Zeus was terrified that his kid would be his undoing owing to a prophecy, so he ate his lover when he discovered she was pregnant. The fetus became a part of him, and one day she sprang out of his forehead, fully developed and ready to fight.

The board game murder mystery Cluedo is popular all around the world, and although being owned by the American company Hasbro, it was founded in Birmingham in 1943 by Anthony E. Pratt. A plaque can be found on the wall of a house on Brighton Road where Pratt used to live and create the game.

Electric cars have been in high demand in recent years. Many automobile manufacturers have shifted their attention to electric vehicles. Indians have been hyping Tesla's debut into Indian markets, but do you know about the first Indian electric vehicle? Chetan Maini created India's first electric vehicle. Maini Reva first appeared in India in 2004. Though it has not fared well in its own country of India. In addition, Reva had a higher sales volume in the United Kingdom. In Banglore, Chetan Maini planned and built it.

In truth, Sweden is Europe's sixth biggest country. The overall land area of 450,295km2 is more than that of Norway and Denmark combined. Despite being one of the biggest countries in Europe, Sweden has one of the lowest population densities.

A flounder is a fish of the families Achiropsettidae, Pleuronectidae, Paralichthyidae, and Bothidae. Flounders are born with eyes on both sides of their heads, but as they get older, one eye migrates to the other side of the body. This gives them a flattened look, which aids in their concealment on the sea floor. Flounders are found in both fresh and salt water habitats and can grow to be more than three feet long.

Many notable enterprises were formed in Sweden, particularly in the fields of design and technology. Electrolux, Ericsson, H&M, IKEA, Saab, Scania, and Volvo are just a few of the well-known Swedish brands in the world. Sweden is also the source of several inventions and advancements. Tetra Pak, the pacemaker, dynamite, and the spherical ball bearing are only a few examples.

As a student, he alternated his time between Cambridge and Copenhagen, where he worked with Nobel Prize winner Niels Bohr to establish the cross-section of electron-positron scattering, which was called Bhabha scattering in his honour.

This holy summit, perched in the gorgeous southern Hill Country, has been a paradise for people of many faiths in Sri Lanka for over a thousand years. The mountain is known as Sri Pada in Buddhism, which means sacred footprint, and is thought to have been left by the Buddha on his way to paradise. It is Lord Shiva's footprint, according to Hindus. When Christians and Muslims are asked, they will reply that is the footprint of Adam when he was expelled from the Garden of Eden. 

Although the origin of the name "Jolly Roger" is unknown, one theory attributes it to the use of red flags. A red flag was commonly used during naval warfare centuries ago to signal that no mercy would be shown and that anyone captured would be killed immediately. According to theorists, the French called it a Joli Rogue ("pretty red"), which was then translated into English as Jolly Roger. Another theory holds that the name Jolly Roger was derived from "Old Roger," a term for the Devil. Oh, these pirates are so enigmatic!

Flamingos can fly up to 600 kilometres at a speed of 50–60 kph thanks to their dimensions and light body bulk.

Eczema is not a contagious condition, despite how unpleasant it may appear when it flares up. Both of you and the other person cannot contract eczema from the other.

Despite the look of these primates in films like King Kong, they are not nearly as fearsome as their appearance suggests. Gorillas are highly gentle and live in groups. They just consume plants. Despite their benign demeanor, humans must exercise caution around gorillas because they are considerably stronger than humans and could endanger a person's life if the gorilla feels threatened.

Queen Victoria may have been one of the longest reigning monarchs, but she was also one of the luckiest. On at least eight occasions—most of them while riding in her open carriage—would-be assassins tried to kill her. She also had a stalker. A man by the name of Edward Jones broke into the royal residence at Buckingham Palace several times and was eventually caught—but not before he sat on her throne and stole her underwear.

Shimla likewise offers tomfoolery and experience alongside picturesque beauty. If you need to add more tomfoolery and experience to your outing to Shimla, you can take a shot at Ice Skating. Shimla has the biggest Ice Skating Arena in India. It draws in numerous travelers and local people who appreciate Ice Skating

The Trans-Siberian Railway crosses 3,901 bridges on a one-way trip. The Trans-Siberian Railway is not only Russia's longest railroad but also the world's longest. During the seven-day journey, passengers pass through eight different time zones and cross 3,901 bridges.

Disneyland first opened on July 17, 1955, with 18 attractions, according to thisdayindisneyhistory.com. A total of 51 attractions are now available at the park (not including the attractions in Disney California Adventure Park).

In 2018, USA Today debunked a report making the rounds on the internet. This ranking of the "most dangerous signs" is purported to be sourced from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Still, the agency denies doing any astrological analysis of the criminals it investigates. Whoever generated the false report, though, was clearly distrustful of Cancers.

Maternity leave has been associated to fewer newborn and infant deaths, better rates of breastfeeding, lower rates of postpartum depression, and new fathers taking on a more hands-on role. While women who have access to proper paid maternity leave are more likely to stay in the labour and earn higher pay, the United States and seven other countries still do not provide such benefits.

The world's richest temple can be found here. South India is home to some of India's richest temples, including the world's richest temple, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. Its treasures include gold ornaments, statues, and other precious stones, and it is located in the Pazhavangadi region of Thiruvananthapuram.

The leathery smell in Chanel’s Cuir de Russie comes from an ingredient originally derived from the abdomen of beavers. Called Castoreum, there’s a fruit-scented extract that is taken from the abdominal glands of beavers and used in perfumes. It is supposed to smell sweet, warm, and animalic. However, since the animal has to be killed to remove the sac which contains this “castor”, perfumes that contain this scent use synthetic recreations of the note.

The coconut bought in western shops does not resemble the ones growing on the tree. There are three layers to an unopened coconut. The exocarp is the outermost layer, which is usually smooth and green or yellow in colour. The fibrous husk, or mesocarp, is the next layer. The final one is called the endocarp, and it envelopes the seed. When you buy a coconut at the shop, the exocarp and mesocarp are usually removed, leaving only the endocarp.

According to a 2011 research, Earth generates up to 40 terawatts of heat, half of which originates from radioactive decay in its core. Scientists studied antineutrinos that flowed up from Earth's core and discovered that radioactive decay of specific elements generates half of Earth's heat.