A goat herder in Ethiopia is said to have discovered coffee in the 1500s. He noticed his goats munching on coffee cherries. He noticed a change in their behaviour after that; they gained a lot of energy and didn't sleep at night. The herder informed the local monks of his findings. They realised they could stay up all night praying after making their own drink from coffee beans. The news quickly spread to other Ethiopian monks and then to the rest of the civilised world.

Without a single piece of wreckage being found, the riddles of what happened to almost a hundred distinct planes remain a mystery to this day. Nobody knows where they went or what happened to the planes that vanished.

Yes, indeed. When directing a laser beam through a container of water, a cool effect known as total internal reflection is used. Light is slowed by heavier particles in water as it passes through it, as detailed here. As a result, the laser beam is essentially “stuck” in the water.

While Lamborghinis are commonly associated with affluent and famous individuals who purchase such a vehicle as a sign of prestige, Lamborghinis also serve some extremely beneficial reasons. One application for these vehicles among Italians is the transfer of donated blood and organs. Because there are time limits between collecting donated blood and organs and delivering them to a suitable storage facility, it seems to reason that they would chose a quick automobile for this duty. Lamborghinis are also used as police cars in Italy and the United Arab Emirates. Because of the speed of the autos, this is another reason that makes sense.

People visit Lavender Town to bury their departed Pokemon. The town was deemed one of the creepiest areas in the mainstream games due to its vibe. According to legend, Japanese youngsters committed suicide as a result of the music's hypnotic and devastating effects.

Contrary to common opinion, the Eiffel Tower is not Paris' most visited landmark! The Eiffel Tower is the fourth most valuable structure in Paris. The Notre-Dame Cathedral comes in top, followed by the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Louvre Museum. When in Paris, make sure to visit them all!

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!

Butterscotch is a type of confectionary that has a toffee taste. It is prepared by combining sugar and butter to generate a sticky, sweet concoction that may be used to coat sweets or to make a variety of desserts. The name butterscotch is also used to describe the flavour of brown sugar and butter together, even when the real dessert butterscotch is not present, as in butterscotch pudding (a type of custard).

Throughout his run as British Secret Service agent James Bond, actor Sean Connery wore a toupe. Despite being just 31 years of age, the Scottish legend was balding. Not wanting the suave and sophisticated Bond to have a bald patch, Connery was given a toupe to wear. To be fair, it actually looks pretty good considering the time the films were made. Plus, the Bond franchise probably wouldn’t have been as successful if sex symbol Connery didn’t have a full head of hair. 

Have you ever wondered how gummy candies get their shiny sheen? They're sprayed with carnauba wax, the same stuff that's used to make cars shine.

The Netherlands has one of the highest home birth rates in the developed world. Around 30% of Dutch women deliver their babies at home, and this figure has changed little since 1990. 

So why are home births still cherished in the Netherlands? It’s partly because Dutch health insurance fully covers home births, but doesn’t always cover hospital births without medical necessity. 

The Dutch medical system also has a good screening system and provides midwives (verloskundige) who help mothers have a safe delivery at home.

The Teutonic Order's Castle at Malbork is the world's largest castle in terms of land area. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was originally erected in the 13th century as a Teutonic castle and stronghold. In that regard, Poland is home to a whopping 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

Every oyster is born male, and they all undergo at least one gender change. Oysters can fertilise their own eggs since they have both sets of reproductive organs at birth.

Here's a rather contentious DC fact! Diana's romantic interests included both men and women when she was created in 1941. It's understandable when your identity is defined by your struggle with love and you're from an island populated entirely by women. Her creator, William Moulton Marston, was particularly inspired by his polyamorous situation. By the way, this was in 1940, when homosexuality was illegal.

For men, ashwagandha may have reproductive benefits. By normalising reproductive hormone levels, ashwagandha has been proven to considerably enhance sperm quality in infertile males. One study found that 14% of male patients' partners fell pregnant after the study. Separately, in an ashwagandha stress trial, researchers discovered that the herb boosted testosterone levels in male but not female subjects. Another study on the effect of ashwagandha on muscle strength in men found a considerable increase in testosterone.

Summer is the time of year with the greatest number of thunderstorms. The glow of summer frequently gives the ideal states of rising air and dampness expected for the production of rainstorms. They are most common in the southeast and East Midlands of the UK.

Most people are familiar with Volkswagen's classic range of campervans, the Kombi, or even the Beetle. Currywurst sausages are a lesser-known food produced by Volkswagen's facilities. Why on earth would Volkswagen create sausages? VW constructed a facility in a secluded place and chose to prepare their own meals for the industrial workers. Volkswagen ended up selling its sausages commercially because they were so popular. Volkswagen's sausages are so popular that they generate more income than the company's automobiles!!

Thanks to its microscopic budget and major success at the box office, the 2007 film Paranormal Activity, scored a return on investment of 19,758 percent, absolutely blowing away the next most profitable film (2015 horror film Gallows, with an ROI of 6,843 percent). It cost just $60,000 to make and another $400,000 or so to market, yet ultimately brought in more than $89 million.

Bed bugs are nearly impossible to eradicate and can spread as quickly as water cooler gossip. But it's also possible that's why they've lasted so long. According to a 2019 study published in Current Biology, scientists believe that the bugs have been around since the time of the dinosaurs, first appearing around 115 million years ago. "It was a revelation to think that the pests that live in our beds today evolved more than 100 million years ago and were walking the earth alongside dinosaurs," said researcher Mike Siva-Jothy. "It demonstrates that the evolution of bed bugs is far more complex than we previously thought."

Many people believe that long-haired dogs are the only ones who require routine grooming. But in reality, this isn't at all the case. The Beagle is no different from other dogs with short hair in that they require routine care. They frequently need to brush their soft fur because it is so soft, and because of their curiosity, they can get quite dirty.

Each spot in India has its own intriguing story. Shimla is no exception. The popular Embarrassment point in Shimla is where Edge street meets the Shopping center road. There is a fascinating tale about how it got the name, Purportedly the Maharaja of Patiala went gaga for the little girl of the then Emissary of India, and without burning through much time he ran off with her from this very point. As a result of this, the English Government prohibited him from entering Shimla. The Maharaja answered by building himself another late spring capital in neighboring Chail and in this way showed contempt for the English not once but two times.

This was back when the couple was attempting to get the film made in Hollywood with only one puppet.

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