Mysterious places

Adventurers and experts has explored the world and continuously exploring it but still there are many untouched areas of the world which are weirdest places on earth. Those are not human places and declared as mysterious abandoned places from around the world.

There are places on earth which generate strange unexplained phenomenon.i.e,Bermuda Triangle.

I wrote down some most mysterious places on earth.

1. NAZCA LINES-PERU:
Nazca lines

The Nazca civilization are famous of making massive drawings in the sand. They make geoglyphs of animals,planets and enigmatic shapes.

The arechaeologists and experts are unclear about the purpose of geoglyphs. May be they want their God could see them more clearly.

There is also another suggestion that they draw for navigation in landmarkless deserts.

Experts also believe that it is a decoration path that leads to ancient ceremonial centre where rituals and burials take place.

2. SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS-ARIZONA:
Superstition mountain

It’s a giant goldmine discovered by Jacob Waltz back in 19th century.

Waltz took this secret location with him in the next world but there is a rumour that he may have told somebody on his deathbed.

Many experts tried to find this Lost Gold Mine but all tours proved deadly. They never came back.

3. BERMUDA TRIANGLE-MIAMI:
Bermuda triangle

It’s one of the world’s greatest mysteries. Thousands of boats and planes have been lost around Bermuda Triangle.
According to report,on average, 4 planes and 20 boats lost in year, without any sign.

The diappearences has been blamed on paranormal activities and Voodoo.

Many teams went on expedition to solve mystery but they never came back.

In 1945,five US Navy Avenger never showed up after a call that their campasses stopped working.

Now it is declared as one of the most mysterious Forbidden places.

4. GIZA PYRAMIDS-EGYPT:
Giza pyramids

This mystery is also yet to be solved. Pyramid’s thick walls do not let the researchers know what is behind these walls.

Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities is using latest non-destructive techniques to unlock the secret behind thick walls.

Modern technologies have already discovered about hidden chambers in pyramids due to temperature differences.

5. ETERNAL FLAME FALL-NEW YORK:
Eternal flame fall

It looks like a clever trick but it is not. It’s a eternal flame burning behind a waterfall.

This dancing flame lit and relit on its own. It is an unexplained place.

The mystery behind this is easily explained by natural gas deposits in rocks of waterfall which seeps out.

But it’s still a mystery that how natural gas is produced.

6. DOOR TO HELL-TURKMENISTAN:
Door to hell

According to National Geographic,a fiery crater opened up in deserts of northern Turkmenistan,most likely after a drilling mishap.

This big gap is called Door To Hell because it’s still burning.
Rumours are that scientists set it on fire to burn off noxious gas but not researched the huge amount of gas lying below. As Turkmenistan is one of the largest gas resources in the world.

7. BLOOD FALLS-ANTARCTICA:
Blood falls Antarctica

McMurdo Dry Valleys are coldest and driest place on Earth,has a blood-red waterfall.

Scientists believe that this creepy color is due to red algae and hue is due to iron oxide and contain strange bacterial life as underground is extremely salty and cold.

8. LAKE ANJIKUNI-CANADA:
Lake anjikuni

An entire village disappeared without a trace near Lake Anjikuni.

According to MSN report,”a trapper who has been there and met with locals many times ,found place completely deserted one night with some fires still burning. All of their weapons and supplies were in place. The dogs were found frozen and starved to death even though there was food scattered around them.
There are still no logical theories as to what happened. Some people assume massive abduction.”

9. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS-MEXICO:
Island of dolls. Mexico

The island known as Isla de las Munecas(island of the Dolls) is dedicate to lost soul of a poor girl who died in strange circumstances.

According to MSN report,”this tiny island is home of hundreds of petrifying dolls with severed limbs,decapitated heads and black eyes. Local legend says that the dolls move their heads and arms. People have said that they had heard the dolls whispering and telling them to come down to island.”

10. A HAUNTING CASTLE-EDINBURGE:
Haunted Edinburgh castle

Edingurge Castle is an old fortress built on rock. It is 900 years old.

According to Accorhotel article,”it was a site of large paranormal investigation in 2001. Nine researchers and more than 200 members of the public explored the castle's forgotten rooms and various secrets passages. Half of them reported paranormal experiences in castle’s haunted areas.”

11. THE JEWISH CEMENTERY- PERU:
Jewish old cementery

Eleven cemetery were built on each other and now there are more than 100,000 graves. This cemetery is Jewish's oldest burial ground.

This place has a strange feeling of mystery with nearly 12,000 tombstones. There is a rumour that it has been used for rituals. It is one of the most mysterious historical places in the world.

12. HAUNTING HOUSE-TOULOUSE:
Haunted house. Toulouse

This house in Pink City is famous as “haunting house”as people claim of hearing strange noises from house but nobody has been able to find any sourse of these noises and disturbance.

There are theories that this house is built on site of ancient gallows or some painter murdered his female model there.
A famous parapsychologist,Yves Lignon,started an investigation. He discovered a room that was used for spiritual rituals or seances.

May be these noises are remains of those rituals or seances. Who knows…..

13. AMITYVILLE HOUSE-NEW YORK:
Amityville house

Amityville,the House of Devil is famous for its history. A movie has also been made on this.

The movie tells the true story of a family tragedy of night of 14 November 1974.

Ronald DeFeo of 23, killed his parents and four siblings. He claimed that he heard voices telling him to kill.

A year later,another family moved into house and experienced strange activities. They believed it to be haunted and left immediately. This house is still seen today in Long Island,New york.

JAPAN NEW TECHNOLOGY

Japan

Japan has always been there to invent new technology and
will always be. Every year Japan introduce new technology gadgets and doing this from decades.
People around the world keep searching what's new in Japan Technology today.
Let's analysis some Japan Latest Technology.

1. KITOKI:

Kitoki
Kitoki

It looks like a mango but it is not a mango. Its Japan’s new technology kitoki.

Hold this cedar made device in your hands and put y our fingers on buttons and take a deep breath.
Idea of this technology is to promote calmness.

2. TISPY:

TISPY
                                                               
By combining alcohol sensor and SD Card , Tispy measures the alcohol concenration in your body and accumulates your drinking data.
The more you use tispy , the more it is personalized and advises you , so you can care your alcohol by yourself.

3. SCENTEE MACHINE:


SCENTEE machine
   
Want to smell your favourite scent all time? So, here is your new room freshener.

Put 50ml of your favourite scent in these removable bottles and enhance your feelings.

4. FLYING CAR:


Flying car


Flying Car? This is unbelievable. Amazing concept to avoid
traffic and all the way to the front , leaving behind others in their cars.

Latest technology has been installed in cars, so you can see pattern of cars on road and can avoid any collision. Press down button if you are on right spot and wants to land.

5. BITESCAN:

Bitescan

It looks like hands-free but it is not. It’s Japan’s latest technology Bitescan.

Bitescan measures user’s bite speed, number of bites per minute and type of bites.i.e,who chew slow are tortoises.

 "Hung from the ear, it is smaller and lighter than existing bite counters (they're normally attached to the chin) and can determine a user's bite speed, number of bites per minute and type of bite using a waveform detected on the back of the ear", according to CNN report.

This device is connected to smartphone app. The purpose of this device is to develop good chewing habits.

6. EARPRINT:

Ear print

Finger prints are not secure anymore. It can be hacked. Japan introduced a more secure technique Earprint.

You have to download ERGO software on your smartphones.
The users has to lift phone to their ear and press the center of screen. A sound is sent into ear and the sound that echoed back,which is specific to each human,is your earprint.

7. CALORIECO:

Calorieco

It is a calorie scanner but it looks like oven Just place your food in CaloRieco and it would measure nutrients just in 10 seconds, according to manufacturer Panasonic.

As well as people hoping to lose weight, the product is also aimed at those with diabetes and other diet-affected health conditions. The scanner stores nutritional data, and Panasonic hopes that eventually it will be able to suggest recipes according to users' needs", according to CNN report.

8. A DIGITAL MAKEOVER:

A digital makeover

It’s Panasonic’s Makeup Design Tool. It uses live video as canvas. You can apply makeup on your image and see how you looks.
It provides you brushes of different sizes with different color tones kits.
You can try different hair styles as well.

 " This technology is targeted at makeup stores, wedding photography studios and cosmetic brands. The application is finished, and Panasonic says it is looking for business partners, such as make-up brands, to take it to market", according to CNN report.


9. SYNTHETIC FIBERS:

Synthetic fibers shirt

                                  This is the thing that only Japan can do. Clothing made of synthetic fiber material is getting popular in several countries.
These shirts do not wrinkle even after wash and people get relax and sleep comfortably and wake up feeling refreshed.

The secret lies in the several types of minerals uniquely woven into the fiber. When the far infrared radiation emitted from these minerals reaches the skin, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, and the body and mind relaxes. The result is the release of tension from muscles, improved blood flow and a slower heart rate," according to web-japan.org report.

10. HOUSE ENERGY INNOVATION:

Built-in solar panel roof
HEMS data on screen

                                                         Japan introduce built-in solar panels roofs. It stores 8.96 kwh mass storage battery that can keep an entire home lit all night. All data of power consumption and storage displays on PC or Smartphones.

Home Energy Management System (HEMS) shows household electricity consumption on a Home TV screen,helping control energy use", according to web-japan.org report.

So,these were some Japan Technology News. There are more on their way. So,keep your fingers crossed.



10 Healthy Salads

Healthy salad
Healthy Salads are all time favourite. There are so many Salad Restaurants but you can easily make different salads at home. Try yummy salads with healthy juices.

Here are some best salad recipes.

1. CHICKEN SALAD:


Chicken salad

 INGREDIENTS:

• Cups of cooked diced Chicken 2 1/2
• Celery chopped 1 cup
• Seedless sliced Grapes 1 cup
• Sliced Almonds 1/2 cup
• Chopped Fresh Parsley 2 tbsp.
• Salt 1 tsp.
• Mayonnaise 1 cup
• Heavy Whipping Cream 1/4 cup

INSTRUCTIONS:

• In a medium bowl, whip cream to soft peaks.
• Combine cooked chicken, celery, grapes, almonds, parsley, salt and mayonnaise with whipped cream.
• Serve cold.

2. PASTA SALAD:

Pasta salad

INGREDIENTS:

Tri-colored spiral pasta 1 pound
Salad seasoning mix 6 tbsp
Italian-style salad dressing 12 ounce
Diced cherry tomatoes 2 cups
Chopped green bell pepper, 1
Diced red bell pepper 1
Chopped yellow bell pepper 1/2
Chopped black olives 1 can

INSTRUCTIONS:

•  In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until  soft, rinse under cold water and drain.
Whisk together the salad spice mix and Italian dressing.
In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and olives. Pour dressing over salad; toss and refrigerate overnight.

3. POTATO SALAD:

Potato salad

INGREDIENTS:

White potatoes cut in 4 cubes 6 medium
• White Vinegar 3 tbsp
Celery diced 4 tbsp
Green onions diced 5
Boiled eggs peeled 6
Mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups
Yellow mustard 1 tbsp
Celery seed 1 tsp
Black pepper
Paprika for garnish
• Salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

Boil potatoes.Drain and cool.
Peel potatoes and cut into 4 pieces. Put them in large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the white vinegar and stir. Add celery and green onions. Chop 4 of the hard boiled eggs and add to the potato mixture.
In another bowl ,mix myonnaise ,yellow mustard, celery seed , salt and pepper. Mix well into the potato ,add salt and pepper if needed. Slice the last egg into thin slices and place the slices on top of the salad. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve it cold.

4. FRUIT SALAD:

Fruit salad


INGREDIENTS
   
Banana  4 diced
Melon    1 diced
Apple.    1 diced
Strawberry 4 diced
Yogurt    ¾ cup
Honey 2 tablespoon
Cinnamon powder ½ teaspoon

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix all diced fruits.
In separate bowl mix yogurt,honey and cinnamon powder.
Mix fruits with mixture and serve.

5. VEGETABLE SALAD:

Vegetable salad

INGREDIENTS:

- 4 Cucumbers
- 4 Tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 Carrots
- 1 small lttuce
- 2 large green bell peppers
- 2 large red bell pepper
- 3\4 cup olives, pitted
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1\2 tsp. pepper
- 2 tbsp. Lemon juIce
- 2 tbsp. olive Oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut lettuce into large pieces. Cut the tomato into pieces. Half the cucumbers and carrots lengthwise, then slice them thinly. Thinly sliced the onion. Half bell pepper, remove seeds and cut into thin slices.

2. Place the lettuce leaves tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olive and bell pepper in a salad bowl.

3. Put lemon juice. olive oil, salt and pepper together in a bowl and mix well. Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss lightly and serve.

6. CEASER SALAD:

Caesar salad

INGREDIENTS:

Mayonnaise 1/2 cup
Grated Parmesan 1/3 cup
• Lemon 1
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Anchovy fillet 1 can
Garlic 1 cloves
White bread 2 slices
Chicken breasts 2
Salt and pepper to taste
• lettuce

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a blender, blend the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovy fillet and garlic. Cool in the refrigerator.
2. Cut the white bread into cubes, toss in olive oil and roast in an 350°F oven until golden and crunchy. Set aside.
3. In a hot frying pan, sauté the chicken in olive oil.0 Season with salt and pepper. Keep it refrigerator.
4. Cut up lettuce and arrange in a salad bowl. Add in the chicken breasts and the dressing, toss, and add the croutons and shaved Parmesan.

7. SHRIMP SALAD:

Shrimp salad

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Shrimp 1 lb.
• olive oil 1 tbsp
• Table salt
• Black pepper
• Red onion ¼
• Celery
• Freshly chopped dill 2 tablespoon

FOR DRESSING:

• Mayonnaise ½ cup
• Lemon 1
• Dijon mustard 1 tsp.

INSTRUCTION:

Preheat oven to 400°F. On a large baking sheet, toss shrimps with oil, salt and pepper.
Bake for 5 to 7 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice,mustardsalt and pepper. Add cooked shrimp, red onion, celery, and mix well.
Serve on bread.

8. BEAN SALAD:

Bean salad

 INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups
• Red bell pepper chopped 1 cup
• Fresh parsley, chopped ½ cup
• Red onion , finely chopped ½ cup
• Tomato chopped ½
• Olive Oil 4 tbs
• White Vinegar 4 tbs
• Garlic finally chopped 2 tsp
• Salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Put tomato, red pepper, parsley,beans and onion in a large salad bowl.
• In a seperate bowl, add the onion, olive oil, garlic, salt & pepper. Mix them well.
• Add the dressing to the bean mixture carefully.
Taste and
• Refrigerate until needed.

9. PEA SALAD:

Pea salad

INGREDIENTS:

Canned sweet peas, drained 30 ounces
Shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup
Diced red onion 1/3 cup
Mayonnaise 1/3 cup
Paprika ¼ teaspoon
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Black pepper ¼ teaspoon
•. Boiled Eggs for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients.
• Slice boiled eggs and garnish.
Refrigerate then serve cold.

10. RICE SALAD:

Rice salad

INGREDIENTS:

• Uncooked brown rice 1 cup
• Italian dressing ½ cup
• Creamy Dijon mustard 2 teaspoon
• Sliced celery 1 cup
• Shreddedcarrots 1 cup
• Redbell pepper 1
• Apple 1
• Red onion sliced ½ cup
• Parsley chopped ½ cup
• Pecans ½ cup

INSTRUCTIONS:

Boil rice
Spread rice on baking sheet; let cool.
Mix dressing and mustard in a bowl. Add rice, celery, carrots, red pepper, apple, onion, and parsley.
Mix in pecans.
To toast pecans, spread them in a baking pan or a microwave.
Stirring a few times, bake in 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool before serving.

These are all easy to make salads. Try these salads in dinner/ lunch/breakfast, you would surely love it.

10 HEALTHY JUICES

Juices

 As it’s a summer season, everyone demands refreshing and healthy juices. Instead of purchasing costly healthy juices from shop,you can easily make them at home.

The recipes i am going to share with you are not only super easy in making but also effective in weight lose.
Here are some healthy juices.

1. BLUEBERRY-GINGER JUICE:
Blackberry ginger juice

Ingredients 

  •      1/2 cup sugar 
  •      1/2 cup water 
  •      1/4 cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger 
  •      6 (2-inch-long) strips lemon rind
  •      4 cups blueberries
  •      2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 (10-ounce) bottles club soda, chilled
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon rind strips or lemon slices (optional)

How to Make It

Step 1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl for 5 minutes or until cold. Pour syrup through a sieve into a pitcher; discard solids.

Step 2
Place half of blueberries and grated ginger in a blender; process 20 seconds or until smooth. Pour blueberry puree through a sieve into pitcher, pressing with the back of a spoon to remove as much juice as possible; discard solids. Stir juice into syrup mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining blueberries and grated ginger. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. Apple Juice;
Apple juice


Ingredients

6 ounces chopped sweet-tart apple, such as Braeburn (1 1/2 cups)
3 ounces coarsely chopped parsley leaves and stems (1 bunch)
4 ounces stemmed chopped kale (6 packed cups)
2 ounces peeled lemon

How to Make It

Step 1
Juice in an electric juicer, alternating the dry (kale and parsley) and juicy (apple and lemon) ingredients. Serve immediately.
Step 2
Pulp Fix: Mix into potato pancake or latke batter for a green, zesty boost.

3. CARROT,APPLE AND GINGER JUICE;
Carrot ,apple and ginger


Ingredients

1/2 cup 100% carrot juice, chilled
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup organic vanilla fat-free yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 frozen sliced ripe banana
5 ice cubes (about 2 ounces)

How to Make It

Place all ingredients in a blender; process 2 minutes or until smooth. Serve immediately.

4. CUCUMBER,APPLE AND MINT JUICE;
Cucumber,apple,mint juice

Ingredients

1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber (about 1/2 pound)

1/3 cup unsweetened frozen 100% apple juice concentrate, undiluted
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
10 ice cubes (about 4 ounces)

How to Make It

Place all ingredients in a blender; process 2 minutes or until smooth. Serve immediately.

5. MANGO JUICE;
Mango juice

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice
4 cups (1-inch) cubed mango (about 2 large mangos)
1 cup sliced strawberries
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 large limes)
4 cups sparkling ginger or lime soda
Ice

How to Make It

Step 1
Place half of first 4 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a pitcher. Repeat with remaining half of ingredients. Chill until ready to serve. Gently stir in soda. Serve over ice.
Step 2
To Your Health Blend this punch when your immune system needs a boost: oranges, mangos, and strawberries are all loaded with vitamin C.

6. ORANGE-CARROT JUICE;
Orange ,carrot juice

Ingredients

2 cups fresh orange juice (about 4 oranges)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 large limes)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon refrigerated ginger paste
1 teaspoon refrigerated mint paste
Dash of salt
2 cups 100% carrot juice, chilled
Ice cubes

How to Make It

Place first 6 ingredients in a large pitcher; stir with a whisk. Add carrot juice; stir until blended. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

7. PEACHY- GRAPE JUICE;
Peach juice

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups 100% white grape juice, chilled
1 1/2 cups peach juice, chilled
2 (12-ounce) bottles sparkling chilled peach juice beverage, chilled
1 cup frozen peach slices

How to Make It

Combine first 3 ingredients in a pitcher. Gently stir in peach slices. Serve immediately.


8. STRAWBERRY-KIWI JUICE;
Strawberry,kiwi juice

Ingredients
4 cups strawberry halves
1 cup quartered peeled kiwifruit (about 2 kiwifruit)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
3 tablespoons honey
Ice (optional)

How to Make It

Place all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve into a pitcher; discard solids. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until thoroughly chilled. Serve over ice, if desired.

9. SWEET POTATO-ORANGE JUICE;

Ingredients

8 ounces chopped peeled sweet potato (2 cups)
4 ounces peeled orange
3 ounces coarsely chopped carrot (2 small carrots)

How to Make It

Step 1
Juice in an electric juicer. Serve immediately for the best quality, or within 24 hours.
Step 2
Pulp Fix: Stir this bright, citrusy mix into zucchini or banana bread batter for a sunny, fiber-filled twist.

10. BEETS-PINEAPPLE-CHERRY JUICE;
Beets-pineapple-cheery juice

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups pitted dark sweet cherries
1 1/4 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped peeled fresh beets
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
3 tablespoons honey
Unpeeled pineapple wedges (optional)

How to Make It

Place all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve; discard solids. Pour into glasses. Garnish with pineapple wedges, if desired. Serve immediately.

Try out these healthy juices at home and enjoy.