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  2. Chashme Baddoor (slogan) - Wikipedia

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    Chashm-e-Baddoor (Persian, Urdu: چشمِ بد دور, Hindi: चश्म-ए-बददूर) is a slogan extensively used in Iran, North India and Pakistan to ward-off the evil eye (which is called nazar in the region). It is a Persian language derivation which literally means "far be the evil eye". [1]

  3. Evil eye - Wikipedia

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    In the northern states of India, such as the Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, the evil eye is called nazar (meaning gaze or vision) or more commonly Buri Nazar. A charm bracelet, tattoo or other object (Nazar battu), or a slogan (Chashme Baddoor (slogan)), may be used to ward off the evil eye. Some ...

  4. Kohl (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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    Some people [citation needed] apply dots of kājal to ward off bad omens and the evil eye (nazar). Make-up artist at work before a Gotipua Odissi dance performance. Kajal is an integral part of classical dances in India such as Bharatanatyam and Odissi. The dancers apply kajal broadly around their eyes to give them an elongated look, so as to ...

  5. Nazar battu - Wikipedia

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    A Nazar battu (Hindustani: नज़र बट्टू or نظر بٹو) is an icon, charm bracelet, tattoo or other object or pattern used in North India and Pakistan to ward-off the evil eye (or nazar). [1] In Persian and Afghan folklore, it is called a cheshm nazar (Persian: چشم نظر) or nazar qurbāni (Persian: نظرقربانی). [2]

  6. 11 Things You Can Clean With a Magic Eraser—and 6 You Can't ...

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    Rinse frequently with clean water to remove loosened dirt and eraser residue. Continue working in sections until all grout is clean. Wipe the entire area with a clean, damp cloth to remove any ...

  7. Stain removal - Wikipedia

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    Stain removal is the process of removing a mark or spot left by one substance on a specific surface like a fabric. A solvent or detergent is generally used to conduct stain removal and many of these are available over the counter.

  8. Penanggalan - Wikipedia

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    The name penanggalan derives from the word tanggal, meaning "to remove or take off", because its form is that of a floating disembodied woman's head, with its organs and entrails trailing from its neck. Though commonly referred to in its native languages as a ghost, the penanggalan cannot be readily classified as a classical undead being.

  9. 10 weird things that can kill you almost instantly - AOL

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    When that happens, the fish immediately release venom into whatever disturbed it. Effects are fast acting and can include heart stoppage, seizures, and paralysis. Number 8.Cleaning the toilet. No ...