November 10 is International Tongue Twister Day. Here are some legends and stories behind popular phrases.
Many of the tongue twisters below are ones we all know. How did they come into being? There are stories associated with their origins, but it’s anybody’s guess as to whether these are true or not. But it does make for interesting reading. Read on…
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A mathematical symbol is used to denote a mathematical function. But this fun personality quiz tells you which one you are most like.
As you all know, there are several mathematical notations that represent operations, numbers, relations and so on. Some of the common ones are the signs for plus, minus, multiply, divide and so on. Here is a for-fun-only quiz that tells you which sign your personality resembles.
A creative word puzzle based on an exercise that boosts fitness. Can you find the word?
The word in this game refers to a powerful core-strengthening exercise that engages multiple muscle groups. When you hold the body in a straight line, it helps improve stability, balance, and posture. It also boosts endurance and overall body strength, making it an efficient addition to any fitness routine. Now guess the exercise we are talking about.
How to play
You have to guess the hidden word in as few attempts as possible. You have up to 6 attempts. After each attempt, letters will be shown in three colours. If the letter is green, it is present in the word and is in the right place. If the letter is yellow, it is present in the word but is not in the right place. If the letter is grey, then it is not present in the word.
Why do plants need to disperse their seeds to reproduce themselves? This video tells you all about the wonderful ways in which Nature helps plants grow.
Let’s test your knowledge of songs from popular films with this crossword. How many clues can you crack?
All of us love films like The Lion King or The Sound of Music for their songs. This crossword features the first line of popular songs. Can you fill in the missing word in the grid?
International Day of Public Transport is observed on November 10 to raise awareness about the need for safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transportation systems.
On November 10, the world observes International Day of Public Transport. What exactly does public transport mean? This phrase refers to forms of transport such as buses, trains, trams and so on that run on specified routes and can be used by people through the purchase of tickets. Its importance lies in the fact that it is sustainable (less number of individual vehicles on the road), allows people the freedom to move around freely, and employs a large number of people. An added benefit is to health; since people have to walk from and to stations and stops, it promotes one’s well-being.
This Pikdoku features some means of public transport.
How to play:
A Picdoku is just like a Sudoku, but with pictures instead of numbers. Fill up the grid in such a way that each image appears only once in every row, column and 3*3 grid.
How many players in a football team? Is skateboarding a sport? Take this sports trivia quiz now.
This quiz features an assortment of sports. Give it a shot now!
Denmark is the cleanest country in the world and you can walk across Liechtenstein in less than a day…interesting facts about countries, don’t you think?
There is something unique about every country in the world. For example, Mongolia has the world’s sparsest population. Granada, in Spain is known as Europe’s “capital of caves”. Oymyakon, Russia, is the coldest inhabited place on Earth. The Bahamas is home to the world’s largest underwater sculpture, and so on.
The quiz below mentions a unique fact about a country. Click on the country you think it is pertaining to.
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What can amateur astronomers look for in the November night sky? Here is a guide for all of you to follow.
November is full of celestial drama for star gazers. Are you ready to witness this first hand? Here’s your guide for this month.
Your end-of-the-week fix of general knowledge is here! Take this quick quiz now.
Six quick questions to quench your thirst for general knowledge. Get started now.
