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

According to the 'Food and Agriculture Organization' (FAO) of the United States and The Economists, global meat consumption has increased over the last 50 years. And India has the second-lowest percentage of meat consumption, at roughly 4.5 kg per person. Despite the fact that India has approximately 400 million vegetarians, 71 percent of its population primarily consumes meat, according to a 2014 survey by the Register General of India.

You could be well on your way to a healthier and longer life if you routinely fill your supermarket cart with a variety of vegetables.

In no way are fairies dangerous to people. They can be a serious threat to other insects because they are parasites of other insects.

Neil Williams, a veteran of the Vietnam War, collaborates with Dieter, a Rottweiler service dog. Williams, who sustained a spinal injury during the war, is assisted in moving around by Dieter, who holds doors open and helps him get into and out of his wheelchair. Williams and Dieter have traveled to Washington, D.C. as representatives for the rights of crippled veterans as members of the board of directors of the New England chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Palm wine, also known as "kallu," is a popular alcoholic spirit in Asia and Africa. It can be made from coconut palms, date palms, Chilean wine palms, and other plants. Though many palm species are strong and plentiful, as many as 100 are threatened by deforestation and unsustainable cultivation practises, such as the heart of palm, which comes from a part of the tree that cannot be regrown. The Hyophorbe amaricaulis palm tree is the most rare. The only one left now resides at the Curepipe Botanic Gardens in Mauritius .

The extremely even-tempered nature of Beagles may surprise some people. They are actually among the gentlest breeds, which helps to explain why they make excellent family dogs. Despite their heritage as hunting dogs, you won't ever need to be concerned about these little fellas being aggressive.

The national football team of Qatar automatically qualified for the 2022 World Cup as the host nation. They are participating in the FIFA World Cup for the first time. However, they were defeated by Ecuador in their opening game.

The city of Mysore hosts India's most renowned Dussehra celebrations. On this day, Goddess Chamundeshwari is worshipped, and a large procession of her idol is carried through the city. Lights and colour are used to decorate all significant structures.

No, caramel and dulce de leche are not synonymous. Caramel, as we all know, is nothing more than water and sugar. Dulce de leche, on the other hand, is milk and sugar, as the name suggests (if you've practiced your Spanish).

Another proof that reinforces the fact that the origin of Tandoori chicken took place in the Harappa Civilization is the mention of roasting the meat, after marinating it in the spices, in the clay oven in the Susruta Samhita. 

 

The first girls' school was established by Savitribai Phule and her friend Fatima Begum in 1848 at Bhide-Wada in Pune.

Did you know that the word "nectarine" means "sweet like nectar," which is most likely the origin of the name? According to research, nectarines, like peaches, originated in China over 2,000 years ago and were introduced to England in the late 16th or early 17th centuries. Nectarines are high in Vitamin C and A, as well as antioxidants. They help with weight loss, blood pressure regulation, and overall health. They also help to boost immunity and heart health.

If blessings are on one side of the coin, an evil eye is on the other. We can't refute it; all we can do is shield ourselves from it. Tiger Eye Gemstone has served as the wearer's protector. The stone keeps opponents' ill will and jealousy from close relatives at bay. If you know of someone in your family who is always sick or who becomes sick after a certain incident, purchasing a protection stone for them might be the first step in establishing a protection wall around them.

These magnificent reptiles have been known to travel entire oceans in quest of food! They usually nest on tropical and subtropical beaches, and certain Leatherbacks (a type of sea turtle) can endure extremely cold temperatures (as low as 30 F).

Because of Halloween, the candy industry in America earns an average of $2 billion per year (that's 90 million pounds of chocolate). According to History.com, Americans spend an estimated $6 billion on Halloween each year, which includes candy, costumes, and decorations. (Of course, Christmas is the most commercial holiday in the United States.)

This one might not come as much of a surprise as Leonardo DiCaprio isn’t known for his drawing abilities. What might raise an eyebrow is a stand-in who drew the picture was the actual director of Titanic, James Cameron. Well known for his artistic side, Cameron is the one who drew Kate Winslet. The only problem is he and Leo write with different hands, so they had to use a mirror image of the actual shot in the movie to keep the continuity. 

With all that land, there has got to be a couple of libraries, right? Harvard has some of the world’s most famous university libraries that boast a collection that is the oldest in America. There are 79 libraries, the main and largest one is known as the Widener Memorial Library. It houses about 3.5 million works in over 100 languages and 92 kilometers of shelves across ten levels. Four of the floors are underground because they needed to expand and could not go anywhere but down.

Monkeypox is uncommon. However, the number of cases is increasing in Africa, as well as in formerly uninfected areas.

 Fennel seed essential oils increase the release of digestive fluids and enzymes, which helps digestion. Fennel seeds include antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory compounds such as anethole, fenchone, and estragole. They are excellent for constipation, indigestion, and bloating. To have the best benefits, drink fennel tea to maintain your digestive system healthy and happy. Fennel seeds contain fiber as well, and despite their small size, they have a significant fibre content. This can help your gut health even more. Fennel seeds help to better heart health by increasing fibre levels in your diet, since multiple studies have connected higher fibre diets with a decreased risk of cardiac illnesses.

Bananas, cucumbers, and kiwis are all considered berries, whereas strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries are not. According to Stanford Magazine, to be considered a berry in the botanical sense, the fruit must come from one flower with one ovary and typically have several seeds. Raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries do not count because they are produced by a single flower with multiple ovaries.

"When things are going well, [romantic love] is a very powerfully wonderful addiction," said Helen E. Fisher, a biological anthropologist at Rutgers University, in a 2006 TED Talk. That's because the hormones released by your brain when you're in love are intensely euphoric, to the point of making you addicted to love—and the person you're in love with.

Monkeypox usually runs its course in two to four weeks. If you get monkeypox, your provider will keep an eye on you until the rash goes away.

Pigeons have been kept as pets for a very long time. Pigeons are seen in Mesopotamian art dating back to 4500 BCE! Scientists believe these works of art are the first photos of birds ever recorded. Pigeons have also been a key food source for thousands of years. These findings have led to the hypothesis that pigeons were the first birds mankind domesticated.