Carl Barnes, an Oklahoma farmer, spent years selectively breeding the colourful corn as a way to reconnect with his heritage. Anyone can now purchase and plant the multicoloured cobs.

Poland is the EU's top candle manufacturer as of 2018. All candles manufactured in the EU were worth €619 million to it, or 38% of the total. 10% of the value of candles produced in the EU in 2018 was produced by Germany, which comes in second, and Italy, which comes in third (source: Eurostat). 
Chinese, American, and Vietnamese candles were the most common imports from non-EU nations.

The most well-known mantra among Hindus is the Gayatri Mantra. It has 24 letters and 24,000 verses in the Valmiki Ramayan. The Gayatri Mantra is formed from the first letter that appears after every 1000 verses of the Ramayan. This mantra represents the core of the ancient epic Ramayana. The Gayatri Mantra is mentioned for the first time in the Rigveda, the earliest of the Vedas.

Despite what James Cameron's renowned 1997 film may have led you to think, the owners never claimed that the ship would never sink. According to historian Richard Howells, "the general public was unlikely to have thought of the Titanic as a unique, unsinkable ship prior to its maiden voyage."

Some spiders not only like to serenade their prospective partners with a dance, but they also like to offer a gift wrapped in silk to sweet talk their way into a date. However, these men can be quite sneaky and cheap at times. Instead of flies and other insects, they offer a cheap knockoff such as scraps of leaves or old gifts that haven't worked with other females.

Nail polish was used to represent class in Ancient Egypt. The lower classes wore naked or light colours, while the upper classes favoured red hues (naturally). Cleopatra's tips were dyed a rusty colour with henna plant juice, while Nefertiti's were painted ruby colours.

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.

Tulsi leaf extract has been demonstrated to reduce blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes patients.

Numerous food sources can set off a headache, however, there are three normal guilty parties. One is food that contains nitrates, including wieners and lunch meats. Tyramine in matured cheddar, smoked fish, and soy items might be to be faulted. What's more, monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer in stocks, soups, and quick food sources, is likewise a trigger. Keeping away from these may assist you with forestalling assaults.

In 1996, a team of anatomists at the University of Adelaide in Australia revealed that koala and human fingerprints are readily confused, most likely due to the fact that koalas are primates' progenitors.

In China, restoring virginity is both possible and popular. This plastic surgery is also known by a medical term: hymenorrhaphy. Chinese ladies spend a lot of money to get their hymens reconstructed before their wedding night. They simply do not want their future spouses to discover that they are no longer virgins...

Although it is not something that Brazilians like to think about, Maracan Stadium holds the record for the highest football game attendance in history. The record was set in the 1950 World Cup final, when approximately 200,000 spectators packed the stadium, in addition to the thousands that surrounded it. The game was between Brazil and Uruguay, who won 2-1. This tragedy was dubbed "Maracanazo" in Brazil.

This is also according to Professor Idzikowski, suggesting that those who sleep in the foetal position “may appear tough but are actually sensitive souls right to their core.” See what the Professor says about the other sleep positions.

 

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!

While there is no commonly accepted definition of a conspiracy theory, a fair rule of thumb is that a conspiracy—and thus a conspiracy theory—involves a group of individuals doing covert acts that infringe on the rights of others or disadvantage them.

Having immediate access to a rescue inhaler is necessary for treating unexpected asthma symptoms. On the other hand, if you can't access them, they're not much use. Make sure you always have one with you everywhere you go. Having one at home, one in the car, and one in the backpack for school may be necessary for children. A strip of red tape should be placed around rescue inhalers to help people quickly and readily distinguish them from regular controller inhalers. Remember! Using steroid inhalers to treat asthma symptoms that have suddenly gotten worse is not advised!

This interesting fact about cats is guaranteed to wow at your next dinner party. Did you know that originally it was thought that Egyptians domesticated the cat? But in 2004, French archaeologists discovered a 9,500-year-old cat grave in Cyprus. This makes this the oldest known pet cat and it predates Egyptian art about cats by over 4,000 years!

Thirty-six of the author's books have been adapted for the screen. The first was "Carrie," directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1976. It was a box office success. King stated in an interview with "Rolling Stone" that his favourite adaptation was "Stand By Me" from 1986.

The Hands Resist Him is a haunting painting created by Bill Stoneham in 1974. The work depicts a young boy standing next to a female doll who has hollow eyes and a downturned smile. Behind them are disembodied hands reaching through the glass panels on the door. Though the contents of the painting are spooky in itself, some also believe that anyone in contact with it will die. The art critic, gallery owner, and first owner of the painting each died within a couple of years of each other after coming in contact with the painting.

Calvin Coolidge, the former president of the United States, owned a variety of pets, including a donkey and a bobcat. Oh, and a few of lions. They were given to them as cubs by the South African government. Tax Reduction and Budget Bureau are their names.

Fennel seeds' essential oils and fibers aid to cleanse your blood and drain away harmful chemicals from your body.

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).