Lionel Messi is live proof that Argentinians are goal-scoring machines. But an incredible football fact is that on December 26, 1998, one day after Christmas, Ricardo Olivera created history by scoring a goal in 2.8 seconds. To put it in context, a regular human can speak 7.5 words in 3 seconds. "We just had the kick-off," the commentators must have exclaimed, as the scoreboard read 1-0. Olivera beat the mark set by English footballer Colin Cowperthwaite in 1979, when he scored in 3.5 seconds against Kettering.

Betel leaves are a mild stimulant that the locals like to chew on for a couple of minutes. Unfortunately, the leaves cause their mouths to water, which in turn is mixed with the red dye of the substance. People then spit this out onto the floor causing red stains along the street. The first impression when you see this ubiquitous marking on the floor may be blood. But, it’s not.

When you’re in Myanmar, you’ll see people chewing this and will become familiar with the red stains that line the streets. Vendors sell large green leaves containing the nut with spices and occasionally tobacco. Try it yourself if you dare.

The first McDonald's drive-thru was erected in a restaurant in Sierra Vista, Arizona, near the military post of Fort Huachuca. Military regulations prohibited soldiers from wearing their uniforms in public, and they weren't about to change into civilian clothes just to grab a burger and rush back to base, so restaurant manager David Rich devised a solution: cut a hole in the wall so that military personnel could pick up their orders without having to exit their vehicle. The idea soon gained popularity due to its ease and simplicity.

One of the lesser-known facts of the Indian Ocean is that it has a number of tectonic plate boundaries, notably the Rodrigues Triple Point, where the African, Indo-Australian, and Antartic continental plates collide.

Freshwater flounders are a species of fish that may survive for up to five years in an ideal tank environment. These fish are incredibly easy to care for and would complement any freshwater tank.

In the film, a professional chef chastised Sabrina (Audrey Hepburn) for her botched soufflé effort since she didn't turn on the oven.

There are thousands of distinct species all throughout the world, and Britain has 26 of its own. The most prevalent in the UK are reddish-brown 'surface dwellers,' such as tiger worms (Eisenia fetida), grub around in rotting leaves and other organic materials. Then some worms dig no deeper than 30cm, such as the grey worm.

Based on the fact that sunflowers are medicinal herbs, they are completely edible. You can eat every part of this flower, including the roots and the petals. The oil is extracted from the seeds, which are a common grocery store snack, and is used to make oils for bread and other treats. It works wonders in lowering cholesterol. You don't have to be concerned about consuming any part of this flower, whether you cook it or eat it raw.

One of the main things that spirituality can do for you is to help you find meaning in life. When you know what your purpose is, it’s easier to stay on the right path and move forward with the design of a cosmic journey.

Eczema comes in a variety of forms, and each person is affected by it differently. A qualified diagnosis can guarantee that your course of treatment corresponds to your particular symptoms.

It took until 2001 for the makers of Hot Pockets to realize that these sandwiches might be turned into on-the-go breakfast meals. With varieties like Sausage, Egg & Cheese and Applewood Bacon, Egg & Cheese, you can now consume your eggs in pocket form – certainly a better bet than some fast-food meals.

Good things can be found in modest packages. Vitamins C and E levels may be higher in the young plants of radishes, cabbages, kale, and broccoli than in the mature, normal plants.

Chia seeds make a gelatinous mixture when soaked in water, plant milk, or any other liquid, which is ideal for making a creamy pudding or thick sauce. The soluble fiber in chia also has the added benefit of stabilising blood sugar levels and lowering cholesterol. With this pantry essential, everyone wins.

Who can forget Gwyneth Paltrow's sobbing during her 1999 acceptance speech for Best Actress for "Shakespeare in Love"? Or Julia Roberts, who burst out laughing and neglected to thank "Erin Brockovich," the subject of her movie. However, Greer Garson, an actress, received the award for Best Supporting Actress in 1934 and delivered a speech that was seven minutes long.

Karl Landsteiner identified blood types in the early 1900s, and that some types cannot mix. There are several ideas as to how these classifications came to be, but the subject of why humans have various blood types at all remains unresolved.

There are many beautiful flowers that makeup sunflowers, not just one. Smaller blooms make up sunflower heads. Depending on the type, there are typically 1,000–2,000 tiny buds on average, and the petals are also regarded as separate flowers. It's amazing how well these flowers all work together.

It was used for the execution of captives, including as Christians and Jews, as part of the Roman Triumph, as well as chariot racing. Historians estimate that the Circus Maximum could house 150,000 - 250,000 people at any given time. This implies it might house more spectators than North Korea's Rungrado May Day Stadium, the world's largest capacity stadium, which can hold around 114,000 people.

London is a significant cultural and historical centre, and museums could not be overlooked in this regard. If you get the opportunity to visit this great city, you will undoubtedly miss out on a lot if you do not stop by one of them. Among these are the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Imperial War Museum, the British Library, and the Wallace Collection.

The news of Pluto’s larger than expected size on Monday was particularly exciting to Pluto partisans because many believe the outsider was stripped of its planetary status because it was too small. However, Pluto was actually downgraded to dwarf planet because it’s simply not unique. Pluto is merely the brightest member of the Kuiper Belt, a mass of objects that orbit the sun beyond Neptune.
 

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.

More than 70% of the world's spices are produced in India. It has the widest range of spices of any country. Black pepper is regarded as the "king" spice, with origins dating back to 2,000 B.C.E. Black pepper was highly valued in ancient times, almost as valuable as black gold. Although salt can be found all over the world, black pepper is native to a province in South India.