Thyme needs to be kept out of heat, moisture, and sunshine in an airtight container. Make sure the spices stay cool; keep them away from any outside walls to prevent them from being exposed to the daylong, sweltering summer sun (even light can affect dried herbs).

Maine had a high level of patriotism. The first naval fight of the Revolutionary War took place near Machias in 1775. The British ship HMS Margaretta arrived in Boston to get wood for the construction of barracks, but residents refused and seized the ship with improvised weapons.

This is not a myth; it is really factual! They are known as Oshiya, which translates approximately as "Pushers." Their official title is 'Passenger Arrangement Staff,' believe it or not! Their job description is correct. During peak seasons, station personnel would practically force people into crowded trains in order to fit as many people as possible on board.

Moses, according to the Bible, drew water from a stone in Wadi Musa, also known as the Valley of Moses. The water supply for Petra came from this location, which, according to Biblical legend, continued to gush water after Moses' miraculous act. Even though the architects of Petra were not Christians, the ancient city's proximity to Wadi Musa makes it an appealing pilgrimage destination for Christians.

Back in the 10th century, carrots were originally white, purple, or pale yellow. So how did they get their distinct orange colour? The story goes that when William of Orange (King William III) helped the Dutch win independence from Spain in the 17th century, Dutch farmers honoured the King by turning their carrots orange through clever breeding. The new colour became hugely popular and is still the Netherlands official colour and the colour of the Dutch Royal family. The Dutch celebrate King’s Day by wearing orange and even the national sports teams wear orange.

Civet is an animal whose anal secretions are used in perfumes. Why would anyone do that, you ask? Well, the initially pungent and repulsive smell, when used in small amounts, has a warm floral character when used in smaller amounts. If you don’t believe that something like this can smell nice, you should know that Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy have all used this note in popular perfumes like Coco, Chanel No.5, Diorissimo, Kouros, Gentleman, and more.

Victoria and Albert’s first child, Princess Victoria, was born nine months after their wedding. But little Vicky wasn’t an only child for long. A year later, she had a baby brother for company, and within 17 years, the royal household boasted nine children: four boys and five girls.

The themes are determined by paying tribute to designers’ pasts and the theme of the upcoming exhibition. This year’s theme is Gilded Glamour which is heavily inspired by the Gilded Age that took place in New York from 1870 to the early 1900s.

Butterscotch candy is thought to have originated in the early 1800s in Yorkshire, England. The term "butterscotch" is supposed to be a combination of the terms "butter" and "scotch," both of which signify to cut or score. In 1817, English confectioner Samuel Parkinson used the term "butterscotch" for the first time. Parkinson's butterscotch was a brown sugar, butter, and vinegar hard candy.

Pigeons have been kept as pets for a very long time. Pigeons are seen in Mesopotamian art dating back to 4500 BCE! Scientists believe these works of art are the first photos of birds ever recorded. Pigeons have also been a key food source for thousands of years. These findings have led to the hypothesis that pigeons were the first birds mankind domesticated.

Santa Claus did not always wear red robes. He used to dress in green, purple, or blue clothes, and this was a long-standing tradition at the North Pole. It was the company Coca Cola that decided to dress him in red in order to match their brand colour, which had a red background.

What does breast milk have that formula does not? Antibodies from the mother, which can aid in the battle against illnesses. This could explain why, according to one study, 86 percent of breastfed babies survive to the age of one without becoming ill, while only 14 percent of formula-fed babies do.

Dreams are experienced by people who are born blind, but not through the eyes. Instead, they have dreams that rely on other senses, but they are just as intense as those that rely on sight. Those who go blind later in life, on the other hand, will have visual images in their dreams.

Did you know a rug this intricate and lovely could require so little upkeep? Dust and dirt have a difficult time adhering to the rug due to the tightness of the knots that make up the rug. You only need to take them outside and gently beat them with a stick to freshen them up. Persian rugs are an excellent decoration choice because of their elegance, durability, and classic style. You won't regret buying a Persian rug if you're looking for a high-quality rug that you can keep for many years. As an alternative, choose from our lovely selection of other rugs. Visit our website and browse around!

Your spine is extremely adaptable! It could be bent to create 2/3 of a full circle if disconnected from the body.

When hot lava cools down quickly after being ejected from a volcano, obsidian, a sort of natural glass, can develop.

While your doctor is unlikely to notice how you dress, you should make sure you're clean before heading in for an exam. "Having good hygiene is more important than anything else," adds one doctor. Their suggestion? Mild soap and water will suffice. 

When they roll out the red carpet on Oscar night spare a thought for the organizers. The specially made carpet is a whopping 500 feet long and has to be rolled out at LA's prestigious Kodak Theatre days in advance, hoovered and covered with protective plastic, before being unveiled just hours before the ceremony.

More than 40% of new cars sold in the UK now are diesel, up from 13% or so a little more than ten years ago. In the UK, there are currently 12 million diesel vehicles on the road. Government incentives based on the lower carbon emissions and higher fuel economy of diesel compared to gasoline are mostly to blame for this. Diesel vehicles produce significantly more dangerous NOx than their petrol-powered counterparts.

Counting systems are classified into two types. One system makes use of native Korean. It is used for all numbers less than 99, counting items, describing time, distance, dates, and discussing aging. All numerals greater than 100 are derived from Chinese.

Because Afrikaans is a daughter language of Dutch, it is far simpler for Afrikaans speakers to understand their "mother tongue" than the other way around. A significant degree of mutual understanding exists between written languages.

A catastrophic occurrence, according to John Cook, an expert on misinformation at George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication, creates a "particularly fertile breeding environment for conspiracy theories." He argues that when individuals feel threatened or are unable to completely comprehend a critical event, conspiracy theories might assist them in making sense of it. Consider the assassination of JFK. It was easy to picture "shadowy groups and agencies" managing things behind the scenes when the world felt terrifying and out of control. "Randomness is incredibly uncomfortable to people," Cook explained.