Mocomi TimePass The Magazine - Issue 42

1. Get Your Daily CopY! facebook.com/mocomikids ISSUE 42 MAY 14, 2020 GO tO DID ANTS INVENT THE WORLD'S FIRST SOCIAL NETWORK? THE FOX AND THE MASK WHO DID THE ANT PITY FOR BEING BOUND? FACTS ABOUT GREEK ARCHITECTURE

2. FOLKTALE are Deceptive Appearances Summer was coming to an end and autumn was approaching. All the animals and insects were busy gathering food and stocking up their resources. Soon it would be winter and food would be very difcult to fnd. One day, Bina the ant was running around in search of food. She knew that it was very important to stock as many supplies as possible, so that the ant colony would have enough food to eat during the very cold and difcult winter months. Bina had already accumulated a lot of food, however, now she was on the lookout for some sweet stuf as the young members of the ant colony were very fond of sweet treats. Scurrying among the trees and bushes, Bina suddenly smelt the sweet smell of pastry. She quickly started looking for it and suddenly found a huge piece of pastry lying close to a tree. The pastry had a big raisin in it. The ant was moving towards the pastry when she suddenly saw something hanging from the leaf of a tiny plant. She looked closer and realized that it was a small creature with a tiny tail, all wrapped up in something and looked as if it had been bandaged. Bina had no idea what the small little creature was. It was actually a pupa of a butterfy, also known as a chrysalis. The ant felt pity for the pupa and said, “Oh you poor little thing! How difcult must life be for you. I can move around everywhere, go over mountains and climb tall trees, but look at you! You are trapped inside a shell and can barely move your tail.” Then she went away dragging the piece of pastry. A few days later, Bina once again came to the same place, looking for some more sweet treats. It was a very hot summer afternoon and Bina was sweating heavily, suddenly she felt shadowed by a small cloud, and a cool breeze of air touched her gently. Hurriedly, she looked up and was amazed to see one of the most beautiful butterfies she had ever seen. It was a bright, blue coloured butterfy with light pink and yellow spots. She stared at the butterfy and thought, “How lucky it is to be so pretty and to also be able to fy around freely.” Sundari the butterfy was fapping her wings happily, “Look at me,” she said, “I am the same friend of yours that you pitied. You once boasted of being able to run and climb trees, now try and catch me if you can!” said Sundari, and few away gracefully.

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4. CASA & ASA Discoveries and Inventions Who invented the saw? A saw is a hand tool mainly used to cut wood. It has a long blade, wire or chain with a serrated edge. There are many diferent types of saws including hand saws, back saws and frame saws. Early Mention of the Saw Many stories surround the invention of the saw. One of the earliest discoveries of the saw comes from Ancient Egypt, where there is proof of copper saws being found in unearthed tombs. Saws dating back to the Early Dynastic Period (31st Century BC) have been excavated from tombs. Illustrations on walls also show carpenters using diferent saws in their construction work. Roman history speaks of the earliest known saw- mill, the Hierapolis Sawmill, which was used to cut stone. According to Chinese legend, Lu Ban - a structural engineer, carpenter and inventor during the Zhou Dynasty, is credited with discovering the saw. After cutting his hand on a leaf with a spiny texture, he was inspired to replicate the serrated edge to create a tool. In Greek mythology, Talos created the saw blade after seeing the spine of a fsh. Pondering Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… all these are nothing but difer- ent social networking websites. But what exactly is a social network? Just like you interact with your friends and family on a day to day basis, a social network is a platform which allows you to send and accept information. It is a web of diferent interac- tions – both social as well as personal. Recent research has shown that the concept of a social network is not limited to us humans. Ants, through their colonies, have exhibited social behaviour, a belief which was earlier limited to humans. An ant colony is a series of complex tunnels and cham- bers, shared together by the colony. They use a system of chemi- cal signals to communicate with each other. These pheromones are transferred between ants using their antennae. By doing this, they are sharing important information to help one another – to sense food, protect themselves from predators or share where they have previously been. Through the passing on of pheromones, ants are able to opti- mize the manner in which the colony functions. Ants in search of food for the colony have information which guides them in the right direction. This shows us how ants created a social network long before we had Facebook! Corner the World's First Social Network? Did Ants Invent

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6. Healthy Me Natural Mosquito repellents As the weather starts to get really hot, mosquitoes come out each evening. Instead of using chemical repellents, here are some natural options - Lemon Eucalyptus Oil A well-known natural repellent, mix one-part lemon eucalyptus oil to ten parts sunfower oil. Fill it into a spray bottle and use as your own DIY mosquito repellent. Citronella Citronella is oil extracted from a species of lemongrass and is a commonly used mosquito repellent. If you're sitting outside, tall incense sticks scented with citronella are available – which can be lit to repel mosquitoes. A few drops of citronella oil, dotted over your skin can also provide efective protection from mosquitoes. Blend of Eucalyptus and Lavender Oil Eucalyptus oil has a strong smell, which can sometimes lead to headaches. Use in combination with lavender oil to create a homemade mosquito repellent spray. Mix 15 drops of lavender oil and 5 drops of eucalyptus oil into 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil. Combine well and transfer into a spray bottle. The lavender oil will add a pleasant aroma to the spray and the eucalyptus will add freshness. It is also important to know what to do to treat mosquito bites. A tiny drop of honey, when applied to the bite, can reduce infammation and discomfort. Dab a little apple cider vinegar on to a cotton swab and apply it to the bite. The vinegar will reduce infammation and itching and also disinfect the bite if you have scratched it too much.

7. Tickle your funny bone Q: What do you call a well-dressed ant? A:Elegant! Q: What kind of ant is good at maths? A:An accountant! Q: Who was the most famous ant scientist? A:Albert Antstein! AMUSING NEWS Ants Outnumber Humans There are 1.5 million ants for every human on this planet! If you thought the human population was large, take a look at these ants! With 12,000 species of ants, they're found on every continent except Antarctica!

8. a comic story sir dig-a-lot Greek Art Architecture “We spoke about Roman architecture but that got me thinking about Greek architecture. I mean you said that the Roman’s were inspired by the Greeks too, right?” Rohan and Sir Dig-a-Lot were sitting together. Sir Dig-a-Lot said, “I am glad you remember your lesson. Yes, the Greeks in- spired the Romans in art and architecture. Their earliest work dates back to 600 BC. The Greek architecture is best known for its temples, many of them are now ruins in the present day but substantially intact nevertheless. 7

9. The temples are mostly from the ancient Greek civilization. In the Hellenic world, open air theaters came into existence and became popular, You can find the oldest amphitheater from around 350 BC. The gateways and the public square are also famous works from the Greeks. The town council building which is known as the bouleuterion, was a major con- tribution in bringing order in political administration. The public monument, the monumental tomb, also known as a mausoleum and the stadium are also famous contributions.” “Greek architecture is known for its elegance and extremely formalized approach. The monuments have a picturesque landscape as a backdrop and are built on a raised platform. This is done so that the building is viewed in exact proportions from all sides and the light falls evenly on each face.” 8

10. “What inspired the Greeks?” asked Rohan after Sir Dig-a-Lot paused for breath. “Well, geography, history and religion. The terrain of Greece is rocky and provides easy access to stone, particularly limestone. So the Greeks used a lot of limestone in their buildings. The weather also played a part. As it was maritime, most of the activities took place outside. Light played the most important part in the designing of the buildings. Having a clear blue sky and the sea as the backdrop, the day in Greece has always been brightly lit. The marble surfaces captured the natural light in the best possible manner casting artistic shadows and helping the building appear gleaming.” “Ancient Greece was surrounded by natural elements. Lush forests, the sea and the bright weather. So, the people began to worship nature and glorify its elements. This also played a huge part in shaping their architecture.” 9

11. “That was fascinating. I will ask Dad to take me there,” Rohan said. “You certainly should. It’s time for bed now!” Sir Dig-a-Lot said, tucking Rohan in his bed. stories in rhyme The Fox And The Mask A fox while walking out one day, Into a toy shop chanced to stray; Among the toys that stood arrayed, A vizor mask was there displayed, With rosy cheeks, complexion fair, And ruby lips and auburn hair, And eyes of blue, and Grecian nose; And many beauties to disclose, It seemed made. The fox, with sighs, Gazed on. "Ah, ah!" he cries, "Look at this head it naught contains, It has rare beauty, but no brains." So you see, the maker of the mask was so blessed His hat was well fashioned, and his hair well dressed But still underneath the mask he couln't put brains, It Exceeds his hatter's or his barber's pains. 10

12. Complete the Story... It was a rainy afternoon and all the ants who lived in the anthill near the base of the Neem tree were out searching for food. The weather had been dull and it was no fun for them to go out in the slush to collect food. Suddenly, there was a loud clap of thunder. It began to pour heavily! The ants rushed back to the anthill! They needed to save it!

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14. The Team Editor Assistant and Copy Editor Aryaa Naik Dalmiya Lavanya Khare Content Contributing Writers Kaniz Fatima Khan Priyanka Garegat Deepti Raavi Ekta Bhatnagar Raunaq Amarnani Rituparna Chatterjee Archana Rajagopal Layout and Design Walmik Pawar Artists Kalpana Siromani Amol Padwal Shailendra Havane Sujith VS Rohini Dusane Distribution Sitanshu Bhartiya Atul Wankhade Digital Marketing Archana Rajagopal Bharat Pillai Dnyanesh Thombre Tushar Rokade Prashant Kini Shekhar Ramaiah Creator Jesh Krishna Murthy

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