you would know what comes after a fun night...
Music
The Happy Birthday To You Song - Finding The Start Of It
We all have been accustomed to singing the Happy Birthday To You song for any birthday, haven't we?? But do we now where did this come from?...
Music
Moye Moye - The Viral Song
The craze of moye moye has engulfed not just the common people around the world, but even the celebrities, politicians have joined the trend...
Earth & Space
Why do we see lightning before thunder ?
A rainy sky, darker clouds bringing a gushing downpour and suddenly our eyes get startled by seeing a lightning tearing apart the clouds. An...
Earth & Space
What would happen if the sun suddenly disappeared?
We all are aware of the big golden star in the sky that we call as Sun. We are taught about how important sun is to us not just in our schoo...
Festivals
Holi - The story behind celebration of triumph of good over evil and ever lasting love
What is about the festival of colors which brings life to the whole country of Bharat i.e India. The ways each state and the people celebrat...
Human Body
Why I cannot see my nose ??
Where is your nose and up goes the finger pointing towards the organ located between your eyes. Ever wondered though why even though our nos...
Earth & Space
Why space is dark and black when the sun can light up the earth
Ever wondered why when sun lights up the earth so bright then why the space looks black and dark. Surely if the sun can light up the earth w...