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​​What’s the difference between a Hybrid and a Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle? Automobile engineers have been developing and marketing hybrid vehicles since the late 1800s; however, due to the higher cost involved in producing it on a massive scale, its popularity in the market still remains low. But car manufacturers continue to research and develop newer hybrid technology to comply with strict emissions norms. A hybrid vehicle gets its energy simultaneously from a gasoline engine and an electric motor. The engine and the motor work together to power the car; this helps to increase your fuel economic rating (i.e. how many miles you can travel with one gallon of gasoline). The engine also uses gasoline to help recharge the vehicle’s battery, which powers the electric motor. A plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) also uses a gasoline engine and an electric motor, but in different ways. The plug-in hybrid runs primarily using its electric motor, powered by the battery. A plug-in hybrid won’t tap into your gas tank until the battery runs out of power. Instead of the electric motor and the engine working together at the same time, a plug-in hybrid uses its engine as a backup plan.The distance you can travel before this happens is often advertised as a vehicle's all electric range. Once the battery runs out of power, it has to be charged using a plug-in electric charger; the engine does not recharge a plug-in hybrid’s battery.

​​What’s the difference between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom? Zoom is a term that is often used in photography which signifies a change in the apparent distance between the camera and the subject. Zooming in photography is generally of two main types optical zoom and digital zoom. Both the methods use different technologies and produce different qualities in the results. The main difference between optical zoom and digital zoom is that optical zoom involves a physical camera lens movement, which changes the apparent closeness of the image by altering its focal length whereas in digital zoom, the pixels are enlarged at the center of the screen and the scene being clicked is magnified. Optical zoom is caused by the physical movement of the lens of the camera. It helps to magnify the scene without affecting the quality of the photo. Optical zoom provides clearer and zoomed photos. Optical zoom works by altering the focal length of the lens, thus bringing the image closer. On the other hand, digital zoom is a type of inbuilt processing software in the camera that the user can use to zoom in after the picture has been clicked. It is done by enlarging the pixels in the center of the screen therefore it causes a decrease in the quality of the image and less resolution.

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“We long for things that harm us and run from the things that grow and heal us. We think good is bad and bad is good.”✨ ― Tessa Afshar #quotes

Every time you learn a new fact, your brain changes. #Knowledge

sometimes you need to return to your comfort zone to learn that growth doesn’t exist there for you anymore. #thoughts

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“In the sky there are always answers and explanations for everything: every pain, every suffering, joy and confusion.”✨ ― Ishmael Beah #quotes

​What happens to my sperm after a vasectomy? During a vasectomy, the tube which carries sperm from the testicles to the urethra (the tube in the penis) is cut. Once this happens, sperm can’t get into the semen or out of the body. But where do they go? Sperm are still produced by the man’s testicles, but they are absorbed back into the body in a way that is harmless. The lining of the epididymis, the coiled tube behind the testes, absorbs most of the sperm, similar to if the man simply couldn’t have sex for a long time. The testicles will continue to produce the male hormone testosterone, and a man’s sex drive, sensation and ability to have an erection won’t be affected – the only difference is that there is no sperm in the semen. It’s worth saying that this doesn’t happen immediately – it can take several weeks to clear the sperm, because some stay in the tubes after the procedure. For most men, sperm will be cleared by around 12 weeks after the procedure, but contraception needs to be used until the semen is tested and found to be clear. #Questions

In 1954, Ernest Hemingway survived two plane crashes in two days He was presumed dead almost 24 hours later until he was found coming out of the jungle carrying bananas and a bottle of gin. #People

Speech is a mixture of truth and lies, but silence is truth and there is no deceit. #thoughts

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"When you focus on being the best person you can be, you draw the best possible life, love, and opportunities to you."✨ -Germany Kent #quotes

​How does concussion affect vision? A concussion is a type of brain injury that happens when a blow to the head makes the head move back and forth with a lot of force. More than half of the brain’s pathways are dedicated to vision and eye movement, so a diffuse brain injury such as a concussion will often affect the visual system. Most of the time this happens from damage to the optic nerve, either directly or indirectly. Even a mild concussion can cause problems with vision, such as blurring, sensitivity to light and difficulty focusing on objects. Severe concussions can cause blindness and double vision. #Questions

Research has found that people prefer the smell of their own farts to those of other people. #science

​Does drinking milk create phlegm? No, it’s a myth that started a long time ago. The texture of milk can make some people feel their saliva is thicker, but there’s no evidence that it creates phlegm. The myth may have hung around because milk is an emulsion, meaning it has droplets of one liquid suspended in another liquid. When a person drinks milk, it mixes with their saliva and this can make it feel more viscous. This can make people feel like there’s more mucus, but it’s just aggregates of milk emulsion lingering in their throat. Milk is an important source of nutrition, and should not be avoided because of this myth. #questions

The weird bright dots you see floating when you look at the sky are your white blood cells. #science

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“Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill #quotes

The sun is actually white, but Earth's atmosphere makes it look yellow. #knowledge