Two monks from Thessalon invented the Cyrillic script, which is used in Bulgaria, in the ninth century. One of the less well-known facts about Bulgaria is this.

The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world. It stretches for around 6,400 kilometers/4,000 miles. The river runs through Peru, Colombia, and Brazil before entering the Atlantic Ocean.

If you travel to other huge Asian cities, you'll frequently discover that if you know English, life may be rather simple. If you visit Singapore or Hong Kong, you will see that English is one of the official languages. In Singapore, more people speak English at home than any other language. Over half of the people in Hong Kong speak it. If you want to get by in Tokyo, you'll need to acquire a little Japanese; otherwise, even the most ordinary chores would be difficult.

Your digestive tract contains many beneficial bacteria, but taking a probiotic supplement (live or dried bacteria) is unlikely to give them a boost.

The reason is that these beneficial bacteria are mostly in your large intestine or bowel. Probiotic supplements will rarely survive the acid and churning of the stomach or the detergents and enzymes of the small intestine. 

Spirituality involves the recognition of a feeling or sense or belief that there is something greater than myself, something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are part is cosmic or divine in nature.

Pavitr meets an old yogi who bestows upon him the strength of a spider in order to combat the evil that threatens the planet. While exploring his abilities, Pavitr declines to assist a woman who is being attacked by numerous males. He departs, but returns when he hears his uncle's cries, who was stabbed while attempting to aid the lady. As a result, Pavitr recognises that enormous power comes with great responsibility. Peter Parker was given the name Pavitr Prabhakar, Mary Jane was given the name Meera Jain, Aunt May was given the name Auntie Maya, and Uncle Ben was given the name Uncle Bhim. Are you still astounded?

Fennel seeds are high in potassium, which controls the quantity of fluid in the circulation. It aids in the regulation of your heart rate and blood pressure. According to the published research, fennel seeds raise the level of nitrite in the saliva. Nitrite is a naturally occurring substance that regulates blood pressure.

Although many scholars regard the OED as the ultimate authority on dictionaries, the OED requires your assistance. At any given time, the dictionary's editors are researching the history of specific words and phrases, and The OED Appeals allows the public to submit evidence of the earliest record of certain words (via the comments section). Camouflage and Arnold Palmer are two recent entries in the OED, so if you have old books or magazines that mention some strange word, please let the OED know. You might just see your contribution in the next edition of the dictionary.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, as the saying goes, and this proved to be true for a very early design of the mousetrap. Colin Pullinger unveiled his Perpetual Mousetrap in the mid-1800s, claiming that it would last a lifetime. Pullinger could still make that claim more than a century later.Even without bait, the 155-year-old device on display at England's Museum of English Rural Life caught a mouse that snuck into it in 2016. In an attempt to build a nest, the mouse entered the trap and activated the see-saw mechanism. Unfortunately, the rodent did not make it. The perpetual mousetrap, on the other hand, clearly does!

During the scene in which Leonardo DiCaprio draws Kate Winslet's character, Rose, "Titanic" director James Cameron stood in as the "stunt hand." Winslet was drawn by Cameron, a talented illustrator. Because the men did not write with the same hand while filming the scene, the editor had to mirror-image the shot in post-production.

Halloween is more fun than serious, but contrary to popular belief, it is not particularly important in a witch's calendar. They are also thought to celebrate Beltane, the first day of May, and Midsummer's Eve, which coincides with the summer solstice. In fact, in Sweden, Easter is associated with witches.

In a breakdown of all the U.S. presidents in history, Scorpio and Aquarius birthdays pop up more often than any other sign. Five presidents, including Joe Biden, are Scorpios, and four presidents were born under the Aquarius sign. There have only been two Aries and two Virgo presidents, making them the two least common signs in that office.

The figures of Gods and Goddesses at the Khajuraho temples depict the different manifestations of Shakti and Shiva, also known as the Yin and Yang, or feminine and masculine forces.

In the meanwhile, the sterling silver-copper alloy may be used to make not just jewellery but also cutlery and tableware. Because of copper's hypoallergenic characteristics, sterling silver is non-irritating to the skin.

Color is one of the most dignified features that identify a crystal, aside from mineral quality and structure. The color also defines the type of stone and how it can be used. Pink or green crystals, for example, including the famed rose quartz, are utilized for emotional healing, although other colors are effective and applied elsewhere. Before purchasing a crystal, it may be beneficial to better understand its colour and application so that you get the most out of it.

Though it would quickly cruise its way into film history, the script for Taxi Driver came together in just a few days. As screenwriter Paul Schrader told The Hollywood Reporter, "I crashed at an ex-girlfriend's place, and I just wrote continuously. The first draft was maybe 60 pages, and I started the next draft immediately, and it took less than two weeks."

Orheiul Vechi, Moldova's most important (and possibly most beautiful) historical landmark, is a deteriorating open-air monastery complex dating back more than 2,000 years. The sprawling remains include old walls, spas, and monasteries that you will have mostly to yourself.

Birmingham claims to be the genesis of the Heavy Metal music genre, which was influenced by the city's industrial backdrop. Pioneers include members of Black Sabbath, who grew up in the city working in factories, as well as Robert Plant of Led Zepellin, Judas Priest, Napalm Death, and others.

Yes, the face of the well-known rum brand was a genuine person. In the 1660s and 1670s, he was a Welsh privateer who fought alongside the English against the Spanish in the Caribbean. King Charles II of England knighted him for his first name, Henry. His precise birth year is uncertain, however he was born somewhere around 1635. In 1688, he died in Jamaica, reportedly wealthy.

Most antique Chinese porcelain has a mark on the bottom. Besides the potter's brand, the dynasty and emperor's reign was included. Viewing the branding is a key to spotting fakes and imitations

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.

We wouldn't want our four-legged friends to miss out on the excitement of a birthday cake, and they no longer have to! Special birthday cakes for pets are now available, with options for dogs, cats, and even hamsters.

This was the straight arcade sequel to Donkey Kong's original game. Mario, fed up with Donkey Kong's kidnapping, confines him in a cage. He had no idea Donkey Kong Junior would show there to help his father. Players must guide the young ape through numerous stages in order to save Donkey Kong. Are you still not persuaded that Nintendo meant Mario to be a villain in this game? The Japanese video game studio had given him a minor makeover, with a big nose, protruding chin, and curling moustache. He was designed to resemble a spindly silver screen villain who ties women to railroad tracks. In fact, if he wore a purple cap and shirt, he could pass for Waluigi.

Nepetalactone is a substance found in catnip. When cats sniff or chew on catnip, it is pulled up into the vomeronasal gland, a unique organ in the rear of the roof of their mouth. The nepetalactone then acts on the brain, causing stimulation.