The Royal Spanish Football Federation grew preoccupied with inviting Lionel Messi to join the Spanish Football Team a few years after he arrived in Barcelona. But Messi had a different plan; he wanted to follow in the footsteps of former Argentina great Diego Maradona and play for his country, so he turned down the opportunity. When the Argentine Football Association learnt of the situation, they planned two under-20 friendly despite knowing nothing about young Messi (actually, they did not know who that Messi guy was).

Due to the popularity of Sudoku puzzles in 2008, pencil sales in London increased significantly.

If you need the toilet you can knock on someone’s door and ask to use their bathroom in Scotland – and by law, they cannot deny you. 
 

Many times, allergens such as specific flowers, pollens, and even foods can also cause asthma, thus asthma patients should become aware of their own allergic triggers.

Your brain is linked to your spinal cord. The spinal cord, on the other hand, does not accept all orders from the brain and has the power to send direct impulses to the muscles. A muscular spasm is an excellent illustration of this, in which reflex impulses that induce movement do not come from the brain.

Tatum O'Neal, an actress, became the youngest-ever Oscar winner when she won Best Supporting Actress for the movie "Paper Moon" at the age of just 10.

There are fine artists who have chosen crochet as their preferred technique, which is a true testament to the adaptability of this craft. One of my favorites is Toshiko Horiuchi Macadam, who crochets mind-blowing "playscapes" in Canada and Japan, and Shauna Richardson, whose style has been dubbed "crocheter." Find out more about crochet as art; you'll be amazed!

There are 22 recognized languages, with Hindi and English serving as the official languages. Other widely spoken languages include Bengali (the second most spoken language), Telugu, Tamil, Urdu, and Punjabi. There are up to 19,500 recognized languages and dialects in the nation. With 310 million native speakers (4.5 percent of the world's population), Hindi is the fourth most spoken language in the world. Bengali is the world's seventh most spoken language, and Punjabi is the world's tenth most spoken language.

Mongolia is the home of one-third of the world's population of snow leopards. A snow leopard can't roar or purr, which is a fun fact.

Tulsi possesses anti-bacterial and anti-viral qualities that aid in the fight against illnesses, lowering fever. Periodic fevers can be cured by combining fresh Tulsi juice with black pepper powder. Tulsi leaves boiled in half a liter of water with powdered cardamom (elaichi) and combined with sugar and milk are also good at lowering body temperature. Eugenol, a terpene with pain-relieving effects found in Tulsi, alleviates body aches.

Collagen, a protein required for wound healing, is made possible by vitamin C.

Another interesting Bhutan fact! Thimphu, Bhutan's capital city, is the world's only capital without traffic lights. In fact, there was such a public outcry when traffic lights were placed that the city reverted to utilising white-gloved traffic cops till today. This was only seen at one road crossroads in Thimphu, but it was an interesting sight! Aside from that, there are no traffic signals in the entire country. It works because, given how mountainous and secluded Bhutan is, there aren't many cars around. Bhutanese people are also quite relaxed and laid back, even when it comes to driving in an organised manner.

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.

There are a few arachnids in the world that cause some nasty spider bites, which can cause some risky complications to your health due to their venom. The majority of spiders in the UK will not bite people, and if they do, their venom is ineffective. Unfortunately, and I hate to say it, being bitten by a spider will not transform you into Spider-Man! That is not a side effect of their venom. If that were the case, I'd be web-slinging around Surrey's streets instead of writing this blog!

Not all of the tastes are accessible internationally, and some are no longer available at all! Some of the less well-known and less successful flavours include New Coke, Coca-Cola Orange, and Coca-Cola BlaK, a coffee-flavored variation. Coca-Cola BlaK had a brief existence, lasting just from 2006 to 2008, and was only available in seven countries. Coca-Cola, on the other hand, has stated that it intends to release another coffee-related product in the future.

Consider space to be a stretched rubber sheet with intersecting grid lines. When you set something on the sheet, it sinks somewhat. The larger the thing on the sheet, the deeper it sinks. The sinking effect alters the grid lines, causing them to become curved rather than straight. The farther you drill into space, the more space bends and curves. And black holes create the deepest wells. Nothing, not even light, has enough energy to climb back out of a black hole, which creates such a deep abyss in space.

More people celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the US than in Mexico. An annual Chihuahua race is held to celebrate in Chandler, Arizona and Denver, Colorado.

Many marching bands use sousaphones instead of traditional tubas because they are easier to walk with. The sousaphone got its name from the famous march composer John Philip Sousa, who made several requests and suggestions for its design

With the fall of the Roman Empire, the secret of making Greek Fire was lost. Throwing water on it would simply feed the flames, making this weapon one-of-a-kind and lethal. It had a gelatinous feel and stuck to everything. It was largely utilised in naval warfare since the huge flamethrowers required for its projectile usage could be handled easier by ships than troops. A fleet of floating wood and canvas ships would be readily destroyed by the Greek Fire.

Niacinamide topical use is usually regarded as safe. An allergic reaction may be more likely to occur in people who already have allergies. This is due to the fact that niacinamide may trigger histamine release in your body.

Making chamomile tea a regular part of your routine has the ability to help you prevent being unwell in the first place: In a tiny trial, 14 volunteers drank five cups of herbal tea every day for two weeks (which is more than the average person drinks in a day). Following that, investigators discovered a large rise in hippurate and glycine levels in their urine, both of which have been linked to enhanced antibacterial activity. An assessment of the advantages of chamomile tea, on the other hand, said that "more research is needed before a conclusive relationship between chamomile and its putative health benefits can be established."

Harold Holt served as Prime Minister for 22 months before going missing while swimming at Cheviot Beach. Police, Royal Australian Navy divers, Royal Australian Air Force helicopters, Army officers, and many local volunteers launched a large manhunt.

But don't worry, Earth is not in danger! Astronomers think our Milky Way has a massive black hole that is light-years away from Earth.

According to Bloomberg, Qatar spent an astounding $300 billion (Rs 2442000 crore) on the World Cup's organization. According to Economic Times, building new stadiums cost $6.5 billion (Rs 530 crore). According to Forbes, Russia only spent $14.2 billion (Rs 115913 crore) on the 2018 World Cup's planning.

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports that roughly twice as many women as men have Alzheimer's disease. For women, the signs of Alzheimer's also seem to deteriorate more quickly. Brain shrinkage affects women with Alzheimer's more severely than males. According to research, there may be other health issues at play here.