For devotees, it sometimes seems like Starbucks can do no wrong, especially when it comes to new and creative drinks. But they have had a big flop, and it's called the Chantico. The Chantico came out in 2005 and was described as a "drinkable dessert."

It was a 6-ounce hot "drinking chocolate" that was supposed to mimic the sweet chocolate drink served in Europe. According to some employees, it failed because it couldn't be customized, while others say customers said it was too rich and heavy. Starbucks pulled the drink in 2006.

This is referred to as the Triple Boil, and at that temperature, water exists as a gas, a liquid, and a solid all at the same time. It need highly precise circumstances, so don’t even think of doing it at home. Have you had your fill of amusing scientific facts?

Beets are not only a portion of tasty and healthy food, but they also offer several health advantages. Betanin pigments contained in beetroots have been demonstrated in studies to inhibit tumour development and function as an anti-inflammatory. Since a result, they are an excellent complement to any diet, as they can help to lower the risk of certain diseases and illnesses.

Did you know? Insects are the only invertebrates with wings.

Chisinau, occupied by the Red Army in June 1940, was devastated by a severe earthquake in October of that year, measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale and destroying much of the city. As if that wasn't enough, the Luftwaffe arrived the next year and destroyed what was remained the city to smithereens.
 

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution — ‘Right to Constitutional remedies’ — is considered the 'heart and soul of the Constitution'. This guarantees the fundamental rights of individuals. It is what makes all other rights effective.

For continously 17 years, HBO had been bagging the maximum awards at the Emmy Awards ceremony but Netflix broke all records by racking up more nominations than its competition. 

 

Have you ever wondered where the superstition that breaking a mirror would bring seven years of bad luck originated? This ancient superstition dates all the way back to Roman times, according to our fun fact about mirror number 8.

The Romans believe that breaking a mirror would harm both your soul and your life, which are renewed every seven years. As a result, seven years of bad luck followed.

Birmingham claims to be the genesis of the Heavy Metal music genre, which was influenced by the city's industrial backdrop. Pioneers include members of Black Sabbath, who grew up in the city working in factories, as well as Robert Plant of Led Zepellin, Judas Priest, Napalm Death, and others.

Women are superior conversationalists and social leaders because they are better at reading faces, gestures, and voice tones from birth. Even in a group of people, an alpha-type female would likely lead all social interactions rather than an alpha male.

Domestic cats are usually considered to be quite small and dainty creatures. But did you know the world’s longest cat was a Maine Coon called Stewie which was measured at 48.5 inches? Whereas, the record for the tallest cat belonged to Arcturus at a whopping 19.05 inches tall! Those are some big cats.

Work and friendship can coexist. Having friends helps you find work and be more happy, creative, productive, and competitive at work, according to various studies. Some people in India and Indonesia claim that their coworkers understand them better than their other friends or even their spouse. However, you must exercise caution because not everyone at work is treated equally.

Starbucks was included as an Index component because it is the world's most extensively dispersed, premium-priced coffee business, and so presents an attractive economic barometer for comparing nations. The price difference for a Grande Latte ranged from £1.21 in Brazil to £5.72 in Switzerland, a 400% price increase.

When you hear crickets chirping on a warm summer evening, don't be afraid to try this easy trick to determine the temperature. To determine the temperature in Celsius, simply count how many chirps there are over a period of 25 seconds, divide by 3, and then add 4 to get the frequency of a cricket's chirps.

Although the '90s Disney princesses are thought to be more feminist than the older ones, a surprising study found that this is not entirely true. Despite being bolder, more independent, and less reliant on men, princesses still speak 40% less than their male counterparts. More recent Disney princesses, such as Rapunzel from Tangled and Merida from Brave, are more equal, but even Frozen, a film about two sisters, had 59 percent male dialogue.

Imhotep, the world's first known physician, used Sleep Temples as healing sanctuaries. The temples were used as a type of suggestion therapy, and people would go there to be healed of physical and mental ailments. Patients who visit a Sleep Temple are said to be put under the influence of incantation or a hypnotic state. Before finally falling asleep, the physician would make whatever suggestions he could to help them overcome their problem in the hopes that the gods would visit the patient while he slept and fix them.

Some amateur scholars believe that aliens built Machu Picchu. They find it difficult to believe that a people without iron tools, draught animals, or even the wheel could have lugged such large stones up the mountainside and built such magnificent structures. Archeologists and scholars agree, however, that the Incas, with their impressive engineering techniques and use of human labor, were more than capable of constructing the site without the assistance of outside (or otherworldly) forces.

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.

Passport has been around for quite some time! In fact, it is mentioned in the Bible for the first time. It is found in The Book of Nehemiah, an Old Testament tome. Around 450BC, Nehemiah, an official in the service of King Artaxerxes I, the sixth King of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia, granted passage to Judea via a royal missive addressed "to the governors of the province beyond the river." The permission to freely circulate, granted in response to the royal request, is the beginning of what will formally become the passport, this laissez-passer that we know today.

Consuming one grapefruit per day could assist in reducing LDL, or "bad," cholesterol.

Zurich was named the world's third most expensive city in both the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey and the Mercer Cost of Living Survey. Zurich is also the most populous canton, with a population of 402,762 people. The median property price is CHF 13,000 ($13,036) per square metre, with a three-bedroom apartment renting for CHF 2,324 ($2,330) per month. However, the average pay in Switzerland is CHF 103,296 ($103.298), so they can't really complain.

Honeysuckle is an excellent option for cats that do not respond to catnip. In fact, it's ideal for many cats who respond to catnip. Alternate catnip with honeysuckle to watch how your cat reacts to each.

Because it has several vital qualities, including aphrodisiac, antibacterial, antivenom, antifertility, anticonvulsant, and many more. Because it has antioxidant characteristics, this plant aids in blood sugar regulation by increasing insulin secretion. Any itch or skin infection is treated by applying a paste made from the plant's root or by extracting juice from it.

Alzheimer's disease is most frequently associated with memory loss, however this is not always the case, claims Alzheimer's Net. Keep in mind that Alzheimer's is caused by the quick loss of brain cells. This has an impact on many cognitive processes, including reasoning, memory, judgement, behaviour, and personality. Although memory loss is a common symptom, not everyone is equally affected.

Not shortly after the original film's release, Steven Spielberg and writer Melissa Mathison collaborated on a nine-page proposal for E.T. 2: Nocturnal Fears. Elliott and his companions were captured by nasty aliens in the sequel, and E.T. returned to free them. The biggest surprise in the script? Zrek is the name of E.T.