Secret of a happy marriage!

 A man and a woman had been married for over 60 years.

They had shared everything, talked about everything, and had never hidden anything from each other, except for a small shoebox that the old lady kept on top of the closet.

She had told her husband never to open it or ask about it. All these years, the man had never thought about that box.

One day his beloved wife became very ill and the doctor said she would not survive. 

To put things in order, the man brought the box to his wife's bedside. She agreed that it was time for him to see its contents.

When he opened the box, he found two handmade woolen dolls and $95,000 in cash. 

Surprised, he asked his wife about it. She said, “When we were getting married, my grandmother taught me the secret of a happy marriage: never argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with you, I should keep quiet and make a woolen doll."

The man was so moved that he could barely keep from crying. There were only two dolls in the box. That meant she had only gotten angry with him twice in all their years of living and loving together. He was over the moon.

"Honey," he said, "that explains the dolls, but what about all this money? Where did it come from?"

"Oh," she said, "that's the money I earned selling the dolls."

Why animals give birth to varying numbers?

Animals give birth to varying numbers of offspring based on their evolutionary adaptations to their environment, including factors like predator threats, parental care, and the energy required to raise young.   

Species with high predation often produce many small offspring to increase the chances of survival, while species with high parental care tend to have fewer, larger offspring that require more investment to raise successfully.  

Key points about why some animals have multiple offspring while others have only one: 

Predation pressure:
Animals with high predation risk, like fish or frogs, lay large numbers of eggs to ensure some survive to adulthood, as many eggs will be eaten by predators. 

Parental care: 
Animals that provide extensive parental care, like mammals like elephants or humans, usually only have one offspring at a time because raising one young requires significant energy and resources. 

Offspring size: 
Larger animals often have fewer offspring because larger babies require more energy to gestate and nurture. 

Life span: 
Species with shorter lifespans may produce more offspring at once to maximize their reproductive output in a shorter time frame. 

Examples: Many offspring:
Mice, rabbits, frogs, fish - These animals produce large litters of small, relatively helpless young because they face high predation and don't provide much parental care. 

Single offspring: 
Elephants, whales, humans, giraffes - These animals typically have one large offspring at a time because they invest heavily in nurturing their young.  Why do these animals have so many babies, while animals like elephants and whales usually only have one at a time? One of the factors that influences litter size is lifespan. Shorter-lived animals that won't survive to see their offspring grow will typically have more offspring at once.

Identifying humans and animals.

Humans are able to identify other humans more readily than animals due to a combination of factors. 

It includes our evolved ability to recognize facial features, understand human body language and movement patterns.

Our complex cognitive abilities which allow us to interpret social cues and context, something most animals lack to the same degree.

We have a specialized neural network dedicated to recognizing human faces and interpreting human behavior. 

Key points about human identification: 

Facial recognition:

Humans have a highly developed ability to recognize subtle differences in human faces, which is crucial for social interaction and identifying individuals. 

Biological motion perception:

We can easily distinguish between human movement patterns and those of other animals, even with minimal visual information. 

Cognitive processing:

Our brains are wired to interpret social cues, like facial expressions and body language, which helps us understand human intentions and identify individuals. 

Why animals might not be as easily identifiable: 

Different facial features:

While some animals might have recognizable features, they often lack the complexity of human faces, making individual identification more difficult. 

Limited social cues:

Most animals lack the same level of complex social interaction and communication as humans, so their body language and expressions might be harder to interpret. 

Do animals recognize humans? 

Some recognition abilities: 

While not as sophisticated as human face recognition, some animals, like dogs and primates, can learn to identify individual humans based on familiarity and visual cues. 

Animals do have a wide variety of facial features. You don't notice them as much because they're not human faces. Humans are acutely sensitive to human faces. In particular they're trained on the faces that they see around them as they develop.

LESSONS IN LIFE !!!

You won’t live forever. You’re just a small part of this huge universe, and your time here is  ticking.

Harsh words said in anger leave lasting scars. No matter how much you try to fix them, they stay.

Health is the most valuable thing. No matter how much wealth you have, illness can still hurt you.

Everyone who is old today was once as young as you. Time doesn’t stop for anyone.

What’s important to you today may not matter tomorrow. Don’t spend money on temporary desires.

Saying sorry first can prevent many arguments. It’s not a sign of weakness.

The people you surround yourself with shape who you are.

To be good at conversations, start by being a good listener.

Luck favors those who keep going.

Be grateful for shelter, clean water, food, and a healthy body. Imagine life without even one of these.

Random thoughts 2646 to 2660.

2646. Listening to fast-paced music can increase your heart rate and energy because the brain releases adrenaline.

2647. Sugar-free chewing gum can improve memory and concentration. It can also help reduce stress and anxiety.

2648. Using a blue light filter on your devices can reduce eye strain, as it decreases the amount of high-energy blue light emitted.

2649. Even a forced smile can release mood-boosting chemicals in the brain, lifting the spirits even if we don't feel happy.

2650. Crows are scavengers. If crows visit your house often the environment will be clean of dead animals and other rotten things.

2651. People can guess aspects of your personality to some extent just by your smell, as the body emits hormones detectable in sweat.

2652. Wild animals are very sensitive to their freedom and can feel deep pain when captured, and forget their hunger and natural instincts.

2653. All humanity is the offspring of Adam and Eve. No person is superior to another except by piety and good deeds.

2654. Every time I listen to melodious old Hindi songs, I regret I am not able to enjoy the lyrics as I enjoy Tamil songs.

2655. Normally it is advisable not to keep photos of deities in angry mood, or in standing position or in red colour in the house. Blue is advisable.

2656. IMHO is an acronym for "in my humble opinion" to indicate that a statement is a personal opinion, and not an objective fact.

2657. A man who doesn’t forgive a woman’s small mistakes can never understand her greatest virtues.

2658. Shakespeare said: “Arguing with an angry woman is like trying to turn the pages of a newspaper during a storm”.

2659. Amnesia is a phenomenon where someone suddenly forgets information that they always remembered. 

2660. Cows don’t give milk; you have to work for it. Happiness comes from effort, and lack of effort leads to frustration.

PROVERBS YOU MUST KNOW.

COMPILATION  OF SEVENTEEN ASIAN PROVERBS THAT ONE MUST KNOW!

 1. Chinese: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now."

(Emphasizing the importance of taking action without delay.)

2. Japanese: "Fall seven times, stand up eight."

(Encouraging perseverance through adversity.)

3. Indian: "The tree does not bother about flowers that fall."

(Teaching detachment and letting go.)

4. Korean: "Even monkeys fall from trees."

(Acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes.)

5. Vietnamese: "Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet."

(Highlighting the bond of family.)

6. Thai: "If you pick up one end of a stick, you also pick up the other."

(Actions come with consequences.)

7. Persian: "A stone thrown at the right time is better than gold given at the wrong time."

(The importance of timing.)

8. Filipino: "He who does not look back at where he came from will never get to his destination."

(Valuing gratitude and humility.)

9. Chinese: "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back."

(Learning from others  experiences.)

10. Japanese: "A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle."

(Strength in unity.)

11. Indian: "Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."

(Valuing education and knowledge.)

12. Korean: "A tiger s stripes are on the outside, but a man s are on the inside."

(Character defines a person.)

13. Vietnamese: "When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree."

(Gratitude for past efforts.)

14. Thai: "Do not let your shadow walk you."

(Don t let fear or the past control you.)

15. Mongolian: "The first glass is for the guest, the second for enjoyment, the third for chaos."

(Moderation is key.)

16. Tibetan: "A hundred male and a hundred female qualities make a perfect human being."

(Balance and harmony create perfection.)

17. Chinese: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

(Starting is the key to achievement.)

DEATH DURING SLEEP !

It is possible to die during sleep due to a number of reasons, including sudden cardiac arrest, obstructive sleep apnea, or choking. 

Sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is when the heart suddenly stops beating or can't pump blood effectively. 

SCA can be caused by a number of factors, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and irregular heart rhythms. 

People with obstructive sleep apnea, lung disease, or coronary artery disease are at higher risk of SCA. 

SCA can occur during sleep, and it can be fatal if CPR or a defibrillator isn't available. 

Obstructive sleep apnea 

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can increase the risk of sudden death. 

OSA can cause pauses in breathing, which can lead to low oxygen levels. 

People with OSA who are older, have severe apnea, or have low oxygen levels are at higher risk of sudden death. 

Treatments for OSA can help improve oxygen levels and reduce the risk of complications. 

Choking 

Choking can occur if you fall asleep with food or a lozenge in your mouth and inhale it. 

Other factors that can cause death during sleep include: Stroke, Seizure, Sedative overdose, Carbon monoxide poisoning, and Alcohol intoxication.