We used to think that stress caused sores in your stomach that doesn’t heal. We now know that prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®), or naproxen (Aleve®), can interfere with stomach mucus.

Ulcers result when stomach acid reaches the lining, and when they bleed they can cause pain and even be life-threatening.

A bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, also can cause ulcers. An Australian doctor proved this by drinking the bacteria himself, and he and his colleague won a Nobel prize for the discovery. 

A hogchoker is, indeed, a flounder. It is a little flatfish known as a "right-handed" flounder because its mouth and eyes are on the right side of its body while facing to the right. The basic hue on the "top" side of its body is normally pale sand to dark brown.

Snow crystals usually form unique patterns, but there has been at least one instance of identical snowflakes in history. Two snowflakes collected from a Wisconsin storm were confirmed to be twins in 1988 at a Colorado atmospheric research centre.

It costs 124% more than the average European price. A half-kilogram of beef costs around CHF 12-14. A 200-gram Kentucky rump steak costs CHF 37.50 ($38) in a Swiss restaurant near Zurich airport, while a bigger 250-gram Argentinian rump steak costs €20.90 (CHF22.90 or $23) in a steakhouse close over the German border in Singen. That is double the price in Switzerland, gram for gram. High Swiss tariffs on food and drink imports are intended to safeguard local farmers, who often have smaller farms than foreign rivals, as well as the hefty prices of Switzerland's 'high price island.'

People who have this phobia may have bodily symptoms even if they are only thinking about speaking in front of a group.

Swiggy was clearly on the move. After branching out with Swiggy Stores in March of 2019, it took the operation a step further by adding a new division. Swiggy Go is the name of the new service that Swiggy added in September of 2019. The service provided instant pick-up and drop services throughout all its locations in India. This included a variety of different items with everything from laundry and other retail items to parcel deliveries for businesses and individuals. This marked an important expansion of the services Swiggy offered and it helped to diversify its offerings to reach a larger segment of the population in need of delivery services.

Although Laos is fully landlocked, one of the most magnificent natural features along route to the strong Mekong River - Si Phan Don - is located in the country's south. Si Phan Don is also known as The 4000 Islands. These magnificent islands are brimming with white sands and turquoise waters, making a tropical beach trip in Laos a great choice for beachgoers. The Mekong River, which runs for 4350 kilometres, has divided Laos into thousands of beautiful islets.

Although no one knows where tulips originated, it is evident that the Ottomans adored the flower and helped it spread throughout Europe. According to legend, the flower was introduced to Holland in the 16th century by a Flemish diplomat who visited Süleyman the Magnificent.

You may already be aware of this fact from Amazing Facts About Hindi, since you may have noticed individuals beginning to prepare for Hindi Day a week prior. The entire week of September is dedicated to the Hindi language, which is also our national language.

By sowing this unusual plant, the soil's physio-chemical characteristics are altered, increasing the levels of nitrogen and potassium. For these plants, the ideal soil conditions are loose and loamy, well-moisturized, and extremely humid.

The administration, legislature, and lower judiciary deal with problems and work for the people of the area. In India, the Hindi language is often utilised to inform people about any notice or rule.

There is a gruesome murder tale set at Harvard, famously known as the Parkman-Webster murder case. Parkman, a high-profile businessman and Harvard alum lent money to Webster, a Harvard professor. Parkman visited Webster to confront him about the repayment and ended up burnt and dismembered in Webster’s laboratory. The trial of Webster was a milestone for the US legal system as it was reportedly the first case in US history where forensic anthropology has been used to prosecute the murderer. Harvard went on to embrace the field of forensics. Allegedly, there is a class at Harvard devoted to saying witty things while putting sunglasses on.

Dolores Umbridge, the worst villain in the Harry Potter series, wound condemned to Azkaban after Order of the Phoenix. According to Pottermore, the reason was that she was involved in imprisoning, torturing, and even ordering the deaths of several innocent witches and wizards during the Second Wizarding War. Being the worst fictional villain since Hannibal Lecter, on the other hand, is a fairly good justification to be imprisoned in Azkaban on its own. Was she worse than him who shall not be named? Maybe not, but wizards and witches like this one were crucial to his machinations, so she's surely in the running for the worst of the wizarding worst.

Moon Knight possesses Khonshu's powers, but he can only utilize them at night under the moon's influence. While this has altered throughout time, Moon Knight initially only had his boosted power under the moon's light, and he weakened significantly at other times. This also meant that he was at his most powerful under a full moon. He could lift 1,000 pounds while the new moon was out, which meant the moon was not visible but was still there. Then, as the month progressed to the full moon, he would acquire strength and be able to lift to 4,000 pounds.

The smooth coat and the long coat are the two types of Chihuahuas. While both forms are regarded as separate breeds in the UK, the American Kennel Club considers them as one breed.

Developed in 1819 by the French army, soldiers used it to communicate at night without speaking or using candles. Fifteen-year-old French schoolboy Louis Braille learned about the code, and eventually developed the more usable, streamlined version of the braille alphabet we know today.

Her early draughts of writing are housed in three notebooks and 90,000 words. Austen wrote an epistolary novel called Love and Friendship (sic), a satire of the trend of sensibility in fiction, when she was 14 years old, in 1790. By the age of 18, Austen had made a career out of writing and had experimented with writing drama and longer works.

The English parliament was so outraged by lipstick, of all things, that they attempted to outlaw it in 1650, citing the compulsion of painting, wearing black patches, and women's immodest attire. That endeavor was a failure. However, Britain did effectively outlaw lipstick in 1770. According to the legislature, women were duping men into marriage by using lipstick and other cosmetics. Parliament successfully linked lipstick to witchcraft and promised to annul any marriages caused by lipstick. Let's be real. You wouldn't have to apply lipstick as frequently if it were a type of witchcraft.

The first train in India began service on April 16, 1853. Mumbai Locals are the world's busiest railroads, carrying over 2.2 billion people each year. Mumbai also features India's most out-of-date electric train network, established in 1925.

If you enjoy seeing historical landmarks, Greece is a must-see. The nation has 18 UNESCO World Heritage Landmarks, including world-famous sites such as Athens' Acropolis, the Temple of Apollo, Meteora, and the Old Town of Corfu.

According to tradition, the wizard Merlin brought Stonehenge from Ireland, where ancient giants had erected it, and rebuilt it on Salisbury Plain as a memorial to 3,000 noblemen killed in battle with the Saxons.

Starbucks is often known for the music they always have playing in the background of each store. As it turns out, Starbucks is more serious about music than you may have thought. The company actually has its own record label called Hear Music. It was created with Concord Music Group in 2007, and actually includes some pretty huge performers, like Paul McCartney, James Taylor, and Joni Mitchell. 

If you download the app, you can find information on what's playing in the store, and sometimes get points for free song downloads.

 

Sleep rejuvenates the body, and dreams revitalise the mind. This is because dreams are similar to creativity, according to the American Psychological Association. The way the brain solves problems in dreams is similar to how it thinks creatively in the waking world. As a result, many artists are more likely to be inspired by their dreams and to think creatively while awake.

The venom in one bite is thought to be enough to kill 100 adults.

The owners of Swiggy have not indicated any desire to file an IPO and take the company public. The funding that it currently receives from its venture capital investors is more than enough to fully fund all of Swiggy’s expansion efforts. Swiggy may remain one of India’s largest privately-owned companies as there is no need for it to offer shares on the public stock exchange markets. We fully expect to see Swiggy continue to grow and expand throughout India, and perhaps other parts of the world in the years to come.