Koko is a renowned gorilla that understands sign language. When asked where gorillas go once they die, the gorilla quickly signed "Comfortable hole, bye."

The most well-known mantra among Hindus is the Gayatri Mantra. It has 24 letters and 24,000 verses in the Valmiki Ramayan. The Gayatri Mantra is formed from the first letter that appears after every 1000 verses of the Ramayan. This mantra represents the core of the ancient epic Ramayana. The Gayatri Mantra is mentioned for the first time in the Rigveda, the earliest of the Vedas.

Peas are excellent for lowering cholesterol. Additionally, it improves digestion and lowers cholesterol.

Driving may be a pleasant and freeing experience—until you get trapped at a red light. According to the National Association of City Transportation Officials, the average time spent waiting at a red light is 75 seconds, accounting for around 20% of total travel time. That's a lot of time spent doing nothing, and yet another reason to use public transportation.

Did you know that the process of digesting food burns calories? Protein burns the most calories of the three macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat). According to research, boosting protein consumption temporarily increases metabolism by 15 to 30 percent. A protein-rich diet, on the other hand, promotes healthy amounts of lean muscle mass, which raises the basal metabolic rate. Lean meats like chicken and fish, as well as dairy, whole grains, beans, lentils, and nuts, are also good sources, according to Cederquist. Spread protein consumption throughout the day for the best results.

Tulsi leaf extract has been demonstrated to reduce blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes patients.

The Hurt Locker' broke another film industry record when it bagged six Oscars out of a total of nine nominations - including the coveted Best Picture gong - as the lowest-grossing movie to ever win at the Oscars. It is estimated to have earned $21 million at the box office, that's less than 2% of what its competitor 'Avatar' made in ticket sales in the same year.

Antibiotics are proven to kill microorganisms and improve our health. What is less generally recognised, however, is that antibiotics also destroy our healthy bacteria. Antibiotics will impact our immunity because probiotics make up between 70 and 80 percent of our immune response.

The Netherlands has one of the highest home birth rates in the developed world. Around 30% of Dutch women deliver their babies at home, and this figure has changed little since 1990. So why are home births still cherished in the Netherlands? It’s partly because Dutch health insurance fully covers home births, but doesn’t always cover hospital births without medical necessity. The Dutch medical system also has a good screening system and provides midwives (verloskundige) who help mothers have a safe delivery at home.

Traditional cleaning goods like paper towels and throwaway clothing always wind up in landfills, and many of them aren't even biodegradable! As a result, it takes decades for them to decompose into soil. Microfiber cloths, on the other hand, are renewable. You use a cloth to clean your house, and then you just wash it. It will be as good as new after washing! Because microfiber cloth is extremely resilient, you may repeat this cycle for years without affecting its cleaning capabilities. My favourite microfiber cloth is almost ten years old and still looks brand new. It may have faded a little, but it still works perfectly.

It's easy to dismiss Einstein's ideas of relativity as entirely theoretical, yet they have real-world implications. The theory of general relativity, for example, asserts that gravity influences time: time flows quicker for things in space than for those on Earth. And this has far-reaching ramifications for many space-based systems, including GPS accuracy. His theories are also fundamental to nuclear technology and explain how electromagnets function.

Allahabad which will be now known as Prayagraj is home to mysterious Hanuman Temple. It gets submerged in the waters of Ganga when it is in full flow.

Santa's sleigh is the most powerful vehicle ever! Santa must go around the world on Christmas Eve to give gifts to all the youngsters on the nice list. There are around 2.5 billion children in the globe, thus Santa's sleigh must go at a pace of almost 1,800 miles per second, amazing!

College basketball is still one of the most popular sports, but many remember the 1979 NCAA tournament game between Michigan State and Indiana State as one of the best-rated events in the sport's history. This game marked the beginning of having basketball greats and NBA stars as a clash between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, who had never played each other before to this tournament.

Tendulkar made his Test debut on November 15, 1989, against Pakistan in Karachi, making him the fifth-youngest player in Test cricket history. At the time, he was only 16 years and 205 days old.

Pagan beliefs underpin witchcraft. The majority of pagan belief systems are not Christian. Because these pagan systems have no concept of Satan, worshipping him makes no sense. In contrast, Satanists worship Lucifer. Satanism has been around almost as long as Christianity.

Unlike the majority of other whales, belugas can swim backwards as well as forward.

Vitamin D is commonly lauded for its role in bone health and good moods, but new study suggests that it may also have a role in metabolism and weight loss. In one prior study, for example, when vitamin-D-deficient women increased their blood levels of vitamin D to recommended levels, they lost more weight. According to the National Institutes of Health, potential symptoms of vitamin D insufficiency include bone pain and muscular weakness. Even if you take vitamin D pills, don't assume that your levels are enough. When the women in the research took supplements, they absorbed varying levels of the vitamin.

Sleep lines may result from particular sleeping positions. These wrinkles have the potential to deepen over time. Avoid this by sleeping backward on the sheets.
 

The Mayans used innovative military techniques. During battles, they would toss hornet nests upon the advancing enemy.

Unfortunately, they are poor breeders, making it difficult for them to rebound from their falling position. Females reach sexual maturity at seven or eight but do not normally begin breeding until a couple of years later. Males reach sexual maturity at a much later age.

It's no surprise that Switzerland is recognized across the world for its high-quality chocolate, but do you know how much chocolate is produced and consumed there? Approximately 180,000 tonnes of chocolate are produced each year, with an average of 11 kilos consumed by each person. A chocolate train is even available!

The first businesses to start selling USBs to the general public were Trek Technology and IBM, a year after M-Systems created the original model of the now-iconic USB flash drive. starting with version 1.0 and then being upgraded to version 1.1 in 2000.

Thyme flavor is one of the benefits of using it in cooking. Many people enjoy the savoury, warm flavour of thyme. But thyme has advantages beyond its delicious flavour. While many spices contribute minerals and antioxidants, other herbs, like thyme, also have antiseptic or disinfection properties. This may assist in halting the spread of dangerous microorganisms. Thyme's antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant qualities are another incentive to use it in cooking. All of these will enhance the flavour of your food and keep you healthy.