Harvard University holds a record number of honors and awards with 161 Nobel Laureates, 23 heads of state, and 132 Pulitzer Prize winners. Harvard has been producing quality graduates right from the second president of the USA back in 1797 – John Adams. By the end of the first decade of the 21st century, Harvard had educated seven US presidents.

Tisanes are 'teas' made with no Camellia Sinensis plant leaves. Peppermint tea, chamomile tea, rooibos tea, hibiscus tea, lemon verbena tea, and other teas are examples. The vast majority, if not all, are caffeine-free! A fun fact: caffeine is still present in decaffeinated coffee in small amounts, averaging around 3%. Caffeine is extracted from green beans using the swiss water method, carbon dioxide method, methylene chloride method, or ethyl acetate method while they are still green (pre-roast).

The brain is a three-pound organ that regulates all bodily activities, analyses information from the outside world, and embodies the essence of the mind and soul. Our five senses – taste, touch, sight, smell, and hearing – all provide data to the brain at the same time. It assembles the messages in a way that we can understand and stores the info in our memory.

Swiss astrologer Karl Ernst Krafft was arrested when it was discovered that he had made a prediction about Adolf Hitler that had come true. Using the stars, he predicted that at some point over three days in November 1939, the Nazi leader's life would be in danger. On the second day, a bomb meant for Hitler exploded in a Munich beer hall where he had just been speaking.

According to North Carolina State University researchers, the venom of the Brazilian scorpion Tityus serrulatus can cause pancreatitis. One specific venom enzyme targets specific proteins in the gland, impairing their functionality and causing inflammation in the pancreatic cells. Researchers discovered that although acute pancreatitis caused by scorpions is typically temporary and self-limited, it may develop into hemorrhagic pancreatitis and result in death in a separate study of a related species (T. stigmurus).

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

The legend of the Chupacabra began in Puerto Rico in 1995 after a series of attacks on livestock occurred. The animals appeared to be drained of blood with puncture wounds around the neck, but the deaths were never explained. Though the description of the creature varies, it’s said to have a forked tongue, large eyes, and alien-like quills. The tale of the Chupacabra eventually spread to other parts of Latin America and even to the United States. It is still widely believed to be true.

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!

Venus flytraps have a clever method to avoid eating pollinators. Flowers develop on Venus flytrap traps. The leaves rise barely a few inches above the ground, as shown in the image below, but the blossoms grow much higher. Venus flytraps were developed to keep prey and pollinators apart.

Chances are good that you've heard of the Starbucks "secret menu," which is basically a huge list of drink combinations that aren't on the menu. Going through all of those options would take a very long time because as Starbucks spokesperson Lisa Passe told The Wall Street Journal, "If you take all of our core beverages, multiply them by the modifiers and the customization options, you get more than 87,000 combinations."

Because Uranus rotates on its side, something large may have collided with it in the past. Its magnetic north and south are likewise opposed to its polar north and south. Overall, this has some strange seasonal consequences. Consider a planet in which the south pole is aimed at the sun and the north pole is wrapped in darkness. That was the situation faced by Voyager 2 on its 1986 visit.

Buddhist texts, too, should not be placed on the floor, according to Tashi Dhargyal, a Buddhist Thangka teacher and Tibetan artist. He also advises consumers to avoid products with images of Buddha on their packaging because the only suitable method to dispose of an image of a Buddha is to burn it or throw it into a body of water. "It's not just impolite, but it can also bring terrible karma," he argues. Finally, if you want a Buddhist sign tattooed on your body, get it at heart level or higher because lower on the body is considered disrespectful.

Too many comic book enthusiasts believe that Marc Spector was developed by Marvel as a deliberate retaliation to Bruce Wayne. For those who wish to connect the dots, the parallels are there. While they are both monsters of the night who terrorize villains, there are some significant distinctions. The most noticeable change is Moon Knight's outfit. Batman usually wears an all-black outfit with a few yellow or gold accents. Moon Knight's all-white attire appears to be a near-identical negative of Batman's black costume. The hero wears white because he wants his adversaries to see him coming — and fear the sight of him, according to Warren Ellis' 2014 run on Moon Knight.

Brazil is one of the world's most sensitive and significant biodiversity hotspots, with an estimated four million plant and animal species. The Amazon Rainforest, which covers 60% of Brazil, is responsible for most of this biodiversity.

This is one truth that has enraged many fans due to its unsettling implications. J.K. Rowling declared it canon in Fantastic Beasts 2 that Nagini was a person all along. She was a "Maledictus," which is a human with a blood curse that causes them to transform into an animal. It's similar to an Animagi, only they didn't choose to transform. Nagini would eventually become permanently trapped in that shape, which happened when she was with Voldemort. This came perceived as a significant retcon, and it made Voldemort's bond with his serpent servant much more despised in the eyes of fans.

Chris Carter, the show's creator, says he received the idea for The X-Files by reading a scientific poll conducted by Harvard psychiatrist John Mack, which revealed that 10% of Americans believed in extraterrestrials, even to the point of being contacted by them. According to a Gallup poll conducted in 2019, 68 percent of Americans believe the government knows more about UFOs than it is revealing. However, just around half of those sceptics believe the cover-up involves a real alien landing of some kind.

The article on the popular Japanese video game franchise explained how youngsters become increasingly hooked with it. While the article itself was not complimentary, it provided excellent publicity for the brand.

Buddha is not seen as God or even Godlike. In this regard, Buddhism varies from the main premise of most Western religions. Buddhism, according to Narada Thera on Buddhism in a Nutshell, does not revolve around worship or allegiance to a higher authority, such as God. Buddhists never pray to gods, sculptures, natural phenomena, or other deities. Buddhists, on the other hand, gaze within to seek personal understanding and spiritual growth.

The World's Most Famous Treasury Is Actually A Graveyard Petra's Treasury, contrary to popular belief, is not a looming maze of booby-trapped rooms designed to separate the righteous from the unworthy, but rather a relatively small area that is most likely a beautifully decorated graveyard. Any buried treasure was most likely removed a long time ago, but the Treasury facade is a work of art, lovingly carved by the Nabataeans centuries ago.

Apparently, it’s a secret. Celebrities are also banned from posting about it on social media although a couple of years ago some models posted a picture of themselves smoking in the bathroom. However, what the general public knows is that the guest are asked to look around and experience the culture, then later called to dinner.

A common misconception is that bloody gums are normal; however, if you find blood on your sink after your oral hygiene routine, take note. This could be an indication of gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease. The good news is that this stage of gum disease is reversible if properly treated by your NE Calgary dentist. We understand that flossing is the last thing on your mind when your gums are bleeding, but it is the most effective way to treat the source of infection and halt the progression of gum disease.

Thyme can reach a height of up to 40 cm, and its stems are typically wiry or narrow in shape. The leaves alternate in pairs along these short, treelike frames (although some may be more complex). The blooms of thyme feature oval petals and corollas that resemble green-white tubes with little tubular lobes at the tips.

Doctor Strange was nearly not given to Benedict Cumberbatch. Despite fierce A-list competition from Justin Theroux, Jon Hamm, Ewan McGregor, Johnny Depp, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Jared Leto, it was Joaquin Phoenix's rejection of the role that allowed Marvel Studios to officially announce Benedict Cumberbatch as the best character fit for the role of Doctor Strange.

In 1970, Pope Benedict XVI was given an organ donor card. The card became invalid when he was elected Pope in 2005, according to the Telegraph. The Pope's entire body, according to the Vatican, must be buried intact because his body belongs to the universal Catholic Church.