Many Buddhists, believe it or not, possess cars, houses, jewelry, and other items. "Because so many vocal Buddhists in America are practicing monks or wealthy individuals shunning consumerism to go meditate," says Wasserman, "we assume all Buddhists are like that." "Travel to a Buddhist country, and you will not see people abandoning the worldly world, but rather, like other religions, praying to win the lottery or be prosperous," he adds.

No, not an elaborate April Fool. Many cats have lived at the Museum over the years. Perhaps the most famous was Mike, who guarded the main gate between 1909 and 1929. When he died, his obituary appeared in the Evening Standard and TIME magazine. The picture above shows Mike in action.

 

This cat fact will really blow your mind. A study discovered that our little house cats share 95.6% of their genetic makeup with tigers! They also share a lot of the same behaviours such as scent and urine marking, prey stalking and pouncing.

The Indian pariah dog turned out to be the best performer of the dog squad after being accepted by Uttarakhand Police and trained with various foreign species!

Despite having fewer than 1,000 recognized citizens, the Vatican has the highest crime rate of any country in the world. However, this is not because it has a higher crime rate than other countries, but because it has a higher crime rate per population. These crimes are typically committed by the millions of visitors that pass through the region. Shoplifting, purse snatching, and pickpocketing are the most prevalent crimes, and the official Vatican tourism website advises guests to remain vigilant at all times.

Disneyland first opened on July 17, 1955, with 18 attractions, according to thisdayindisneyhistory.com. A total of 51 attractions are now available at the park (not including the attractions in Disney California Adventure Park).

The biological cycling of nutrients in the Southern Ocean is significantly influenced by krill. For instance, krill migrate in swarms to deep water and then excrete their excrement, transporting significant amounts of that carbon to the ocean's depths after eating on algae that have absorbed atmospheric carbon dioxide at the sea surface.

The front of the Rolls Royce starring the Spirit of Ecstasy — an early hood peculiar to a Rolls Royce was prone to being tossed off its front. This booty hack is no longer a possible with the current models, thanks to a safety device that allows the mascot to retract quickly into the body of the car when force is applied. If you're wondering what the word means, it refers to the illicit love affair between John Walter, editor of The Car Illustrated magazine, and his secretary, Eleanor Velasco Thorton. Sultry and hot!

Tendulkar became Yorkshire's first overseas-born player when he was 19 years old in 1992. Yorkshire had never chosen anyone from outside the county before Tendulkar's arrival. Tendulkar was chosen for Yorkshire as a replacement for injured Australian fast bowler Craig McDermott, and he scored 1070 runs in 16 first-class matches at an average of 46.52.

Pigeons have the ability to perceive wavelengths that humans do not. This enables them to detect volcano eruptions and impending storms that meteorologists have yet to detect.

It may sound absurd, but soap production was once strictly regulated to prevent illegal production. According to the Telegraph, the soap tax, which was implemented in 1712, was once a major source of revenue for the Exchequer, raising roughly the same proportion of income as alcohol duty does today. The imposed levies were so high that the tax collector decided to lock the lids on soap boiling pans every night to prevent illegal soap production after hours.

Try exfoliating if you have rough skin. By allowing new cells to emerge from beneath the skin's surface when you exfoliate, you help to even out the skin's surface. 

To combat the dead, complexion-dulling skin cells that give your skin a tired look, exfoliate frequently — say, once a week or so.

Stonehenge is a massive circle of standing stones built by men. Our forefathers constructed the monument over many decades and thousands of years. It is one of the most recognisable prehistoric landmarks in the world, as well as one of the world's biggest unsolved mysteries.

We are always told that chocolate causes tooth decay, but it actually prevents tooth decay. The antibacterial agents in the cocoa beans inhibit the growth of the cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth and prevent tooth decay. But yes! This doesn't give you the right to eat chocolates daily

There are genuine Christmas trees, artificial Christmas trees, and a 30-foot Christmas tree constructed of tumbleweeds in Chandler, Arizona. According to Fodor's Travel, it takes 1,200 tumbleweeds to build the edifice, which is then sprayed in glitter and 20 litres of flame retardant.

You all would have heard the stories of different Yugas, there are 4 Yugas in total, The Satyuga, The Dwapar Yuga, The Treta Yuga, and The Kalyuga. The end of each Yuga happens when there are immense crime and chaos and people become merciless, then God reincarnates and led the world towards light. After the last Kalpa, there is an unstoppable flood and fire and the worlds are destroyed.

In Uganda, the title "Omukama" translates to "superior milkman." The Bantu title alludes to the king's role as a provider for his people. Furthermore, rulers in ancient Ugandan kingdoms were of Hema descent—a cattle-owning minority group.

The tides are caused by the tiny changes in gravitational pulls of the Moon and Sun, as well as centrifugal forces in opposite directions. The tides on Earth are at their greatest when the three bodies are aligned, which occurs near the full and new Moons. The Earth is then extended along that line According to Ingersoll. "The water responds the greatest, but the solid Earth responds as well," he explains. "Water flowing in the oceans and rocks moving underground, both of which lose kinetic energy, are the answer. As a result, the Earth is rotating slower and the day is growing longer."

Most people have heard of and are familiar with the Venus flytrap. However, few people are aware that Venus flytraps may produce flowers. Venus flytrap traps are not flowers; they have merely modified leaves that adapt to catch bugs. Venus flytraps develop multiple bloom stalks in the spring. Flower stems develop into flower bunches. The blooms are white with green veins that run across the petals. The blooms are unimpressive. Growers of Venus flytraps may still fertilise them and harvest their seeds.

It's strange to think of the founder of modern science dabbling in astrology. But two things should be kept in mind: First, historians warn us that judging historical events by today's standards is tricky. We all know that astrology is nonsense, yet astrology was only just beginning to separate from astronomy at the time of Galileo. Besides, Galileo was not wealthy: A professor who can teach astrological methods will be more in demand than one who cannot.

Joan Benoit Samuelson of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, became the first woman to win a marathon in the Olympic Games. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she earned a gold medal. In 2000, she was inducted into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame. She returned to the circuit in April 2019 at the age of 61, finishing the Boston Marathon at 3:04.

This astounding figure is actually pretty simple: increased access to contraception saves lives.This astounding figure is actually pretty simple: increased access to contraception saves lives.

Bulgarians celebrate Baba Marta in March (Grandma March). Giving each other martenitsas, which are little red and white weaved tassels, is a traditional way to celebrate this event. Wearing a martenitsa is customary up until you spot a stork or a swallow, which are regarded as signals of spring. A martenitsa on your wrist is said to bring luck and good health for the coming year.

Professor Charles Kao of Hong Kong is known as the "Father of Fiber Optics," the glass cables that have drastically revolutionised the way humans communicate. He also received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009.