Statistics say that the average Starbucks customer visits the store about six times per month. If this seems low, they also show that a loyal 20% of customers go about 16 times per month.

According to a 2017 Runners World poll, 40% of women have been harassed while running outside (and 58% if you're under 30), whereas men are not catcalled while running.

Ching Shih, a former sex worker and the widow of terrible pirate Cheng I, became a very successful pirate in her own right, eventually replacing her husband and commanding over 1,800 pirate ships and 80,000 soldiers.

Beetroots are a special vegetable since their roots are abundant in sugar. This sugar is gradually released into circulation, so you don't get a sugar rush as you would with other sweet meals. As a result, beetroots are an excellent choice for people seeking a healthy alternative to sugary snacks. Beetroot sugar is also advantageous to diabetics since it helps to manage blood sugar levels.

Boys are naturally group-oriented. They want to be accepted. They like to play group games and form structured friendship groups. Boys, on the whole, do not want to stand out from the crowd. Don't make fun of them in front of their friends, and be aware that they may make poor friendship choices rather than being in a group of one – by themselves. They would rather have the "wrong friends" than no friends at all.

Did you know that the process of digesting food burns calories? Protein burns the most calories of the three macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat). According to research, boosting protein consumption temporarily increases metabolism by 15 to 30 percent. A protein-rich diet, on the other hand, promotes healthy amounts of lean muscle mass, which raises the basal metabolic rate. Lean meats like chicken and fish, as well as dairy, whole grains, beans, lentils, and nuts, are also good sources, according to Cederquist. Spread protein consumption throughout the day for the best results.

The Sun appears to have existed in perpetuity, unchanged, but this is not the case. The Sun is gradually heating up. Every billion years, it becomes 10% more luminous. In fact, within a billion years, the Sun's heat will be so intense that liquid water will no longer exist on Earth's surface. Life on Earth as we know it will cease to exist. Bacteria may still exist underground, but the planet's surface will be scorched and uninhabitable. It will take another 7 billion years for the Sun to reach its red giant phase, at which point it will engulf the Earth and destroy it entirely.

Common cleaning cloths, such as leather and cotton, only remove up to 33% of germs, whereas microfiber eliminates up to 95%! Because microfibre acts on a molecular level, this is conceivable. It employs natural forces to attract all manner of small germs and dust particles, effectively acting as a filth magnet. This is the primary reason why cleaning businesses like microfiber. Microfiber may be found in a variety of mops, wipes, brushes, and cleaning cloths.

A lizard may opt to separate their tail from their body as a last-ditch attempt to escape a predator. This is known as autonomy, and it is a left-over response from their wild counterparts, who may use it to escape. This reflex is still present today and is frequently noted by pet lizard owners in times of extreme stress. It can be found in a variety of species, including Bearded Dragons and a variety of Gecko species. If this happens to your pet, it could be a sign that an event or series of events has pushed their stress levels over the edge. Don't worry, your pet's tail will grow back in time!

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.

Arnold Schwarzenegger really got a good deal when he signed on for Terminator 2: Judgement Day. The Austrian Oak was paid the huge sum of $15 million. Arnie only speaks 700 words in the blockbuster hit, which equates to $21,428 per word. It might seem excessive, but considering the film went on to make around $520 million worldwide, it seems like a smart investment by the studio. 

 

Stonehenge is how old? The stone circle was built over a thousand years, in four stages, beginning around 5,000 years ago during the New Stone Age. Archaeologists believe that the final alterations occurred approximately 1,500BC, during the early Bronze Age.

It can be difficult to figure out how to avoid dust mites, but a good place to start is by examining your surroundings and the areas of your home where you spend the majority of your time. The best place to start is always your bedroom because it can be a haven for many dust mites. Making dust mites' habitat less hospitable is the best way to combat them. You will therefore need bedding that keeps you cool, dry, and moisture-free.

Nikola Tesla facts include his intricate brain. Unlike other innovators, he did not draw his innovations. Instead, Tesla imagined the outcome of his effort. His parents devised methods to educate young Tesla's intellect to its greatest potential. As a result of this, Tesla developed a photographic memory. He then trained his imagination to see 3D pictures of his creations. Sherlock Holmes' mind palace is an example of this unique method in fiction.

The majority of Mercedes-Benz race cars—as well as several unique and flagship vehicles—are painted in the company's famous silver hue, although this was originally an unplanned improvisation. Mercedes-white, Benz's aluminum-bodied W 25 race vehicle had to be under 750 kg to compete at the Nürburgring in 1934, but it was one kilogramme over weight. The racing team management chose to have the paint ground off, resulting in a gleaming silver racer that won the race—and established silver as an emblematic hue.

A common, but the lesser-known side effect of anxiety is anger. When we feel powerless over a situation, or our life is out of our control, expressing anger is a natural way to feel a sense of control.
It’s much easier to externalize the conflict rather than acknowledge the real issue and deal with it. Additionally, with chronic sufferers of anxiety, depression sometimes develops.

Rita Hayworth became famous for her red nails in the 1940s thanks to a little help from Technicolor. Uma Thurman's Vamp polish (later re-released by Chanel as Rouge Noir) drew attention in the 1994 cult film Pulp Fiction. The shade quickly became one of the company's best-selling items.

If you ask someone to list three things that are uniquely Russian, they will most likely mention cold, communism, and, of course, vodka. It should come as no surprise that the Russians were overjoyed when the Third Reich fell after being punched almost all the way to Moscow by the Nazis and battling their way back to Berlin. The Soviet Union was enveloped in jubilation and street celebrations that lasted for days and days — even non-drinkers regarded this as reason enough to join in the fun. That is, until the nation's vodka stockpiles were depleted. Only 22 hours after the festivities began. The countrywide hangover has now begun...

In 1958, organized searches for yetis were launched by both American and Soviet teams. Cryptozoologist Gerald Russell, who headed up the American effort, claimed that "the yeti race is now an international one."

The frozen meals staple was not always connected with the catchphrase "Hot Pockets!" They were originally named "Chunk Stuffers," but thankfully someone thought better of that unappealing moniker.

Christened Alexandrina (but called Drina as a child), she started using Victoria—her middle name—at 18 when she ascended to the throne.

Girls, on the other hand, are more likely to be taught how to track and budget their spending. According to a GiftCards.com poll conducted in the United States, girls receive less money from their parents, whereas boys in high school and primary school receive around twenty dollars more on Christmas, three dollars more for chore completion, and one dollar more for allowance.