Earthworms are fully formed when they are born, except for their sex organs. Their sexual system takes 60-90 days to develop. An earthworm's lifespan can range from four to eight years. Gardening earthworms, on the other hand, only live for a year or two.

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.

The FBI has publicly stated that no "X-files" are kept to examine otherworldly incidents. "We do have some files on some weird phenomena," according to their website. "But mostly because somebody reported something and we took note of it."

Numerous research indicate that fennel seeds have anti-cancer potential. They contain potent antioxidant qualities that help to combat free radicals and oxidative stress. It might be the reason that cancer does not grow.

Every time rattlesnakes molt after growing out of their previous skin, their bodies automatically add another segment to their rattles. However, because parts of the rattle frequently break off as they become older, this does not always indicate that you can determine a rattler's age by the length of its tail.

Google Analytics indicates that interest in crochet has surpassed interest in knitting, and the numbers are still rising. Since 2011, crochet-related searches have consistently outpaced knitting-related searches, and it appears that this trend will continue. Find out more about it here!

Fennel seeds are supposed to help reduce gas because of their great digestive effects and antibacterial capabilities. This seed facilitates bowel movement by increasing digestive motility and preventing gas build-up. And, because of its antibacterial properties (mostly derived from anethole, an organic molecule in the seed), it stops bacteria from developing and emitting gases in the first place.

Being in a loving relationship has a positive emotional and physical impact on your life. According to one meta-analysis of more than 3.5 million people nationwide, married people up to the age of 50 were 13% less likely to develop vascular diseases than divorced or single people.

The Vieng Xai Caves, located deep in thick forests and amid limestone cliffs, were once home to almost 20,000 Laotians who hid from American bombs for more than a decade during the Vietnam War. Kaysone Phomvihane, the leader of Laos' communist movement, created this intricate network of over 450 limestone caves known as 'The City of Victory.' Homes, schools, marketplaces, a bakery, a bank, a theatre, an elephant enclosure, and even hospitals were built into the subterranean caves for its people. Today, the caves are a museum that captivates all who visit.

While a sighted person can read 300 words per minute, some fast braille readers can whip through a book at a speed of 400 words per minute. The key to reading braille so quickly is a light touch – and using both hands (one hand reads while the other is poised to start on the next line).

According to the National Sleep Foundation, women are twice as likely as men to suffer from insomnia. Sleeplessness at night is noticed in women due to regular hormonal changes caused by menstruation cycles, pregnancy, menopause, or other comparable factors.

A treaty was drafted between the two countries in 1898, leasing Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years. As a result, Hong Kong became a Chinese Special Administrative Region on July 1, 1997.

Sideshots are no longer available, but updated Snack Bites make it (sort of) acceptable to eat Hot Pockets in between meals. They're similar to Totino's Pizza Rolls, except they come in more varieties, such as Cheesy Beef Nacho, Buffalo-Style Chicken, and Sausage, Egg & Cheese.

MIND THE GAP! That’s the gap between when there was a British Museum tube station and now. The photos above (courtesy of London Transport Museum) show the entrance to the Museum’s underground station in 1921, some gentlemen waiting on the platform in 1903 (with some fabulous hats!), and its construction in 1898. The station opened in 1900 but was closed in September 1933 when the new Holborn station opened, less than 100 yards away.

The Christ the Redeemer statue defies the adage that lightning never strikes twice. The statue is struck by lightning several times a year, necessitating ongoing repairs. A violent storm in 2014 broke off a piece of the Christ's thumb and wounded his skull.

Although no one knows for certain, it appears that cricket started in the hands of shepherds as a simple method to pass the time while protecting a sheep. Our first impression of cricket was that the cricket balls were made of cotton and that the bowlers' speed was likely unattainable. Cricket has been recorded in English history since 1597, when in a dispute over land possession, he cited the game of "creckkett." However, it took over ten thousand years until the first formal cricket match was held in 1877.

Natural Moonstone promotes sensations of strength and natural stability. It regulates your emotions and gives you confidence in any scenario.

The man responsible for the creation of arguably the most well-known cartoon character in the world, Mickey Mouse, was afraid of mice! Does it get any more ironic? Walt Disney had a deep-seated fear of the four-legged creatures. But he also saw them as sympathetic. That was why he choose to base Mickey on a mouse. It turned out to be a solid decision from Disney. Mickey Mouse helped turn Disney into one of the world’s biggest entertainment companies. 

Although you might consider it a vegetable, it's a fruit. B vitamins, beta carotene, and 52 mg of vitamin C, almost twice as much as you need each day, are all present in one medium pepper.

A collection of coded writings called as the Beale Ciphers (named after a prospector named Thomas Jefferson Beale in the early 1800s) are believed to indicate the location of a huge treasure worth $43 million in gold, silver, and gems. One of the three manuscripts has been broken, indicating the location of the treasure in Bedford County, Virginia.

Mirrors and light are the primary components used in kaleidoscope construction. Kaleidoscopes are a fantastic way to reflect things when combined with a few more materials.

Go into any Starbucks, and you'll probably see two kinds of tables: round tables and rectangular tables. There's a reason for the round tables. According to Reader's Digest, the round tables are supposed to make you feel more at home when you're by yourself. 

 

The title of foggiest place in the world goes to the Grand Banks area of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland. The area is where the cold Labrador Current from the north meets the much warmer Gulf Stream from the south. This mix of currents regularly causes fog to form, with over 200 days of fog per year.

A single orange contains approximately 51 mg of Vitamin C. A cup of chopped broccoli contains approximately 81 mg of Vitamin C. Broccoli contains more Vitamin C than an orange!

At Allahabad Pioneer was published as one of the biggest English dailies in India. It was also known for its great Railway system which unites Bengal with Central India and Bombay