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Heritage preserved

One of the most significant institutions to learn about art, culture, history, science and more is a museum.

In every country, museums are the storehouses of its culture and history. Artefacts and collections are carefully curated and preserved so that future generations can learn and understand their heritage and the evolution of humans. Museums have mastered the art of engaging subjects in a creative manner making you curious and wanting to know more.

Here are four iconic museums. Read about them and catch a glimpse of them when you have solved the shuffle puzzle.

The British Museum, London, England

This is the largest museum in Britain. It looks after the national collection of archaeology and ethnography.

The main attractions here is the Egyptian gallery, which boasts the world’s second finest collection of Egyptian antiquities outside Egypt, including the Rosetta Stone, carved in 196 B.C.

Le Louvre, Paris, France

Two centuries ago, it was a medieval fortress and a palace The addition of I.M. Pei’s pyramid was unveiled in 1989 as the new main entrance.

The museum’s collections, which range from antiquity to the first half of the 19th century, are among the most important in the world. The main attractions are the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

This is the world’s largest research and museum complex, with 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and various research stations. More than 137 million objects detailing America’s story are housed here.

Its main attractions are Dorothy’s ruby red slippers, the dresses of the First Ladies, and the original Star-Spangled Banner at the National Museum of American History.

The Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece

The ground floor gallery houses finds from the slopes of the Acropolis. Its amazing transparent glass floor provides a walk over history, with a view of the archaeological excavation, while sloping upward to the Acropolis with sanctuaries of the Athenians from each historic period nearby.

Its main attraction is the frieze of the Parthenon is mounted on a structure with the same dimensions as the cella of the Parthenon, giving comprehensive viewing of every detail.

Bright surprises

Discover some stunning colours that nature has to offer with these interactive sliders. You’ll never know what shades are in store!

Peacocks and butterflies may come to your mind when you think of colourful creatures, but did you know that the animal kingdom abounds in creatures that sport brilliant hues?

Here are some of these fascinating species. Their colours are hidden, though! Move the slider from right to left to reveal them.

Red, green, blue, yellow, orange – this frog’s striking colours are a sight to behold. Not only do they give these creatures a vibrant appearance, they also function as a defence mechanism. Predators get momentarily shocked when they see the flash of colours, giving the frog precious time to escape.

Nocturnal and non-venomous, red-eyed tree frogs live in southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

With a stunning pinkish-coral hue, a brilliant red beak, and shades of blue, orange and white, this bird is truly a pocket-sized rainbow. No wonder then that it one of the most brightly coloured of all kingfishers. This bird lives in Southeast Asia, South China and the Indian Subcontinent. Have you ever spotted it around your area?

At 4-6 mm in length with impressive jumping skills, these Australian natives are tiny wonders. They stand out because males have a dazzling, colourful flap on their abdomen. There are more than 80 species of peacock spiders and they all look stunning.

In the rainforests of Central and South America live poison dart frogs in a range of bright colours – yellow, orange, red, green, blue. Beware, for they are one of the world’s most toxic species. Their striking colours are warning signs for potential predators.

With colours such as lilac, green, white, black, yellow, turquoise, blue, all packed in one bird, the lilac-breasted roller is a lovely sight. Found in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Arabian peninsula, this swift flier is the national bird of Kenya.

If you think butterflies are beautiful, take a look at these gorgeous insects. They sport glittery metallic colours, giving them the nickname ’emerald wasp’ or ‘jewel wasp’. Don’t let their pretty colours distract you though, for they are sinister parasites!

Photos: Wikimedia Commons

You had me at avocado!

Avacados, eggs, bread, tomato … can you whip something for me this evening?

Every evening, one wonders what to make? Today, let’s make this worry easy for you with this finger-licking recipe. While there are might be many different ways to make this dish, here’s a simple yet delicious one just for you.

Quiz Whizz: June 17, 2021

Question hour, folks? Check out this quiz and see how many you know the answer to.

Ready for a round of Q&A? Some news, some GK! Here we go

Goodness in a bowl

The ancient Greeks and Romans thought it helped you to have a good night’s sleep. What are we talking about?

Salad comes from the Latin word “herba salta” or “salted herbs,” so called because such greens were usually seasoned with dressings containing salt. They have a naturally good taste and great crunchy texture alongside wonderful colours. Eating a large serving of fresh, raw vegetables each day can have significant health benefits.

Click on the vegetables that go into the salad and know their secrets.

Fantastic beasts

How well do you know your fantastic beasts?

Dobby, Frodo, Fang, and more… how much do you know about your favourite fictional magical beasts? Well, here’s a crossword that lets you find out.

Blow wind, blow

The movement of air caused by the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun is wind. You cannot hold it or see it but you can definitely feel its force.

What is wind? You can never see it, but you can enjoy it, feel it tousle your hair and sweep up things in its wake. In terms of mechanical energy, it is a power source and can generate electricity with windmills. It can make hot air balloons fly. In the old days, sailors used wind power to sail ships. But, when winds are strong, they can be destructive – causing forest fires, landslides, loss of property and life, storms, cyclones and more.

Wind blowing above the earth surface may be classified into five major types. Use these dialog cards and learn about the different kinds of winds.

Battle ready!

Team India is all set to take on England in a one-off Test match this week. They’re all set. Are you?

The Indian women’s cricket team will take on England in a one-off Test match on June 16, 2021, India’s first since the team played the same opponent in 2014. The announcement came in March this year, much to the surprise of players and fans alike.

Before getting gripped by the excitement, here’s a challenge for you. Can you find the surnames of these players who are part of the Indian women’s cricket team?

Feature Image: AP

Grid of six

Conquer the 6×6 grid by placing the right numbers in the grid. Get solving!

Love numbers? Then this one is perfect for you. Try your hand at this easy Sudoku and see if you can ace it. It is a very popular game. A Sudoku is a grid consisting of columns, rows and blocks. This grid is a 6*6 grid.

How to play

The objective of the game is to fill the missing digits into the grid. For these 6×6 -grids, use digits 1 to 6
In each column, row and block you can use each digit only once. Drag and drop the numbers (1-6) given beside the grid in their right places.

Sudoku Rules
1. Each row will upon completion contain all of the digits from 1 to 6.
2. Each column will upon completion contain all of the digits from 1 to 6.