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SIGIRIYA

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  SIGIRIYA Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka.   this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance   The palace is located in the heart of the island between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane on a massive rocky plateau 370 meters above the sea level. Sigiriya rock plateau, formed from magma of an extinct volcano, is 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles.  The fortress complex includes remnants of a ruined palace, surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains. The surrounding territories of Sigiriya were inhibited for several thousand years. Since 3th century BC the rocky plateau of Sigiriya served as a monastery. In 477 AD, Kashyapa I, the king’s son by a non-royal consort, seized the throne from King Dhatusena, following a coup assisted by Migara, the King’s nephew and army commander. The rightful heir, Moggallana, fearing for his life, fle

SINGARAJA FOREST

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  SINGARAJA FOREST   Sinharaja is one of the biologically unique lowland rain forests in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the southwest lowland wet zone of Sri Lanka in the districts of Ratnapura, Galle and Matara. Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Sinharaja is a vast forest which covers an area of approximately 11,187ha, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. this dense rain forest has an amazing variety of flora and fauna.   Among these are cool waterfalls, rushing streams and crystal clear freshwater streams.   This rain forest covers an extent of about 11187 hectares from east to west of Sri Lanka. The length of the Rain forest is about 21km and width from North to South is about 3.7km. It was declared a National wilderness area in 1988 and lately a world heritage site in 1989.   The average annual temperature of Sinha

CEMETERY OF MAJOR THOMAS WILLIAM ROGERS

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  CEMETERY OF MAJOR THOMAS WILLIAM ROGERS   Major Thomas William Rogers Long, long ago, when the little island of Ceylon was ruled by the British and herds of mighty elephants meandered in the Central Highlands, a brave officer by the name of Thomas William Rogers arrived in the island. It was the year 1824. Ceylon was a flourishing island guided and controlled by the British. Buildings were being constructed everywhere and plans to make this small island nation great were also being drawn up. But there was just one problem. There were too many elephants in the villages! These elephants were notorious for wreaking havoc wherever they went. They destroyed the crops and left the villagers exasperated and hopeless.   Starting work in Sri Lanka And then the 20-year-old Thomas William Rogers arrived in the country. He started shooting and killing the elephants that were troubling the locals. In 11 years, he killed more than 1,400 elephants! In fact it is said that he himself lost

APPLE INC

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  APPLE INC Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, software and online services. It is the world's most valuable company, the fourth-largest personal computer vendor by unit sales and second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.   Apple I   Apple was founded as Apple Computer Company on     April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne to develop and sell Wozniak's Apple I   personal computer. It was incorporated by Jobs and   Wozniak as Apple Computer, Inc. in 1977 and the   company's next computer, the Apple II became a best   seller. Apple went public in 1980, to instant financial   success. The company went onto develop new   computers featuring innovative graphical user interfaces, including the original Macintosh, announced in a critically acclaimed advertisement, "1984", directed by Ridley Scott. By 1985, the high cost of its products and power struggles between executives caused

SAMSUNG GROUP

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  SAMSUNG GROUP The Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea. It comprises numerous affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand, and is the largest South Korean chaebol . As of 2020, Samsung has the 8th highest global brand value. Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-chul in 1938 as a trading company. Over the next three decades, the group diversified into areas including food processing, textiles, insurance, securities, and retail. Samsung entered the electronics industry in the late 1960s and the construction and shipbuilding industries in the mid-1970s; these areas would drive its subsequent growth. Following Lee's death in 1987, Samsung was separated into five business groups – Samsung Group, Shinsegae Group, CJ Group and Hansol Group, and Joongang Group. Notable Samsung industrial affiliates include Samsung Electronics (the world's largest information technology compa

PUSH-UP

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  PUSH-UP You can do the push-up as part of a bodyweight exercise session, a circuit training workout, or a strength workout. The push-up builds both upper-body and core strength. It has many modifications; beginners can start with easier versions, while more advanced exercisers can use a challenging variation. How To Do Push-Up The push-up builds both upper-body and core strength. It has many modifications; beginners can start with easier versions, while more advanced exercisers can use a challenging variation. You can do the push-up as part of a bodyweight exercise session, a circuit training workout, or a strength workout. Get on the floor on all fours, positioning your hands slightly wider than your shoulders. Don't lock out the elbows; keep them slightly bent. Extend your legs back so you are balanced on your hands and toes, your feet hip-width apart. 1.     Contract your abs and tighten your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine. 2.     Inhale as you