1. The largest land snail ever found was 38cm long and weighed 900g. 2. Some snails have been known to live up to 15 years. 3. The fastest snails are the speckled garden snails which can move at speeds of 55 metres per hour compared with 58cm per hour of most other land snails. 4. Snails are hermaphrodites, which mean that they have both male and female reproductive organs. 5. Snails cannot hear. 6. Garden snails evolved from sea snails about 600million years ago.

Nervous fathers-to-be could be more of a hindrance than a help in the delivery room, experts warn. Anxious men pass on their fears to mothers giving birth by Caesarean section, researchers from the University of Bath and Imperial College London found. Their anxiety increased the pain experienced by women immediately after the operation, which in turn could affect their recovery and influence the success of breastfeeding and parent-child bonding. The study suggested that fathers should be prepared, both at antenatal classes and before the operation, to help reassure their partners about the procedure. One in four babies born in Britain is now delivered by Caesarean section.

The problem of split ends occurs when the cuticle is damaged and the fibres of the cortex unravel. This happens because of chemicals, neglect and harsh treatment. Conditioner will not fix this problem. You will need to have the split ends cut off. It is best to go to the hair dresser but you may do it yourself. Just take some small sections of hair strands, twist them, very carefully run some scissors up and down the hair shaft cutting off any stray ends that poke out.

Too much water and chemicals is bad for your nails, get into the habit of wearing rubber gloves when you do any cleaning around the house. Cleaning agents can be extremely harsh on both nails and hands. The nails when exposed to water, swell and then shrink back as they dry. This contributes to brittle nails.

As far as masks go, it can't get simpler than this…it leaves your skin tightened and feeling very refreshed. Ingredients: 1 egg white Separate the egg white from the yolk. Put the egg white on your face and relax for about 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.

This mask works well for oily skin, since it absorbs the surplus oils. Tomatoes are excellent anti-oxidants, and the curd prevents excessive drying. Ingredients: 1/2 tomato, mashed (remove seeds and skin) 2 tsp. curd 1 tsp. mashed cucumber 3-4 tsp. oatmeal powder 3 crushed mint leaves. Mix ingredients together and apply on your face or massage a little on your face. Wait for ten minutes, and then wash off with warm water

For this recipe you need Potatoes 2 medium (pealed, washed, and diced into small cubes) Pealed peas 100 grams or forzen peas Cauliflower 150 grams (washed and cut into small pieces) Ginger 2 inches grated Tomatoes 2 medium grated Curd 2 tablespoons Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Salt to taste Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon Coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander leaves 1 table spoon (chopped finely) Oil 2 table spoons Cauliflower Recipe 1 . Take a wok, add oil, when the oil is hot add the cumin seeds. 2 . When the cumin seeds are lightly fried add the grated ginger and the grated tomatoes, fry them till oil separates. 3 . When the tomatoes are fried nicely add the turmeric powder ...

For this recipe you need Fresh coconut 1 Curd 1/2 cup Salt to taste Chana dal 1 table spoon or use chutney dal Water 2 table spoons Green chillies 4 to 5 Coriander leaves 2 tablespoons - chopped Method Take a pan, add 1 teaspoon oil and heat the oil. When the oil is hot add the 1 table spoon chana dal. Fry it till light brown on slow fire. In a bowl put water and soak this dal for 30 min, keep it aside.Take the fresh coconut and scrape it out of its shell, wash it well and cut into small pieces. Take a mixer grinder, add the coconut , curd, washed and chopped coriander, green chilli, salt , 2 ...

For this Raita recipe you need 1-cup plain yogurt Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 1 medium beet, peeled and grated 1 large carrot, washed and grated Raita Recipe In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt and all other ingredients. Stir well, and let stand for a few minutes in fridge. Chill well before serving.

Ingredients 1 kg Chicken 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder 3-4 tsp Cooking Oil 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 4 tsp Yoghurt 1 chopped Onion 2 tsp Coriander powder 1 tsp Garam Masala powder Fresh Coriander Salt Ingredients for ground masala: 1/2 cup Dry Coconut 2 Onions 1 Tomato 2 inch Ginger 8-10 Garlic Roast the above in little oil and grind. Method: Marinate chicken with youghurt, salt, turmeric powder for 2 hours. In oil, add onions and fry till golden brown. Add chicken and fry well. Add 1 litre of hot water and let cook on medium flame. When almost cooked remove and keep aside. Separately heat oil and add ground masala, garam masala powder and the chicken. Keep stirring till oil starts separating from masala. Cook till done ...