Category: Science and Technology

Greenland Sharks Still Remain a Mystery

The Greenland shark is not a newly discovered specie of sharks – this shark had been existent for a long time. From its name, these Greenland sharks are found in the Northern Atlantic just near Greenland and Iceland. Unlike most species of sharks they can thrive in cold temperature waters. Greenland sharks are recognized as the largest Arctic fish which rivals the Great White in size. However, these sharks are actually less aggressive than the Great White. The meat from these sharks are not edible but Inuits have been using its flesh for biofuel.

Automysophobia: The Extreme Fear of Getting Dirty

Automysophobia is the fear of getting dirty. Most people could probably tolerate an amount of dirt in their body, thinking that they can wash that away later. However, automysophobic people don’t feel that way: they get sick, dizzy, nauseated, breathless and even feel get that feeling that they’d rather die than get dirt in their bodies. People suffering this extreme fear definitely seek psychological help. It surely gets in the way of living a normal healthy life.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

His inspiring experience prompted me to update this blog. He was just 14 when he built his first windmill. William Kamkwamba lived in a small Malawian village where there was no electricity. People in his village depended on tobacco farming. His family of 20 did not have much. He even had to drop out of school because his parents could not afford to pay his yearly $80 worth of tuition fees. There was much wind in his place, so he thought of putting that into good use for his community. He borrowed a book about windmills from the local library,Continue reading »