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One of the most powerful horns is that of a train. It is a loud air horn that acts as an auditory warning mechanism for railway guards, workers, and passengers. It not only signals the train’s arrival or departure, but each horn and its duration has a particular meaning. There is a horn for each eventuality — from warning of danger to changing tracks. Today, we will tell you about each of the horns with their meanings: One short horn – A small horn indicates that the driver will be bringing the train into the yard for…

The recent spike in cases of sudden, severe hepatitis in children around the world has been widely reported. Recently, several news outlets have highlighted a possible link between cases and contacts with pet dogs.  However, the data suggesting this link is extremely weak – in fact, probably a lot weaker than most of the alternative hypotheses that have been proposed.The spike in hepatitis cases in children was first noticed in the UK, but has now been reported in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Although the numbers…

Much has been said about the meteoric rise of Apple over the past decade, with its smartphones, computers, and tablets pervading every level of popular culture and its software entering homes and offices in every corner of the globe. There have also been the naysayers that have predicted Apple’s hardware dominance will come to an end, as cheaper product alternatives from Microsoft, Samsung, and Huawei continue to offer more accessible alternatives for consumers. However, as the numbers clearly show, Apple’s dominance…

The Sony PlayStation Store turned 20 this week, revolutionizing the gaming industry and bringing us legendary titles like Gran Turismo, Tekken, and Resident Evil. The machine was released in Japan on December 3, 1994, only a week after Sega’s Saturn system. However, the Sony machine succeeded because of its robust technology tailored for real-time 3D graphics and creative marketing. Here are some facts about the original PlayStation store that you may not know to start a week of coverage. Enjoy! From The…