Mocomi TimePass The Magazine - Issue 23

1. Get Your Daily CopY! facebook.com/mocomikids ISSUE 23 APRIL 25, 2020 GO tO Do Cows like Listening to music? How does a bicycle stay upright? King Badsa and his son Fun facts about the ColoSseum

2. FOLKTALE Vikram Betal: King Badsa Betal told another interesting story, as King Vikramaditya carried him on his shoulders. Many years ago, there lived a king named Badsa. He was a great ruler and was loved by all his subjects. He had a son named Agni, who was wicked and had many vices. Unlike his father, he would not make a good ruler. This worried Badsa very much. One day, while the king was holding court, Agni burst into the room and announced, “I feel I am ready to take over the throne. You are old and I suggest you step down. If you do not, I will form an army to overthrow you.” Badsa was a peace-loving man and knew his son would go to great extents to take the throne. Ashamed that he was giving up the throne to his son without a fght, he denounced his title and decided he would spend his life in the forest in meditation. Meanwhile, in his kingdom, Angi tormented his subjects and the kingdom grew very unhappy. One day, as Badsa sat in meditation, he heard an old woman sobbing loudly. When he asked what the matter was, she replied, “I have only one son and a demon has vowed to eat him tonight!” Disturbed by what he had just heard, Badsa ofered to sacrifce himself to the demon. The old woman and her son tried to convince him to change his mind but the king was adamant to help her out. As per his plan, when the demon arrived later that night, Badsa ofered himself. The demon did not think twice before quickly eating the king. Thus, the old woman’s son was saved. Here, Betal asked King Vikramaditya, “What do you think of the old king’s sacrifce?” King Vikramaditya thought for a moment and then replied, “There is no sacrifce here. This was not a selfess act by the king. He felt guilt for leaving his subjects at the hands of his unworthy son and ofered himself to the demon in the hope of achieving moksha. Betal replied, “I think you are right in your judgement. But since you have spoken, I will fy back to my Peepul tree.” Saying this, Betal few away, leaving King Vikramaditya to draw his sword and chase him once more.

3. FIND The HIDDEN Objects The pompus Goat A very pompus Goat, Sat down at a table without a note; He ate all the corks, The knives and the forks, Remarking: “On these things I dote.” Then, before his repast he began, While pausing the menu to scan, He said: “Corn, if you please, And tomatoes and pease, I’d like to have served in the can.

4. CASA & ASA Discoveries and Inventions Who discovered magnets? Who discovered magnets? The frst documented use of magnets has been for its use in a compass. Between the years 1405 and 1433, Zheng He of Yunnan province mentioned the use of a compass with a magnetic needle as he recorded his voyages across seven oceans. Although it is argued that the earliest understanding of magnets as a guide in a compass for seamen was recorded in 1180 by an Englishman Alexander Neckam. And by 1820, the Dutch scientist Hans Christian Oersted discovered the relationship between electricity and magnets. This was expanded upon further by French physicist Andre Ampere a year later. Electromagnetism is used in all kinds of electronic devices we use today, e.g. hard disk drives, speakers, motors and generators. They are also used for MRI machines to take pictures of your body parts to detect any health issues! Yoga for Yourself!

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6. PONDERING How does a bicycle stay upright? CORNER Scientists have been fascinated by the science of how a bicycle stays upright for almost as long as bicycles have existed! There are several contributing factors which aid our ability to remain upright while riding a bicycle. Till a few decades ago, scientists believed that bicycles remained upright owing to the ‘Gyroscopic Efect’ – which means that a spinning wheel will stay aligned to its original direction during motion. The momentum, in this case, is an Angular Momentum, created when a cyclist pedals and propels the bicycle forward. Though the Gyroscopic Efect explains how a bicycle remains stable, experiments conducted revealed that even if the Gyroscopic Efect were to be cancelled, the bicycle would still remain upright! The Caster Efect is another efect in play which helps guide the front tire of the bicycle in order for it to stay upright. The centrifugal force of the back wheel also plays a part in ensuring the bicycle does not fall over. A bicycle stays upright due to a combination of diferent efects – Gyroscopic as well as the Caster Efect. Alongside this, the rider must be taken into consideration. The body unconsciously balances itself whenever it is needed.

7. Tickle your funny bone say to the cows at night? A:It is pasture bed time. Q: Why do cows wear bells? A:Because their horns don't work Q: Why was the cow sad? A:She was moo-dy Q: What does the farmer AMUSING NEWS

8. a comic story sir dig-a-lot Roman Empire After Greece it was the time to learn about Rome and Rohan sought the help of his friend Dig-a-Lot. Sir Sir Dig-a-Lot began, “The history of Rome spans over 2,800 years. It grew from a small village in Italy to a vast civilization primarily dominant over the Medi- terranean region. It is one of the oldest cities to be named in the world. It also is regarded as one of the most beautiful ancient cities in the world.”

9. Rohan said, "It is fascinating listening to how old this civilization was. I can picture myself there." Sir Dig-a-Lot smiled and said, “Who said history was boring?” Rohan replied, “That would be me. But that’s history too.” Sir Dig-a-Lot laughed and continued, “Rome first grew into a republic which means that there were no kings ruling it. All leaders were elected. One of the most notable leaders of the Roman empire was Julius Caesar who was a dictator. He ruled Rome in 45 BC but he was assassinated within a year.

10. As the Roman empire grew it became increasingly difficult to rule it. So it was divided among the leaders as the Western Roman empire and the Eastern Roman empire.” “And now Rohan it’s time for your bed again!” Rohan sighed, “I don’t want to sleep. I want another lesson in history.” Sir Dig-A-Lot started to walk out of the room and said, “Soon my friend, soon.” Farm Animals Crossword

11. My family and I lived on a farm outside the city. We had many chickens, goats, pigs and cows on our farm. Even though we had dogs who lived in the house with us, my favourite animal on the farm, was a big black and white cow named Mala. She would see me coming from a mile away and come over to the fence of her cow pen, so I could pet her and feed her. One morning, I went over to her pen before leaving for school, as I did each morning. I was shocked to fnd the door of her pen open! Mala was nowhere to be seen! Complete the Story... fun facts with Hamlet the Hamster To know or not to know, that is the question! Well, wouldn’t you prefer to know? Facts about the Roman Colosseum The Colosseum is a huge open auditorium or amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy. It was built by Emperor Vespasian for his successor, Titus. The word amphitheater is derived from the Greek word ‘ampi’ (open from both sides) and ‘theatron’ (public place of viewing). The Colosseum is an egg-shaped building that is about 620 feet long, 512 feet wide and 158 feet tall. It has about 80 entrances and is large enough to accommodate 50,000 spectators

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