According to the World Bank, the yearly cost of air pollution is 225 billion US dollars. The eye-watering economic and social effects of poor air quality are highlighted in a report by the World Bank and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). It demonstrates what should be very obvious: dirty areas are less productive, attract fewer tourists, and deter job candidates.

There are Harvard professors with the condition, as well as stockbrokers, firefighters, housewives, shop clerks, business owners, writers, and artists. Being smart can help people with ADHD perform better but having ADHD says nothing about someone’s intellectual capabilities. Through a genetic fluke or cosmic joke, people with ADHD often have other diagnosable conditions as well, such as learning disabilities, depression, or addiction problems. It’s as if whatever happens to give the brain attention challenges also strikes elsewhere to create more trouble.

Because they are so tiny, it is difficult to estimate the population of fairyflies (Mymaridae). One can only speculate on a species' population because new species are still being discovered.

Before colour television was introduced, only 15% of people dreamt in colour. Older people dream in black and white more often than younger people.

Very few countries measure things using the Imperial System. This means that they measure weight in pounds and distances in inches rather than the more common kilograms and centimeters. Only the United States and Liberia retain this system. Just be careful when you’re looking at the Myanmar facts and figures to make sure you get the right measurement!

One of the few fruits with balanced potassium-to-sodium content is the custard apple. It aids in controlling and regulating the body's fluctuations in blood pressure. The fruit's high magnesium content relaxes the smooth heart muscles, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Additionally, the fruit contains fibre and niacin, which support the body's ability to lower bad cholesterol while raising good cholesterol.

The mantis shrimp uses its two tentacles, which have the same velocity as a rifle gunshot, and dismember other shellfish by boiling the water around them to produce a shockwave that can kill animals. To put that into perspective, a human could have thrown a rock into space if they had used the same force in their arms! Additionally, the intensity of their shell is so great that it served as a model for true human body armour.

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.

Did you know that "serendipity," one of the British's favorite words, is derived from "Serendip," the Arab and Persian names for Sri Lanka? The English writer Horace Walpole coined the term in 1754, based on the title of a Persian fairy tale, The Three Princes of Serendip, in which the princes "were perpetually making discoveries, by accidents and sagacity, of things they were not in pursuit of." Sri Lanka is known as the "Land of Serendipity" for a reason: it has unspoiled beaches, timeless ruins, wonderful wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes.

Santa's sleigh is the most powerful vehicle ever! Santa must go around the world on Christmas Eve to give gifts to all the youngsters on the nice list. There are around 2.5 billion children in the globe, thus Santa's sleigh must go at a pace of almost 1,800 miles per second, amazing!

Because rattlesnakes are ovoviviparous, they don't produce eggs. Instead, before giving birth to live offspring, female rattlesnakes carry and incubate their eggs inside of their bodies for about 90 days. A juvenile rattlesnake is born fully formed and enclosed in a membrane that it must pierce in order to inhale its first breath of air. The majority of species' breeding season is in the spring, and females only have offspring every two years.

Because Lara's polygon count was so limited, one of her trademarks, the braid she wears in all promotional and concept art, had to be removed from the game.

It was only after the enforcement of the Indian Constitution that our country's women got the right to vote.

There is a common misconception that writers are lonely, maladjusted introverts who dislike interacting with others. While this stereotype isn't entirely accurate, studies have shown that introverts are more creative, making them better creative writers. One of the reasons for this is that introversion allows for more time alone to think, and thinking alone helps to spark creativity.

Doctor Strange's body was lacking an eye for a few years in the late 1980s. Stephen unwillingly took up the profession of dark magic during a great battle against demons. Because it wasn't a natural tool for him, he lost his left eye in combat. He wore an eyepatch over the socket until Agamotto transplanted Silver Dagger's eye into it. Doctor Strange had destroyed Dormammu in a prior confrontation - completely annihilated, unlike the other encounters! The dread one's life energy eventually slipped beneath the eye patch and grew powerful enough to take over Stephen's body.

Poland is the EU's top candle manufacturer as of 2018. All candles manufactured in the EU were worth €619 million to it, or 38% of the total. 10% of the value of candles produced in the EU in 2018 was produced by Germany, which comes in second, and Italy, which comes in third (source: Eurostat). 
Chinese, American, and Vietnamese candles were the most common imports from non-EU nations.

Dust mites adore humid environments because they don't drink water; instead, they take it in from the air. According to AAFA, they prefer humidity levels between 70 and 80 percent and temperatures between 68 and 77 degrees. Low humidity, extreme heat, or low humidity will all cause them to pass away.

Pigeons were traditionally released from sinking ships to signal for aid. Pigeons have also been trained to assist in the rescue of persons who have become stranded at sea. They find the stranded individuals and tell rescuers of their position. They are ideal for this position because, in addition to possessing excellent vision, they can sense the UV radiation that surrounds the humans in the water.

The Louvre is the world's biggest art gallery and museum, housing over 38,000 works of art, including the most renowned painting ever created, the Mona Lisa. The Louvre received 10.8 million visitors in 2018, making it the most visited gallery on the globe!

Gillespie declared himself a write-in candidate and joked that he would rename the White House "The Blues House" if elected. Less jokingly, he supported ending the war in Vietnam.

The Taj Mahal is made of red sandstone and covered in large marble plates. The artisans who contributed to the creation of this world wonder came from a variety of countries and regions, including Central Asia, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. It took them 20 years to complete this historic project, which involved over 20,000 artisans.

Despite the fact that it's become commonplace to call the Inuit "Eskimos," this is neither their preference nor a representation of their cultural history. The term "Eskimo," which is thought to have been initially created by either the French or the Danes, probably meant either "snow-shoe netter" or "meat eater." In any case, the majority of contemporary Inuit see the term "Eskimo" as derogatory against their race. So be sure to avoid using the offensive term when speaking with anything from an Inuit community. It's also critical to be aware that Inuk is singular and Inuit is for plural usage.

Although using a toothbrush twice a day has become routine, not everyone agrees on how you should store your toothbrush. Here's why storing your toothbrush outside is the best option. Brushing your teeth will cover your toothbrush bristles with germs and plaque, which must be rinsed away. Some bacteria will linger on your toothbrush no matter how thoroughly you clean it. Covering your toothbrush after cleaning creates a wet environment around the bristles, allowing germs to develop faster than an exposed toothbrush. Open-air drying promotes faster drying and reduced bacterial development, which can help keep your toothbrush clean and useful for a longer period of time.