Activision recorded nearly 5 million gamers playing Call of Duty at the same time during the days of Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2. Except for New York, this is a substantially larger population than practically any other city in the United States.

Fairtrade coffee is more expensive, but it goes a long way toward improving farmer conditions, and farmers spend at least 25% of the Fairtrade Premium on productivity and quality improvements. Fairtrade coffee products have received numerous Great Taste Awards in recent years.

One of India's largest prisons is Yerwada Central Prison. It was also used to hold numerous of Indira Gandhi's political rivals during the Emergency period. the storied location where Mahatma Gandhi and other national liberation warriors lived.

You will get more than the silent treatment from your wife if you forget her birthday in Samoa. It is unclear how long your sentence would be, but maybe some time apart for you to think about how to make it up to her wouldn’t be too bad.

We all know Lord Brahma as the creator of the Universe. Vishnu as the preserver and Shiva as the destroyer for bringing the new life on earth. But according to Puranas, It was Lord Vishnu who was alone and when he thought of creation, A lotus came out of his naval with Lord Brahma. However, the birth of Lord Brahma is still a disputed matter and many also believe that he created the Universe and was not born out of Vishnu.

"It'll probably take a good five years for a one-pound lobster to regenerate a claw that's about the same size as the one that was lost," Bayer adds. But they are capable of doing so.

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.

You may have assumed it would be as simple as lighting your candle, but it's actually a little more difficult than that! Did you know that a candle's first burn is the most crucial? 
You must allow your candle to burn sufficiently long the first time you light it! Depending on the size of your candle, it may take several hours for the entire top layer of wax to become liquid. Your candle will not burn evenly if you don't do this.

Chinese porcelain was first exported during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). Chinese porcelain was quickly introduced to Western countries as a result of the large-scale trade developed along the Silk Road routes. Because of the prosperous maritime trade, Chinese ceramics were exported in large quantities beginning with the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

The Komodo Dragon is the world's largest lizard, and this 3 metre long, aggressive, scaly beast can only be found on five Indonesian islands: Padar, Gili Motang, Flores, Rinca, and, of course, Komodo. With their deadly bites, massive height, and carnivorous habits, these animals are extremely fearsome. They hunt and kill animals much larger than themselves, even humans.

Beyond the skyscrapers, South Korea has stunning natural scenery, with forests covering 64% of the area. Several mountains in the area, including eight that encircle the capital. Visitors attending this month's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang may enjoy a quiet backdrop of Buddhist temples and dreamy peaks, such as the majestic Seoraksan, which forms part of the Korean peninsula's mountainous terrain. In addition, the nation boasts 2,413 kilometres of coastline, with broad coastal plains to the west and south and approximately 3,000 tiny uninhabited islands far offshore.

Ruby red beets are a top supplier of nitrates, which help lower blood pressure, not to be surpassed by their tops. Beets also provide fibre and other minerals.

Maine had a high level of patriotism. The first naval fight of the Revolutionary War took place near Machias in 1775. The British ship HMS Margaretta arrived in Boston to get wood for the construction of barracks, but residents refused and seized the ship with improvised weapons.

The employee said black aprons are reserved for "coffee masters." Starbucks baristas have to become certified coffee masters to wear black aprons. Once they're approved by a manager, they have to learn basically everything there is to know about coffee before they can officially call themselves a coffee master. So, if you have a question about something specific, look for a barista in a black apron. 

Halibut is, indeed, a flat fish. Flatfish can be mottled brown, black, and beige in colour, like the black sea turbot, or spotted, like the blue-and-yellow peacock flounder. The majority of species dwell in the various tropical and subtropical waters.

More areas of the human body are affected by ulcers, which can take different forms including arterial ulcers, venous ulcers, mouth ulcers, or genital ulcers. The focus of this article is on the many forms of peptic ulcers.

It may appear obvious because many of us are familiar with witchcraft through films such as The Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter, and others. However, in real life, witchcraft has a very negative connotation, so much so that witches were sentenced to death in order to cleanse society. However, white magic practitioners have existed throughout history. Witchcraft is not the same as black magic. It is an umbrella term for both white and black magic.

India is a land of customs and traditions and houses so many spectacular temples too. In the state of Rajasthan, India, there is even a temple of the rats. Pilgrims visit this temple to offer their prayers to the thousands of rats residing there. It is a belief that these rats are the ancestors. Crazy but still a belief.

When they roll out the red carpet on Oscar night spare a thought for the organizers. The specially made carpet is a whopping 500 feet long and has to be rolled out at LA's prestigious Kodak Theatre days in advance, hoovered and covered with protective plastic, before being unveiled just hours before the ceremony.

Turkey is well-known for traditional foods such as Turkish Delight and Turkish Coffee, but it is also the world's greatest producer of hazelnuts. Turkish hazelnuts account for around 72.9 percent of global supply, with the country's Eastern Black Sea region producing approximately 60 percent of that.

The greatest of these is the Malaspina Glacier which encompasses roughly 2,201 square kilometers. Alaska has the most glaciers in the United States due to its proximity to the Arctic Circle.

Archaeological discoveries suggest that this dog existed around 4500 years ago. A Pariah dog skull from 2500 BCE was discovered during excavations at the Mohenjo-Daro site in the Sindh region of Pakistan (home to the Indus Valley civilization). Pariah dogs may be among the world's oldest canine breeds, according to numerous cave drawings found throughout the Indian subcontinent.

He perished in a strange jet crash en route to Vienna for a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Scientific Advisory Committee. Conspiracy theorists say he was murdered by the CIA in order to thwart India's nuclear program. Lal Bahadur Shashtri dies of a heart attack on January 10, 1966, in Tashkent. His wife believed he was poisoned, but no medical investigation was conducted into his death. Bhabha died exactly 14 days later. Decades later, an unexplained succession of deaths among India's nuclear specialists continues to this day.

Hot Pockets have experimented with a plethora of tastes throughout the years, but there are a few standbys that will never go away. The most popular flavors are Pepperoni Pizza and Five Cheese Pizza, since who can resist frozen pizza that cooks in two minutes?

With a total wealth of $280 billion, the city-state ranks seventh on the list of countries with the most billionaires. However, when it comes to cities with the most billionaires, Hong Kong comes in second. (From Asia Tatler)