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ISSUE 42
MAY 14, 2020
DID ANTS
INVENT
THE WORLD'S
FIRST SOCIAL
NETWORK?
WHO DID
THE ANT PITY
FOR BEING
BOUND?
THE FOX
AND
THE MASK
FACTS ABOUT
GREEK
ARCHITECTURE

2. 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
difficult to find. 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 difficult winter months.
Bina had already accumulated a lot of food,
however, now she was on the lookout for some
sweet stuff 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 butterfly, also known as
a chrysalis.
The ant felt pity for the pupa and said,“Oh you poor
little thing! How difficult 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 butterflies she had ever
seen. It was a bright, blue coloured butterfly with
light pink and yellow spots. She stared at the
butterfly and thought, “How lucky it is to be so
pretty and to also be able to fly around freely.”
Sundari the butterfly was flapping 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 flew away gracefully.
FOLKTALE
Appearances
are Deceptive

3. FIND Ten Carrots in the Picture
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4. 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 different 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 different 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 fish.
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… all these are nothing but differ-
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 different 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
aretransferredbetweenantsusingtheirantennae.Bydoingthis,
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!
Pondering
Corner
CASA & ASA
Discoveries and Inventions
Who
invented
the saw?
Did Ants Invent
the World's First
Social Network?

5. spot ten differences
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6. Healthy Me
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 sunflower 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 effective 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 inflammation and discomfort. Dab a little apple cider vinegar on
to a cotton swab and apply it to the bite. The vinegar will reduce inflammation and itching and
also disinfect the bite if you have scratched it too much.
Natural Mosquito
repellents

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
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!
Ants Outnumber Humans

8. a comic story
sir dig-a-lot
Greek Art Architecture
7
“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.

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.”
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11. 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.
stories in rhyme
The Fox And The Mask
“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.
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12. 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!
Complete
the Story...

13. Help the fly
Find His Way Home
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