😳 *WHY?* ❓❓
*Why do onions make us cry?*
When we cut an onion, we break open its cells and release sulphur compounds and an enzyme called alliinase that were stored separately. They react to form sulfenic acids, which another enzyme turns into a volatile gas called syn-propanethial-S-oxide. The gas drifts up into our eyes and irritates nerve endings in the cornea, so the tear glands release tears to wash the irritant away. Chilling the onion before cutting and using a sharp knife, which crushes fewer cells, reduces the tears.
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📚 *GK TODAY*
28 October — Important Days
International Animation Day: Celebrated on 28 October since 2002 at the initiative of the International Animated Film Association (ASIFA), it marks the first public screening of Émile Reynaud’s Théâtre Optique in Paris on 28 October 1892 and celebrates the art of animation.
* Czech Independence Day
On 28 October 1918, the independent state of Czechoslovakia was proclaimed in Prague after the collapse of Austria-Hungary at the end of World War I. The day remains the national day of the Czech Republic.
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🐣💐 *BORN TODAY*
*Sister Nivedita* (born 28 October 1867)
Born Margaret Elizabeth Noble in Dungannon, Ireland, she became a disciple of Swami Vivekananda and settled in India. She opened a school for girls at Bagbazar in Calcutta in 1898, served the poor during plague outbreaks and supported Indian art, science and nationalism. She died in Darjeeling on 13 October 1911.
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*IDIOMS & PHRASES*
“Break the ice”
Meaning: To do or say something that eases tension and helps people start talking, especially when they meet for the first time.
Example: The new teacher broke the ice by asking each student about their favourite hobby.
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📖 *SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS*
* Diligent: Hardworking × Lazy
* Candid: Frank × Evasive
* Abundant: Plentiful × Scarce
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🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HEALTHY HABITS* 🩺
Staying healthy as the season changes
🧥 Keep a light layer handy for cool mornings and evenings as pre-winter sets in.
💧 Keep drinking enough water even when you do not feel thirsty in cooler weather.
🍊 Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as amla, oranges and guava.
🧼 Wash hands often and cover coughs and sneezes to limit seasonal colds and flu.
🩺 See a doctor if a fever, cough or breathing difficulty lasts more than a few days, especially for children and the elderly.
Note: These are general wellness suggestions and do not replace professional medical advice.
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