As reported by Oprah Magazine, scientists have studied the way that the amount of Vitamin D via sunlight a person gets when their pregnant ends up manifesting in their child's personality and mental health. And that's largely dependent on when the child is born.

"People born in the fall are more likely to develop the panic disorder and/or drug abuse problems; in late winter and early spring to become schizophrenic; and in spring and early summer to have propensities for anorexia, suicide, and dyslexia," the publication says.

 

According to Psychology Today, the brain patterns triggered while a weightlifter lifts heavy weights are also activated when the lifter simply imagines and visualizes the activity of lifting weights. That is, your mind is unable to distinguish between what is real and what is imagined. When you envision yourself shooting the basketball, your skill will develop just as if you were doing physical practice. This is one of the primary reasons why visualization is so effective in assisting people in reaching their goals. Several elite and exceptional sportsmen, such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Usain Bolt, picture and rehearse their practice and game victory many times before they actually do it. 

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. 

 

Santa and Mrs. Claus are Canadian citizens! Mr. and Mrs. Claus were given their own Canadian e-passports by Canadian Immigration Minister Chris Alexander in 2013.

Afrikaans is spoken throughout the world, not just in the Republic of South Africa. Though to a lesser extent, you can also hear it in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Capsicums of various colours do not always come from the same plant. While some green capsicums are simply unripe red capsicums, yellow, orange, and even red capsicums are all distinct plants with their own seeds.

North American Horned Lizards can spew blood from their eyes when attacked! Autohemorrhaging is a process that can be repeated numerous times in a short individual if necessary. The blood jet, which can shoot up to four feet, is utilized to terrify predators as well as to clear dirt and dust from their eyes on occasion.

Going through a list of America's most notorious serial killers, two signs stand out above all the rest: Pisces and Gemini. Pisces are known for being loners, and Geminis are known for their charm—two characteristics commonly found in serial murderers.

The R2-D2 that we all know and love only talks in beeps and whistles, a mechanical language that most of his companions comprehend. However, in the first draught of Star Wars, written in 1974, R2-D2 talked in whole words. Even more concerning, he was not the endearing wuss he would eventually become. He was a bit of a bully, berating his friend C-3PO with taunts such as, "You're a stupid, useless philosopher," and "You're nothing more than a dimwitted, emotion-filled academic." My reasoning systems cannot explain why you were formed." Sheesh, can you please tone it down a notch?

Tunisia has a metro station located just outside of the capital. Everyone speaks about the metro, but don't be misled; it's essentially a light rail system. It indicates it won't go underground save for a few small tunnels and appears like a tram. The first line opened in 1985, while the latter two lines, lines 4 and 6, opened in 2008-2009. A metro ticket costs around 0.40 DT (0.10snt), and the metro is often easier to use than buses. Just be careful not to miss your stop and keep an eye on your valuables. I urge that travelers use taxes. When it comes to public transportation, it is the cheapest, fastest, and most comfortable option.

Sri Lanka's flag, popularly known as the Lion Flag, is one of the world's oldest, going back to 162 BC. It is also claimed to be the world's only flag that recognises diverse religious views, with the bo leaves signifying Buddhism, orange representing Hinduism, and green representing Islam.

Afrikaans-only instruction was mandated in schools by the National Party since it was thought to be a protected language. In 1994, it was added to the list of South Africa's 11 official languages following the end of Apartheid.

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. 

The scent of chocolate induces theta brain waves, which result in relaxation. In fact, research done at Hasselt University throughout Belgium found that when the aroma of chocolate was dispersed in bookstores, book sales increased, particularly for romantic novels. Yes, relaxation! Chocolate also includes tryptophan, which the brain needs to make serotonin, a hormone that induces feelings of well-being. So eating chocolate actually makes you happier!

Perhaps the least known fact about Budapest is that it is home to the world's only UNESCO World Heritage Site metro system. The Budapest Millennium Underground line, which opened in 1896, is Europe's second oldest metro line, after the London Underground. Why was it given the name Millennium? Because Hungary celebrated its 1000th anniversary in 1896, the Millennium Underground was born. The line (M1) that connects Heroes' Square and Vörösmarty Square is still in use today.

While the British forbade lipstick, it remained a popular option in the good old USA, or more correctly, the American colonies. Colonial ladies altered the color of their lips by smearing red ribbons on them and sipping lemons. One colonial-era whisky company even advertised that it would turn consumers' lips crimson. They were probably mixing up the lips with the nose and Gin Blossoms. The original first lady, Martha Washington, had her own formula for lip rouge. She combined hog's lard with spermaceti discovered in whale intestines. That sounds really revolting!

Built to restrain the roaring waves of the world's longest river, the Nile, the Aswan high dam is the world's biggest dam.

The final of our mirror facts is that some animal species can recognise themselves in the mirror. When determining which animals can see themselves, a mirror test is frequently used to determine the animal's self-awareness. What animals have this self-awareness? Dolphins, elephants, chimps, and even magpies Each of these animals have been discovered through research to see and recognise their own reflection in the mirror.

The theories of Einstein describe how massive objects distort space-time. According to Einstein, the movement of these objects should cause ripples in the fabric of space itself. In fact, three Nobel Laureates were able to observe a collision between two black holes 1.8 billion light-years apart. One of these black holes is 31 times the mass of our sun, while the other is 25 times. In a fraction of a second, the collision converted the mass of approximately three suns into gravitational wave energy!

One of the most well-known facts about Jaigarh Fort is that it is home to the World's Largest Cannon on Wheels. This, known as Jaivana, was made in the Fort's cannon foundry. I don't think my photographs do this cannon's massive size justice. The amusing aspect is that, despite its size, it was never utilized in a conflict! It was only fired once for a test, and the cannon projectile went 35 kilometres.

This species lacks eyes, heads, tails, mouths, and brains. They are still alive! They spend most of their lives entrenched in one place. Their bodies are covered in holes, which sea sponges use to pump water and filter out food particles!

The tides are caused by the tiny changes in gravitational pulls of the Moon and Sun, as well as centrifugal forces in opposite directions. The tides on Earth are at their greatest when the three bodies are aligned, which occurs near the full and new Moons. The Earth is then extended along that line According to Ingersoll. "The water responds the greatest, but the solid Earth responds as well," he explains. "Water flowing in the oceans and rocks moving underground, both of which lose kinetic energy, are the answer. As a result, the Earth is rotating slower and the day is growing longer."

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.

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.

After being motivated by an animated film called Alakazam the Great, Miyamoto originally envisioned an ox as Mario's main foe. Fellow designer Takashi Tezuka, on the other hand, believed the ox character's illustrations looked more like a turtle. Following that, the two collaborated to create a nefarious turtle-like Koopa leader who would go on to become Bowser.