* WhatsApp killed BBM.
* YouTube killed DVD.
* Bluetooth killed Infrared.
* Xender killed Bluetooth.
* CDs killed Cassettes.
* Android killed Windows phone.
* Uber killed Yellow Cab.
* Phone killed Post Office.
* SMS killed Letter Writing.
* Email killed Fax.
* Civilization killed Culture.
* Computer killed Typewriter.
* E-card killed Hallmark Card.
* Money killed True Love.
* What else killed what again?
* Internet killed Library.
* Google killed Dictionary.
* Wikipedia killed Encyclopedia.
* Technology killed the Soul.
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Tracking Bullet Holes On Allied Planes
Bullet holes on Allied planes that encountered Nazi anti-aircraft fire in World War II were tracked.
At first , the military wanted to reinforce those areas because obviously that's where the ground crews observed the most damage on returning planes. Until Hungarian-born Jewish mathematician Abraham Wald pointed out that this was the damage on the planes that made it home and the Allies should armour the areas where there were no holes/dots at all because those are the places where the planes won't survive when hit. This phenomenon is called survivorship bias, a logic error where you focus on things that survived when you should really be looking at things that didn't.
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7 Biggest Brain Damaging Habits
* Missing breakfast.
* Sleeping late.
* High sugar consumption.
* More sleeping specially during mornings.
* Eating meal while watching TV or computer.
* Wearing cap/scarf or socks while sleeping.
* Habit of blocking/stopping urine.
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The Forgotten Battle
A shining moment in Indian military history, the Battle of Saragarhi took place on 12 Sep 1897.
* Fought between 21 soldiers of the 36th Sikhs - now 4th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment - and 10,000 Afghan tribesmen.
* Saragarhi was a post midway between Fort Gulistan and Fort Lockhart in the Hindukush mountains in NWFP, Pakistan.
* Total casualties on the Afghan side : 600 dead
* All 21 India soldiers were awarded the Indian Order of Merit.
* The day is commemorated as the Regimental Battle Honours Day by the Sikh Regiment.
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A Fascinating Play Of Words
* My first job was working in an Orange Juice factory but I got canned. Couldn't concentrate.
* Then I worked in the woods as a Lumberjack but just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe.
* After that I tried being a tailor but wasn't suited for it - mainly because it was a sew-sew job and people liked to hem and haw about the price.
* Next, I tried working in a Muffler Factory but that was too exhausting.
* Then, tried being a Chef - figured it would add a little spice to my life but just didn't have the thyme...
* Next, I attempted being a Deli Worker but anyway I sliced it....couldn't cut the mustard.
* My best job was a Musician but eventually found I wasn't noteworthy.
* I studied a long time to become a doctor but didn't have any patience.
* Next, was a job in a Shoe Factory. Tried hard but just didn't fit in.
* I became a Professional Fisherman but discovered I couldn't live on my net income.
* Managed to get a job working for a Pool Maintenance Company but the work was just too draining.
* So then I got a job in a Workout Center but they said I wasn't fit for the job..
* After many years of trying to find steady work, I finally got a job as a Historian - until I realised there was no future in it.
* My last job was working in Starbucks but had to quit because it was the same old grind.
* So, I tried Retirement and I found I'm perfect for the job - love it.
Tailpiece.
Got up a trifle past 6, the chores and was ready by 10, after initiating the washing machinex!
A spate of power interruptions!
Spoke to Ashok Meelu, who's down thanks to a couple of unexpected happenings.
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