Bloodhound SSC is a jet engined rocket car which will travel in 2013 (may be 2014) more than 1000 miles/hour and will break previous highest speed over land ( ThrustSSC car) by more than 33% faster. In Science Museum , London, October 28th, 2008 Bloodhound Project was declared by team leader Andy Green and Richard […]
Stonehenge is one of the most mysterious prehistoric monuments in World. It is considered as the Seven Wonders of World. This monument along with Avebury Henge were declared as World Heritage Sites in 1986. Here is few facts about Stonehenge. 1> Why it was named as Stonehenge? “Stonehenge” name came from “stan” , an old […]
Coconut – a palm Scientific Name – Cocos nucifera L. Habitat – Humid tropical coastal areas and islands Uses – 1. Nuts- copra and fibers are obtained. Coconut is cultivated mainly for theses uses. Coconut oil is extracted from copra. This oil mainly used for culinary purpose. Uncooked fresh oil is used in preventing dental […]
Rose – a flower of beauty Scientific Name – Rosa species and hybrids. Several hundred new varieties of roses are being added every year with several thousand existing varieties. Habitat – Cold climate of the hills. In the plains, it is grown during winter. Uses – 1. Cut flowers – varieties of large-flowered, small-flowered and […]
Angel Falls The name of the falls followed the name of Jimmy Angel who was American bush pilot . Jimmie Angel died on December 8, 1956. His family had scattered his ashes over this falls on July 2, 1960. It is situated in Canaima National Park, Venezuela. It is one of the attractive tourist spot […]
