There are numerous competing theories. One idea holds that because people are more likely to drink lots of water on a hot summer day, they absorb more nutrients during the summer. Another idea holds that because exposure to sunlight increases the production of vitamin D in your body, your nails grow more quickly as a result.

In 1867, a 15-year-old boy named Erasmus Stephanus discovered the stunning Eureka diamond in South Africa. The rough diamond weighing 21.25 carats was discovered on the Orange River near Hopetown. The polished diamond now weighs 10.73 carats.

Maine was once a region of Massachusetts, but the state was unable to defend itself against foreign invasion. Residents advocated for statehood so that they could defend themselves. Maine was accepted as the 23rd state in 1820. Missouri followed the next year.

Can you imagine how seductive bubble wrap would be if it covered your walls? Suppose you can't wait to pop every air-filled pocket the moment you pull a piece of bubble wrap out of a package. Can you imagine how irresistible it would be if it covered your walls? Engineer Al Fielding and Swiss inventor Marc Chavannes certainly didn't think about it when they created bubble wrap in 1957 while attempting to produce textured wallpaper by gluing two shower curtains together to capture air bubbles.

A female chihuahua called Milly measured 9.65 cm (3.8 in) tall on 21 February 2013. 

She is owned by Vanesa Semler of Dorado, Puerto Rico. Born on 1 Dec 2011, Milly was so small that she could fit in a teaspoon, and had to be fed milk every two hours with an eye-dropper. 

She loves having her picture taken and often sticks out her tiny tongue for the camera.

In that famous poppy-field scene in Wizard of Oz, the snow coming down is calming to Dorothy and her posse. But they should probably have been far less relaxed as these were actually asbestos-based fake snowflakes—a popular Christmas decoration throughout the United States and Europe at the time. Wicked, indeed.

Snacking on that yummy leftover just before bed may not be a good idea if you want to sleep well and peacefully. According to this study, eating close to bedtime might have a detrimental impact on sleep efficiency, particularly in women. Furthermore, another study shows that ingesting dairy products before bedtime is more likely to result in unsettling and unusual dreams than other forms of food.

Due to the extreme heat in the summer, the injection sites alter. The blood vessels enlarge, making it possible for insulin to be absorbed more quickly and increasing the risk of low blood sugar. Get indoors and cool off for a while before administering the injection. Keep in mind to keep the temperature of your insulin below 86 degrees.

It is home to the country's only legal two-wheeler taxis. This is the only place in India where you can pay a motorcyclist for a lift without fear of riding off with a stranger! Goa is teeming with motorcycle taxis and pilots, who are known as the state's most cost-effective mode of transportation.

The official version at the time was that JFK's brain was simply "lost" during his autopsy. However, recently disclosed United States Government records showed in 2018 that his younger brother, Robert 'Bobby' Kennedy, had the brain discreetly destroyed to guarantee it was never shown in a museum.

Venetia Burney suggested the name Pluto after the Roman god of the Underworld after her grandpa informed her about the newly found planet. Pluto the planet, like the God, sat in the furthest ends of the solar system, thus it felt appropriate. Her grandpa was taken with the name and proposed it to a friend, who happened to be an Oxford University astronomy professor. Pluto piqued the interest of astronomers since the first two letters of the name are Percival Lowell's initials.

Wilfred Rhodes was the most famous cricketer in England. He made his 58th and final appearance on April 12, 1930, at the age of 51. Isn't this incredible? Brian Close, England's youngest cricket player at the age of 17, is a fascinating fact about the game. That is obviously off the record. The youngest cricketer of his generation hasn't played in almost a century.

If people believe that the eyes are the window to the soul, they must understand that the eyebrows reveal your actual emotions. Your eyebrows, unless you choose Botox, can convey a lot of different emotions, like surprise, impatience, laughing, curiosity, annoyance, and many more.

Some individuals in Ancient Rome thought that if they drank the fresh, warm blood of a fallen Gladiator, they would gain power. They also thought that consuming blood may help them recover from epilepsy.

Palm trees are revered religious symbols. The people of Jerusalem greeted a triumphant Jesus just one week before his death and resurrection in the Bible, a tradition that is now known and celebrated as Palm Sunday, the week before Easter. Palms appear numerous times in both the Bible and the Quran. Palms are associated with peace and abundance in Judaism.

In 1974, a group of seven farmers in China accidentally uncovered a 2,200-year-old Terracotta Army while digging a well for their village. It was a series of 8,000 sculptures that had been buried alongside a grand tomb. Instead of fame and fortune, the seven farmers found only despair. Three of the seven died painful deaths, and all their land and homes were destroyed as a means to unearth the army. Many believe they were cursed by whoever was buried alongside the figures.

During the 1987 World Cup, Sachin worked as a ball boy for the match between India and Zimbabwe at the Wankhede Stadium. He was 14 at the time. Because of his love of the game, Sachin Tendulkar used to sleep with his cricket gear as a child.

Fennel seeds are high in fibre and may help with weight reduction and appetite control. They act as diuretics and boost metabolism. Fennel seeds, along with a healthy diet and exercise, can help you lose weight rapidly. To achieve the best outcomes, consume roasted fennel seed powder with warm water on an empty stomach. Fennel seeds are considered appetite suppressants since they help you remain fuller for longer (thanks to their high fibre content). This may also help you achieve your weight loss objectives and avoid overeating.

That slightly scandalous charcoal drawing of a topless Kate Winslet in Titanic was drawn by none other than the director himself, James Cameron. If you want something done right, sometimes you just need to do it yourself. 

 

Captain Woodes Rogers, a former privateer, went on to become the governor of The Bahamas, and in the process, he assisted in driving all pirates off the islands.

If your bathroom mirrors are constantly fogged up after a hot shower, rub a cucumber slice along the mirror. It will remove the mist and leave you with a relaxing, spa-like fragrance. If you've written something in pen and made a mistake, the cucumber's outer waxy coating can be used to erase pen writing! Cucumbers are 96% water, if you didn't know.

August is the most common birth month in the United States, according to a 2017 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although August may frequently have the highest birth rates, other summer months come in close second. So there you have it, summertime is not only a popular period for weddings but also for having children.

A precious tooth relic of Lord Buddha, transported from India in the fourth century CE, is still kept in Kandy's Temple of the Tooth. Every summer, one of Sri Lanka's seven finest festivals, Esala Perahera (Festival of the Tooth), is held to honour the tooth. More information about the Kandy Festival of the Tooth may be found here: Kandy Festival of the Tooth.

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).