Because of Halloween, the candy industry in America earns an average of $2 billion per year (that's 90 million pounds of chocolate). According to History.com, Americans spend an estimated $6 billion on Halloween each year, which includes candy, costumes, and decorations. (Of course, Christmas is the most commercial holiday in the United States.)

When perfumers try to derive the scent of a flower, many of its aspects are lost once it’s dried and pressed into oils. So perfumers try to add those characteristics back by adding notes which make it smell more realistic. One weird way that’s done in the case of white florals, is by using Indole. Derived from coal tar, this smells like camphor and mothballs when pure, and gives a fecal scent to enhance the intensity and depth of jasmine perfumes to make these fragrances smell more like the real flower.

If you've been struggling with your blood sugar, drinking chamomile on a daily basis may assist. Patients with type 2 diabetes were given the tea three times a day for eight weeks in tiny research published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, and those who did have lower insulin and cholesterol levels than those who drank plain water. (Once again, contact your doctor before adding to or modifying your medical treatment plan in any way.)

Every time rattlesnakes molt after growing out of their previous skin, their bodies automatically add another segment to their rattles. However, because parts of the rattle frequently break off as they become older, this does not always indicate that you can determine a rattler's age by the length of its tail.

There are three original copies of the Constitution, safely kept in special helium-filled cases in the library of the Parliament. The pages are bound together in black leather, with beautiful gold patterns.

Natural Moonstone helps to calm the wearer's aggressive side. It gives calm and stability to individuals who are aggressive and insensitive by balancing all energy. It is thought to bring good fortune and help the user adjust to changes.

The 350 GTV was the world's first Lambo, and it eventually led to the formation of the supercar genre, but it wasn't even done when it was originally exhibited at the Turin Auto Show, so they put a load of bricks where the engine should have been and kept the hood sealed the entire time.

Dust mites adore humid environments because they don't drink water; instead, they take it in from the air. According to AAFA, they prefer humidity levels between 70 and 80 percent and temperatures between 68 and 77 degrees. Low humidity, extreme heat, or low humidity will all cause them to pass away.

Peas are excellent for lowering cholesterol. Additionally, it improves digestion and lowers cholesterol.

Lions prefer hunting at night as they have eyes that are adapted to the dark. And these features give them a great advantage over their prey. Lions also prefer hunting during the storms as the noise and wind make it harder for the prey to hear or see them, and hence they can easily attack them. A great strategy, isn't it?

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.

Minerva McGonagal was Hogwarts' Deputy Headmistress and Transfiguration lecturer for almost 40 years. During Harry's Hogwarts years, Professor McGonagall also served as the House Gryffindor Head. After the Killing Curse occurred, she expelled Snape from Hogwarts and stepped forward to fill Dumbledore's shoes.

Here is another one that we should all be familiar with. Although it's tempting, it's important to maintain resistance.
The more dirt, filth, and bacteria are pushed deep into the skin the more you pop and pick at skin breakouts. Unwanted breakouts are caused by bacteria under the skin.

Milk is white due to its fat content. Although milk is mostly water, which is colorless, the fat and protein molecules floating inside it reflect all light wavelengths, giving it a white appearance.

The British Heart Foundation published a briefing called Bias and Biology in 2019 that discussed how the gender gap in heart disease may be causing women to die unnecessarily: a woman is 50% more likely than a male to obtain the incorrect initial diagnosis for a heart attack.

With the fall of the Roman Empire, the secret of making Greek Fire was lost. Throwing water on it would simply feed the flames, making this weapon one-of-a-kind and lethal. It had a gelatinous feel and stuck to everything. It was largely utilised in naval warfare since the huge flamethrowers required for its projectile usage could be handled easier by ships than troops. A fleet of floating wood and canvas ships would be readily destroyed by the Greek Fire.

This one might not come as much of a surprise as Leonardo DiCaprio isn’t known for his drawing abilities. What might raise an eyebrow is a stand-in who drew the picture was the actual director of Titanic, James Cameron. Well known for his artistic side, Cameron is the one who drew Kate Winslet. The only problem is he and Leo write with different hands, so they had to use a mirror image of the actual shot in the movie to keep the continuity. 

The temple's Shiva linga was thought to safely house the famed Syamantak Mani, the Philosopher's stone linked with Lord Krishna, within its hollowness. It was a miraculous stone that could turn into gold. This stone was thought to have alchemical and radioactive qualities. It had the ability to generate a magnetic field around itself, keeping the linga afloat above earth.

Conspiracy theorists is a word that is frequently used in a pejorative manner. Some say this was done on purpose, that the CIA coined the word to discredit those who believed in the countless theories that circulated after JFK's killing. It seems convincing, but we have print proof indicating the term has been used since at least 1870 and became more common in the 1950s.

Taylor Swift’s Look What You Made Me Do attract 84.4 million US streams for the week ending 31 August 2017. 

The track was streamed more than 8 million times on Spotify on 24-25 August 2017, also earning the record for the Most streamed track on Spotify in the first 24 hours. 

With 43.2 million YouTube views, the music video for this song also has the record for the Most watched video online in 24 hours.
 

Books are an interesting market in part because they offer a 100% return policy. So, if a publisher sells 50 copies of a fresh new book to, say, Target or a local independent bookshop, that company has the option of returning all 50 copies to the publishing house if they don't sell. Isn't that crazy? 50 copies aren't much, but when you get into the hundreds, you can see how this can be a difficult market to predict.

PCOS patients can be treated and effectively managed. Weight reduction by diet, exercise, and lifestyle modification play a key role. Weight loss of around 2-5% decreases testosterone (male hormone) by 21% and women may resume regular ovulation. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding alcohol, smoking, and psychosocial stressors add to the disease modification.

In Muslim and Jewish traditions, Henna or Mehendi is thought to protect the bride from the evil eye! According to superstition, a complex Mehendi design protects the bride better. So, if you suspect a jealous relative or person, get to work on some intricate Mehendi patterns!

Though toothbrushes have spent ages changing from natural to synthetic materials, contemporary toothbrush trends are actually returning the humble toothbrush to its roots. Natural and ecologically friendly alternatives to plastics are becoming more popular as people get more knowledge about health, plastic, and the environment. With increased conservation efforts, public demand for environmentally friendly products and alternatives is increasing.

Nalanda, one of the world's oldest ancient colleges, is being restored in rural Bihar. It was founded as a study center in the 5th century CE, when a major Buddhist monastery flourished on the site. The new Nalanda International University is scheduled to open in 2021/22 and will provide post-graduate courses in a wide range of topics.