10 Unsolved Mysteries Of The World

Placebo Effect
The placebo effect is when a person takes something they believe is
medicine for an ailment they are suffering (which is not really a medicine),
and they get better. A placebo is an inert substance, and when taken (with
the advice from others that it will cure them)
the person get better, simply because they were expecting or believed that
it would work. Something similar,
called the nocebo effect, is when a person takes fake drugs and thinks they
are experiencing problems that would have been
caused by the real drugs. They have been known to reduce pain as well..
Why they occur is mysterious and they are
only one of the many complicated things related to the body-brain
connection. In fact, our own bodies hold many unsolved mysteries.

Panspermia
How did life on earth appear? Science suggests that life when the planet
was favourable for habitation.
 Yet did microscopic organisms just pop out of nowhere? One hypothesis is
panspermia, which suggests that ‘seeds of life’ exist everywhere
around the universe, and that life on earth started when these ‘seeds’
came here, probably by a meteor. It also suggests that these
seeds are taken to other habitable places in the universe. Something
similar to this is exo-genesis. It suggests that life was brought to
earth those billions of years ago, however it does not say that life is also
taken to other habitable places. Some people
believe aliens brought life to our planet, as suggested by the theories of
Erich Von Daniken. Although some are sceptical as to how
life could exist in space and get carried to other planets, there is substantial
evidence that certain life forms, like spores and
certain types of bacteria can actually exist in space, perhaps in a dormant
state.

Mass extinctions

From the death of the dinosaurs, to the disappearance of the

creatures in the Permian Era, mass extinctions are occurring even
now.
Sometimes, the cause is clear. We are destroying the biosphere and the
atmosphere, and scientists predict that in the next 100 years,
50% of all species will become extinct. But sometimes, the real reason is
unclear. It may have been due to competition from other species,
dramatic climate changes, or the impacts from an asteroid/meteor (the last
one being quite a popular one). Yet some questions remain
unanswered. Why was it that some species died out, and others survived,
some to this day (famous example: the coelacanth).
During the extinction of the dinosaurs, crocodiles and turtles were around,
but they survived, even to this day, while the dinosaurs,
the pterosaurs, the marine reptiles and others died out. While
some people believe that those species were unable to cope with
 the (possibly) new surroundings, others are not convinced. To this day,
they are a mystery, and without a machine,
we may never know. Other popular theories include:- flood basalt
events, smaller asteroid showers, global warming/cooling, sea
level drops.

Zombies in Haiti
Haitan vodou, part of their religious practices, has long been considered to
be evil. And the base of this suspicion is that the vodou is used to create
zombies.
Not zombies as in Hollywood zombies. Not animated brain ****ing zombies.
Zombies like, sub-conscious humans who do everything they are told.
Wade Davis,
a Canadian ethno-biologist, uncovered a lot of info on this. Apparently, it
originated in Africa, and two drugs (or poisons) are inserted into the
victim’s bloodstream.
One a deathlike trance, and one makes the victim seem like they have no
brain of their own, thus rendering them able to do whatever they are told.
3 important facts Davis found was:- zombification is not random, it is not
common, and it is used as a kind of severe punishment,
most likely to those that have broken the sacred vodou laws
 Intuition
Ever learned something without really understanding how you know it?
That’s intuition. Sometimes called a sixth sense or gut feelings,
intuition is the ability to acquire knowledge without a clear source or without
reasoning it. Some people claim that they get a
feeling that someone is watching them, and they look around and find that
somebody is, or was, watching them. Or a police officer
may look at some suspects for a crime and somehow know which one is
guilty, and later discover they were right.
Though some people say that these things are all coincidences, others
believe that the human brain has a special ability
to get knowledge around them without conscious realization. It is another
mystery of the human mind

2012
What makes this so special? The fact that the Olympics are taking place in
London? No. The ancient Maya civilization,
from Central America, had a special calendar that was mind-blowingly
accurate. And it predicted that the end of the human life
cycle was on December 21st, 2012, the winter solstice. The Mayans were
also good at math and astrology(they accurately
 predicted an eclipse that occurred hundred of years later). So people are
guessing that they were right about the end of the world thing,
too. Something else that has gotten scientists curious is that there are
some major astronomical things happening in 2012.
Apart from the occasional eclipse and comet, the entire solar system is
supposed to pass through the center of our galaxy, s
omething that happens only once every 26,000 years. And, there’s a risk of
our planet’s poles switching.
Sounds crazy, but scientists say this has already happened. Also, the
Indian calendar, the Kali Yuga, ends at about the same time.
Coincidence? I think not

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Exoplanets, short for extra-solar planets, are planets beyond the solar
system. There are 277 recorded exoplanets to date.
However, there is no confirmation that there is life on any of them, or in the
universe, for that matter. However, it is still a mystery.
This is different from UFOs as UFO are unidentified flying objects, meaning
something unidentified that has been seen on earth.
Some likely candidates for supporting life are Gliese 581 d and HD 189733
b, the latter supposedly containing water vapour and organic matter.
There are also questions as to whether there are moons orbiting these
planets. Some people believe that there may even
be life in our solar system that we don’t know of. Some moons, like
Neptune’s Triton or Saturn’s Europa, may possible have, or had,
life, and there is substantial evidence that water once flowed through Mars.
Still, no one knows.
 Nazca Lines
Etched into the earth on the Nazca Plains in Peru are giant symbols drawn
perfectly straight. Some are hundreds of metres long.
They look as if they were drawn by some giant hand two thousand years
ago. And the strange thing is, they can only be seen from the air.
So how did the ancient Nazcans draw them? Researchers say they could
have created hot air balloon or kites to fly and view their work.
Indeed, an experiment was carried out and it proved that the Nazcans
could have made a working balloon. The symbols themselves are of
animals
and plants. Yet some are long strips of land without any direct meaning.. A
writer named Erich Von Daniken believed that these were
landing strips for alien spacecraft, and that aliens could have drawn them.
They may also be for contacting these aliens. Maria Reiche,
an astronomer, says that these lines may be used as a calendar, or to
keep track of the stars and planets. There is a monkey drawing
that has a coiled tail that looks similar to the orbital lines of our solar
system. There are even more obscure theories that suggest
that there were giant people 2,000 years ago. Yet, they are still a mystery.
 Megalithic structures
A megalithic structure is some thing big made of rock. It could be a statue,
or just some rocks strewn around in a pattern.
The truly mysterious thing about the ancients is, how were they able to
create such enormous things? They did not have the technology
needed to efficiently make them. Stonehenge is a good example.. A bigger
one is the Great Pyramid in Giza, or the pyramids themselves.
Sometimes, even their purpose is unclear (Stonehenge) , while other
times, the structures in question are mysterious and seemingly
supernatural (the pyramids). A megalith (I know, sounds like something
from Di-Gata Defenders), a giant rock, is used most of the time,
especially in the case of Stonehenge and the Carnac stones. Still, there
are a few megalithic structures that are not mysterious
(like Great Zimbabwe), but mostly it seems impossible that the ancients
made these things themselves. Now, many would like
to think aliens helped them. Yet even scientists say queerer things. They
suggest that there may have been a lost ancient civilization
that was extremely advanced, and they may have given later civilizations
the knowledge to build such things. Yet there is no
substantial evidence of either.. Other examples: Easter Island Heads,
Pyramid of the Sun (in Mesoamerica) ,
other pyramids in central and south America, Colossus of Rhodes.

Creation of the Universe

The universe is vast and unknown. It holds many mysteries. And possibly
the biggest mystery is how the universe was created.
Scientists have suggested that there was a massive explosion billions of
years ago called The Big Bang. That theory is now generally accepted,
and scientists are looking for trails of energy left behind from
the colossal explosion that created a trillion stars. Yet there is no absolute
proof. But the creation of the universe is something too
big to happen so simply. Religious folks will say God/Allah/Vishnu created
the universe. But scientists will say that there was a Big Bang,
and that there is energy from the bang moving through the universe, and
they are trying to locate the epicentre. So, the debate
continues. Religion vs. Science is probably the biggest conflict in the world.
But what is religion? There are so many different types.
And the difference between the Christian religion and Greek mythology?
No one believes in Greek mythology anymore. But what is science?
And math? Things created by man. So before saying that man created God
and science proves it, people should realize man
created science as well. And maybe, the universe is just something made
up in our minds.
Never put banana in the refrigerator! !!

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and

glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant,
sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough

energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the
banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.

It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of

illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily
diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND

amongst people suffering from depression , many felt much
better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain
tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into
serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and
generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains

regulates blood glucose levels , which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of

hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in

potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood
pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has
just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the
fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school

were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at
breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power.
Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist
learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation : High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can

help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the
problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers : One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to

make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana
calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up
depleted blood sugar levels , while the milk soothes and re-
hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body,

so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing
relief.

Morning Sickness : Snacking on bananas between meals helps

to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness .

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try
rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many
people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and
irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the

nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of

Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on
comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital
patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to
be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid
panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar
levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours
to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal

disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the
only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-
chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces
irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control : Many other cultures see bananas as a

"cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional
temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example,
pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a
cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD
sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer
tryptophan.

Smoking & Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying
to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the
potassium (K) and magnesium (Ma) found in them, help the body
recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal .

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the

heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's
water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises,
thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced
with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of

Medicine, 'eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the
risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you

want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on
the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place
with a plaster or surgical tape !

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you
compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the
carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin
A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals . It is also
rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So
maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say,
"A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the
time!

Shine your shoes Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub
directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth.......

Shine your face J Mix banana with honey and a bit of lemon juice,
make paste, apply on your face (beware of skin allergy- so make
a test doze first), keep for half an hour every day before sun-rise
and wash out... And Your face will shine like fresh banana....
Amazing fruit, really the banana, bringing consolation to the
whole humanity.... .....and rather cheap.....So get going...
Wishing you sound health...