On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from British rule, but the Portuguese refused to relinquish control of Goa. Goa's independence struggle was fought both within and outside the state, and on December 17, 1961, the Indian Army, air force, and naval forces invaded Goa and overpowered the under-prepared Portuguese army. The Portuguese governor officially surrendered on December 18th, and Goa became a part of India the next day! Every year on December 19th, Goa commemorates its second independence day.

The chia plant is fickle and requires highly specialised growth conditions. It cannot withstand frost, yet it need low temperatures to create large quantities of omega-3 fatty acids. Chia grows best between 23 degrees north and south of the equator. This region has some of the ideal conditions for growing chia seeds.

Fat content: Butter chicken dishes frequently contain a lot of fat because cream and butter are used in them. Similar to calories, the amount of fat can differ based on the ingredients used. The dish yields around 12 grams of saturated fat and 28 grammes of total fat per serving. There are no hazards if the daily consumption of saturated fat is less than 22 grammes, thus this is not a cause for concern.

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.

Waheeda Rahman has played both Amitabh Bachchan's mother and lover. In 'Adalat,' she played his love interest, and in 'Trishul,' she played his mother (1978).

In 1885, the American Kennel Club was established. One of the first AKC certified dog breeds, the chihuahua was recognised as a breed in 1904.

Yes, you read that correctly: spider silk is extremely strong. It may appear weak and brittle, but this is only due to its thinness. A spider's web is five times stronger than a strand of steel of the same thickness. A spider web made of strands as thick as a pencil is also thought to be capable of stopping an aeroplane in flight!

When making our delicious dairy-free spinach pesto, we may use roasted blanched almonds for pine nuts!

Thanos appears to be interested in winning love battles as well. Did you know he was involved in a love triangle with Deadpool and Lady Death? Indeed. This was alluded to in Deadpool 2, but not to its full degree. So, what's the story here? Both the Mad Titan and Wade Wilson fell in love with Death, but Thanos eventually won her over, and they even had a child together (Rot). How? He cursed Deadpool with immortality, preventing him from ever actually dying and reuniting with his love. That Thanos is such a jerk.

While having access to menstruation products might change a woman's life, they can also create serious health problems if used incorrectly. "During my residency, I had to remove a retained tampon... I recall [the nurse] ordering me to double glove my left hand and, after removing the tampon, to grasp it with the double gloved hand, remove the outer glove, and'seal' it to keep the odour from growing stronger. The surgery was simple, but the odour was revolting "one OB/GYN remembers

People who do the Rorschach test typically process each image on three planes: shape, movement, and color. They look at the form, or shape, of the blot. Some may see a bear, while others may see a bat. People will also give the forms varied degrees of movement. If they notice someone, he or she may be dancing. Finally, in five of the ten cards, Rorschach watched how individuals reacted to the introduction of colour. The reaction of a person to the abrupt infusion of colour into the black and white forms may suggest more intense emotional responses.

Eggnog is a trademark beverage of the holiday season, with a history reaching back to mediaeval times and a drink known as "posset." According to Healthline, monks in the 13th century "enjoyed this concoction with the addition of eggs and figs," which was made with sweetened and spiced milk curdled with ale or wine and served hot.

In research conducted by Cartoon Network and reported by Daily Mail in 2009, the star signs of 100 celebrities who became famous when they were children were reviewed. Producing one in five child stars was the No. 1 sign in this area, Sagittarius. Among those famous fire signs are Britney Spears, Scarlett Johansson, and Donny Osmond.

Arabic is a right-to-left language, and books and documents are written and read from back to front. Arabic numbers, on the other hand, are read and written from left to right.

The world's first Kinokuniya bookshop is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. You may study as much as you want about Japan and Japanese culture with the abundance of publications available here - as long as you understand Japanese! This bookshop also caters to specialised interests such as anime and provides a limited selection of English-language books.

Over the years, the term "butterscotch" has been used to designate a range of different culinary products, although it most commonly refers to a sort of confectionery or dessert. The name itself is considered to be a mix of the words butter and burn, and it most likely relates to the candy-making process. Sugar and butter are cooked together until they create a thick, sticky slurry to make butterscotch. After that, the fluid is poured into moulds or onto a surface to cool and harden. Butterscotch candies have a smooth, creamy taste that is gently sweet and somewhat salty.

Taylor Swift’s Look What You Made Me Do attract 84.4 million US streams for the week ending 31 August 2017. 

The track was streamed more than 8 million times on Spotify on 24-25 August 2017, also earning the record for the Most streamed track on Spotify in the first 24 hours. 

With 43.2 million YouTube views, the music video for this song also has the record for the Most watched video online in 24 hours.
 

While being emotional is perfectly natural, being unconscious of our situation is not. At various stages of life, we must control our emotions. If we are unable to do so, we should consider seeking assistance and support. As previously stated, the capacity of Tiger Eye gemstones to create balance and stability works well in this scenario as well. It assists the user in being emotionally alert without losing a component of "being human."

Persian rugs are among the earliest varieties of oriental rugs; the earliest one that has been discovered is estimated to have been made in the 4th (or 5th) Century B.C. These rugs have gained notoriety and recognition for centuries due to their recognizable patterns and warm, rich colors. Genuine Persian rugs are handcrafted, and their creation can take weeks or even months with the assistance of several people. However, the final products are unique, endearing, and robust rugs. Currently, wool or cotton is used to make the majority of Persian rugs, but older rugs were occasionally made with silk. Despite producing a beautiful appearance, using silk made these rugs more expensive and less sturdy.

This is a fun fact about Spain and Spaniards. You can easily spot Spaniards anywhere because they are the ones that speak in the loudest voice. It is part of the Spanish character and it is something that contributes to creating that special atmosphere.

Elephants have their own spa. You may have pampered yourself in a spa, but an elephant spa? Yes, elephants can be pampered in spas if you travel to South India. Visit the Punnathur Kotta Elephant Yard Rejuvenation Centre in Kerala to see elephants being massaged, bathed, and fed!

We watch television far too much as a culture. Unless you are watching something educational or spending quality family time when everyone is too exhausted to do anything else, relaxing is typically a complete waste of time. However, there is no more wasted time if you crochet. I finished most of my projects while watching television, and each time I did so, I felt accomplished. Now you can look back on your Netflix binge with pride and WITHOUT feeling like a sleuth!

This is because Hong Kong is a former British colony, and many of the status-conscious British aristocracy, businesspeople, and officers preferred to cruise around in extravagance, therefore Rolls-Royces were imported. As a result, Hong Kong boasts the most Rolls-Royces per capita.

You're probably thinking I'm crazy right now, but it's true! As part of their mating ritual, the peacock spider, Maratus volans, performs a dance that resembles the YMCA. Furthermore, the bright colours on their abdomen make this a spectacular sight to behold. However, if the male spider's rendition of the YMCA does not impress the female, she will attack, kill, and even eat him.