Popsicles could end up being one of the world's most happy accidents if we have our way. According to National Public Radio, the magnificent summer treat was created in 1905 on a winter's night by a little boy by the name of Frank Epperson. He mistakenly left it out in the cold overnight after mixing a soft drink with soda water power and water with a wooden stirrer, which was thought to be a popular activity at the time. That's when a popsicle appeared!

Any inflammatory skin condition is referred to as eczema or having dermatitis. Because it is the most prevalent type of eczema, atopic dermatitis is frequently referred to as simply "eczema." But not all cases of eczema are atopic dermatitis.

On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from British rule, but the Portuguese refused to relinquish control of Goa. Goa's independence struggle was fought both within and outside the state, and on December 17, 1961, the Indian Army, air force, and naval forces invaded Goa and overpowered the under-prepared Portuguese army. The Portuguese governor officially surrendered on December 18th, and Goa became a part of India the next day! Every year on December 19th, Goa commemorates its second independence day.

Similar to eyelashes, eyebrows assist in keeping sweat and debris out of our eyes. But did you know that the structure of our eyebrows really prevents water from entering our eyes directly? For instance, rain and sweat splash against your brows and slide down the sides of your face, keeping it out of your eyes.

The Incas were skilled engineers who were able to construct the complete fortress of Machu Picchu without the use of cement. Instead, they adopted a method known as ashlar, which involves carefully cutting stones such that they lay on top of one another with no gap between them. You couldn't even get a sheet of paper through the stones!

Waheeda Rahman has played both Amitabh Bachchan's mother and lover. In 'Adalat,' she played his love interest, and in 'Trishul,' she played his mother (1978).

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25. While it varies from person to person, when these teeth appear, they frequently cause problems. Most people have a small jaw, which can cause wisdom teeth to become impacted and unable to break through the gums. Some people's wisdom teeth only partially penetrate their gums, resulting in a flap in their mouth that traps germs. This can result in infections and other problems. Infections, damage to other teeth, and even cysts can result from an impacted teach. Another issue with wisdom teeth is that they are so far back that they can be difficult to clean. This also raises the risk.

In the last 300 million years or so, several types of plants have evolved a tree form, or "arborescence." It's a tricky stage in plant evolution, requiring innovations like sturdy trunks to keep plants upright and strong vascular systems to pump water and nutrients up from the soil. The extra sunlight, on the other hand, is worth it, causing trees to evolve multiple times throughout history, a phenomenon known as convergent evolution.

The Chinatown in Bangkok is the largest in the world, home to over a million people of Chinese origin, usually second or third generation. Known locally as Yaowarat, the crisscrossing alleyways and bylanes transform into a buzzing street food hub at night and a thrift shopping center during the daytime. At the end of Yaowarat Road, near Hua Lamphong railway station, is the Temple of Wat Traimit which houses the largest gold Buddha in the world. The statue is officially titled Phra Phuttha Maha Suwana Patimakon and weighs a staggering five-and-a-half ton.
 

Over the years, the Times Square ball has gone through several transformations. However, none of them appeared in either 1942 or 1943. World War II was in full swing, and the army was concerned that the Big Apple's extravagant light shows would make it easy for German submarines to spot American ships in New York Harbor. So Lady Liberty's torch was turned off, the Brooklyn Dodgers stopped playing night games, and the Times Square ball drop was put on hold for two years.

Meat-inspired perfumes are more common than you might guess. While definitely not gourmands, these scents are still weirdly food-like. Que Cologne from Pork Barrel BBQ is described by the brand as a mix of smoke, meat, spices, and "sweet summer sweat", and there is a perfume called Bacon Classic that smells exactly like fried and salty pig mixed with cedar, orange, and pepper.
Wild, right?

Unfortunately, the Greeks take credit for this discovery, although it was Aryabhata who discovered a formula demonstrating that the Earth rotates on its axis. He then calculated the circumference of the Earth as 39736 kilometers by calculating the value of pi to be 3.1416. Scientists have calculated that the exact circumference of the Earth is 40,075 kilometers. That is really awesome!

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.

Prepare to be met by a swarm of unique twin-humped Bactrian camels as you travel through Ladakh's Nubra valley. The Gobi desert is home to these twin-humped Bactrian camels. Another fascinating feature of these camels is that they can survive in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

When we talk about Hindu mythology scriptures and holy books, all we can think of are the famous epics, The Ramayana, and the Mahabharata along with the Vedas. But that is not it, Hindu Mythology scriptures include the Mahabharata(how well do you know the Bhagavata Gita), The Ramayana, the Puranas, The Vedas, Sangam Literature, Periya Puranam, Bhagavata Puranam, and some other notable scriptures from the South Asian region.

It's in the Canadian province of Quebec. It is the provincial capital and the province's second-biggest city. Montreal is the capital of the province of Quebec. You may be familiar with the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Alberta, and Newfoundland.

It may sound absurd, but soap production was once strictly regulated to prevent illegal production. According to the Telegraph, the soap tax, which was implemented in 1712, was once a major source of revenue for the Exchequer, raising roughly the same proportion of income as alcohol duty does today. The imposed levies were so high that the tax collector decided to lock the lids on soap boiling pans every night to prevent illegal soap production after hours.

We all have thousands of taste buds in our lips, although the amount varies by individual. Between 2000 and 10,000 is the typical range. Taste buds can also be located on the roof and walls of your mouth, throat, and esophagus, in addition to your tongue. Experts think that as you get older, your taste receptors get less sensitive, which may explain why foods you disliked as a youngster become more appealing to you as an adult.

Wyoming Territory became the first state to grant the right to vote to women above the age of 21 in 1869. Historians believe that, in addition to granting women equal rights with males, MPs passed the statute in order to attract more settlers to the state.

No, this alleged torture gadget did not exist. The widespread usage of the term "mediaeval" is a typical 18th-century fiction, fueled by conceptions of the Middle Ages as a generally uncivilised era of murder and mayhem. (They weren't awful, but they weren't great.)

During the Crisis on Infinite Earths story arc, Barry manages to transform himself into pure energy by running super fast, breaking all limitations, and striking his past self with the bolt that awakens his body to the Speed Force. Barry, talk about shaping your own fate.

Botox injections block facial muscles, causing wrinkles to vanish. However, scientists have uncovered an intriguing side effect of such injections: the incapacity to completely feel emotion. The emotional state is directly affected by the facial expression, which is why the feelings of individuals who use Botox are not as rich as the emotions of those who do not use Botox.

Flamingos can fly up to 600 kilometres at a speed of 50–60 kph thanks to their dimensions and light body bulk.

Pink Floyd, a rock band, captured a live performance in Pompeii's Roman Amphitheater in 1972. There was no audience present, but director Adrien Maben had realized his vision; the sound was incredible, and it was unquestionably a significant moment in rock history.