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16 Little known facts about death

22. October 2009

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Death is a beautiful ending of a man’s life, for it is what gives life a meaning. Today we shall see some not so known facts related to death. Just read on. Thanatology is the academic, and often scientific, study of death among human beings. It investigates the circumstances surrounding a person’s death, the grief [...]

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Facts about Hemp plant

27. April 2009

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A few amazing quick facts about this wonderful plant called Hemp Hemp has a higher quality fiber than wood fiber. Far fewer caustic chemicals are required to make paper from hemp than from trees. Hemp paper does not turn yellow and is very durable Hempen plastics are biodegradable, Their by-products during hemp plastic production are [...]

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Types of mistakes one can make

29. March 2009

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We all make mistakes. But think of people who like studying about mistakes. They have gone to such levels that they have classified them. Calling them nuts!! Read on. Lapsus is an involuntary mistake made while writing or speaking. According to Freud, in his early psychoanalytic theory it represents a missed deed that hides an [...]

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How prophecy works: postdiction

26. March 2009

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We have heard of prediction. But what about postdiction. Yes, you read it right. Curious to know, just read on. According to critics of paranormal beliefs, postdiction (or post-shadowing or prediction after the fact) is an effect of hindsight bias that explains claimed predictions of significant events. Most predictions from such figures as John of [...]

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