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Why does one get gas from beans? Beans contain a category of complex sugars called Oligosaccharides. These sugars have a high molecular weight and hence cannot be absorbed by the villi. Thus, they pass undigested through the intestinal tract. Once they reach the large intestine, the bacteria there starts decomposing these sugar molecules. This process […]
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The Europeans know the mountain as Mount Elbrus, while the Karachays know it is the Mingi Taw, which basically means Thousand Mountain. Elbrus is situated in the Russian Republic. The mountain’s twin cones reach as high as 18,510 and 18,356 feet, making it the highest mountain in Europe and is what drives its popularity. Its […]
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There is a lot to be said about Queen Victoria. In fact, a great deal already has. Crowned the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at the age of 18, her 63 year reign lent its name to an entire era, a culture, an architectural style, and a belief system. Queen Victoria was much loved, […]
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You might be visiting different stadiums in your area frequently, and it might be an exciting experience. However, have you ever imagined what it is like visiting one of the biggest stadiums of the world? The two ends of such stadiums seem like they are far off from each other. A simple look at such […]
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There are some terrible days you cannot forget ever, especially if they have touched your life in some way. May 21, 1960 was one such day, the day when the world saw the biggest, the most terrible earthquake ever. The name given was the ‘1960 Valdivia Earthquake’ and took place in Chile, which probably still […]
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Like waterfalls? Pretty, aren’t they? What about heights? Do you get dizzy looking down a flight of stairs or over a balcony? Then Angel Falls is not for you! But if you like heights (or at least aren’t bothered by them), and love getting back to nature and looking at waterfalls, then head off to […]
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