Katie Mulcahey, a New Yorker, was jailed in 1908 for striking a match on a wall and lighting a cigarette with it. Why? Because it was a breach of The Sullivan Ordinance, a local ordinance that prohibits women (and only women!) from smoking in public. Mulcahey protested for her right to smoke cigarettes in public at her hearing in district court. She received a $5.00 fine. The Sullivan Ordinance was vetoed by New York City's mayor two weeks later.

Apple has various devices like iPad, iPod, Mac, watch, and more. However, the most popular of them all is the iPhone. They reported that they have got revenue of about 25.99 billion USD for Q3 2019 from the sales of the iPhone.

Speaking of astronauts, their experience has shown that transitioning from weightlessness to gravity can be taxing on the body. Muscles atrophy and bones lose bone mass in the absence of gravity. According to NASA, astronauts in space can lose 1% of their bone mass per month.

There are many misconceptions surrounding Washington, but one of the most common has to do with his teeth. Washington is commonly assumed to have had wooden dentures. This is not at all the case. While Washington had severe oral issues and wore dentures, wood was never employed as a material.

According to recent study from the University of Bristol, just 0.006 percent of the Korean population carries the ABCC11 gene. This gene is responsible for armpit odour. In fact, the study discovered that most East Asians lack this gene, with Koreans having the lowest amounts. While this may come as a surprise to Americans, it isn't a significant deal in Korea because deodorant isn't widely available!

If you're familiar with Spider-Man, you'll know that one of his most potent talents is his renowned Spider Sense. This heightened sense had alerted him of impending threats and had saved his life several times. His spidey sense was always on and practically hard to avoid. It was unaffected by darkness or blindness. That alone makes it incredible, but it is far more potent than you may expect. It alerted him of existential hazards to his well-being in addition to acute bodily concerns. It would even warn him to any possible witnesses when he changed his outfit, for example.

Though some historians think that Valentine's Day commemorates St. Valentine's death on February 14, others believe that the event derives from a Pagan fertility festival known as "Lupercalia," which was held on February 15 in ancient Rome. The day was dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, and the Roman founders Romulus and Remus, and was celebrated by sacrificing animals and slapping women with animal skins, a technique thought to increase fertility.

Official statistics show that over half of all persons up to the age of 64 have the equivalent of a high school graduation, significantly below the OECD average of nearly 75%. Younger generations, on the other hand, are defying the trend, with 65 percent of millennials obtaining the certificate — and the number is climbing.

In the second millennium BC, ancient Egyptians described hysteria for the first time. The term 'hysteria' was coined by Hippocrates from the Greek adjective hysterikos, which means "from the womb." He blamed hysteria on the womb wandering within the female body, which caused anxiety, tremors, convulsions, paralysis, and a sense of suffocation. Hysteria was first associated with the brain in the 18th century, rather than the uterus. According to Sigmund Freud, it is caused by trauma and can affect both sexes. The DSM did not remove the concept of hysterical neurosis until 1980. Dissociative disorders are now thought to cause hysterical symptoms.

It is typical for superheroes to die in DC Comics, and most of the time, they find a way to return. Superman has had his share of visits to the afterlife, but one death in particular stands out. The most famous death occurred in the 1993 comic book "The Death of Superman." Doomsday beats Superman to death in this narrative, and they both die battling one other. Later, Superman is resurrected, which isn't the first time this has happened.

The amount of bourbon barrels in Kentucky outnumbers the state's population by more than two million. That's quite a bit of bourbon. Kentucky is the home of bourbon and produces 95 percent of the world's supply.

Seattle residents Peter Cicero and Richard Sclafani are credited with inventing the number-themed eyeglasses that are now seen at New Year's Eve parties around the world. According to the Wall Street Journal, their first set, which read "1991," sold 500 pairs. The following year, approximately 3000 sets were purchased.

Curious about how Batman manages to achieve what he does? Do you want to know everything there is to know about the Dark Knight? The Science of Batman is a genuine subject offered at the University of Victoria in Canada. "The great range of flexibility of the human body explored via the life of the Caped Crusader," according to the course description.

There is a lot of evidence that following a pattern for 66 days will make it habitual. If you want to be better at cleaning your house or going to the gym, make a concerted effort to do so for 66 days, after which it will become a habit and be easier to maintain (this also works for breaking habits).

Asakusa is a must-see, with its charming streets (and even the metro station) adorned with these beautiful paintings depicting Japanese history. The thick but aesthetically unified murals exude a cultural vibe while fulfilling two functions: art and storytelling. In Asakusa, you can also buy unusual foods and souvenirs and watch cooks produce street delicacies via glass windows. Visit the iconic Kaminarimon temple, albeit you may have to compete with other eager tourists!

Life is a difficult and dirty affair. If you don't want to lose brain cells, you might want to skip this calorie-burning tip. A 45-minute stroll with your dog would be a safer method to burn 150 calories.

If you don't like grapes, wearing crimson underwear on New Year's Eve is also said to bring good luck. The custom of wearing red underwear on December 31 is widespread, spanning Italy, Spain, Bolivia, and beyond. Everyone is welcome to take part; men and women alike follow the tradition. Participants also have a variety of clothing options as an added bonus. Others wear socks, bras, and garters, while some wear red boxers, briefs, or panties.

You might have already noticed that every picture of iPhones on any advertisement has the time set at 9:41. But why is that? There is a cool story behind this. When Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone, the local time was 9:42 at that time in San Francisco, California. They knew that they will unveil the iPhone at 9:42 and set the time to 9:42 in the slideshow as well.

However, when the iPad was released, they announced it at 9:41. Since then, this is still in effect as of yet. So, whenever you see an iPhone in any advertisement, you will see the time is set at 9:41. And, it is not a coincidence at all. Now you know the story behind this as well.

You may hear people claim to be natural multitaskers, and you've probably even seen it in job descriptions, but humans simply cannot multitask. You can listen to music while working, but your brain can only handle one higher-functioning task at a time. That means you'll either be working and ignoring the music, or you'll be working and ignoring the music. People are incapable of thinking about two things at the same time.

Fetuses with short protuberances have been observed as early as 16 weeks of gestation. While there haven't been enough studies to determine why this happens, some point to the age-old "use it or lose it" theory—the Los Angeles Times reported that periodic movements are required to keep the penile tissue oxygenated and healthy.

According to research, the average attention span has shrunk by 12 minutes in the last decade. Human attention spans are now shorter than those of goldfish. Some research has even found a link between device multitasking — such as scrolling through social media while watching TV — and declining attention spans.

The Salem witch trials took place between February 1692 and May 1693 in Salem, Massachusetts. Nearly 200 individuals, including the destitute, the elderly, and a four-year-old kid, were accused of witchcraft. The vast majority were imprisoned, and some were executed by hanging. However, none of these people were ever burned alive.

Ancient Egyptians regarded cats to be sacred creatures. Most households are said to have kept a cat as a pet because they felt it would bring them good luck!

According to the World Health Organization, only Belarus consumes more alcohol than Moldova. With each person consuming an average of 16.8 litres of liquor each year (excluding under 15s). Well that is a lot of booze..