Explore the Roman Empire with Sir Dig-a-Lot and Rohan and learn some amazing facts about the Colosseum. All this and more in Mocomi TimePass Magazine Issue 23. Every issue has something fun for everyone! In each magazine you will find folktales, trivia, puzzles, health tips, jokes and much more!

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ISSUE 23
APRIL 25, 2020
Do Cows like
Listening
to music?
King Badsa
and his son
How does a bicycle
stay upright?
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 fight, 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
offered to sacrifice 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 offered himself. The demon
did not think twice before quickly eating the
king. Thus, the old woman’s son was saved.
Here, Betal asked KingVikramaditya,“What do
you think of the old king’s sacrifice?”
King Vikramaditya thought for a moment and
then replied, “There is no sacrifice here. This
was not a selfless act by the king. He felt guilt
for leaving his subjects at the hands of his
unworthy son and offered 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
fly back to my Peepul tree.”
Saying this, Betal flew away, leaving King
Vikramaditya to draw his sword and chase
him once more.

3. FIND The HIDDEN Objects
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.
The pompus Goat

4. CASA & ASA
Discoveries and Inventions
Who discovered magnets?
The first 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!
Who
discovered
magnets?

5. spot ten differences

6. 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 Effect’ – 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
Effect explains how a bicycle remains stable, experiments conducted
revealed that even if the Gyroscopic Effect were to be cancelled, the
bicycle would still remain upright!
The Caster Effect is another effect 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 different effects –
Gyroscopic as well as the Caster Effect. Alongside this, the rider
must be taken into consideration. The body unconsciously
balances itself whenever it is needed.
How does a bicycle stay upright?PONDERING
CORNER

7. Tickle
your
funny
bone
AMUSING NEWS
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
say to the cows at night?
A: It is pasture bed time.

8. Roman Empire
a comic story
sir dig-a-lot
After Greece it was the
time to learn about Rome
and Rohan sought the help
of his friend Sir
Dig-a-Lot.
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. Farm
Animals
Crossword
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.”

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 find the door of her pen open! Mala was
nowhere to be seen!
Complete
the Story...
To know or not to know,
that is the question!
Well, wouldn’t
you prefer to know?
fun facts
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
with Hamlet the Hamster

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