Data analysis by Vocativ (via Yahoo! News) found that more world leaders are Scorpios than any other sign, with 22 powerful representatives. Scorpios are known for their independence and ambition, which may assist them in climbing the ladder.

Pink has been known to suppress anger and anxiety while also having a calming effect. It is frequently used in mental health care facilities and even prisons to help create a sense of calm. More pink details can be found in Adam Alter's book Drunk Tank Pink.

Kimchi is a healthy cuisine with numerous established benefits, in addition to being delicious. Kimchi is high in fiber, vitamins (B, C, beta carotene, and so on), and other minerals. Kimchi is a live food because of the fermentation process! It contains beneficial lactic acid bacteria (probiotics). Furthermore, because fermentation decreases the carbohydrates found in vegetables, kimchi is low in sugar and calories.

The smooth coat and the long coat are the two types of Chihuahuas. While both forms are regarded as separate breeds in the UK, the American Kennel Club considers them as one breed.

The character of Macbeth was loosely based on Mac Bethad mac Findláich, a Scottish King in the 11th century. There are some significant differences between Shakespeare's storey and reality, and while the Bard portrays Macbeth's reign as brief and bloody, the real king was widely regarded as a successful and fair ruler, reigning from 1040 to 1057.

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

The Welland Canal was completed in 1829, connecting Lake Ontario to Lake Erie and providing a route from the Atlantic Ocean inland. Within 100 years, marine lampreys utilized the canal to take over all five lakes.

MIND THE GAP! That’s the gap between when there was a British Museum tube station and now. The photos above (courtesy of London Transport Museum) show the entrance to the Museum’s underground station in 1921, some gentlemen waiting on the platform in 1903 (with some fabulous hats!), and its construction in 1898. The station opened in 1900 but was closed in September 1933 when the new Holborn station opened, less than 100 yards away.

If stress has you trapped, you need to shift your environment. Nature photographs are the most effective, whereas urban streetscapes and geometrical patterns are thought to be the least successful. A new backdrop image can reduce your stress and increase your productivity. This guideline also applies to the wallpaper on your laptop or iPad.

According to the 'Food and Agriculture Organization' (FAO) of the United States and The Economists, global meat consumption has increased over the last 50 years. And India has the second-lowest percentage of meat consumption, at roughly 4.5 kg per person. Despite the fact that India has approximately 400 million vegetarians, 71 percent of its population primarily consumes meat, according to a 2014 survey by the Register General of India.

Tendulkar became Yorkshire's first overseas-born player when he was 19 years old in 1992. Yorkshire had never chosen anyone from outside the county before Tendulkar's arrival. Tendulkar was chosen for Yorkshire as a replacement for injured Australian fast bowler Craig McDermott, and he scored 1070 runs in 16 first-class matches at an average of 46.52.

The employee said black aprons are reserved for "coffee masters." Starbucks baristas have to become certified coffee masters to wear black aprons. Once they're approved by a manager, they have to learn basically everything there is to know about coffee before they can officially call themselves a coffee master. So, if you have a question about something specific, look for a barista in a black apron. 

Many Viking women rose to positions of power and influence as priestesses and oracles in ancient culture. Many became poets, keeping on the oral traditions of the Vikings and passing them on to the next generation. The mythical shieldmaidens, female warriors who battled alongside men on the battlefield, were the most famous Viking ladies. Scholars continue to debate their existence, however, there is evidence from Byzantine Empire documents that they did exist.

As each belligerent nation scrambled to furnish its armed forces with adequate personnel and equipment, national resources were mobilised. Early failures in weapons manufacture in the United Kingdom resulted in complete government participation in war production. By 1918, its industry had produced approximately 4 million rifles, 250,000 machine guns, 52,000 aeroplanes, 2,800 tanks, 25,000 artillery pieces, and over 170 million rounds of artillery shells thanks to these regulations.

A hogchoker is, indeed, a flounder. It is a little flatfish known as a "right-handed" flounder because its mouth and eyes are on the right side of its body while facing to the right. The basic hue on the "top" side of its body is normally pale sand to dark brown.

What’s with the long face? In Milan, the law compels you to smile. It’s prescribed by a city regulation from Austro-Hungarian times that was never repealed. Exemptions included funeral goers, hospital workers or those at the bedside of an ill family member. For everybody else there is no excuse for being glum, the alternative being a fine.

For someone seeking a mid-sized dog, this breed is ideal. But don't be deceived by their appearance. They normally measure between 13 and 15 inches, but their personalities are far larger than that. It's crucial to keep in mind that mid-sized canines require energy expenditure in the same manner as larger ones. Walking is absolutely advised every day.

Queen Victoria ruled for 63 years, and up until September 2015, was the longest reigning British monarch. The current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II—celebrating her Platinum Jubilee of 70 years on the throne—now holds the title.

The Nepalese Himalayas are the confluence of three major Asian river systems: the Ganga, the Brahmaputra, and the Yamuna. The Himalayas also has the world's third-largest ice and snow depository.

The easternmost city in the United States is appropriately named "Eastport" in Maine, close the Canadian border. Every day, it is the first place in the country to see the sun. Eastport is also well-known for whale sightings since the surrounding water is ideal for feeding and rearing young whales.

Mulan was originally conceived as a straight-to-video film called China Doll, about a poor, oppressed Chinese girl who is whisked away by a white guy to live a happier life in the West. When a writer discovered the Chinese poem "The Song of Fa Mu Lan," the studio decided to combine both projects and create Mulan. Knowing the film's slightly racist, tone-deaf origins, on the other hand, casts the film in a whole new light.

 The lack of natural predators in their usurped habitat is why sea lampreys have been so successful in their penetration into the Lakes. This increases the urgency with which the administration must cope with the invasion.

Though witches flying across the full moon is a common trope in horror films and Halloween decorations, the next full moon on Halloween won't occur until 2020. The most recent Halloween full moon occurred in 2001, and the previous one occurred in 1955.