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11 facts about HUMAN BRAIN The brain in your head isn’t your only brain. There’s a “second brain” in your intestines that contains 100 million neurons.  Gut bacteria are responsible for making over 30 neurotransmitters including the “happy molecule” serotonin.  Think you’re in control of your life? Don’t be so sure.  Ninety-five  percent of your decisions take place in your  subconscious  mind. Of the thousands of thoughts a person has every day, it’s estimated that 70% of this mental chatter is negative — self-critical, pessimistic, and fearful. Japan’s K computer is one of the most powerful computers in the world. When programmed to simulate human brain activity, it took 40 minutes to crunch the data equivalent to just one second of brain activity. The human brain is capable of 1,016 processes per second, which makes it far more powerful than any existing computer. Your brain’s storage capacity is considered virtually unlimited. It d...

     10 Interesting Facts About the Taj Mahal One of the most significant Mughal Empire architectural marvels still stands in all its beauty and finesse in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.  The Taj Mahal  is a white marble built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In Arabic, the Taj Mahal is known as "crown of palaces". It is said to be the jewel of Islamic art in a nation that is predominantly Hindu. As if to show case the expanse of the Mughal Empire, it combines architectures from all the corners of the Empire including Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles. Below are some facts that you may find interesting about Taj Mahal. 1. The Taj Mahal was built by a whopping 22,000 laborers, painters, stonecutters, embroidery artists. 2. Legend has it that Emperor Shah Jahan intended to build another Taj Mahal in black marble across the river but a war with his sons interrupted these plans. 3. ...

5 Things You Didn't Know About Isaac Newton Isaac Newton He was a genius, to be sure, but not much of a politician. In his year as a member of parliament, he spoke up only once — and that was to tell someone to close a window. Despite being born on January 4, he was born on Christmas Day. I know, confusing. At the time of his birth, the Gregorian calendar hadn't been adopted by England yet (it took them until 1752, and Newton was born in 1643). Records indicate that Isaac was born on Christmas and baptized on New Year's Day. When the Gregorian calendar was finally adopted by England, it needed adjusted by 11 days, making January 4 Isaac's recognized birthday. That apple thing? Never happened. At least, not the way the legend goes. The story you probably know is that Mr. Newton was sitting under a tree contemplating life when an apple struck him on the head, simultaneously making a light bulb about gravity go off. The real story according to the man...