Celebrate India's independence day with facts we bet you didn't know

Aside from this country having a great culture that could infuse many strayed minds with curiosity and wisdom and being the homeland to one of the most beautiful landmarks, such as Taj Mahal, there is much more to show about this nation.

And while India celebrates its 72nd independence day. Here are some astonishing facts that you might have not known about India. 

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Facts to Know about Independent India

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- Shampoo: 

You might have not known this, but India was the mastermind of one of the daily items you cannot ignore for your daily hygiene.. Shampoo!

Believe it or not, herbs were used for washing back in the days, plus, did you knew that Shampoo is derived from the sanskrit word “champu”? Which means “to massage”. 

- Human gathering seen from space: 

The Kumbh Mela gathering is a hindu pilgrimage that takes place four times each 12 years, this gathering on such a great scale that it’s visible from space. 

 - The sweet nation: 

India was behind another indispensable item .. Sugar!  

Yes, the first country to develop extraction and purifying techniques of sugar and the reason behind that beautiful element to brighten up your morning coffee was India. 

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Top “must visit” touristic places in India

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- Land of Diamonds:

Diamonds are everyone’s best friend, India has helped this thought to be realized because it was the first country to ever mine diamonds. Also India contributed to the manufacturing of this precious stone. 14 out of 15 diamonds globally are polished in this nation. 

- Snakes and Ladders: 

You might know this game from your childhood, but did you know that this board game originated in India. It was initially invented as a moral lesson about karma to be taught to children. It was later commercialized and has become one of the most popular board games in the world.