Although they are both composed of keratin, your nails are stronger than your hair because of how the molecules are arranged differently, giving your nails more robust qualities.

There are three of them: English, Maltese, and Maltese Sign Language. However, Italian is commonly spoken among Maltese residents. Maltese is said to sound like a blend between Italian and Arabic.

Avatar, bandanna, bungalow, dinghy, guru, jungle, khaki, karma, loot, mantra, nirvana, punch, pajamas, sorbet, shampoo, thug, typhoon, and yoga are some Hindi loanwords.

The first train in India began service on April 16, 1853. Mumbai Locals are the world's busiest railroads, carrying over 2.2 billion people each year. Mumbai also features India's most out-of-date electric train network, established in 1925.

You might be tempted to take off the white flesh that lies between you and the luscious fruit as you peel back the grapefruit's outer skin. Pith is the term for that white flesh. And you might decide not to discard it.

Because we all have different skin types, there are different moisturizers that work for everyone. If you have sensitive skin, avoid using moisturizers that include scent. Avoid products with added oils and other compounds that are known to clog pores if you have oily skin.

Think again if you believe your OB-GYN goes home to do crossword puzzles and crochet after they leave the office. Many doctors agree that gynaecologists have a reputation for being a lot of fun outside of work. "OB-GYNs are the sort of people that work hard and play hard," one doctor explains.

A lucid dream is one in which you are aware that you are dreaming while still sleeping. Lucid dreaming is thought to be a state that combines consciousness and REM sleep, in which you can often direct or control the dream content.

Earthworms are fully formed when they are born, except for their sex organs. Their sexual system takes 60-90 days to develop. An earthworm's lifespan can range from four to eight years. Gardening earthworms, on the other hand, only live for a year or two.

With so many high-end moisturisers available, some individuals believe that the more costly a moisturiser, the better. Actually, drugstore moisturisers work just as well – you simply have to select the perfect one.

Asparagus, which has a sweet-earthy flavor, is a good source of folate. This B vitamin may be an ally in the fight against high blood pressure, according to research.

Because they are so tiny, it is difficult to estimate the population of fairyflies (Mymaridae). One can only speculate on a species' population because new species are still being discovered.

After an additional 5 minutes, 90% of recollection is gone. Sigmund Freud believed this was because dreams represent our repressed thoughts and so our brain wants to get rid of them quickly. However, it’s much more likely due to our brains simply being used much more as soon as we’re awake and so we forget much of what we’ve dreamed about.

Our almond milk recipe is quite simple. You only need three materials to get started! To produce a sweeter milk, mix in a Medjool date. You can also make almond meal from the leftover 'pulp' by spreading it on a baking pan and roasting it on a low heat for a few hours. Check out our almond milk recipe here.

And did you know that the antioxidants in chia seeds prevent the fats from spoiling?

Do you start your day with coffee? Unfortunately, I have some bad news. Caffeine can inhibit the production of cortisol, which your body produces in the morning. It is said that two to three hours after waking up, between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. for most people, is the best time to drink coffee because your body's cortisol levels begin to drop and require a boost.

Though witches flying across the full moon is a common trope in horror films and Halloween decorations, the next full moon on Halloween won't occur until 2020. The most recent Halloween full moon occurred in 2001, and the previous one occurred in 1955.

Scientists at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at the Institute of Neurology in London showed that people who see a better future are more likely to be able to make that future a reality. Of course, this is exactly what the Law of Attraction says. It claims that vivid mental representations of a better life serve to attract that life to us on a daily basis. The neurologists said in their paper that "the ability to construct a hypothetical scenario in one's imagination prior to it really occurring may give more accuracy in anticipating its final consequence."

In a single lifetime, a person will shed approximately 40 pounds of skin.
Humans, like snakes, shed their skin, but at a much slower rate. Your shed skin, on the other hand, will amount to nearly half of your body weight when accumulated.

Here’s an interesting story! Back in 2012, about 125 students got caught cheating on a government class exam. Harvard went on to investigate this scandal, and most of the students caught were made to withdraw from the university. Yale – the arch-nemesis came up with a humorous shirt to wear during a Harvard-Yale football game, it read “Try cheating your way out of this one!” Harsh!

 

If you or someone you know has ever quit smoking with nicotine gum, you can thank Sweden. Nicorette, the first product, was created by Leo AB in Helsingborg. It was inspired by the fact that while on duty, smoking Swedish submariners would switch from tobacco to chewing tobacco or snus to get their nicotine fix. Nicorette wasn't the first time nicotine was placed in chewing gum, but they did design a polymer that regulated the flow of nicotine into the bloodstream, allowing for a continuous release and a gradual withdrawal, allowing millions of people to stop for good.

According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), education can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. By keeping the brain engaged as we age, this is achieved. By engaging in a variety of activities, such as taking classes, learning a new language, playing an instrument, and engaging in group activities, you can help reduce the odds.