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In 1956, an electrical engineer grabbed the wrong resistor and helped create the life-saving pacemakerAn inventor, Wilson Greatbatch, accidentally created a regular beat while working on a heart sound recorder. He realized this pulse could s...
Quote of the day by Anton Chekhov: 'If you are afraid of loneliness, don’t get married' - Why one of Russia’s greatest writers of all time believed marriage cannot cure lonelinessA timeless quote from Russian writer Anton Chekhov warns against marrying to escape loneliness. The Russian playwright believed relationshi...
Why the Black Mamba’s speed became one of Africa’s most feared wildlife storiesThe Black Mamba's fearsome image is built on its remarkable speed and active daytime hunting. Unlike many snakes that rely on surprise, thi...
How to identify if the snake near your pond is a cottonmouth or just a harmless watersnakeMany people mistake snakes for cottonmouths. Experts say to look for specific features. Cottonmouths have stout bodies and dark facial stri...
Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'The world will ask you who you are and if you don't know the world will tell...' - Why understanding yourself matters the most before society defines you explained by the founder of analytical psychologyCarl Jung’s quote of the day about identity highlights the importance of understanding oneself before society begins defining who a person ...
Delhi Metro lift incident: Woman’s claim of man urinating sparks outrage online at Kalkaji Metro StationViral video of a man urinating inside a lift at Delhi’s Kalkaji Metro Station has sparked outrage online after Instagram user Deepshika Meh...
Think chest pain is the only sign of heart attack? Top doctor breaks 10 myths about the medical condition most people get wrongHeart attacks are often misunderstood. Warning signs can appear days or weeks before. Many people believe dangerous myths about symptoms, r...
How to Use Coconut Milk on Hair for Longer, Fuller-Looking StrandsCoconut milk is a popular DIY hair care ingredient. Many believe it makes hair grow faster. Science suggests coconut oil reduces hair break...
Brown sugar, honey, and jaggery healthy? Doctor debunks biggest diabetes mythsDiabetes myths are misleading many. Dr Sudhir Kumar highlights that one in nine adults has diabetes, often unknowingly. Genetics, obesity, ...
'Protein intake won’t make you Incredible Hulk': Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal look trainer busts five biggest mythsCelebrity fitness coach Shivohaam has debunked common protein myths in India, emphasizing its importance for everyone, not just bodybuilder...
5 health myths sabotaging your metabolismMany believe slow metabolism causes weight gain and fatigue. Health experts say myths are the real issue. Eating less, skipping breakfast, ...
7 back pain myths busted by experts — discover what actually eases the acheBack pain affects everyone at some point, yet myths frequently cloud understanding. Physical therapy, mindful movement, and proper ergonomi...
Debunking myths: The truth about critical illness insuranceThis article dispels common myths about critical illness insurance, clarifying that it covers specific serious conditions, not all illnesse...
View: Healthcare will never be the same after Covid – given how fast myths were shattered and consumer behaviours transformedWe outline six common myths that were broken by the pandemic. As we look at the transformations that happened, there is a prescription for ...
World Asthma Day: Air pollution alone causes respiratory disorder, and other myths bustedThe inflammatory disorder causes swelling of airways lining, leading to narrowing of airways and reduced expiratory air flow.
Seven health insurance myths shatteredPeople don't buy health plans readily possibly due to several misconceptions about them, as is evident from a survey by ICICI Lombard.
- 7 myths associated with life insurance you should debunk
There are a number of myths associated with life insurance that should be debunked first to ensure that one buys adequate life cover to pro...