Sleep rejuvenates the body, and dreams revitalise the mind. This is because dreams are similar to creativity, according to the American Psychological Association. The way the brain solves problems in dreams is similar to how it thinks creatively in the waking world. As a result, many artists are more likely to be inspired by their dreams and to think creatively while awake.

Have you ever wondered how gummy candies get their shiny sheen? They're sprayed with carnauba wax, the same stuff that's used to make cars shine.

An annual competition for students who are blind, the Braille Institute hosts more than 1,400 students from the U.S. and Canada to test their braille skills. Contestants compete in categories like reading comprehension, proofreading, and spelling. Winners in each age group walk away with monetary prizes – and braille bragging rights for a year.

The first of objects, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, was discovered by the Italian astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi on the evening of January 1, 1801. It was named Ceres — in honor of the Roman goddess of agriculture.

The human population of Australia is around 25,704,340. In 2009/2010, The Australian Govt counted 27 million kangaroos across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.

The Teutonic Order's Castle at Malbork is the world's largest castle in terms of land area. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was originally erected in the 13th century as a Teutonic castle and stronghold. In that regard, Poland is home to a whopping 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

Humans have been trying to get insight into their lives based on the stars for thousands of years. According to an article on Babylonian horoscopes published in the Journal of Cuneiform Studies, the oldest horoscope that has been discovered was on Apr. 29, 410, B.C. and was written in cuneiform.

During the 1987 World Cup, Sachin worked as a ball boy for the match between India and Zimbabwe at the Wankhede Stadium. He was 14 at the time. Because of his love of the game, Sachin Tendulkar used to sleep with his cricket gear as a child.

Nikola Tesla facts include his intricate brain. Unlike other innovators, he did not draw his innovations. Instead, Tesla imagined the outcome of his effort. His parents devised methods to educate young Tesla's intellect to its greatest potential. As a result of this, Tesla developed a photographic memory. He then trained his imagination to see 3D pictures of his creations. Sherlock Holmes' mind palace is an example of this unique method in fiction.

Protein in your body aids in skin texture improvement, and collagen alone accounts for 30% of total protein in the body. The protein in your body repairs skin tissues and promotes cell growth. Amino acids in the body help to keep skin cells hydrated and moist by locking moisture into the skin. It also makes your skin soft, healthy, and bouncy.

The human body is mainly composed of four elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen, which make for 96.2 percent of your total weight. (Calcium and phosphorus are the other major contributors.) It's incredible how those ingredients work together to help produce a body that accomplishes absolutely extraordinary things every day, from battling cancer to creating 20,000 thoughts.

This was set by a Californian student named Randy Gardner in 1964. This is definitely not recommended, however, as Randy experienced extreme sleep deprivation and others have died staying awake for too long.

 

There are genuine Christmas trees, artificial Christmas trees, and a 30-foot Christmas tree constructed of tumbleweeds in Chandler, Arizona. According to Fodor's Travel, it takes 1,200 tumbleweeds to build the edifice, which is then sprayed in glitter and 20 litres of flame retardant.

This tree's pulp, commonly known as cassia pulp, is renowned for its laxative properties. 50 grams of cassia pulp should be strained after an overnight soak in water. It can cure constipation if you add 25 grams of sugar to it. The pulp of the Cassia fistula acts as a gentle and risk-free purgative.

Carles Rexach, the famed scout for FC Barcelona, travelled to Rosario, Argentina, in 2000, to see young Lionel Messi, then 12, play football. He was an experienced guy, a former player and coach who was used to dealing with young sports promises, but when he watched Messi collect the ball, carry it, and score as though alone on the pitch (yeah, the normal Messi stuff), he scribbled a contract on a napkin and hired him right away.

Highly intelligent, and amicable, they’re one of the most versatile and adaptable dog breeds found in India. Desi dogs are loyal, loving, and street-smart. 
Indian Pariah dogs make for loving family pets and are great with kids and adults. They are high on energy and complement kids with an active lifestyle.

Based on the fact that sunflowers are medicinal herbs, they are completely edible. You can eat every part of this flower, including the roots and the petals. The oil is extracted from the seeds, which are a common grocery store snack, and is used to make oils for bread and other treats. It works wonders in lowering cholesterol. You don't have to be concerned about consuming any part of this flower, whether you cook it or eat it raw.

Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena invented the thermoscopic adapter for the early color television transmission system in 1942. The first broadcast aired in 1946.

There was another film before we saw Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. There was a television film version of Doctor Strange in 1978, intended to set the ground for a TV series that never materialized. Even though it was unpopular, few recognise it as a part of the series, owing to the fact that the tale focuses on his employment as a doctor and his desire to earn his powers, rather than using them.

The Taj Mahal is almost perfectly symmetrical, in keeping with Persian and Islamic architectural principles. The minarets (towers), walls, rooms, and even gardens are all symmetrical. The Taj Mahal, one of the world's most perfectly symmetrical structures, is known for its white beauty and sheen. The placement of Shah Jahan's cenotaph — and his grave — are possibly the only elements of the Taj that do not adhere to perfect geometric proportions and symmetrical precision.

One of the main things that spirituality can do for you is to help you find meaning in life. When you know what your purpose is, it’s easier to stay on the right path and move forward with the design of a cosmic journey.

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."

We are all aware of the damage smoking causes to our skin. Did you know, however, that exposure to secondhand smoke is also harmful to your skin? Even though you might not be smoking, second-hand smoke can hasten age and cause sagging skin if you are exposed to it.

In 1968, motion pictures were rated for the first time using a family-oriented rating system. The new guidelines were introduced by Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) chairman Jack Valenti in place of the infamous Hays Code.