6se12 Shorts

Is the world map we use today real? Mercator's map, created in 1569, has straight lines for true north-south and east-west directions. It was designed to help sailors navigate oceans but incorrectly shows land sizes. For example, Greenland seems equal to Africa, but Africa is much larger. The Gall-Peters map, made in 1855, accurately portrays land areas.

Have you heard about an Entrepreneurship train? The Jagriti Yatra is a 15-day, 8,000-kilometer train journey aimed at inspiring youth to pursue entrepreneurship. Beginning and ending in Mumbai, our finance capital, the journey hosts 500 individuals who collaborate to explore various business models, share insights, and exchange knowledge.

Do you want to feel more energetic and live longer? If not, do not bother reading further. Otherwise, explore the Japanese practice of "Hara Hachi Bu." This principle encourages eating only until you're 80% full, preventing overeating. It promotes better digestion and nutrient absorption and help with weight management, longevity, and overall well-being.

Obesity has become a significant health concern in recent times. One of the most effective solutions to control obesity is briskwalking. Walking for 30 minutes a day can reduce excess body fat and increase muscle power and endurance. Simply walk for 10 minutes after every meal, and you will stay fit without engaging in any other form of exercise.

Have you encountered an overbooked flight scam? Airlines often overbook flights, expecting about 10% of passengers to cancel. However, some travellers are asked to take the next flight if everyone shows up. If this happens to you, google "denied boarding compensation + your boarding country" for hefty compensation, including hotel and meal expenses.

Have you registered your vehicle's chassis number with your insurance provider? Your insurance claim may be rejected if you have not registered your vehicle's chassis number on your provider's portal. Most insurance companies do not remind their customers to do so. To check if your vehicle's registration details are up-to-date, visit the Parivahan portal.

Have you ever heard about a walking tree? The walking palm, also known as Socratea exorrhiza or cashapona, is an intriguing species found in the rainforests of Central and South America. It reaches heights of 15 to 20 meters and is capable of gradual movement. To reposition itself toward sunlight, it shifts up to 3 cm a day and moves 20 meters per year.

Lonar Lake is a 1.2 km wide and 150m deep saline soda lake in Maharashtra, India, formed around 570,000 years ago by a meteorite impact. In 2020, water level and salinity changes led to a colour transformation due to elevated Halobacterium and Carotenoid levels. Interestingly, the lake is referenced in Valmiki Ramayan, adding to its historical significance.

Nalanda University is the world's first residential university. Established by Emperor Gupta in 427 CE, it boasted a faculty of 2000 teachers and an estimated 10,000 students. It was also renowned for housing the largest library of its time, with historians estimating its collection to have numbered in the hundreds of thousands of volumes.

Murud-Janjira is a renowned fort located on an island in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. It is often referred to as the Undefeated Fort of India due to its history of remaining unconquered despite numerous attempts by the British, Marathas, and Portuguese. Despite its location in the midst of the sea, the fort contains two freshwater ponds.