Facts & Quotes™💡

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“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.” ― Marilyn Monroe #quotes

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“An adventure can begin without warning, that the most minor decisions—right, left—can change lives in a moment. That friendships, even the best of them, don't always survive. Oh, and this: that so much of what happens can't ever be proved—the best we can do is write out paltry tales.” ― Susan Scarf Merrell, Shirley #quotes

In 2020 #Eminem broke the record for fastest ever rap during his hit single 'Godzilla' when he rapped 225 words in 30 seconds. That's 7.5 words per second. #entertainment #rank

Tsundoku (Japanese): The act of buying books and letting them pile up in your home without reading them #word_of_the_day

​​Why Does Body Temperature Rise During Fever? We have three groups of neurons in the hypothalamus, at the base of the brain, that are responsible for regulating body temperature: a hypothalamic thermostat that monitors skin temperature (via incoming signals from nerve fibers) and blood temperature; a heat-promoting center that raises body temperature; and a heat-losing center that lowers body temperature. An infection stimulates the immune system to produce chemicals called endogenous pyrogens. These and prostaglandin E2 raise the set point of the hypothalamic thermostat (like turning up the thermostat in your house). The heat-promoting center constricts blood vessels near the skin surface so more heat is retained in the body, and if that’s not enough, it stimulates shivering to generate more heat, until the body temperature reaches the new set point. The elevated temperature makes it harder for bacteria and viruses to multiply, so the immune system can overwhelm these pathogens faster than they reproduce and rid the body of the infection. Fever is thus a healthy mechanism that enables the body to recover from infection more quickly.

I am stuck between "I need to save money" and "You only live once"

#thoughts

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Several animals can regenerate lost limbs, but the severed limb of some sea star species (the creature formerly known as a starfish) can grow a whole new body. #animals #funfact

There are more Indian restaurants in London than in Mumbai and Delhi combined #funfact

Technically, you're never really 'touching' anything because atoms repel each other When you're sitting in a chair, you're actually hovering above it at an unbelievably small distance #knowledge

In 2002, a NASA intern stole a safe full of moon rocks, sprinkled them on a hotel bed, and had sex with his girlfriend on top of them #funfact #nasa

​​Children’s dislike of cauliflower and broccoli is connected to the concentration of enzymes produced by bacteria in their saliva. The more of an enzyme called cysteine lyases their mouths produce, the more sulphurous brassicas will taste. #funfact

“The short term effects of very high altitude ‘Summit Brain’ tend to progress into long term neurological and physical impairments.” ― Steven Magee #quotes

There is an abandoned ghost village in Turkey known as 'The Burj Al Babas'. The village is home to 587 unoccupied castles that look straight out of a Disney movie. #places

Just a 15 minute daily walk can improve your mood, lower blood pressure, and boost your brain's performance by over 50%. #health

​​What is the difference between A1 and A2 milk? In the proteins found in milk, a protein called beta-casein makes up 30%. Beta-casein is of two kinds : A-1 Beta-casein and A2 Beta-casein. Regular milk mostly contains A-1 protein which may cause uneasiness and according to some studies, can increase the risk to many diseases. A-2 protein milk is gentle on sensitive tummies and less likely to trigger symptoms associated with milk intolerance. A-2 protein is similar in structure to human milk which is why it’s naturally more digestible than A-1 milk. Research shows that A-1 protein milk causes many digestive issues. Moreover, A-2 milk is high in Omega 3 & 6, Vitamins, Calcium, Minerals, Iodine, Magnesium, antioxidant Beta-Carotene and many more. A-2 milk has shown to have medicinal benefits. It is particularly essential during pregnancy and childhood. Research shows that milk from special breed cows with a different kind of protein called A-2 is not only nutritious but also easier to digest. A-2 milk originates from cow's milk and is healthy for all age groups and contributes in a high protein diet providing you cow milk nutrition.

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Some moths feed on the tears of sleeping birds #animals