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“The Knowledge Library”
Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
Knowledge for All, without Barriers…
The bacteria in your body are said to outnumber your body’s cells at a 10-to-1 ratio. However, a recent study says that the ratio is closer to 1-to-1. According to these estimates, you have 39–300 trillion bacteria living inside …
What is Double Pneumonia? Double pneumonia is a lung infection that affects both of your lungs. The infection inflames the air sacs in your lungs, or the alveoli, which fill with fluid or pus. This inflammation makes it hard to …
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The infection leads to inflammation in the air sacs of the lungs, which are called alveoli. The alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult …
What is a Phobia? A phobia is an irrational fear of something that’s unlikely to cause harm. The word itself comes from the Greek word“phobos,” which means “fear” or “horror.” Hydrophobia, for example, literally translates to fear of water. When someone has …
What are Phobias? A phobia is an excessive and irrational fear reaction. If you have a phobia, you may experience a deep sense of dread or panic when you encounter the source of your fear. The fear can be of …
What is a Personality Disorder? Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that are characterized by inflexible and atypical patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. These inner experiences and behaviors often differ from the expectations of the …
The most common symptom of a pinworm infection is intense itching around the anus. Infections are contagious and can be prevented with handwashing and other hygiene practices. A pinworm infection, also known as enterobiasis or oxyuriasis, is one of …
What is a Whipworm Infection? A whipworm infection, also known as trichuriasis, is an infection of the large intestine caused by a parasite called Trichuris trichiura. This parasite is commonly known as a “whipworm” because it resembles a whip. A …
What is a hookworm infection? Hookworms are parasites. This means they live off other living things. Hookworms affect your lungs, skin, and small intestine. Humans contract hookworms through hookworm larvae found in dirt contaminated by feces. According to the Centers for Disease Control …
What is a parasitic Infection? Parasites are organisms that live off other organisms, or hosts, to survive. Some parasites don’t noticeably affect their hosts. Others grow, reproduce, or invade organ systems that make their hosts sick, resulting in a parasitic …
Inorganic compounds are synthesized by geological systems and derived from minerals. Definitions of Organic & Inorganic Compounds An organic compound refers to chemical substances that contain carbon in their structure. The carbon existing in living organisms makes it organic but …
Gold metal from Rio 2016 Olympics Games. Podium finishers receive Olympic medals during the finals of each Olympic event. The winner, first runner-up, and second runner-up get gold, silver, and bronze medals respectively. Olympic Games’ protocol is very clear …
Sputnik 1 remained in space for a period of three months. Editorial credit: Aleks49 / Shutterstock.com Sputnik 1 was the first ever satellite to be constructed and propelled into space. The Soviet Union was the pioneering country to launch such …
In many forms of cursive lettering almost all the letters are connected. Cursive lettering is a style of writing in which letters are written connectively without lifting the writing implement from the paper. It is also known as script …
Red roses and chocolates are some of the gifts that lovers commonly exchange on Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day, which is commemorated on the 14th day of February every year, is also called the Feast of Saint Valentine or Saint Valentine’s Day. …
The metric system was first introduced in Paris, France, in the late 18th century. The metric system is commonly referred to as the International System of Units, as it is used by virtually all countries in the world. Interestingly, three …
Hummingbird eggs are among the smallest eggs ever laid by birds. The smallest egg on record was laid by the Vervain hummingbird as recorded in October 1998. However, the record seems to be going back and forth between the Bee …
Benzene (C6H6) is classed as a hydrocarbon as it contains only carbon (C) and hydrogen (H). Benzene is a liquid chemical that has a characteristic of sweet smell and has no color. It is naturally present in crude oil although …