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THIS is the alarming moment a firewalker in India stumbled on burning coals and fell face-first into the extremely hot pit.

Heart-stopping footage shows her stumble and fall during a Hindu firewalking ceremony held in honour of a goddess.

She was halfway through the dangerous walk when she tripped on her Sari and plunged into the roasting floor.

Luckily people watching in the crowd reacted quickly and pulled her from the burning coals.

According to the New York Post, she suffered only minor burns.

The ritual of walking on fire is known as Thimithi which is celebrated as an international Hindu festival in October and November.

The firewalker prays to God for their wish to be fulfilled by the Goddess Draupati Amman, who was the wife of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahābhārata epic.

In the epic after the Pandava royal family was victorious over the Kauravas, Draupadi walked on fire to prove her adherence to righteous living.

Firewalking is mainly practised by southern Indians in India, Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.

Credits: thesun.co.uk/news/4772427/india-firewalker-stunt-falls-burning-coals/, nypost.com/

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Honda has a new motorcycle that can stand upright with or without a rider, using technology the firm learned from developing a walking humanoid.

Unveiled Wednesday at the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda’s Riding Assist-e is an all-electric concept model that constantly assesses its position and moves the handlebar to ensure the vehicle stays upright.

Honda's self balancing motorbike can even ride itself and follow its owner to a parking space. Honda says it hopes it could cut down of the number of low speed accidents where owners drop their bikes

For years, international bike manufacturers have experimented with various forms of gyroscopes to prevent motorcycles from falling over, said Hiroyuki Nakata, the engineer behind the idea.

“But if you wanted to keep something as heavy as a motorcycle standing, you need a large and heavy gyroscopic device and you need to keep turning it,” he said

Honda’s device, however, is only the size of a lamp and can be rigged above the front wheel.

With the system turned off, the motorcycle topples over when the rider takes his hands from it. But when it is flipped on, the bike stays stock still as if in a magic show, even when the rider walks away from it.However, the firm has not said when the bike will enter production.

https://autojosh.com/honda-unveils-self-balancing-motorbike-prevent-riders-falling/
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A HEARTLESS thief is caught on camera stealing an 87-year-old woman's purse as she shops in Aldi.

CCTV appears to shows one man distracting the elderly victim while his accomplice swipes her wallet.

As her back is turned the thief dives into her bag and spends around eight seconds rooting around before pulling out the purse.

She is distracted by a bald man with glasses talking to her about groceries in Oswestry, Shrops.

The brazen thief checks the contents of the wallet before pocketing it and walking off.

Police are hunting the suspects, who were described as Eastern European and in their 40s, the Shropshire Star reports.

Hundreds of pounds have been raised for the elderly victim since the footage was released by West Mercia Police and shared on Facebook.

Amanda Williams launched the crowdfunding page after the footage made her "mad".

She told the Shropshire Star: "I was watching the video and it really upset me as this could have been a family member of mine, it could be anyone's mum or nan.

"Everyone was commenting on how bad it was on Facebook so I just decided I wanted to do something to help."

Scores of people have taken to social media to share the footage which has been viewed more than 300,000 times.

Rita Lamey wrote: "This poor lady is even chatting to one of these disgusting b******* and this makes me cry both with anger and shame."

One man is said to have short hair and was wearing a blue jacket while the other was bald with glasses and wearing a black jacket.
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The theft took place at the Aldi supermarket in Oswald Road, Oswestry, at around 10.25am on Tuesday.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4769677/oswestry-aldi-thief-87-woman-purse/
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Mynd44

“We want to make sure we are positioning ourselves for the future,”

I hope the Nigerian government and the major oil marketers can learn from this article and from SHELL

A government that has no plan for stable power supply for its citizens, definately has no plan for electric cars
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Mynd44

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Shell is opening a first wave of electric vehicle charging points at its UK petrol stations, as it prepares for shift away from petrol and diesel

Drivers will be able to recharge 80% of their battery in half an hour at forecourts in London, Surrey and Derby from this week, with a total of 10 service stations to be equipped with rapid chargers by the end of the year.

The move marks the Shell’s first step into the UK electric car sector and comes days after the Anglo-Dutch oil company bought NewMotion, a Dutch firm with 30,000 private charging points at homes and offices in Europe.

Shell said the forays into charging were spurred by the swift growth in battery-powered cars, which now number more than 115,000 in the UK, up from almost zero a decade ago.

“There’s no doubt the electric vehicle market is developing fast. And we want to offer customers choice: it doesn’t really matter what kind of vehicle they’re driving, we want them to drive into a Shell station, refuel in whatever capacity the fuel is,”

said Jane Lindsay-Green, UK future fuels manager at Shell.

The NewMotion acquisition and service station charging points could prove an important hedge by big oil against the impact of electric cars, which experts said this week would cause petrol demand to peak by 2030.

“We want to make sure we are positioning ourselves for the future,”

said Lindsay-Green, who described the two schemes as complementary.

Shell acknowledged it was taking baby steps into the market, with just 10 out of its 1,000 fuelling stations in the UK adding charging points to begin with.

With rapid electric charging points typically costing $30,000-$50,000 (£22,700-£38,000) each, the 10 electric charging stations mark a minuscule fraction of the $25bn Shell spends on oil each year.

https://autojosh.com/shell-opens-world-first-electric-vehicle-charging-points-uk-petrol-stations/

Credits :https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/oct/18/shell-to-open-electric-vehicle-charging-points-at-uk-petrol-stations

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Welcome To Tomorrow Today
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Mynd44

THE Tokyo Motor Show has opened its doors and revealed some of the most exciting vehicles to the world.

While it's an international show with European powerhouses like BMW, Mercedes and Audi on show, it's the local talent that takes over.

Honda, Toyota and Nissan all dominate the show with their latest offerings to wow the crowds.

From fully electronic sports cars to open top SUV's, these are the best of the new futuristic models from Tokyo.And some could even be hitting dealerships in the next few years.

1) Honda Sports EV
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Honda reveals its Sports EV,the two-seater sports car that could bring petrolheads round to electric power.
Honda hasn't confirmed the power output of the electric powertrain. Experts believe -and hope - it will be rear-wheel driven for the ultimate sports-car experience.

2)Mazda KAI
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Mazda says that the Kai embodies the company's next-gen SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture platform and the newest SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine family. The new vehicle architecture is an evolution of the current SKYACTIV design. 

3)Mazda Vision Coupe
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The Coupe is designed to embody the Japanese minimalists appeal in both interior and exterior styling

4)Mitsubishi e-Evolution
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The e-Evolution is said to blend the manufacturer's signature 4WD electric drivetrain system with advanced Artificial Intelligence technology

5)Nissan IMx Zero-Emission
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Nissan's newest electric crossover concept can take you up to 373 miles on a single charge

6)Suzuki e-Survivor
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Suzuki's new compact SUV comes with an all-electric drivetrain with four-wheel-drive, and has a retractable roof that draws parallels to the company's X-90 mini-SUV released in the mid-1990s.

7)Toyota Century
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The Century brings retro style to a hybrid motor

8 )Toyota Fine Comfort Ride
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This concept runs on a hydrogen-fuelled electric motor, and is supposed to have a range of 600 miles

9)Subaru VIZIV Concept
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Subaru VIZIV concept hints at a new fast Subaru saloon

https://autojosh.com/stunningultra-futuristic-car-models-unveiled-tokyo-motor-show/

Do you have any addition to the lists above? Please add
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Mynd44

Normal vehicle maintenance is very common for every vehicle, but sometimes things can be neglected for too long or even just go bad. While some auto repair and scheduled maintenance can be affordable for most, there are a few car problems that are not worth fixing if they go bad. The following list will show the top culprits that are too expensive to get fixed. If you are having any of these problems in your current vehicle, it may be time to start looking for a new vehicle.

1)A Bent Frame
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If your vehicle has been in an accident and its frame gets bent, it’s time to let it go.The more the damage, the lesser the chances that the frame can come back to shape. Anything less than perfect can prove to be hazardous for your safety. Cars are engineered keeping your safety in mind. if the bend is beyond the crumple zone (meant to protect the car in case of heavy impact) a bent frame can compromise that very aim.

2)Blown Up Head Gasket
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When the gasket that separates the head of the engine from the block breaks, you are in for a lot of expenditure, so much so, that you’d rather buy a new car.
The reason is that when this gasket gets blown, antifreeze/coolant and engine oil mix together,causing clouds of smoke to come out while you drive. With time, the mileage will drop even below miserable.

3)Bad Transmission
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Transmission is as important as the engine is. So, if either goes, your car is likely to give up too. The cost to have it repaired could be more than you’re willing to spend,and still may not work as efficiently. It is, in fact, one of the major car problems that are not worth fixing.

4)Electrical Problems/Glitches
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Yes,electrical problems may sound very normal at first, but the more modern your car is, the trickier and more expensive it is to fix. So it may be time for you to let your car go and move on to a newer model.

5)Rust On Your Car
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It can be expensive and difficult to repair a rusted out piece of your vehicle so it’s not worth fixing if you are experiencing this problem.Either you’ll just have to live with it,  or start looking for a newer car that has no rust.

https://autojosh.com/top-5-expensive-car-problems-not-worth-fixing-go-bad/

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Most of it are false jawe


Especially that clam and tortoise

Read this to clear your doubts

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ming_(clam)

Greenland shark
Lab tests put this shark species’ lifespan at 392, plus or minus 120 – so it may live up to 512, the world’s oldest vertebrates.

Average lifespan: 392 years

Oldest ever: 512 years

Clam
Ming the clam was caught off Iceland in 2006 and was estimated to be 507. He died when scientists were examining him.

Average lifespan: 400 years

Oldest ever: 507  years

Giant tortoise
Adwaita, who died in India in 2006, is believed to have lived to around 225.

The current living champion is Jonathan, in St Helena, at 186.

Average lifespan: 150 years

Oldest ever: 225 years

Lobster
George the 20lb lobster was caught off Newfoundland in 2008 and was estimated at around 140 years old. He was returned to the sea in 2009.

Average lifespan: 30-50 years

Oldest ever: 140 years

Human
The longest human lifespan was that of Jeanne Calment, from France, who lived 122 years and 164 days. She died in 1997.

Average lifespan: 79 years

Oldest ever: 122 years

Killer whale
The world’s oldest orca, Granny, was presumed dead in 2016 after scientists lost track of her in the north Pacific. She was 100.

Average lifespan: 20-30 years

Oldest ever: 100 years

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A FRIEND of footballer Mario Balotelli has been found dead in a London flat after being stabbed in the chest.
Mayowa Ogunbayo, 29, was discovered by paramedics inside his flat in Park Royal, West London and police have launched a murder investigation.
The London Evening Standard reports a post-mortem exam found he died from a stab wound to the heart.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder following the discovery in the early hours of Friday morning.
She has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Facebook posts show Ogunbayo - also known as Johnny John - driving and posing with the former Manchester City and Liverpool striker.
Police are working to establish the 'full circumstances' around his death and are understood to be trying to work out if his injuries could have been self-inflicted.

Nigerian-born Mr Ogunbayo worked as a promoter and lived with his fiancee at the Royal Waterside development where two bedroom apartments sell for around £550,000.
Social media posts show the University of Kent graduate living a luxurious lifestyle and often pictured with sports cars.
Other pictures also show him socialising with former Newcastle United and Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins.
A Met Police spokesman said: “At this time the death is being treated as unexplained.

"A 21-year-woman who was at the scene when officers arrived has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
"She was taken to a north London police station and has been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in mid-November.”


https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4762880/mario-balotellis-friend-found-stabbed-to-death-in-a-london-flat/

Parrot
Poncho, the world’s oldest parrot, not only appeared in films with Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy but also lived to 87 years old.

Average lifespan: 70-80 years

Oldest ever: 87 years

Elephant
Lin Wang, an Asian elephant, carried supplies through the jungle of Myanmar during World War Two. She died aged 86 in 2003.

Average lifespan: 50 years

Oldest ever: 86 years

Flamingo
Greater, also known as Flamingo One, died in Australia in 2014 at 83 years old.

Average lifespan: 40-60 years

Oldest ever: 83 years

Alligator
Muja the alligator survived World War Two bombs and is still alive at 82 years old in Belgrade Zoo.

Average lifespan: 40-50 years

Oldest ever: 82 years

Orangutan
Gypsy Chan, the world’s oldest orangutan, recently celebrated her 62nd birthday at a zoo in Tokyo.

Average lifespan: 35-45 years

Goldfish - average lifespan: 5-10 years, oldest ever: 40 years

Keith Allies, of Worcestershire, claims his fish Fred and George are the oldest ever recorded, at 40.

Average lifespan: 5-10 years

Oldest ever: 40 years

Cat
Texan moggy Crème Puff was born in 1967 and lived to 2005, becoming the oldest cat ever recorded, at 38 years and three days.

Average lifespan: 12-15 years

Oldest ever: 38 years

Dog
Bluey the Australian cattle dog is the world’s longest-living mutt. He was 29 years and five months when he died in 1939.

Average lifespan: 14 years

Oldest ever: 29 years

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Queen Ant
A queen ant was kept in captivity by German entomologist Hermann Appel and lived for a total of 28¾ years.

Average lifespan: 20-30 years

Oldest ever: 28 years

Tarantula
The world’s oldest is thought to have been a female caught in Mexico in 1935 who was 28 years old when she died.

Average lifespan: 15-25 years

Oldest ever: 28 years

Rabbit
Tasmanian wild rabbit Flopsy was caught in 1964 and died more than 18 years and ten months later.

Average lifespan: 8-12 years

Oldest ever: 18 years

Guinea pig
Snowball, from Nottingham, was the world’s oldest guinea pig at 14 years and ten months. He died in 1979.

Average lifespan: one-two years

Oldest ever: seven years

Rat
Record-breaking lab rat Rodney was seven years and four months old when he died in May 1990.

Average lifespan: one-two years

Oldest ever: seven years

Queen bee
Worker bees only live a matter of weeks but the queen can live up to four or five years.

Average lifespan: three years

Cockroach
The scourge of restaurant kitchens, most roach species live for around one year, but in ideal conditions – free of pest controllers – they may be able to live for up to two years.

Average lifespan: two years