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Ten Russian Inventions That Have Quietly Changed The World

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Science and The WorldAlthough our ties with Russia sometimes walk across a political tightrope, there's no underestimating  this nation's  scientific and technical contributions. Across the centuries, many inventions that have changed the course of our daily lives have emanated from the briliiant minds of Russian scientists. Here are ten for your reading edification.

India Set To Be The First Asian Country To Reach Mars

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Mangalyaan TeaserWhen you think about Space Exploration, Asian countries (except for Russia) might not be the first to pop into your mind. However, that is surely closer to change: India has recently taken a go into this field, launching a spacecraft to Mars. This mission was launched in the 5th of November, but it still has not started its journey to the "red planet". Find out more about the mission inside this article.

13 International Dog Toys That Reflect Our Cultural Differences

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Italian Soccer Booga Ball Dog ToyPet toy manufacturing is a multi-national business, so much so that pets in other countries have a hard time getting culturally relevant toys to play with because of all the imports.  Thankfully, there are still some dog toys from Japan, France, Russia and other countries that say "home" to a dog.  Here are 13 native toys enjoyed by canines outside of the U.S.

Toilet Innovations: History Of Where It’s Been And Where It’s Going

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The history of the toilet is inextricably tied to  the history of humanity itself. A basic function of survival, excreting is a body function that simultaneously relaxes and repels the voider.  Through many years of employment, the toilet has evolved, but the purpose of it has remained the same.