Most interesting Pregnancy Facts

The world's first test tube twins are Stephen and Amanda Mays born June 5, 1981. The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C. Some people drink the urine of pregnant women to build up their immune system. Every day, over 1,300 babies are born prematurely in the USA. During pregnancy, the average woman's uterus expands up to five hundred times its normal size. Changing a cat's litter box can be dangerous to pregnant women, as cat feces sometimes carry a parasite that can cause harm to the developing baby. A pregnant woman's dental health can affect her unborn child. May babies are on avearge 200 grams heavier than babies born in other months. When a women is pregnant, her...

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Most Expensive Mobile Phones in the World

6. IPHONE PRINCESS PLUS This mobile is designed by Peter Aloisson. It has 138 diamonds with 17.75 Carats and 18 Carats of white gold. This iPhone was sold for $176,400. 5. VIPN BLACK DIAMOND SMARTPHONE This mobile is designed by Jaren Goh. It is made out of Titan and Polycarbonate spots which is a cutting edge mirror that finish cladding. Mobile is decorated with diamonds. This was sold for $300,000. 4. VERTU SIGNATURE COBRA This phone is a product of French jeweler, Boucheron, This is a limited edition phone, So far only 8 pieces is made. It has 439 rubies and two emerald eyes to give a cobra look for the phone. This was sold for $310,000. 3. DIAMOND CRYPTO SMARTPHONE This phone was designed by peter Aloisson and produced by JSC Ancort....

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Most Expensive Cars in the World

5. Paganini C9 – Cost : $1,300,0004. Maybach Landaulet – Cost : $1,405,0003. Koenigsegg Agera – Cost : ~$1,500,0002. Aston Martin One-77 – Cost : $1,870,0001. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport – Cost : $2,600,...

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The Mystery of Aurora lights

NASA EXPLAINS AURORAAn aurora is a natural light display in the sky particularly in the high latitude (Arctic and Antarctic) regions, caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the high altitude atmosphere (thermosphere). The charged particles originate in the magnetosphere and solar wind and are directed by the Earth's magnetic field into the atmosphere. Aurora is classified as diffuse or discrete aurora. Most aurorae occur in a band known as the auroral zone.                           In northern latitudes, the effect is known as the aurora borealis (or the northern lights), named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the...

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Most Expensive Diamonds in the World

5. De Beers Centenary Diamond The De Beers Centenary Diamond is, at 273.85 carats (54.77 g).The Centenary Diamond is rated in color as grade D color by the Gemological Institute of America, which is the highest grade of colourless diamond and is internally and externally flawless. It was named the Centenary Diamond as it was presented in the rough for the Centennial Celebration of De Beers Consolidated Mines. Estimated value of this diamond is at least USD 100 million.4. The Hope Diamond The Hope Diamond, also known as "Le bleu de France" or "Le Bijou du Roi",is a large, 45.52 carats (9.10 g),deep-blue diamond, housed in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C. It is blue to the naked eye because of trace amounts of boron...

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Mysterious Moving stones of Racetrack Playa

 Racetrack Playa is a dry lake with Moving stones or Sailing stones. It is located in Death Valley National park of California. It is believed that the rocks are moved by wind blowing up to 90 Miles per hour. They have never been seen or filmed in motion. Racetrack stones only move once every two or three years and most tracks last for three or four years. ...

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The Most Expensive Engagement Rings

1. DE BEERS PLATINUM This Diamond is studded on a De Beers platinum engagement ring. It is a 9 carat diamond but costs 1.83 million Dollars. The cost is for the flawlessness of the stone and the color. 2.TIFFANY OVAL DIAMOND Whether you prefer round extravagance or a more angular glamour, Tiffany has you covered. On the left is the famed jeweler’s oval diamond micromelee split shank ring. Both rings are set in platinum.The 14.79-carat creation retails at $1.465 million. On the right, you’ll find Tiffany’s 12.03-carat cushion diamond ring, which sells for $800,000. 3. INTERNALLY FLAWLESSThe platinum diamond ring type is a collection of Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry House, Los Angeles. In the middle of the ring there are 5.98 carat oval...

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One Million Dollar Worth Jackpot Phone

Gresso, a company that makes luxury devices, has outdone itself in packaging opulence, its latest creation, the Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot, is a phone priced at a cool one million dollars, In return, you get a 180-gram pure gold instrument, encrusted with 45.5K black diamonds. Just 12mm thick, it has a kepayd build of saphires and a back carved out of 200 year old black african wood. Only three jackpots have ever been manufactur...

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Worlds most Luxurious Bus Stop

DAY NIGHT  Britain's most luxurious bus stop has been given a football-themed makeover.  Kitted out with a sofa, cushions, a TV, a phone and flowers, the shelter attracts thousands of tourists every year - and even boasts a hot snacks stand.Bobby Macaulay helped to start what has now become one of the island's biggest tourist hot spots. The 21-year-old said: ‘It started with a sofa and since then there's been so much stuff donated it has to be regulated. ‘People are bringing their unwanted furniture to the shelter instead of taking it to the skip. ‘It didn't start as a project - in the beginning it wasn't organised. It just kind of started itself. ‘Now people come from all over the world to see it...

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Rare Parrot Flower from Thailand

Impatiens psittacina, known variously as the "parrot flower" or "parrot balsam" is a species of balsam from Southeast Asia that was described by the botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker and was noted for its flowers that resemble a "flying cockatoo". It is known from Thailand, Burma and parts of India. The species grows in the wild in a small region of north Thailand (near Chiang Mai), Burma, and in the north-east Indian state of Manipur. It is called the parrot flower because its flower bears a resemblance to a parrot in flight when viewed from the side...

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Weird Facts

  Earth is the only planet not named after a God.   In the 14th century the Black Death killed 75,000,000 people. It was carried by fleas on the black rat. The opposite sides of a dice cube always add up to seven.   It is a criminal offence to drive around in a dirty car in Russia. There are more than 50,000 earthquakes throughout the world every year. An average human heart beats over 100,000 times a day.   Most lipstick contains fish scales. Pearls melt in vinegar.   The largest eggs in the world are laid by a shark. Snails can sleep for 3 years without eating. In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. If a statue in the park of a person on...

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Tornado Derails a Train

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Shortest Man in the World

SINDANGAN, Philippines: Junrey Balawing  a poor blacksmith's son was declared as the world's shortest man by Guinness World Records on his 18th birthday Sunday, sparking a celebration in his hometown. Balawing measured 23.6 inches during the ceremony attended by about 100 villagers and journalists. Guinness World Records representative Craig Glenday presented Balawing with official recognition of his status as the shortest adult man in the world, with the framed certificate. He took over the title from Khagendra Thapa Magar of Nepal, who is 26.4 inches ta...

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