Because of the island's hidden coves and the absence of European powers for centuries, Madagascar was once a secure sanctuary for hundreds of pirates. Captain James Misson allegedly established an anarchist colony (Libertatia) there in the late 17th century, whereas Ile Sainte-Marie, four miles off Madagascar's east coast, was simply referred to on maps as "the island of pirates" at the time. When they weren't robbing treasure, countless brigands, including Captain Kidd, found refuge there. Some are buried in the cemetery on the island.

Until Shah Jahan lifted the restriction, it was only permitted in royal gardens for the longest period of time, according to food historian KT Achaya's book "A Historical Dictionary of Indian Food." Mango varieties like Tota Puri, Rataul, and the always-delicious Kesar were produced by the earliest instances of mango grafting during the Mughal era. 8. Emperor Jehangir is said to have loved mangoes and once quipped that no other fruit in Kabul could compare to the flavour of his cherished mangoes.

The bamboo species Dendrocalamus sinicus is the world's largest, reaching 40 m in height and 30 cm in diameter.

Most ulcers don't have any substantial consequences. Ulcers can bleed excessively in rare occasions, necessitating hospitalisation or a blood transfusion. Some ulcers bleed gradually over time, which can cause anaemia. Stool that is black, tarry, or that contains dark blood are signs of a bleeding ulcer. Vomit that is bloody or resembles coffee grounds may be present. You need to get help right once if you feel those symptoms.

Being a pirate was not limited to men. Mary Read, Anne Bonny, Grace O'Malley, and Ching Shih are examples of famous female pirates.

A black and white film or photograph is often more difficult to recall than a colour image. Color, according to scientists, has a stronger appeal to the senses and thus leaves a more lasting impression on the memory.

By the time Conan Doyle died [7 July 1930], Holmes was already a stage and cinema celebrity. His first picture, Sherlock Holmes Baffled, was released in 1900. The short, which was only a few seconds long, employed stop-motion camerawork to portray Holmes grappling with a burglar who continuously disappears and reappears in different parts of the room.

Those whose middle name is binge-watching may think this is a fantasy. A tagger watches three to eight titles every week. They take data from a pool of keywords and categorise tags and subtags. This aids Netflix's video recommendation algorithm, popularly known as Netflix Quantum Theory.

Nuwara Eliya, a British-built hill country town, is recognised for its temperate, chilly temperature. It used to be a popular vacation spot for the British elite. According to John Gimlette, a British travel writer, it is "where they go to be chilly and damp and pretend they're in England." Its colonial-style mansions and hotels will transport you to 19th-century England.

Charlotte, her sisters Maria (who bore the name of their deceased mother), Elizabeth, and Emily, as well as their father and an aunt, were removed from the parsonage where they were raised in 1824 and sent to a school for clergywomen in Cowan's Bridge. While there, Maria and Elizabeth became ill and eventually passed away from tuberculosis; Charlotte and Emily went back home.

In 1999, NASA’s Deep Space 1 probe flew past an asteroid while on its way to photograph the Borrelly comet. NASA named the asteroid “9969 Braille” in honor of Louis Braille.

Is anyone familiar with British expressions like "excellent" innings? How many innings does he have? Cricket was the inspiration behind it. The expression refers to someone who made a decent attempt or lasted a long time, as a result of cricket's "innings," which allow the player to achieve a large number of runs. Remember the origins of cricket the next time someone uses the phrase "good innings"!

The famous FIFA World Cup has only been won by eight teams worldwide. Germany and Italy both have four victories, while Brazil has five victories. France, Uruguay, and Argentina all have two championships, while Spain and England each have one. Six of these eight teams—England, Italy, Uruguay, Argentina, Germany, and France—have won the title while serving as hosts.

Because Brazil is a Latin American nation, travellers sometimes think that the majority of the population speaks Spanish. It is Portuguese, not Spanish, that is the official and most frequently spoken language in the country. Because of its 300-year relationship with Portugal, Brazil is the world's largest Portuguese-speaking country. Until the early nineteenth century, Brazil was a Portuguese colony.

An asterism is a pattern of stars that are widely recognized and contained within an official constellation but is not counted as a true constellation in itself. The Big Dipper, for instance, is a famous asterism but the seven stars in this arrangement of stars represent less than half of the whole constellation known as Ursa Major. Another famous asterism is the three stars in a row that form Orion’s belt.

By sowing this unusual plant, the soil's physio-chemical characteristics are altered, increasing the levels of nitrogen and potassium. For these plants, the ideal soil conditions are loose and loamy, well-moisturized, and extremely humid.

Carl Barnes, an Oklahoma farmer, spent years selectively breeding the colourful corn as a way to reconnect with his heritage. Anyone can now purchase and plant the multicoloured cobs.

You probably imagine horses bounding across a landscape, not something scaly and low to the ground. However, according to a 2019 study published in Nature, crocodiles have the "full range of quadrupedal footfall patterns used by mammals," which means they can gallop like a horse—and occasionally do! Of course, they aren't as graceful, but they can reach speeds of up to 11 miles per hour.

This was the straight arcade sequel to Donkey Kong's original game. Mario, fed up with Donkey Kong's kidnapping, confines him in a cage. He had no idea Donkey Kong Junior would show there to help his father. Players must guide the young ape through numerous stages in order to save Donkey Kong. Are you still not persuaded that Nintendo meant Mario to be a villain in this game? The Japanese video game studio had given him a minor makeover, with a big nose, protruding chin, and curling moustache. He was designed to resemble a spindly silver screen villain who ties women to railroad tracks. In fact, if he wore a purple cap and shirt, he could pass for Waluigi.

If you think cats can’t do tricks, then you’ll be shocked to learn this cat fact. The most tricks performed by a cat in one minute is 24! Didga completed a series of tricks from rolling over, to even jumping a bar whilst on a skateboard!

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.

Some individuals in Ancient Rome thought that if they drank the fresh, warm blood of a fallen Gladiator, they would gain power. They also thought that consuming blood may help them recover from epilepsy.