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Native to the subtropical forests of South America, the Silk Floss Tree is now widespread around south Florida, and appreciated for its beautiful flowers. But getting to those precious flowers is definitely not the easiest of tasks, due to the giant thorns that cover its trunk and branches.

Mass media are media forms designed to reach the largest audience possible. They include television, movies, radio, newspapers, magazines, books, records, video games and the internet. Many studies have been conducted in the past century to measure the effects of mass media on the population in order to discover the best techniques to influence it. [...]

Mass media is the most powerful tool used by the ruling class to manipulate the masses. It shapes and molds opinions and attitudes and defines what is normal and acceptable. This article looks at the workings of mass media through the theories of its major thinkers, its power structure and the techniques it uses, in [...]

Athlete’s foot is a common affliction, especially for people with active jobs or lifestyles. Luckily, it is easy enough to cure with common essential oils. Try these simple remedies you can make at home to relieve both the fungal infection and the itching and irritation with which it is associated. Note: these recipes also work [...]

You are probably aware that Allium Sativum, or Garlic, has been medically tested and found to have antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. You may also know that Garlic in your regular diet may help to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the body. The following are some additional little known medical uses for this [...]

The largest flaming candle image took place at the Serena Hotel in Faisalabad, Pakistan when 48 people lit 8,154 candles to create the Sandoz logo on December 31, 2003.

The largest mosque is Shah Faisal Mosque, near Islamabad, Pakistan. The total area of the complex is 18.97 ha (46.87 acres), with the covered area of the prayer hall being 0.48 ha (1.19 acres). It can accommodate 100,000 worshippers.

Since the World Open was inaugurated in 1975, Jansher Khan has clinched the title eight times, with his relative Jahangir coming close behind winning six titles. But Jahangir has also claimed three International Squash Rackets Federation world individual titles, taking his tally of World titles to a record-breaking total of nine. In 1982 Jahangir astonished [...]

This is Stromboli, one of the 7 Aeolian Islands off the north-west of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Stromboli is also one of the Italy’s 3 active volcanoes (the others of course being Etna (Sicily) and Vesuvius (Naples). Stromboli (pronounced “Stròmbuli” in Sicilian and Στρογγύλη Strongulē in Greek) has been active for 2,000 years. A [...]