

Brown eggs have thicker shells than white eggs, contrary to popular belief. In reality, the thickness of an egg is solely determined by the age of the chicken: younger chickens lay eggs with thicker shells, while older chickens lay eggs with thinner shells. This thickness will occur regardless of the breed of chicken or the colour of the egg.
The Sun sets directly at the end of many of New York City's major streets twice a year because the city is built on a grid that is rotated 29 degrees clockwise from true east-west. This results in a stunning sunset, with the Sun nestled in between the rows of buildings and slightly above the horizon.
We also learned that Swiggy has had no problem securing venture capital backing from wealthy investment firms. It is considered a late-stage venture capital company that has held more than 13 rounds of VC fundraising. The most recent round of fundraising closed on April 5, 2021, in the form of a Series J funding round that was led by Carmignac and Falcon Edge Capital, most recent investors were joined by a group of 21 other investors.
The contemporary game began in Manipur, India's northeastern province, and was spread by British military officials in the mid-nineteenth century. It is now well-known all across the world. The current game of polo originated in Manipur, India, where it was called as 'Sagol Kangjei,' 'Kanjai- bazee,' or 'Pulu.' It was the anglicized version of the last, alluding to the wooden ball that was used in the sport's sluggish introduction to the west.
The Mayans used innovative military techniques. During battles, they would toss hornet nests upon the advancing enemy.
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.
The vitamins, nutrients, and deliciousness are packed into every grapefruit hue. But the ones in red and pink have a little extra.
Raindrops appears to be very fascinating since childhood. But have you ever wondered about its shape? Raindrops are more like hamburger buns. As the raindrops fall they become more flattened at the bottom resembling hamburger buns. Isn't this interesting?
Glass, contrary to popular belief, is not a solid... liquid... or gas. Glass cools to form a "amorphous solid," which allows molecules within the glass to continue moving.
Yes, even if you live in a snowstorm every other day, SPF is essential in your skin care programme all year. Sun exposure without protection can cause damage and eventually wrinkles, so choose a moisturiser with an SPF of at least 15.
Kudrow stated that she was surprised to hear Perry's interpretation of Chandler during the first table read because she thought Chandler was supposed to be gay when she first read the script. She wasn't the only one who felt this way. Many fans speculated about Chandler's sexual orientation during the first few seasons of the show. "No, Chandler isn't gay," David Crane told Entertainment Weekly in 1997. He will not be gay."
In 1996, a team of anatomists at the University of Adelaide in Australia revealed that koala and human fingerprints are readily confused, most likely due to the fact that koalas are primates' progenitors.
This bridge was inaugurated by our Prime Minister on 26th May. It has been renamed after Assam’s iconic singer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The total length of the bridge is 9.15 km, making it the longest bridge in India.
It is the fourth oldest university in the country. The central status of the country was restored on June 24, 2005.
Flatfish are fish with a flat body and both eyes on one side of the head. Flatfish species found in Florida waters include flounder, sole, and halibut. Flatfish live on the bottom and are frequently partially submerged in sand or mud, waiting for food to swim past. Some flatfish species may alter their color to blend in with their environment.
Kimchi did not contain chilli prior to the 17th century because chilli had not yet arrived in Korea! The Americas are where hot chilies originated. In the early 1600s, they were brought to Korea by western merchants. Koreans embraced them and included them into their kimchis. Indeed, gochugaru (or chilli powder pepper) and its vibrant red hue are now required ingredients in kimchi. This pepper has a delicious, smokey, and rich flavour.
People found this extremely frustrating because round pencils frequently rolled off surfaces. As a result, the popular hexagonal pencil shape was introduced. People used to use breadcrumbs to erase their mistakes before erasers were invented.
Besides in 2020, when the pandemic first took place, and last year in 2021, the Met usually takes place on the first Monday of May.
Since roughly 600 B.C., when a child has paraded around in a basket in honour of Dionysus, the god of fertility, an infant has been a symbol of the occasion (and wine). The infant symbolises the rebirth that occurs at the beginning of each new year.
In comparison to other cookware, earthen pots are heat-resistant, support slow cooking, and use less oil during cooking. So, as you consume less oil and more nutritious foods, the earthy flavor of your food is accompanied by the goodness of health.
It was a widely held assumption up until about three decades ago, in the 1980s, that stress increased the development of acidic liquids in the stomach and led to ulcers. While arguing that stress can contribute to and exacerbate gastric ulcer symptoms, recent research contradicts this theory and shows that the Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, bacterium is present in over 90% of cases. Its presence can be detected using a stool, blood, or breath test, and antibiotics work well to treat it.
With over 500 million copies sold, Don Quixote is the best-selling novel of all time. The novel by Miguel de Cervantes, about a man who becomes obsessed with tales of knights and decides to become one, is the one that gave us the phrase "tilting at Windmills" to describe a noble but futile endeavour. Since its publication in 1612, Don Quixote's misadventures as he travels across the Spanish countryside seeking to right wrongs and uplift downtrodden peoples have entertained generations of readers. Don Quixote is also regarded as one of the first novels ever written.
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