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Silk fabric has some pretty desirable qualities thanks to the special properties of its proteins, particularly sericin. Silk is naturally hypoallergenic and unlikely to irritate those with sensitive skin or allergies. Additionally, it is antimicrobial, which means that it prevents the development of bacteria, fungi, and mould. Overall, having it in your home is a great decision!

While the rest of the world dreaded eclipses and connected them with all manner of paranormal phenomena, the Vedas already had a very proper and scientific explanation. The next extract demonstrates that they were aware that the moon was not self-illuminated. Rig Veda 5.40.5 "Oh, Sun! When you are blocked by the one to whom you have given your own light (moon), Earth is terrified by abrupt darkness."

Flatfish are fish with a flat body and both eyes on one side of the head. Flatfish species found in Florida waters include flounder, sole, and halibut. Flatfish live on the bottom and are frequently partially submerged in sand or mud, waiting for food to swim past. Some flatfish species may alter their color to blend in with their environment.

Documents signed by haunted souls in purgatory are displayed at the Museo delle Anime del Purgatorio. The Museo delle Anime del Purgatorio, also known as the Museum of the Souls of Purgatory, is a small museum located in Rome, Italy. They have a collection of documents and photos with handprints on them that they claim are from the dead or souls trapped in Purgatory.

More than half of the 5.4 million Americans who have Alzheimer's disease are unaware that they have it. This Alzheimer's fact may seem unlikely, but it is mostly a result of the difficulties in diagnosing early-stage Alzheimer's, which leaves many instances misdiagnosed.

In the 1880s, hosiery merchant LaMarcus Thompson despised that Americans were enticed by hedonistic establishments such as saloons and brothels. So he set out to clean up one of the most immoral locations he could think of, New York's Coney Island. There, he created America's first roller coaster to divert New Yorkers' attention away from more sinister pursuits. This is the most terrifying roller coaster in every state.

Italian scientists and researchers have recently been able to conduct CT scans of the bodies interred at Pompeii thanks to recent technological advancements. One of the most intriguing things they have revealed is that Pompeii's inhabitants had white, straight teeth. This is related to their excellent diet, but it is also possibly related to the area's high fluorine content as a result of the volcano.

Over 1,000 elephants were used to transport the materials needed to build the Taj Mahal. It was mostly white marble and red sandstone that needed to be transported, and it came from all over India and the Middle East. Red sandstone is common in Persian architecture and can be found in other Mughal structures such as Delhi's Red Fort and Jama Masjid, while white marble was used as a representation of the divine.

Japanese alpinist Makoto Nebuka proposed that the word yeti derives from meti, which in some Tibetan, Nepalese, and Bhutanese dialects means "bear," or from the Tibetan Sherpa phrase yeh-teh, or "small, man-like animal."

Montana is located in northern Wyoming. South Dakota and Nebraska were to the east. Colorado and Utah were in the south, and Idaho was in the west.

"Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee." "Man of Steel, beware, I'm Muhammed Ali!" At least, that's what he could have said after knocking out Superman in a boxing match. Yes, indeed! DC Comics published Superman vs. Muhammad Ali in 1978. The match, which took place in an outer space boxing ring, saw Superman defeated, but he was unconcerned because it was all part of a plan to protect Earth from aliens.

We all have thousands of taste buds in our lips, although the amount varies by individual. Between 2000 and 10,000 is the typical range. Taste buds can also be located on the roof and walls of your mouth, throat, and esophagus, in addition to your tongue. Experts think that as you get older, your taste receptors get less sensitive, which may explain why foods you disliked as a youngster become more appealing to you as an adult.

Near Santander lies the Altamira cave. In this cave, a lot of prehistoric drawings have been discovered of very varied shapes and meanings. The fun fact about Spain is that this cave is so impressive and of historical importance that people began to call it the Sistine Chapel of Prehistory.

According to estimates, 75% of persons with stomach ulcers show no symptoms. Through testing for another ailment, such as chronic heartburn or acid reflux, those persons may learn they have them. When the ulcers are eventually causing symptoms due to their severity, others may discover them.

A lucid dream is one in which you are aware that you are dreaming while still sleeping. Lucid dreaming is thought to be a state that combines consciousness and REM sleep, in which you can often direct or control the dream content.

Hindi and Urdu are very similar, with most terms being the same in both languages. If you know Hindi, you can easily speak with anyone in Urdu.

Contrary to popular belief, termites are actually fairly hygienic creatures. Despite living almost entirely in mud, they all work together to practise good hygiene. Like cats, termites groom one another in an effort to get rid of parasites and other harmful bacteria. Although it may seem pointless, maintaining proper grooming is essential to the colony's survival because staying clean prevents the spread of deadly diseases.

Broccoli is classified as Brassica oleracea when it comes to seeds. Many other vegetables, including collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, and cauliflower, are also high in antioxidants. In fact, these plants are so closely related that pollinating insects can naturally cross-pollinate each other. When this happens, we occasionally get interesting new varieties like broccolini.

Holmes employed chemistry, bloodstains, ballistics, and fingerprints to catch criminals long before actual detectives began employing forensic evidence to solve cases. It should come as no surprise that Sherlock Holmes is the first and only fictitious figure to get an honorary fellowship. The detective was recognized by the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2002 for his use of forensic science and analytical chemistry to solve murders.

Since 2004, the Netherlands has seen a continuous reduction in crime, and it has grown so safe that it has closed down one jail after another—23 prisons have shuttered their doors since 2014. To assist reduce employment losses, the nation has begun importing convicts from foreign countries, including 242 offenders from Norway in 2015.

The first film adaptation of Austen's work was MGM's 1940 Pride and Prejudice, starring Lawrence Olivier and Greer Garson. Emma Thomspon was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for her work on director Ang Lee's 1995 film Sense and Sensibility, in which she also starred.