That was Calcutta, after all! During the British Raj, India was a raging hub of all cultures, trade, flourishing cultures, and people. Calcutta, the then-capital of EIC India, is said to have been the second most important city in British colonies around the world after London. Here, major universities, economic industries, and other major institutions were built.

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.

Locals refer to Huaxi as the "richest village in China," with residents claiming to have over $100,000 in their bank accounts. Wu Renbao built the town in Jiangsu province in 1961 to serve as an example of Chinese communism. In exchange for working seven days a week in one of the hamlet's numerous factories, each citizen was granted an identical house and automobile, as well as stock in the community. However, if a resident leaves the city at any moment, he or she forfeits all advantages. Migrant workers, who make up around 95 percent of Huaxi's employment, are not entitled to the same benefits as'real' citizens.

Our spine comprises 33 vertebrae when we are born, but most of us end up with just 26. What becomes of them? Some of the vertebrae fuse together to create the sacrum (back of the pelvis) and coccyx as you become older (tailbone).

Since their introduction on Gameboy, the two fighting-style Pokémon Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan have been present in the games. Because Pokémon is a Japanese invention, most of the animals' original names were significantly different. When Pokémon were first presented to the Western world, their names were likewise westernised. As a result, these Pokémon were named after worldwide renowned martial artists. Hitmontop, the third Pokémon of the Hitmons, is also named for a martial artist, Larry Top.

Do you keep a horseshoe on your door or a lucky coin in your wallet? Some superstitious individuals think that some artifacts might attract good fortune, and they are, in a way, completely correct. People who took a "lucky charm" with them to a series of memory and analog tests scored better than those who did not, according to a 2010 research published in Psychological Science.

Natural Moonstone helps to calm the wearer's aggressive side. It gives calm and stability to individuals who are aggressive and insensitive by balancing all energy. It is thought to bring good fortune and help the user adjust to changes.

Menstrual disturbance in PCOS could range from absent menstrual cycles, decreased flow during menses, delayed menarche, or heavy and irregular periods.

The remaining tribes of northeast Asia were compelled to recognise Temujin as their emperor after he annexed most of Mongolia. Beginning in Russia, he led the Mongol invasions that eventually reached the Levant in the Middle East and Asia. He proclaimed himself to be Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khan), which means universal ruler, after creating the vast empire.

Interestingly, it is widely held that once a family begins Chhath Puja, they must continue to do it yearly and pass it on to future generations. The sole exception is if there is a serious illness or death in the family or among the Vrati.

PCOS patients can be treated and effectively managed. Weight reduction by diet, exercise, and lifestyle modification play a key role. Weight loss of around 2-5% decreases testosterone (male hormone) by 21% and women may resume regular ovulation. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding alcohol, smoking, and psychosocial stressors add to the disease modification.

Starbucks was chosen as a component in the Index because it is the world's most widely distributed, premium-priced coffee chain, and so provides an intriguing economic barometer comparing countries. The price differential for a Grande Latte varied from £1.21 in Brazil to £5.72 in Switzerland, representing a roughly 400% price increase.

With four Best Actress Oscars to her name, Katharine Hepburn is the actress with the most of them. With a total of 4 awards under his belt, Clint Eastwood is the male actor with the most Oscars; however, he didn't receive any for acting. For Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby, he received two Oscars for Best Director as well as two for Best Picture.

It was at a party in Cambridge that Plath met her eventual husband, poet Ted Hughes. On June 16th, 1956, Plath married Hughes, paying homage to the day on which James Joyce's Ulysses takes place. Unfortunately, the writers' marriage was tumultuous and painful and recently discovered letters reveal that Hughes abused Plath.

A fascinating fact about the Indian Ocean is its lack of marine animal life, which is related to the ocean's greater water temperature. This water is the hottest on the planet, giving plankton and other animals limited room to flourish.

Red is used at weddings. This may seem odd to Westerners but I’m not so sure: red is the color of passion and love universally so why shouldn’t it be used at weddings?

Pioneer 10 was the first spacecraft to traverse the Main Asteroid Belt. It took place in 1972. The apparatus disproved the idea that the belt contained dust that could harm the technological components aboard. Eight additional Earth representatives have safely traversed the area since that time, and the Dawn spacecraft has actually travelled there. It first entered a stable orbit around the asteroid Vesta before moving on to Ceres.

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports that roughly twice as many women as men have Alzheimer's disease. For women, the signs of Alzheimer's also seem to deteriorate more quickly. Brain shrinkage affects women with Alzheimer's more severely than males. According to research, there may be other health issues at play here.

Centrifuges are the most effective machinery for separating milk from product slurry. High g-forces produce maximum clarity and cake dryness, as well as a high flow rate. Modern machines are designed to meet the most recent sanitary design standards and can be readily integrated into a fully automated processing line that includes CIP cleaning.

A Chinese empress is said to have discovered silk in the past, and for thousands of years, it was a closely guarded state secret. But as new trade routes appeared, silk began to reach new markets via what came to be known as the Silk Road. Other nations eventually began to learn the art of sericulture (or silk production).

We bet your average Hyrax doesn’t know its hardened poop is so special that people want to spray it on their bodies. A lot of niche perfume houses use this animalic, fecal note in their perfumes even now.

Mehendi can help to relieve mental stress, cure fevers, and alleviate headaches. So now you understand why we lavish the bride with Mehendi! Henna flowers are used to treat sunburned headaches. Headaches are relieved by applying a plaster composed of Henna flowers soaked in vinegar on the forehead. When henna is applied to the hands, the cooling impact it exerts on the nerves helps to calm the body, lowering inflammation produced by arthritic symptoms. Henna is beneficial to hair health. It aids in the sealing of the hair cuticle, reducing breakage and improving the lustre and look of the hair. It is also a natural dandruff cure.

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.

Valletta, Malta's capital, was Europe's first planned city. In 1565, the city was sketched out by the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.

The best-known line from Jaws ("You're gonna need a bigger boat," not "We're gonna need a bigger boat," as it's often misquoted, by the way) was not in the actual script. Actor Roy Scheider said it throughout the filming, joking about the small boat the producers had selected to hold the filming equipment, and it ended up in the final cut.