Know You Day [Jan 3rd 2013]

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He was also the Leader of Opposition from 2004 to 2009 in the Rajya Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India(1998–99). Known for his moderate political views, he is a self-described liberal democrat even though the Bharatiya Janata Party is often described as a right-wing nationalist organization.
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Jaswant Singh (born January 3, 1938) is an Indian politician. He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party and has held many portfolios in the national cabinet including Finance, External Affairs and Defence during the NDA regime (1998 to 2004). 


Veerapandiya Kattabomman (Tamil: வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன்); also known as Kattabomman was an 18th century Palayakarrar ('Polygar') chieftain from Panchalankurichi of Tamil Nadu, India. 
His ancestors migrated to Tamil Nadu from areas in present day Andhra Pradesh during the Vijayanagar period. Also known as Kattabomma Naicker he was among the earliest to oppose British rule in these regions.
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He famously lead the Pychy Rebellion (Wynaad Insurrection, Coiote War) against the English East India Company. He is popularly known as Kerala Simham (Lion of Kerala).
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Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (Kerul Varma Pyche Rajah, Cotiote Rajah) (January 3, 1753 – November 30, 1805) was the prince regent and the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Kottayam in Malabar, India between 1774 and 1805. 

Inventions/Patents :
1888 - 1st wax drinking straw patented, by Marvin C Stone in Washington DC
wax drinking straw
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1929 - Bradman scores 112 v England at MCG - his 1st Test century
Bradman scores 112
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Facts you Didn't Know :
The male brain is 10% bigger than the female's but the female brain works more efficiently.

Random Facts:
The search engine Google got its name from the word 'googol', which refers to the number one with a hundred zeros after it.
Google
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Quotes :
"If Tetris has taught me anything, it's that errors pile up and accomplishments disappear"
Tetris
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Health Facts :
Red bananas are a variety of banana with reddish-purple skin. They are smaller and plumper than the common Cavendish banana. When ripe, raw red bananas have a flesh that is cream to light pink in color. 
They are also softer and sweeter than the yellow Cavendish varieties, with a slight raspberry flavor. Many red bananas are imported from producers in Asia and South America. They are a favorite in Central America but are sold throughout the world.
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Fact of Cricket:
Pommie Mbangwa, the Zimbabwean fast bowler who is now a commentator, who averaged just 2.00 from 25 innings (eight not-outs) has the lowest Test batting average.
Pommie Mbangwa
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Facts You dont About Sachin:
In 1990, while returning from the tour of England at the age of 17, Sachin met his wife Anjali for the first time at the Mumbai airport. 

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