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The article is about what are fidget sinners made for A fidget spinner is a palm-sized, propeller-like object with three blades and a circular pad in the centre. One needs to spin it and balance the central pad on the fingers or palm. l Fidget spinners are toys used to calm fidgety people and work as a stress reliever. They help people suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Fidget spinners are available in various options—plastic, metal and with or without lights. The first fidget spinner was designed in the US by two 17-year olds, Allan Maman and Cooper Weiss, and their physics teacher, Eric Savino. They created the spinner by printing it on their school’s 3D printer in October 2016. The product was made for Allan to counter his ADHD. Within no time, the fidget spinner became a sensation. The trio bought eight 3D printers and relocated to Cooper’s basement to match production demands. However, demand quickly outstripped this capacity too and they had to move t...

Among prominent features, the Rs 200 banknote will carry portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the centre and the denominational numeral "200" with rupee symbol in colour changing ink - green to blue - on the bottom right on the obverse (front) side of the note. For visually impaired, the front side of the note will have intaglio or raised printing of Mahatma Gandhi portrait, Ashoka Pillar emblem, raised identification mark 'H' with micro-text Rs 200, four angular bleed lines with two circles in between the lines both on the right and left sides. The reverse side of the note will carry a Swachh Bharat logo with slogan and the Sanchi Stupa motif, RBI said. The new note will be in a dimension of 66mmX146mm.

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       FACT  FACTORY The “Coco de Mer ” palm tree has the earth’s largest fruit, weighing 42 kg (92 lb), and seed weighing 17 kg (37 lb). The song Jingle Bells was originally written for Thanksgiving. Only one-half of a dolphin’s brain goes to sleep at a time. The sport of “ultimate frisbee” is recognised by the International Olympic committee. “Screeched” is the longest English word with one syllable. Elvis Presley didn’t write any of his songs. The longest common English word without vowels is “Rhythms”. When awake, the human brain produces enough electricity to power a small light bulb. The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which triggers relaxation. There are more English words beginning with the letter “S” than with any other letter. The word “mortgage” comes from a French word that means “death contract”. Apples, peaches and raspberries are all members of the rose family. Gandhi never won the Nobel ...