What is platinum? Platinum is a silver metallic chemical element, a member of six transition elements in Group VIII of the periodic table known collectively as the platinum metals (ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, and platinum). Platinum is the 78th element of the periodic table, symbol Pt. It is more expensive element or chemical substance than gold. It is a transition metal....

Tipu Sultan's ring _ Tipu Sultan died in 1799 fighting against the British. Later he was accused of stealing a ring. According to various media reports, the ring was later auctioned in the UK and sold for £145,000. Used by Tipu Sultan, the Muslim ruler of the southern Indian state of Mysore, the ring bore the names of the seventh incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu and King Rama of...

Many of us have heard of hernia, but not many know the details about this disease. When an organ or part of it protrudes through the muscle or membrane that covers it, that situation is called hernia. It can occur in any part of the body , but is usually seen more in the abdomen or groin. When there is a hernia, there is a swelling under the skin at that place. Hernias are named...

Many people love to make delicious pickles of various flavors with seasonal fruits and eat them throughout the year. However, the taste of pickles can be spoiled due to being stored in a sealed container for a long time. Again, yeast or fungus grows in the presence of water or air in sour fruits. This completely ruins the taste and quality of pickles. How to keep pickles good? Find out the...

Born on May 18, 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte conquered most of Europe during his 51-year life. He was best known as a successful general during the French Revolution.But the important contribution behind that success was a special sword. It is Napoleon's sword. It is said that this sword was the secret power of Napoleon at a young age. Fictionally, Napoleon has defeated the enemy in many difficult...