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I'm going to share a story (fictional)

I was 13 back then, an Introvert I was. My parents forced me to go to an engagement ceremony of a rich man with them whom I didn't even know. I had to go as they said. That place was big, and as we walked up the stairs, I noticed a window which led to the view of a beautiful garden and a swing was there. I was attracted very much, just to stay alone, I didn't know anyone and I was Introvert as I said. After eating the food, my mom said that they have to stay there for some hours, so I asked them if I could go to the garden, she said I could go if they had no problem. So I went there and found out there was no problem. I sat on the swing, put my earphones and started to read a book, totally getting into my sort of world. Time flew. It was winter, so it got dark at 5:30 PM, I was thinking of going back up, my eyes went to that staircase window, from where I first noticed that spot. Over there someone was staring at me, I couldn't make out if that was a male or female but there was a person. I felt uncomfortable but I thought that the person might be smoking. After a glance, the person was not there. I felt weird. I heard another swing which was little far from where I was sitting. I looked back to find a young man with his head turned to the right, I couldn't see his face. I never noticed him coming but I thought he came from the back and was sleeping. So I finally decided to go up and while I was going, I heard my someone's voice from the pump room close to the garden, he called out my name. I went in without thinking, but I noticed that it was a dark pump room, why would someone be there? I was very brave and innocent, so I didn't bother. There was no one there. I started walking back and my back hit something, I jumped on reflex and fell down outside the pump room, there was nothing, but I was sure something touched my back. As I stood up and looked at the garden, the young man was not on the swing, I turned back to close the door and the Man was standing there right in front of me, his head turned right. I screamed,closed the door and ran for my life, I fell down twice, but managed to run away.

Two years passed, I nearly forgot that incident, at least for then. Even my parents didn't believe me, they convinced me that I saw stupid things because I was scared for being alone for too long.

I was packing my clothes from my almirah, then I noticed those clothes were kept on a newspaper, my eyes caught up the headlines, which said "Man found dead, neck snapped at Argon palace(the place I went on the ceremony two years ago) pump room. Police couldn't find any proof." The newspaper was 5 years old.

The End.

Ghost are real

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dawnomike:
Simply lovely and beatuful

sure but na money be the main deal for here

This beauty of a houseboat, known as the Floatwing, was created by a group originally affiliated with the University of Coimbra. The group has since rebranded as Friday, though it’s still comprised of the same naval architects, engineers, and industrial designers as before. The team specializes in the very specific niche market of personal submarines and prefabricated floating homes and constructs made-to-order houseboats that vary between 33 and 59 feet in length.

This unique series of houseboats, known as the Floating Seahorses, is constructed as part of the Heart of Europe, a crazy, man-made archipelago resort in — where else? — Dubai. The base model (pictured above) will run you a cool $2.8 million, with more extravagant versions ranging up to $12 million. The three-story structures include a hot tub, a sunbathing area, and a raised observation deck, and (probably the coolest part) the bedroom and bathroom are located below deck, so you can observe the life aquatic whenever you please.
The Heart of Europe is still under construction, but the Kleindienst Group (responsible for the construction of the resort and the houseboats) expects it to be one of the most in-demand tourist destinations on the planet. For now, you’ll have to access your Floating Seahorse via private plane or boat. Boo-hoo.

At first glance, it’s clear famed architect Robert Harvey Oshatz put his unique design touch on this spectacle of a houseboat. Seated on the scenic Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, the Fennell Residence features a clever use of glulam timber beams, giving it a warm, cozy interior. The living and dining rooms directly face the river and feature expansive glass windows that have the ability to perfectly capture a gorgeous sunset.

joezzyboy:
With oceans, lakes, and rivers taking up a major chunk of the Earth’s surface, it was only a matter of time before structures typically reserved for land began to make their way to the water. As far back as the early 1900s — and likely earlier — the concept of creating a house on water began taking shape, popping up in water-friendly cities such as Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Portland, Oregon. Over the years, countries like Zimbabwe, India, and Laos have utilized houseboats to entertain tourists, travel from city to city, or simply enjoy some time spent off land.

While there still exists a community of these traditional houseboats, the market for lavish floating homes is at an all-time high. This new crop of luxurious, contemporary, and — at times — outrageous floating homes took the real estate world by storm, and we’ve found 12 of our absolute favorites from around the globe. With most of these designs coming from the minds of brilliant architects the world over, the following homes are truly works of incredible art and stunning construction. If the thought of a house that can sink makes you uncomfortable, we’ve also rounded up some of the wildest shipping container homes.

One of the advantages of houseboats is that they can travel. While landlubbers sit in their rooted homes, staring out at neighborhoods that never change, dreaming of what lies beyond the horizon, the owner of a houseboat can weigh anchor and voyage out upon the wine-dark sea … provided the vessel is built for the journey. The Overblue is a hybrid of a yacht and a houseboat, offering comfortable living on a seaworthy vessel.

The Overblue is a catamaran, which means it has two hulls that run parallel to each other, increasing stability and, due to lower “hydrodynamic drag,” the houseboat should be more fuel efficient. Of course, a houseboat isn’t just for sailing; you want to enjoy living in it, too, and the Overblue sports an interior that is cozy, but roomy enough to move around in. The Overblue comes in various models of differing sizes, one of which even features a penthouse.

With oceans, lakes, and rivers taking up a major chunk of the Earth’s surface, it was only a matter of time before structures typically reserved for land began to make their way to the water. As far back as the early 1900s — and likely earlier — the concept of creating a house on water began taking shape, popping up in water-friendly cities such as Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Portland, Oregon. Over the years, countries like Zimbabwe, India, and Laos have utilized houseboats to entertain tourists, travel from city to city, or simply enjoy some time spent off land.

While there still exists a community of these traditional houseboats, the market for lavish floating homes is at an all-time high. This new crop of luxurious, contemporary, and — at times — outrageous floating homes took the real estate world by storm, and we’ve found 12 of our absolute favorites from around the globe. With most of these designs coming from the minds of brilliant architects the world over, the following homes are truly works of incredible art and stunning construction. If the thought of a house that can sink makes you uncomfortable, we’ve also rounded up some of the wildest shipping container homes.

BigTableShaker:
1600 hp?

the engine is pretty radical man �

joezzyboy:
Mercedes-Maybach Exelero: A one-off ultra-high-performance car a 690 bhp twin-turbocharged V12 engine which does 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and can reach 349 km/h. All this combined with ultra-fine luxury. Price: $8 million (approximately Rs 61.51 crore).

The most powerful Bugatti to roll out of the French manufacturer's production line sits even above the Chiron - not just in terms of power but also in price. The 8.0-liter W16 engine produces 1,600 hp and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds. The top speed has been electronically limited to 378 km/h. Price: $8.9 million (approximately Rs 68.44 crore)

joezzyboy:
Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita: Koenigsegg took the Competition Coupé which was quite a power house and then gave it a major upgrade with more premium features and more to make the CCXR and then some more finesse to create the last one CCXR Trevita. Price: $4.8 million (approximately Rs 36.91 crore)

Mercedes-Maybach Exelero: A one-off ultra-high-performance car a 690 bhp twin-turbocharged V12 engine which does 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and can reach 349 km/h. All this combined with ultra-fine luxury. Price: $8 million (approximately Rs 61.51 crore).

joezzyboy:
Lamborghini Veneno: First unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini Veneno gets a 6.5L 740 bhp V 12 engine. The Veneno can accelerate from 0-100 in less than 3 seconds also making it one of the most powerful hypercars in the world. Price: $4.6 million (approximately Rs 34.6 crore)

Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita: Koenigsegg took the Competition Coupé which was quite a power house and then gave it a major upgrade with more premium features and more to make the CCXR and then some more finesse to create the last one CCXR Trevita. Price: $4.8 million (approximately Rs 36.91 crore)

joezzyboy:
Lamborghini Sian: It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine from the Aventador SVJ but with a new 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The V12 engine on its own generates 770hp in the SVJ, the electric motor adds 34hp more and with its powers combined it produces a maximum of 819hp! That makes it the most powerful Lamborghini ever. Price: $3.6 million (approximately 26.67 crore)

Lamborghini Veneno: First unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini Veneno gets a 6.5L 740 bhp V 12 engine. The Veneno can accelerate from 0-100 in less than 3 seconds also making it one of the most powerful hypercars in the world. Price: $4.6 million (approximately Rs 34.6 crore)

joezzyboy:
The first sports car to be designed and produced indigenously in Middle East, the Lykan Hypersport was first unveiled at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show and is limited to seven units. It draws power from a 3.7 litre twin-turbocharged flat-six engine with 780 hp. Price: $3.4 million (approximately Rs 26.14 crore)

Lamborghini Sian: It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine from the Aventador SVJ but with a new 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The V12 engine on its own generates 770hp in the SVJ, the electric motor adds 34hp more and with its powers combined it produces a maximum of 819hp! That makes it the most powerful Lamborghini ever. Price: $3.6 million (approximately 26.67 crore)

joezzyboy:
Limited Edition Bugatti Veyron by Mansory Vivere: For starters, only two exist in the world. With an 8.0-litre W16 engine, it is also one of the fastest cars the world has ever seen. the Mansory Vivere makes an astonishing 1200 hp and claims a top-speed of 406 km/h. Price: $3.4 million (approximately Rs 26.14 crore)

The first sports car to be designed and produced indigenously in Middle East, the Lykan Hypersport was first unveiled at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show and is limited to seven units. It draws power from a 3.7 litre twin-turbocharged flat-six engine with 780 hp. Price: $3.4 million (approximately Rs 26.14 crore)

joezzyboy:
Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio: Only six of these super rare Ferraris have ever been built. Seen first during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and was built as a tribute to Sergio Pininfarina, former chairman and automotive designer. The Sergio is a coach-built barchetta based on underpinnings of the Ferrari 458 Spider. Price: $3 million (approximately Rs 23 crore)

Limited Edition Bugatti Veyron by Mansory Vivere: For starters, only two exist in the world. With an 8.0-litre W16 engine, it is also one of the fastest cars the world has ever seen. the Mansory Vivere makes an astonishing 1200 hp and claims a top-speed of 406 km/h. Price: $3.4 million (approximately Rs 26.14 crore)

joezzyboy:
If you are a millionaire and have run out of ways to spend your money or if you need help spending the imaginary lottery winnings, allow us to list 10 of the most expensive cars in the world today. We'll list them from least expensive to most and for some perspective, a super rare Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio worth over Rs 23 crore sits at the top of this list.

Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio: Only six of these super rare Ferraris have ever been built. Seen first during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and was built as a tribute to Sergio Pininfarina, former chairman and automotive designer. The Sergio is a coach-built barchetta based on underpinnings of the Ferrari 458 Spider. Price: $3 million (approximately Rs 23 crore)

If you are a millionaire and have run out of ways to spend your money or if you need help spending the imaginary lottery winnings, allow us to list 10 of the most expensive cars in the world today. We'll list them from least expensive to most and for some perspective, a super rare Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio worth over Rs 23 crore sits at the top of this list.

Are you ready to give your mathematics skills a boost? These simple math tricks can help you perform calculations more quickly and easily. They also come in handy if you want to impress your teacher, parents, or friends.
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Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Multiplying by 6
If you multiply 6 by an even number, the answer will end with the same digit. The number in the ten's place will be half of the number in the one's place.
Example: 6 x 4 = 24.
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The Answer Is 2
Think of a number.
Multiply it by 3.
Add 6.
Divide this number by 3.
Subtract the number from Step 1 from the answer in Step 4.
The answer is 2.
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Same Three-Digit Number
Think of any three-digit number in which each of the digits is the same. Examples include 333, 666, 777, and 999.
Add up the digits.
Divide the three-digit number by the answer in Step 2.
The answer is 37.
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Six Digits Become Three
Take any three-digit number and write it twice to make a six-digit number. Examples include 371371 or 552552.
Divide the number by 7.
Divide it by 11.
Divide it by 13.
The order in which you do the division is unimportant!
The answer is the three-digit number.
Examples: 371371 gives you 371 or 552552 gives you 552.
A related trick is to take any three-digit number.
Multiply it by 7, 11, and 13.
The result will be a six-digit number that repeats the three-digit number.
Example: 456 becomes 456456.
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The 11 Rule
This is a quick way to multiply two-digit numbers by 11 in your head.
Separate the two digits in your mind.
Add the two digits together.
Place the number from Step 2 between the two digits. If the number from Step 2 is greater than 9, put the one's digit in the space and carry the ten's digit.
Examples: 72 x 11 = 792.
57 x 11 = 5 _ 7, but 5 + 7 = 12, so put 2 in the space and add the 1 to the 5 to get 627
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Memorizing Pi
To remember the first seven digits of pi, count the number of letters in each word of the sentence:
"How I wish I could calculate pi."
This becomes 3.141592.
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Contains the Digits 1, 2, 4, 8
Select a number from 1 to 6.
Multiply the number by 9.
Multiply it by 111.
Multiply it by 1001.
Divide the answer by 7.
The number will contain the digits 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8.
Example: The number 6 yields the answer 714285.
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Multiply Large Numbers in Head
To easily multiply two double-digit numbers, use their distance from 100 to simplify the math:
Subtract each number from 100.
Add these values together.
100 minus this number is the first part of the answer.
Multiply the digits from Step 1 to get the second part of the answer.
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Super Simple Divisibility Rul
You've got 210 pieces of pizza and want to know whether or not you can split them evenly within your group. Rather than whip out the calculator, use these simple shortcuts to do the math in your head:
Divisible by 2 if the last digit is a multiple of 2 (210).
Divisible by 3 if the sum of the digits is divisible by 3 (522 because the digits add up to 9, which is divisible by 3).
Divisible by 4 if the last two digits are divisible by 4 (2540 because 40 is divisible by 4).
Divisible by 5 if the last digit is 0 or 5 (9905).
Divisible by 6 if it passes the rules for both 2 and 3 (408).
Divisible by 9 if the sum of the digits is divisible by 9 (6390 since 6 + 3 + 9 + 0 = 18, which is divisible by 9).
Divisible by 10 if the number ends in a 0 (8910).
Divisible by 12 if the rules for divisibility by 3 and 4 apply.
Example: The 210 slices of pizza may be evenly distributed into groups of 2, 3, 6, 10.
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Finger Multiplication Tables
Everyone knows you can count on your fingers. Did you realize you can use them for multiplication? A simple way to do the "9" multiplication table is to place both hands in front of you with fingers and thumbs extended. To multiply 9 by a number, fold down that number finger, counting from the left.
Examples: To multiply 9 by 5, fold down the fifth finger from the left. Count fingers on either side of the "fold" to get the answer. In this case, the answer is 45.
To multiply 9 times 6, fold down the sixth finger, giving an answer of 54.