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.

Unlike Queen Elizabeth II, who was born into the role of monarch, Malaysia's King, Abdul Halim of Kedah, was chosen in December 2011. In Malaysia, the king is elected by the Conference of Rulers and granted a five-year tenure to govern the country. The country's sultans, who inherit their titles from their fathers, make up the Conference of Rulers.

Although the origin of the name "Jolly Roger" is unknown, one theory attributes it to the use of red flags. A red flag was commonly used during naval warfare centuries ago to signal that no mercy would be shown and that anyone captured would be killed immediately. According to theorists, the French called it a Joli Rogue ("pretty red"), which was then translated into English as Jolly Roger. Another theory holds that the name Jolly Roger was derived from "Old Roger," a term for the Devil. Oh, these pirates are so enigmatic!

These antibiotic compounds are also specifically designed to destroy invasive organisms. A new, more potent antibiotic molecule will be produced by the probiotics if the pathogens develop resistance to the first one.

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.

More than 20000 Chinese immigrants once lived in Tangra's China Town, the only one in India. However, just 2000 of them are left now. There are inexpensive dining options and bars in this neighborhood. People visit this area of the city because of the real Chinese food.

Though it would quickly cruise its way into film history, the script for Taxi Driver came together in just a few days. As screenwriter Paul Schrader told The Hollywood Reporter, "I crashed at an ex-girlfriend's place, and I just wrote continuously. The first draft was maybe 60 pages, and I started the next draft immediately, and it took less than two weeks."

Being a pirate was not limited to men. Mary Read, Anne Bonny, Grace O'Malley, and Ching Shih are examples of famous female pirates.

When Perseus took Medusa’s head, we are told that something extraordinary happened. When Medusa was raped by Poseidon, it seems that she got pregnant but for some reason, never gave birth. Consequently, when her head was removed, two children sprang from the opening. These were Chrysaor and Pegasus. Chrysaor became the father of the three-headed (or three-bodied) giant Geryon who is mainly known for his fight with Hercules. Pegasus was a winged horse and one of the most famous mythological beings. So why did Gorgon Medusa give birth to a horse? This must have to do with the fact that Poseidon was, amongst others, the god of horses.

We actually have a lot in common with the ancient Egyptians and one of the more fun facts about ancient Egyptians is that they too loved board games. It wasn’t just the wealthy that played board games either, even the commoners enjoyed a good board game.

The most popular board games were Senet and Mehen. Senet was a game that involved throwing sticks and was so popular that even Pharaohs were buried with the game to keep them occupied in the afterlife. These board games date back 5000 years. What is your favorite board game?

 

Blackbeard (AKA Edward Teach) was the most feared pirate in the world. He would weave hemp into his beard and light it on fire before boarding a ship, giving him a demonic appearance. Yikes! That would frighten us as well.

 Raw cashew seeds have a natural greenish-grey color before being roasted. They take on the light brown color we all know and love after roasting.

Brad Pitt notably appeared in the controversial season eight episode, The One With The Rumour, alongside his then-wife Jennifer. Friends fans were excited to see him, especially since it was revealed that his character was not a fan of Rachel Green. According to co-creator David Crane, the guest part was nearly never cast.

The typhoon season lasts from May to November, and Hong Kong has a very effective infrastructure in place to deal with these intense tropical storms. A T1 signal implies that a storm is on its way. Then a T3 indicates that the storm intensifies, so schoolchildren and the elderly should stay home. Winds up to 180km/h swirl across the city during a T8 or T10, closing businesses and public transportation.

Acadia National Park in Maine is one of the country's top 10 most visited parks. Over 3.5 million visitors visited the park in 2018. From October 7 to March 6, Cadillac Mountains in Acadia National Park is the first spot in the United States to see the dawn. In 1918, the peak was named after Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac, a French explorer, and adventurer. Cadillac is an automobile business named after the great explorer. It is 49,075 acres in size and includes Cadillac Mountain, woods, lakes, and cobble beaches. The Rockefellers funded a carriage road system that makes it easier to get about.

The light is the world's most effective light source. The chemical reaction's energy is nearly entirely released as light.

"Pirates had extensive land networks that kept them in touch with the outside world," Geanacopoulos explained to Georgetown. "They had a sort of mail system (ships ferrying letters back and forth) that allowed them to communicate with relatives, as well as a commuter service to take 'retiring' pirates from their famous haunts in Madagascar to more mundane lives in America."

Shintoism, unlike Christianity, does not have a distinct sacred scripture written down since it evolved from folk religion and nature worship in tiny communities. Instead, model literature includes "Kojiki," "Nihon Shoki," "Kogo Shuui," and "Senmyou." These manuscripts are known as Shinten. 

Bakers typically breach the top of soufflés in order to add various types of tasty sauces.

Sweden may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of space research, but it does lead the world in one important astronomical area: it possesses the world's biggest scale model of the solar system. Emanating from Stockholm's Ericsson Dome, the world's biggest hemispherical building, the model travels 950 kilometers to Kiruna, where the notion of Termination Shock - the end of the solar system - is commemorated.

If you want to boost the bacteria in your bowel, eat a high-fiber diet or take fiber supplements. Fiber is a prebiotic that the bacteria can convert to healthy chemicals for nourishment (that can also help prevent colon cancer).

Some people only get one wisdom tooth, while others get two, three, four, or none. It is not uncommon for a person to have more than four wisdom teeth. In this case, the extra teeth are referred to as supernumerary teeth. The number of wisdom teeth you develop is also influenced by genetics. According to studies, at least 53% of people have at least one wisdom tooth emerge. If you don't have any wisdom teeth, that doesn't mean they aren't present. Sometimes wisdom teeth never erupt and are never visible. In this case, an x-ray can determine whether you have wisdom teeth under your gums.

The 'Most Twisted Love Story Award' goes to Boney and Sridevi Kapoor without a doubt. Sridevi reportedly paid a visit to Boney Kapoor and his then-wife, Mona, and attached a Rakhi to Boney...before she fell in love with him and married him.

One of the most intriguing mysteries regarding Stonehenge is how the massive stone arrived from such a long distance away. A typical saddens tone weighs 25 tonnes, whereas bluestones are approximately 2 and 5 tonnes. There are several ideas as to how these stones came to Stonehenge, including the theory that glaciers transported the bluestones across. The most plausible idea is that they were hauled over land by humans utilizing a network of canals.