Amateur astronomers look forward to the Perseid meteor shower every year in August, and NASA predicts that the 2019 event will be among the finest ever. The new moon will offer the best viewing conditions, allowing the shooting stars to shine, so we may thank it for that. The greatest Perseid activity occurs on the nights of August 12 and 13, however, the Perseids are visible from July 17 to August 24. For the optimum viewing experience, get away from buildings and city lights. You'll be oohing and ahhing as up to 100 meteors per hour zip by.

Have you ever wondered where the name "Starbucks" came from? According to Thrillist, "Starbucks" refers to the first mate in Herman Melville's book "Moby Dick." The original name was going to be Pequod, the name of the "Moby Dick" whaling ship. 

 

The news of Pluto’s larger than expected size on Monday was particularly exciting to Pluto partisans because many believe the outsider was stripped of its planetary status because it was too small. However, Pluto was actually downgraded to dwarf planet because it’s simply not unique. Pluto is merely the brightest member of the Kuiper Belt, a mass of objects that orbit the sun beyond Neptune.
 

What? That much is true. A 2013 research that used data from the 2011 census found that just 40% of Afrikaans speakers are white. The remainder are members of different races, primarily black, coloured, and Indian.

13 frames per second is the minimum speed required by the human brain to process consecutive images as movement. Anything less, and the human brain will treat each frame as a separate image. Because 16 FPS is so close to 13, old movies appear choppy and unnatural.

Rowland Hill, a schoolteacher from Birmingham, devised the postage stamp in 1839. He went on to construct Britain's first modern postal system.

Fennel seeds are high in potassium, which controls the quantity of fluid in the circulation. It aids in the regulation of your heart rate and blood pressure. According to the published research, fennel seeds raise the level of nitrite in the saliva. Nitrite is a naturally occurring substance that regulates blood pressure.

Consuming grapefruit may enhance the quality of your diet and increase your consumption of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and dietary fiber, according to research.

Several reports of ghostly appearances and eerie sounds have been made at the United States' most famous address – and that doesn't even include election years! Abraham Lincoln is the most frequently seen ghost, having been seen by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, and Sir Winston Churchill. Andrew Jackson, David Burns, and Abigail Adams are among the other paranormal guests.

Accessing the appropriate drugs is just the first step. When doctors are difficult to find, asthma symptoms frequently get worse. The good news is that, when properly instructed by their healthcare physician in advance via an Asthma Action Plan, individuals frequently alter their prescriptions on their own. In order to stop the advancement of your asthma, which might put you in the hospital, these programs lead to a regulated increase in the usage of inhalers. Numerous professional medical groups advise using these programs because they can save lives. Consult your doctor about developing this action plan.

Over half of North America's lowbush production is produced in Atlantic Canada, with New Brunswick having the greatest supply.

Brakes that do not lock up under full pedal pressure are becoming commonplace. They've saved numerous lives by letting the driver to keep steering the car and, hopefully, avoid a collision while braking hard. Mercedes-Benz improved the technology with Bosch in the 1970s before incorporating it into the S-Class in 1978. Anti-lock brakes were soon made standard on all Mercedes-Benz models.

 The lack of natural predators in their usurped habitat is why sea lampreys have been so successful in their penetration into the Lakes. This increases the urgency with which the administration must cope with the invasion.

Argentina and the icon of Paris Saint-Germain While Portugal's and Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, has yet to remark on his future in international football, Lionel Messi, 35, announced in October that Qatar 2022 will be his final appearance. Unquestionably, two of the best players to ever play the game are Messi and Ronaldo.

UNESCO designated kimchi and its traditional practices as intangible cultural heritage of Korea in 2015. Every year, just before winter, families, and communities meet to make kimchi from copious harvests. Kimjang is the name given to this grand event. This is a chance for the community to come together. Participants use this opportunity to discuss, exchange, and establish relationships in addition to joining forces to prepare for winter. Even though many families have switched to commercial kimchis, kimjang festivities remain significant in some locations.

The cultural landmark is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, representing a global emblem of Christianity and a major tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer is 30 meters tall, atop an eight-meter pedestal overlooking the city.

Aside from skin care products, collagen supplements and foods can help your body produce more collagen. A healthy diet is essential for having beautiful skin. Because collagen is a protein, you must consume a high-protein diet. Leafy vegetables, soy products, red fruits and vegetables, oranges, lemons, beans, carrots, and avocados are all collagen-boosting foods.

Seeing new individuals nude isn't as fascinating as it sounds after time. The sight of another body does not excite most OB-GYNs. "Over time, that perspective shifts from sexual to therapeutic. I know many patients don't notice a change, but I get a little weirded out when individuals just strip naked in front of me "according to one doctor

It's true what you just read! Windows 10 may be installed using a USB flash drive. You can quickly and easily upgrade your desktop Windows if you haven't already (where have you been?).

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.

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.

The Batcave made its television debut. The Batcave, as well as a slim Alfred Pennyworth, were presented in a 1943 TV serial called The Batman. Batman's all-encompassing awareness of everyone's secrets, whether friend or foe, defines him. But this time, we did the research on the Dark Knight, and we uncovered some lesser-known facts about him, ranging from his lost "first film" to some insane comic-book achievements.

The Trans-Siberian Railway crosses 3,901 bridges on a one-way trip. The Trans-Siberian Railway is not only Russia's longest railroad but also the world's longest. During the seven-day journey, passengers pass through eight different time zones and cross 3,901 bridges.

According to a report in 2019, Netflix’s share of downstream traffic for the first six months of the year was 12.9%. During this period, Netflix garnered more traffic than Google by 0.6%. 

Over 2,000 tonnes of unexploded bombs are discovered every year, even more than 70 years after World War II. To ensure that the earth is free of any weapons, specialists must certify it before construction companies start digging for a new project. Furthermore, the finding of these bombs is no little matter. In 2013, when a 4,000-pound Blockbuster bomb was found in Dortmund, western Germany, more than 20,000 people were forced to flee their homes. It could destroy an entire city block if it exploded. Since the end of World War II, Germany has enjoyed peace, yet their bomb squad is one of the busiest in the world.