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  • Moon Landing or UFOs: What goes on in Area 51?

    Moon Landing or UFOs: What goes on in Area 51?

    Though you can see the complex’s buildings in satellite images, Area 51 doesn’t appear on any public U.S. government maps.

    For decades, conspiracy theorists and UFOlogists have speculated that the government uses Area 51 to experiment with extraterrestrials and their spacecrafts.

    Located in the remote Nevada desert near the dry bed of Groom Lake, Area 51 may be the most famous military installation in the world that doesn’t officially exist.

    Some have connected the site with the alleged government coverup of a 1947 incident in which an alien spacecraft supposedly crashed near Roswell, New Mexico; others have even claimed that the moon landing was staged right there in the Nevada desert. Skeptics may find all this hard to believe—

    but if it’s not true, then what really goes on at Area 51?

    Over the years, the CIA, U.S. Air Force and aerospace company Lockheed Martin have all used Area 51 as a staging ground for test flights of experimental aircraft (a.k.a. “black aircraft”).

    According to documents declassified in 2007, in the 1950s and 1960s Area 51 was home to a top-secret Cold War-era program known as Oxcart, which aimed to develop a spy plane that would be undetectable in the air and could be used for information gathering missions behind the Iron Curtain.

    The result was the Archangel-12, or A-12, which could travel at speeds of more than 2,000 miles an hour and take clear pictures of objects on the ground from an altitude of 90,000 feet. Other well-known aircraft tested there include the A-12′s successor, the SR-71 Blackbird, as well as the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter.

    From the ground, such experimental aircraft traveling at Mach-3 speeds undoubtedly resembled some people’s idea of what alien spacecraft would look like, helping to explain why so many people reported UFO sightings in the skies above Nevada over the years.

    Such sightings—along with the secrecy surrounding the Groom Lake site—fueled the rumors swirling around Area 51, and helped create the air of mystery it retains today.

    Courtesy: HISTORY.COM

  • 8 celebrities who embraced Islam

    Mamta Kulkarni

    The famous Bollywood actress of nineties Mamta Kulkrani embraced Islam when she was found guilty in a smuggling case with her husband in Dubai airport. The actress turned Muslim when she was facing her conviction in Dubai.

     

    Muhammad Yousuf

    One of the most prolific and well known player of Pakistani cricket team formerly popular as Yusuf Youhana also embraced Islam and became Muhammad Yousuf. The batsman who is known as the backbone of Pakistan’s middle order converted to Islam in 2005 and since then he is a practicing Muslim.

    Must read: 5 Bollywood actresses who changed their religion

     

    Muhammad Ali

    Do you know Cassius Clay.. No! well the famous world heavy weight and boxing champion Muhammad Ali was Cassius Clay before converting to Islam. The famous boxer converted from baptist religion to Islam at the peak of his career.

    Allah Rakha Rahman

    The most famous Indian music composer and the only Oscar winner A.R Rahman (Allah Rakha Rahman) was born a Hindu with A.S Dilip Kumar as his name. The charismatic musician transformed from atheism to Islam in 1984 due to severe illness of his younger sister. A R Rahman practices Islam with full heart since then.

    Mike Tyson

    Like Muhammad Ali famous American boxer Mike Tyson also converted to Islam. The famous boxer embraced the religion when he was sentenced to prison for rape case.

    Dave Chappelle

    The famous comedian of Hollywood Dave Chappelle embraced Islam by declaring his belief in Allah in Media. The comedian also left his controversial show because of his religious beliefs.

    Hans Raj Hans

    Indian singer Han Raj Hans, who sang some popular hits like Aaja Nachle, Dil totey totey and Duma dum mast Qalander also converted to Islam. It has been reported that famous singer was studying Islamic literature that inspired him to embrace the peaceful religion.

    Michael Jackson

    The man who charmed the world with his unique dance and pop singing late Michael Jackson is also in the list of those who converted to Islam. The singer reportedly pledged to Islam and changed his name from Michael to Mikaael in Los Angeles at his friend’s residence in the presence of an Imam. There are also reports that the greatest singing sensation Michael Jackson entered the Muslim brotherhood when his brother Jermaine Jackson embraced Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Abdul Aziz. His sister Janet Jackson also converted to Islam after marrying a Qatar based businessman.

  • Self-help Tips to quit Smoking

    Self-help Tips to quit Smoking

    If you want to stop smoking, you can make small changes to your lifestyle that may help you resist the temptation to light up.

    Think positive

    You might have given up before, but tell yourself that you’re really going to do it this time.

    Make a plan to quit smoking

    Make a promise, set a date and stick to it. Don’t be put off by a wedding, party or other time when you’d normally smoke.

    Change your diet

    Is your after-dinner cigarette your favourite? A US study revealed that some foods, including meat, make cigarettes more satisfying. Others, including cheese, fruit and vegetables, make cigarettes taste terrible. So swap your usual steak or burger for a veggie pizza instead.

    Change your drink

    The same study looked at drinks. Fizzy drinks, alcohol, cola, tea and coffee all make cigarettes taste better. So when you’re out, drink more water and juice. Some people find that simply changing their drink (for example, switching from wine to a vodka and tomato juice), affects their need to reach for a cigarette.

    Identify when you crave cigarettes

    A craving can last five minutes. Before you give up, make a list of five-minute strategies. For example, you could leave the party for a minute, dance or go to the bar. And think about this: the combination of smoking and drinking raises your risk of mouth cancer by 38 times.

    Get moving

    A review of scientific studies has proved that exercise (even a five-minute walk or stretch) cuts cravings and may help your brain to produce anti-craving chemicals.

    Make non-smoking friends

    When you’re at a party, stick with the non-smokers. “When you look at the smokers, don’t envy them,” says Louise, 52, an ex-smoker. “Think of what they’re doing as a bit strange – lighting a small white tube and breathing in smoke.”

    Keep your hands and mouth busy

    Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can make you twice as likely to succeed. As well as patches, there are tiny tablets, lozenges, gum and a nasal spray. If you like holding a cigarette, use an inhalator. Try putting your drink in the hand that usually holds a cigarette, or drink from a straw to keep your mouth busy.

    Make a list of reasons to quit

    Keep reminding yourself why you gave up. Make a list of the reasons and read it when you need support. Ex-smoker Chris, 28, says: “I used to take a picture of my baby daughter with me when I went out. If I was tempted, I’d look at that.”

    Courtesy: NHS UK

  • Sar-e-Aam team booked for exposing arms smuggling via railways

    Addressing a press conference shortly after a sting operation by ARY News program Sar-e-Aam team, the GM Railways admitted before the newsmen that there is no arrangement of effective checking of goods, which are sent to different cities via railways cargo service.

    He confessed that anyone could send anything to a specified location irrespective of the fact how dangerous the consignment could be.

    Anwar told the journalists that the railways employees found guilty of transfer of arms and explosive material are all suspended. He also told that a case has been registered against the media team for smuggling illegal goods to Lahore by means of railways.

    The GM Railways added that the railways officials were told about the consignment that these were some domestic goods.

    Meanwhile, the IG Railways Police has also admitted that it is impossible to check all the goods being transferred from one place to another via railways.

    Earlier, ARY News program, Sar-e-Aam team had exposed offensive negligence by railways employees as it dispatched some weapons and explosives to Lahore via railways, which were successfully delivered.

    Upon the delivery of the arms, Sar-e-Aam team informed railways authorities of this serious negligence by the employees, yet the authorities registered a case against the media team itself which carried out the sting operation to open the eyes of the high-ups of the Pakistan Railways.

    The case was registered over the smuggling of arms and illegal items.

    Meanwhile, journalist fraternity and numerous political figures have strongly condemned unjust behavior of the Pakistan Railways authorities with Sar-e-Aam team and castigated them for registering a case against the media men, instead of recognizing their efforts to expose the criminal negligence of the officials and employees.

  • Five Celebrities Who Were Bullied As Kids

    Five Celebrities Who Were Bullied As Kids

    One of the unfortunate experiences that marks many childhoods is bullying. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, close to half of all children will experience school bullying at some point while they are at primary or secondary school.

    A number of celebrities have gone public with their stories of being bullied when they were kids.It may surprise you to find out that a number of very famous people had to endure being bullied at some point in their lives.

    Here are top five of the celebrities, and you cannot believe that the number one on this list.

    Jennifer-Lawrence

    5. Jennifer Lawrence

    Yes, the strong, independent star of The Hunger Games was herself bullied as a kid. Elementary school was particularly tough for Lawrence, and she changed schools a number of times because of other girls who were picking on her. Now an idol for millions of young girls, Jennifer Lawrence has certainly come a long way.

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    4. Kate Winslet

    As the youngest person to ever receive six Academy Award nominations, there’s no doubt about Kate Winslet’s place among Hollywood’s top actors. What’s not as well known is that Winslet was bullied during childhood because she was chubby, and was sometimes called “Blubber.”

    Rihanna

    3. Rihanna

    Growing up in her native Barbados, her unique looks were not always well received by her peers. Rihanna says that she was bullied because her light complexion and green eyes made her look different than the other kids.

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    2. Christian Bale

    In this actor’s case, it was actually the start of his acting career that seemed to have triggered the bullying he was forced to endure. At the age of 13, Bale starred in Empire of The Sun.

    Although one might expect that being a movie star would be well-received by his peers, the opposite happened. He was regularly punched and kicked by other kids who were most likely jealous of his success.

    Jackie

    1. Jackie Chan

    Who would have expected this martial arts expert and action movie star to show up on a list like this? Chan wasn’t always the expert martial artist, and he was too scared to stand up to the kids who bullied him when he attended Peking Opera School.

    Chan eventually learned to stand up for himself after he had the courage to defend another student who was being bullied.

    Source: Daily Entertainment

  • Milk blended with hair removing cream, Lucman reveals all

    LAHORE:  Pakistan’s famous anchor Mubasher Lucman revealed with video evidence that the milk being supplied to the general public is blended with cooking oil and even hair removing powder, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

    Lucman who hosts a show ‘Khara Sach’ on ARY News, came up with video evidence that cooking oil is being blended in the milk to thicken the milk then to bring the  whiteness back, hair removing powder is mixed in the necessary edible item.

    Vermicelli:

    In another video, Lucman showed that a factory making vermicelli has had living worms circulating on flour while the final product was placed on the dirty floor.

    Cooking Oil:

    Lucman without revealing the name, ran a video in the program that showed how a cooking oil making factory had raw material placed in gallons with shoes and clothes.

    The pipes were dirty to the core.

    Amongst other revelations, people were informed that meat from Haram (forbidden) animals is being sold with the Halal (mutton/beef/chicken) meat.

  • Sidra Batool and Neelam Muneer lock horns

    The ARY Digital drama “Arranged Marriage” which is near its end had both Sidra Batool and Neelam Muneer in characters that require fighting for one man Ahmed (Ali Agha) while Roshanay (Neelam) did it silently and patiently,  Meeral (Sidra) did it by tricks and debauchery hand in glove with Ahmed.

    While both the girls fight on screen, their acting skills too are tested as one displays emotions only through her face while the other shouts and has her sort of thing done.

    While Neelam Muneer had her fans and viewers in awe with her amazing performance throughout, Sidra Batool too has emerged as an actress that does justice to her role.

    Viewers are anxiously waiting for the last episode of the drama which will see Neelam Muneer winning hearts both on screen and on the acting front.

     To Watch all the episodes Click Here,  ARRANGED MARRIAGE

  • Grenade attack kills two policemen in NW Pakistan

    “Two men riding a motorbike threw a hand grenade on a police vehicle patrolling the area, killing two policeman and wounding another one,” district police chief Shafiullah Khan told AFP.

    He said one of the policemen died on the spot and the second in hospital.

    Another local police official Asghar Khan also confirmed the incident.

    Spokesman of the Jamatul Ahrar faction of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Ehsanullah Ehsan claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement issued to local media in Peshawar. -AFP

  • Five Amazing Facts about Brain

    Five Amazing Facts about Brain

    The brain is definitely the most complex organ in our body, and it is very hard to understand. By now, we have most of it figured out when it comes to this organ.

    Yet, there is so much information surrounding it that a person always gets to learn new things about it. This is why we decided to stray from the traditional facts surrounding the brain, and introduce you to 5  mind-boggling facts that you may not know.

    1 – The Brain is More Active When You are Sleeping

    A lot of researches suggest that the reason why we dream is to process all of the things that happened during that day. The brain tends to analyze everything when you are sleeping, making it work even harder than when you are awake. Also, by taking a nap during the day, you tend to process everything that has happened in that day up to that point; making you much more focused and prepared for the rest of the day once you wake up.

    2 – Men Have Bigger Brains than Women

    In humans, the average male brain is around ten percent bigger than an average female brain. However, women have more nerve cells than men, and due to them having more connectors in their brain and it is proven that their brain works more efficiently. Nevertheless, women are still wired in a way to think more emotionally, while men tend to think logically.

    3-  Electricity in the Brain

    The brain produces a fair amount of electricity every day, just enough to power a small lightbulb. This electricity is in the form of ionic current flows within the neurons of the brain.

    4.  Memory

    Like we previously mentioned, the brain tends to process everything that happened throughout the day while you are sleeping. This is the exactly why you need to get a lot of sleep during the night, as it will help you focus on new information, as well as store all the previous information. So basically, by getting enough sleep, you will improve your memory a lot!

    5- Yawning

    A lot of people have no idea that yawning is actually a way that the body cools down an overheated brain. Also, sometimes you yawn in order for the body to get more oxygen to the brain.

    Courtesy: Uncover Discover

  • From reel to real life 9 Pakistani celebrity couples

    From reel to real life 9 Pakistani celebrity couples

    Nida Yasir the host of famous morning show ‘Good Morning Pakistan’ got married to actor-come-director Yasir Nawaz  in 2001. The couple has one daughter and two sons.

     

    The two shining stars of Pakistani film industry Afzal Khan aka Rambo and Sahiba are the most popular celebrity couple of Pakistani Entertainment Industry. The couple extended their on-screen love story and got married, they have two boys.

     

     

    If there was any award for most popular wedding of the year that would have gone to this couple. Danish Taimoor and Aiza Khan the two stars of small screen changed their reel life love story in to real life wedding. 

     

     

    The adorable couple of Tanhaiyaan Naye Silsile Saira Yusuf and Shehroz Sabzwari son of renowned actor Behroz Sabzwari tied the wedding knot last year. The couple is now blessed with a baby girl.  

     

     

    The couple proved that love has no boundaries when Muslim model-come-actor- Hasan Ahmed tied the wedding knot with the famous Christian model and actress Sunita Marshal in 2009 and the couple has two kids. 

     

     

    This beautiful diva of the television industry Sarwat Gillani finally decided to get married to the beau Fahad Mirza this year. The couple has known each other for more than a decade as friends and finally tied the knot in August this year. 

     

    Sanam Baloch the leading actress of the television industry and morning show host at ARY News fell in love and got married to host and writer Abdullah Farhatullah last year. 

     

     

    RJ-come-actor-come model Ali Safina had always talked openly about her love interest with model-come-actor Hira Tareen. The couple tied the knot in April last year and looks gorgeous together.

     

     

    Famous Pakistan artist Azfar Ali got married to VJ-come-actor Naveen Waqar in 2012. Azfar who was previously married to Salma Ali and that was a love marriage too.  

     

     

    Mohib Mirza and Amina Sheikh are the two brilliant actors Pakistani entertainment industry has produced. Aamina Shaikh who has proven her marvelous acting not only in dramas but in films also, tied knot with Mohib in 2005. The couple’s love is just growing strong with time.