Nature

Mount Everest Facts

by
mount everest facts

Mount Everest is the highest mountain on the earth and is the part of the Himalayas mountain range. In movies, we saw horrible weather that changes within a few minutes and made people hopeless. In fact, reality is similar to movies. Only a few strong heart people can reach on top after a long practice. Today we will share with you some Mount Everest Facts.

Mount Everest Facts

mount everest facts

Mount Everest is located in Nepal and Tibet. Climbers start their journey from Nepal to the top of Everest.

Everest got its name after Sir George Everest, the Welsh Surveyor General of India.

Wind speed can be reached at 280 kilometers per hour (175 miles per hour) and the warmest temperature is – 18-degrees Celcius (-2 degrees Fahrenheit).

It costs $60,000 – $100,000 per person for the journey. Only the permit for climbing Everest costs $11,000.

There are many dead bodies of the climber on the way. some of them are used as milestones. Dead bodies remain there because it needs 8-10 sherpas to bring a dead body back down the mountain and the cost of the operation is $30,000 – $70,000.

800 people every year try to climb Mount Everest. In 1974 no one tried to climb Mount Everest.

5000 people tried to climb Mount Everest.

Since 1969 a climber dies every year. The ratio of death is much higher while coming down than climbing up.

The elder climber that reach the top of the Everest summit was an 80-year-old Japanese named Yuichiro Miura and the youngest climber was 13 old Jordan Romero from the United States.

In 2015 a Nepali couple married on the summit of Everest.

Kushang Sherpa is the only person in the world to climb Everest from all four sides.

Kami Rita Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest 22 times and it is a record.

Where is human there is trash? In the last 60 years from when humans start climbing Everest, an estimated 50 tons of garbage is produced on it by humans.

If you are interested in reading more Facts then here is some Related Post:

If you liked this post, don’t forget to subscribe to our Facts Adda video channel on YouTube. Alternatively, you can follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

Ocean Pollution Facts

by
ocean pollution facts

Ocean, the place where the power of a human is useless. Till now humans just discovered only less than 10% of the ocean. But 95% of pollution occurred in the ocean by human activities. The pollution in the ocean disturbed the sealife ecosystem. The pollution in the ocean disturbed the sea life ecosystem. Some of the sea creatures are near too extinct due to ocean pollution. Let check out some ocean pollution facts.

Ocean Pollution Facts

Main Pollution Sources

Plastic is the most common pollutant in oceans. It takes so many long time to decompose.

Only plastic is responsible for 80% of the negative effects on sea life.

45,000 pieces of plastic are floating in every square mile of the ocean.

90% of plastic is carried in the ocean by just 10 rivers. The rivers are

  1. Yangtze River- China
  2. Hai he River – China
  3. Yellow River – China
  4. Pearl River – China and Vietnam
  5. Indus River – China, India and Pakistan
  6. Amur River – Russia and China
  7. Mekong River- China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
  8. Ganga River – India and Bangladesh
  9. Nile River – Egypt, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Zaire
  10. Niger River – Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin, and Nigeria

Toxic metals are also responsible for pollution in the ocean.

Nuclear active wastage, which is dumped in the ocean also causes pollution.

Organic waste carried in the ocean by sewage creates biodiversity

Other sources of ocean pollution are oil, dirt, septic tanks, farms, ranches, motor vehicles. Daily thousand of tons of garbage is dumped in the ocean.

ocean pollution facts

Effect on Ecosystem

There are some places in the ocean, which are considered dead zones because of the presence of a high quantity of pollutants. 

There is very very little sea life in dead zones. Only rigid creatures can survive there.

Every year three lakh (300,000) dolphins die entangled in discarded fishing nets.

One lakh (100,000) ocean mammals die due to ocean pollution every year.

Eating contaminated seafood cause diseases like cancer, immune dysfunction, etc.

Garbage island

In the Pacific Ocean, there is an island formed from the garbage. It has an approx area of 700,000 square kilometers.

The island is bigger in size than any state of India.

If you are interested in reading more Facts then here is some Related Post:

If you liked this post, don’t forget to subscribe to our Facts Adda video channel on YouTube. Alternatively, you can follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

Amazing Parrot Facts

by
parrot facts

Parrots are birds that are considered intelligent birds. Parrots are not only intelligent they are beautiful too. Their colorfulness makes them beautiful among all the birds. Parrots are very close to humans since old times. Their ability to talk or cram makes them one of the favorite pet birds of humans. Check out some amazing Parrot Facts.

    More than 350 species

In the whole world, there are around more than 350 different parrot species.

Size and weight

Parrots have different size and weight. Average Parrots size can be range from 3.5 to 40 inches (8.7 to 100 centimeters) and weigh 64 grams to 1.6 kilograms (0.14 to 3.5 pounds) .

With the average weight of4 kilograms, Kakapo parrots are is the world’s heaviest parrots

With the average weight of 10 grams, Buff-faced pygmy parrots are is the world’s lightest parrots.

Habits and Food

Parrots are the social bird. They live in groups. In a group, there can be 25-30 parrots.

parrot facts

Kea is only parrot species who live in mountains at South Island of New Zealand.

Many of parrot species are monogamous (spends their life with only one mate).

Kakapo, night parrot and some other parrots are nocturnal. They go out at night and search for food.

The ability to eat both meat and vegetation makes them omnivores.

Parrots eat nuts, flowers, fruit, buds, seeds and insects. Parrot’s favourite food is seeds

Parrots are zygodactyl. They eat with their feet.

Some other Parrot Facts

parrot facts

in India, It is illegal to keep parrot as pet.

Most of parrots live in tropical regions.

Hyacinth Macaw’s beaks is so strong that is can break a coconut.

Parrots have taste buds on the upper side of their mouth.

One third of world’s parrots are facing extinct due to habitat destruct.ion

This year, Sadly there is only 149 Kakapo are alive.

Snakes, Monkeys and Human are the main predators of parrots.

1700 is the count of words that mimic by the Puck the parrot. It is a world record.

In late 1800, a Scotch Whisky Company used 500 parrots for marketing. They taught parrots some of their marketing slogans and then gave that them to various pubs.

Waldo (grey parrot), is the lead vocalist of the death metal band Hatebeak.

If you are interested in reading more Facts then here is some Related Post:

If you liked this post, don’t forget to subscribe to our Facts Adda video channel on YouTube. Alternatively, you can follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

25 Amazing Facts About Animals And Birds

by
amazing facts about animals and birds

Interesting facts about animals and birds. We live surrounded by different types of animals and birds. In a different location, we are surrounded by different types of animals and birds. As a human we are also curious to know about others who are not surrounding us. So we are sharing a few amazing facts about animals and birds. 🙂

Interesting Facts About Animals And Birds

Reptiles

Reptiles- amazing facts about animals and birds
  1. The snakes do not have ears, They hear from their tongues.
  2. Most snakes give eggs and few give birth to snakelets (baby snakes).
  3. Crocodiles can jump upside from the water and can catch flying birds.

Mammals

Mammals - amazing facts about animals
  1. Bats can eat the insects half weight of their weight in a night.
  2. A giraffe can not sleep more than one hour.
  3. Elephant’s body grows for a lifetime. That way the leader of the group has the biggest body.
  4. Camel can drink 135 liters of water in only 10 minutes.
  5. Zebra has black skin and white stripes on its body.
  6. Baby elephants drink their mother’s milk for 5 years.
  7. Kangaroos are good swimmers.
  8. Mole rats have to eat continuously. If they do not eat continuously they can die.
  9. The only animal which can not jump is an elephant.
  10. Koala has similar fingerprints like Humans.
  11. Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.
  12. In a lifetime a cow gives an average of 200,000 glasses of milk.
  13. Orangutans often fall from the tree. Due to falling 50% of them have fractured bones.

Amazing Facts About Animals And Birds

Birds

Birds - amazing facts about birds
  1. The owl can rotate its head to 270 degrees.
  2. Three percent of the ice present in Antarctica is the urine of penguins.
  3. Ostrich’s eyes are bigger than their brain.

Arthropods

Arthropods - Facts Adda
  1. The male butterfly can smell a female from miles away.
  2. A flea can survive in extreme conditions. If we freeze a flea for a year it would be alive after melting the ice.
  3. Mosquitoes bite females more than males.
  4. Bee does dance to tell the location and distance of any food to other bees.
  5. A flea can jump 200 times of their size.
  6. Most spiders are not harmful to humans.

If you are interested in reading more Facts then here is some Related Post:

If you liked this post, don’t forget to subscribe to our Facts Adda video channel on YouTube. Alternatively, you can follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

Neem leaves (Azadirachta indica)

by

In the world of Ayurveda, neem tree is very famous or popular. Every part like bark, leaves, roots,  flower, fruit and seeds of the neem tree used to make medicine. Check out some facts of neem bark, neem seeds, neem leaves etc.

Facts about neem bark, neem seeds, neem leaves etc.

  • It’s leaves used in various type of home remedies.
  • It helps to nourish the scalp of the head and root of the hair.
  • It is rich in anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antidiabetic properties.
  • Water boiled with it leaves helps to remove or reduce blackhead or dead skin.
  • clean the skin or protect the skin from infection or infectious diseases ( neem lotion, neem soap, etc there is many products of neem available in the market).
  • Neem is used for leprosy or other major skin disorders.
  • Neem branches are used for teeth cleaning.
  • Useful in the purification of blood.
  • It is also useful in chickenpox, malaria, smallpox and body rash.
  • its leaves and root can be used as Insect repellent. It can repel black flies and the use of neem oil can repel the mosquitoes.
  • The gel extracted from its leaves can reduce the formation of the Dental plaque
  • Stomach and intestinal ulcers can be cured with its bark.
  • Other diseases like Fever, Upset stomach, Breathing problems, Malaria, Worms. Head lice, Skin problems and diseases, Heart problems, Diabetes can also cure with neem.
  • Neem also can be used as contraception.

Note: we are not advising you to take the neem. Neem is Ayurveda but it also has side effects. it causes severe problems when it is not used properly. before taking it we suggest you consult with an Ayurveda Doctor. Some side effects are given below.

Side Effects of neem

  • Taking large doses of neem is harmful to both adults and children.
  • Giving neem oil or seed to children by mouth cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, blood disorders, seizures, loss of consciousness, coma, brain disorders, and death.
  • During pregnancy taking neem oil and neem bark can cause a miscarriage.
  • Neem can cause blood sugar to go too low.

If you are interested in reading more Facts then here is some Related Post:

If you liked this post, don’t forget to subscribe to our Facts Adda video channel on YouTube. Alternatively, you can follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

Aloe Vera benefits

by
aloe vera benefits

Aloe Vera is a herb that is used in many health-related issues. For since last 1000 years, aloe vera is part of our natural medicine/ herbal remedies (Ayurveda). It is one of the most used herbs in the world. It can be referred to as a wonder plant because of its unique properties. it is used in foods as a flavoring, in cosmetics, and in herbal remedies. Aloe vera is primarily harvested for its gel that comes from its leaves. Now the time is when the aloe vera is most famous than ever. In this article, you see some Aloe Vera benefits

Aloe Vera benefits

Its gel used as toothpaste can help in the fight against cavities. The gel is more effective than some of the toothpaste out there in the market.

It helps in reducing and preventing constipation.

Its gel formed with Carbopol 974p is helpful in healing diabetes-induced foot ulcers.

Aloe vera gel protects skin from Ultra Violet (UV) rays and slower skin aging.

After radiation therapy of cancer treatment it protects skin from damage.

Aloe vera gel treats skin irritation.

It contains an Antimycoplasmic substance that kills Mycoplasma bacteria which is not killed by many chemicals.

Its leaves extract is used as natural antioxidant.

The Aloe Vera plant is very watery so it prevents or treats the dehydration.

Aloe Vera gel is an anti-inflammatory gel. It works instantly on swelling and pain resulting from arthritis.

Aloe Vera promotes hair growth. Shampoo that contains aloe vera improves blood circulation on the head and prevents or reduces stress and mental strain.

It repairs dead skin or scalp cells.

Its juice helps ladies while their painful mensuration period.

For diabetes, the patient is also helpful. It reduces the blood sugar level.

By improving blood quality it reduces cholesterol level.

It increases the oxygen level in the blood.

Note:- Before using aloe vera please consult with a doctor. We are not advising you to use it as medicine for any kind of disease. It is always a good idea to consult with a doctor before using any kind of remedies/herbs/natural medicine.

If you are interested in reading more Facts then here is some Related Post:

If you liked this post, don’t forget to subscribe to our Facts Adda video channel on YouTube. Alternatively, you can follow us on Instagram or Facebook.