In 2016, two people from Northern California filed a class-action lawsuit after suggesting that Starbucks has a system that means lattes are 25% smaller than the menu claims. The company maintains that this is not true and in January, the lawsuit was dismissed, according to Reuters.

More areas of the human body are affected by ulcers, which can take different forms including arterial ulcers, venous ulcers, mouth ulcers, or genital ulcers. The focus of this article is on the many forms of peptic ulcers.

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

In actuality, centipedes are among the world's oldest animal species. Centipede fossils dating back more than 400 million years have been discovered! Over those millions of years, they changed into the centipedes we see today

If you visit northern Norway in the summer, you may take advantage of the midnight sun. Admire the night scenery in the setting sun, with extra daylight for outdoor activities and living like a native. In the northern city of Troms, for example, the sun only sets for 3-5 hours each night between May and July. In June, closer to the summer solstice, the sun never sets.

Sunflowers enjoy the sunshine. Even their name implies it. Sunflowers track the sun when they are young and face the east when they are mature plants, but that is not all.

For continously 17 years, HBO had been bagging the maximum awards at the Emmy Awards ceremony but Netflix broke all records by racking up more nominations than its competition. 

 

Sorry to disappoint, but 'black' roses do not exist. What is sometimes called a black rose is actually a dark red rose. A good example is "The Black Rose of Turkey," which appears pitch-black to the naked eye but is actually a dark reddish-crimson color. Roses do not naturally contain true-blue pigments. There are many good purples among the old roses, and hundreds of excellent mauves and lilacs were introduced in the 1950s and 1960s as an unanticipated result of vigour breeding (think Sterling Silver, Lavender Dream, and Lilac Charm). Rhapsody in Blue, a vigorous shrub with smoky-purple flowers, is one of today's most popular roses, but it's not the only one.

Wayanad is home to Kerala's unique mirror temple (Kannadi Ambalam). The temple is a Jain temple located in Vythiri Taluk.

Red is used at weddings. This may seem odd to Westerners but I’m not so sure: red is the color of passion and love universally so why shouldn’t it be used at weddings?

This city is one of the most youthful cities (populace-wise) in the country. 55% of the populace is in the 16-55 age bunch. Also, 28% of the rest are under the age of 15.

Cambodia's New Year's celebrations (known as Choul Chnam Thmey in Khmer) take place in mid-April each year, marking the conclusion of the traditional harvest season. This is Cambodia's greatest celebration of the year.

Some of the most beautiful castles in the world may be found in Germany. In Germany, there are more than 20,000 castles, so you'll have lots of options when you go. There is something for everyone, whether you want to see well-known castles like Neuschwanstein or discover less well-known ones.

Sri Lanka has a land area of 25,332 square kilometres, which is slightly larger than the US state of West Virginia. Its wildlife, on the other hand, is extraordinarily diversified. It is home to 123 mammal species (including elephants, leopards, and crocodiles), 227 bird species, 178 reptile species, 122 amphibian species, and many more animal species.

The Alzheimer's Association estimates that family members, unpaid carers, and close friends provide close to 83 percent of the support for elderly people. Almost half of all carers are said to assist senior citizens who have Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia.

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

Bulgaria required a flag to symbolize its independence when it became a sovereign nation in 1878. Petko Slaveykov, a poet who also authored the Bulgarian national hymn, was the designer.

The average number of calories in a bag of Halloween candy is 11,000, per CNN's consumer research. I wonder how many points that would be on Weight Watchers.

The level of cholesterol is assessed in relation to liver health. Higher levels of harmful LDL cholesterol and triglycerides will occur if the liver is fatty or slow. We can argue that cholesterol is produced by the liver, which then turns that cholesterol into specific hormones and new cells.

Physics confirms what you've probably known since childhood: wet or moist snow is ideal for making your own backyard Frosty. According to one scientist, the ideal snow-to-water ratio is 5:1.

One in three carers, or around 30%, is 65 years of age or older. The majority of caregivers—2/3 of them women—are daughters of dementia patients. One further interesting aspect of Alzheimer's caregivers is that 25% of them are members of the "sandwich generation," and 66% of them share a home with a loved one who suffers from dementia. This implies that they look after their young children in addition to their elderly parents.

During the late 90s, the company used to call their subscribers near the company’s location for surveys. They would also ask them to visit the company and observe how they work. When they visit, the company bought them coffee to gain valuable information about their usage.  

 

The chia plant is fickle and requires highly specialised growth conditions. It cannot withstand frost, yet it need low temperatures to create large quantities of omega-3 fatty acids. Chia grows best between 23 degrees north and south of the equator. This region has some of the ideal conditions for growing chia seeds.

The Kids Are Drawn To The Beautiful Forms Kids are frequently drawn to the lovely magical form of kaleidoscopes. The reflection will take on varied forms as a result of the light and the mirror. Adults will probably adore having it too!