The elephant clock was a medieval invention by al-Jazari (1136–1206), consisting of a weight powered water clock in the form of an Asian elephant., derived from earlier Indian clocks. The various elements of the clock are in the housing (howdah) on top of the elephant. They were designed to move and make a sound each half-hour.

A modern full-size working reproduction can be found as a centrepiece in the Ibn Battuta Mall, a shopping mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Another working reproduction can be seen outside the Musée d'Horlogerie du Locle, Château des Monts, in Le Locle, Switzerland.

In addition to its mechanical innovations, the clock itself is seen as an early example of multiculturalism represented in technology. The elephant represents the Indian culture, and the turban represents Islamic culture.

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How to Stop Blushing with Blushing Breakthrough

In Blushing Breakthrough Jim Baker introduces his detailed method for overcoming social anxiety and stopping blushing. There are four basic steps to this method. Each of these steps is covered thoroughly, so you won’t be left hanging, wishing you had more information.

1. Understanding: Your problem may seem insurmountable. However, if you properly understand the biology and physiology of the issue, you will realize that it is anything but.

2. Control Your Mind: The mind is the most important organ in the body. You’ll find some simple steps to slowly take control of your brain and tell it that you don’t have a problem.

3. Control Your Body: You may think that blushing is mainly a mental problem, but did you know that the mind and the body are intricately connected? Here, you’ll find some tips to use your body as a tool for overcoming...

How to Stop Blushing and Conquer your Social Anxiety for Good

By reading this article you’ve just taken your first step to overcoming your blushing problem. The first step to overcoming any problem is to realize that problem exists and accept that you have to solve it.

There are many symptoms of social anxiety, blushing being more outwardly noticeable than many. Although blushing and the fear of blushing are often what the sufferer considers to be the ‘major problem’ this is not true. The blushing sufferer, because of their social anxiety, is at a major social disadvantage in all situations from finding a partner of the opposite sex, through negotiations with salesmen, to job interviews – actually in almost any social situation. Social anxiety is preventing you from reaching your full potential.

So, how to stop blushing? Now that you’ve recognized and accepted the problem the next...

Why Do We Blush?

If you’ve searched for and found this article, then the chances are that you’ve asked yourself this question many, many times. Why do we blush? What purpose does this useless thing have? Why is it ruining my ability to maintain normal social interactions? You may be sick of asking yourself this question. After all, who cares exactly why we blush? All I care about is how to make it stop! The consequences of the problem are more embarrassing and more frustrating than the biological root of the problem, so you may feel like understanding how blushing works is trivial and unimportant, and a detour on your journey to achieving a blush-free lifestyle. Unfortunately, this could not be further from the truth.

Understanding what physically happens to your body when you blush is a crucial step in undermining the blushing thought process. Why? It’s very simple...

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Why It’s Called a Breakup
by Amy Waterman, Relationships Expert

A few months ago, I read Greg Behrendt’s book on breakups, It’s Called A Breakup Because It’s Broken. I am a huge fan of He’s Just Not That Into You, and I expected great things from the sequel.

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He’s Just Not That Into You revolutionized my perspective on dating. Friends who read it suddenly “got” why previous relationships had dissolved. Greg explains that the simple reason why some relationships stuck together and others didn’t was because the guys who are really into you want to be with you … no matter WHAT.

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Swans are gentle and elegant creatures. A lot of people have been familiar with them on books, especially on fairy tales. Their beauty is truly magnificent; their pure white feather complements on the lovely curvature of their neck. Because of the swans’ timeless beauty, they are often added in ponds and lakes. Swans make the scenery in any pond or lake complete which further makes a peaceful nature impression. Although swans may look everlasting, they also suffer from some health problems. Their actual lifespan runs around 20 to 30 years but due to several health problems, swans only live for an average of 7 years. So if you are rearing swans in your place, it is important to know some important swan health facts in order to guide their health. The following are helpful information about swan health:

• A lot of swans nowadays are dying from poison. Since swans are wandering birds, they...

Swans look beautiful in any pond or lake. They are used oftentimes for decorative purposes on farms, gardens, zoos and many more, but they can also be used as a pet or a source of income. In getting started, you can buy swan from a variety of breeders available in your place. It is advisable to buy in pairs, so you can start to breed on your own at the right time of breeding. Swans have various species and there are many choices in buying one. Each species is unique to a specific place or climate so you must determine first the specie appropriate for the area you live in.

Be guided of the following types of swan in order to purchase swan wisely:

1. Mute Swan - These swans are Eurasian species that are living in lower latitudes than any other swan species. It is common across European countries, China and lower parts of Russia.
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The importance of the beauty of one’s house cannot be undermined in any way. The home is where the heart, mind, body and soul of the people who reside in it find rest and refuge after a long and tiring day away from home. Whether you are a young career person who is just starting out his stint in the corporate world, or a man in his prime, just treating each day as a big blessing, the inner peace that a home can bring really helps you cope with the world’s stress. Having the right ornaments - which sometimes includes lovely home flock such as geese - will greatly help achieve this purpose. For more information on how to raise geese for any use that may be beneficial to you, all you have to do is read on.

The best way to start to learn how to raise geese is to go to a professional hatchery and ask for a few tips there. Normally, they would not disclose all the information that they know...