Because of Halloween, the candy industry in America earns an average of $2 billion per year (that's 90 million pounds of chocolate). According to History.com, Americans spend an estimated $6 billion on Halloween each year, which includes candy, costumes, and decorations. (Of course, Christmas is the most commercial holiday in the United States.)

The World Happiness Report, which strives to "redefine the growth narrative to put people's well-being at the heart of government initiatives," ranks Finland first among 156 nations, followed by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. According to the report, Madagascar is the 14th unhappiest country in the world. It's hardly surprising that it's one of the poorest countries in the world, with a per capita GDP of $1,554 (ranking 179th out of 187 nations) and an average life expectancy of only 65.5 (in the UK, it's 81.2).

D.W. Griffith's "The Birth of a Nation," the first film to be screened at the White House, was shown in the main building. President Franklin D. Roosevelt converted the East Terrace cloakroom into a movie theatre in 1942, when the East Wing of the White House was built. The First Family and their guests will be seated in 42 seats in the theatre.

There are three of them: English, Maltese, and Maltese Sign Language. However, Italian is commonly spoken among Maltese residents. Maltese is said to sound like a blend between Italian and Arabic.

Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Director in 2010 for her Iraq war thriller, 'The Hurt Locker in. Kathryn beat her ex-husband James Cameron who was up for the same award for his 3D epic 'Avatar'. She is only the fourth woman to ever receive a nomination, the others are Sofia Coppola for 'Lost In Translation' (2004), Jane Campion for 'The Piano' (1994) and Lina Wertmüller for 'Pasqualino Settebellezze' (1977).

The music of Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem, dates back to between 1569 and 1572. This makes it the oldest melody used in a country’s national anthem, although it did not become the official Dutch anthem until 1932. 

The lyrics were also written at least 400 years ago and they refer to “Dietse Bloed”, an old word for Nederlands (Dutch).

There’s a special version of braille just for mathematics called the Nemeth Code. It was invented by Dr. Abraham Nemeth and can be used to transcribe math, algebra, and calculus.

Don't be fooled by the name—not it's a spider or a bird. It's a wasp, not a bee. However, this insect produces one of the most excruciating bug bites. According to entomologist Justin Schmidt, who developed the "Schmidt sting pain index" to assess the intensity of bug bites, the tarantula hawk is one of only two insects to receive a 4 on a scale of 1 to 4.

According to the Ancient History Encyclopedia, Herodotus wrote in 440BC that when a pet cat died in Ancient Egyptian times the family members would shave off their eyebrows in mourning. Now that’s an interesting cat fact!

Another proof that reinforces the fact that the origin of Tandoori chicken took place in the Harappa Civilization is the mention of roasting the meat, after marinating it in the spices, in the clay oven in the Susruta Samhita. 

 

The human body is mainly composed of four elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen, which make for 96.2 percent of your total weight. (Calcium and phosphorus are the other major contributors.) It's incredible how those ingredients work together to help produce a body that accomplishes absolutely extraordinary things every day, from battling cancer to creating 20,000 thoughts.

Summer is by far the busiest time of year for movie theaters, and Hollywood always aims to make a lot of money from summer blockbuster seasons. Jaws, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, The Dark Knight, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. occupy the top 10 summer blockbusters of all time. The Extra-Earthbound, 7) Forrest Gump, 8) Ghostbusters, 9) Creature House, and 10) Eliminator 2: Day of Judgment.

Being in a loving relationship has a positive emotional and physical impact on your life. According to one meta-analysis of more than 3.5 million people nationwide, married people up to the age of 50 were 13% less likely to develop vascular diseases than divorced or single people.

The FBI has publicly stated that no "X-files" are kept to examine otherworldly incidents. "We do have some files on some weird phenomena," according to their website. "But mostly because somebody reported something and we took note of it."

And did you know that the antioxidants in chia seeds prevent the fats from spoiling?

Tulsi possesses anti-bacterial and anti-viral qualities that aid in the fight against illnesses, lowering fever. Periodic fevers can be cured by combining fresh Tulsi juice with black pepper powder. Tulsi leaves boiled in half a liter of water with powdered cardamom (elaichi) and combined with sugar and milk are also good at lowering body temperature. Eugenol, a terpene with pain-relieving effects found in Tulsi, alleviates body aches.

Have you ever thought about why you get hiccups? The spasms in your diaphragm compel you to suck in a breath, producing a gulping sound in your voicebox. Hiccups aren't beneficial in today's society, yet they were 370 million years ago. Scientists think that our ancestors had both gills and lungs and that when they pulled water in via their gills, it might aspirate into their lungs. A well-timed hiccup would clear the airway and prevent choking. Even though we no longer have gills, we still love the occasional hiccup!

VYBK, also known as the Salt Lake Stadium, is the second-largest stadium by seating capacity in the nation. It is mostly used as a football field and will host the 2021 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup as well as the FIFA U-17 World Cup Finals in 2017.

Minerva McGonagal was Hogwarts' Deputy Headmistress and Transfiguration lecturer for almost 40 years. During Harry's Hogwarts years, Professor McGonagall also served as the House Gryffindor Head. After the Killing Curse occurred, she expelled Snape from Hogwarts and stepped forward to fill Dumbledore's shoes.

Because of their keen sense of smell, beagles can even detect pregnancy. Elvis, a beagle, was taught specifically to determine whether polar bears in zoos are pregnant, earning him the moniker "polar bear pregnancy detector." Although it's a strange career, Elvis was made for it!

You've most likely heard of Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete... But did you know that Greece has dozens of more gorgeous islands? Greece is thought to have up to 6,000 islands and islets, with just about 200 of them inhabited.

Chia seeds first gained popularity as the star seed of chia pets before they started to reappear in our smoothies, puddings, and desserts!

Sometimes there’s simply no avoiding the need to take meds. But some — antibiotics especially — negatively impact the gut microbiome. So, speak to your doctor if you’re concerned about starting a new prescription

They may not feel discomfort, but they can cause significant pain. Researchers noticed that after clamping down on a load cell, a pressure-measuring device, the lobster's larger claw, the crusher claw. This claw appears to have molars because it is used to break up anything hard, such as crabs, clams, and mussels. The other, known as the ripper claw or fast claw, tears softer prey such as fish or worms.