Who can forget Gwyneth Paltrow's sobbing during her 1999 acceptance speech for Best Actress for "Shakespeare in Love"? Or Julia Roberts, who burst out laughing and neglected to thank "Erin Brockovich," the subject of her movie. However, Greer Garson, an actress, received the award for Best Supporting Actress in 1934 and delivered a speech that was seven minutes long.

The mined materials originated from Norway, and the material was created by French workers. Copper withstood the lengthy journey from France to America, even surviving the spray of salty sea and the wind of salty air. Furthermore, from its inception in 1886, the statue's naturally green patina has protected it from corrosion.

Work and friendship can coexist. Having friends helps you find work and be more happy, creative, productive, and competitive at work, according to various studies. Some people in India and Indonesia claim that their coworkers understand them better than their other friends or even their spouse. However, you must exercise caution because not everyone at work is treated equally.

There is a somewhat widespread belief that the Main Belt asteroids represent pieces of a vanished planet. However, this is untrue. The mass of all asteroids, which is barely 4% of the mass of the Moon, is incredibly minuscule on a cosmic scale. It is now thought that this is a type of construction waste from the solar system's creation. Asteroid formation has been prevented by Jupiter's gravitational pull because of this.

Several reports of ghostly appearances and eerie sounds have been made at the United States' most famous address – and that doesn't even include election years! Abraham Lincoln is the most frequently seen ghost, having been seen by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, and Sir Winston Churchill. Andrew Jackson, David Burns, and Abigail Adams are among the other paranormal guests.

Mango is not only the national fruit of India, but also of Pakistan and the Philippines.Mango is a true star of the summer because it is juicy, pulpy, and delicious. This season, make sure to sample as many as you can.

When lightning strikes sand, glass can naturally develop due to the high temperatures. 
 

Chia seeds make a gelatinous mixture when soaked in water, plant milk, or any other liquid, which is ideal for making a creamy pudding or thick sauce. The soluble fiber in chia also has the added benefit of stabilising blood sugar levels and lowering cholesterol. With this pantry essential, everyone wins.

Seeing new individuals nude isn't as fascinating as it sounds after time. The sight of another body does not excite most OB-GYNs. "Over time, that perspective shifts from sexual to therapeutic. I know many patients don't notice a change, but I get a little weirded out when individuals just strip naked in front of me "according to one doctor

There are long-term consequences. A three-time increased risk of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and a seven-fold increase in Diabetes mellitus. Increased risk of Lipid abnormalities. Increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Increased risk of endometrial carcinoma.

Dry skin may become flaky and pale in the heat, or utilizing a direct moisturiser may not give your skin that plump appearance. Choose toners with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, chamomile, glycerine, and antioxidants like green tea for dry skin because they are incredibly moisturising and will give you a youthful, natural appearance.

Did you know that bamboo can withstand high temperatures that most plants cannot? Bamboo was the only plant to withstand the radiation from the Hiroshima atomic explosions in 1945. Except for one bamboo grove, the incinerating heat obliterated all trees and other plant life. The grove has since been demolished, but culms from it are kept in a museum in Hiroshima.

The original Beauty and the Beast fable was written in 1740 by French author Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, and the beast was a horrible mix of an elephant and a fish. The story was designed to persuade girls to accept arranged marriages, "for an alliance that entailed effacing their own wants and surrendering to the will of a monster," according to children's literature expert Maria Tatar.

In Germany, the desire to pursue freedom in every way possible is regarded as a primal human instinct. Therefore, if a prisoner makes an attempt to escape, they won't face further penalty for the action itself. However, the prisoner will face charges for any crimes they commit while trying to flee, including any property damage, personal injury, murder, or other offences.

Brad Pitt notably appeared in the controversial season eight episode, The One With The Rumour, alongside his then-wife Jennifer. Friends fans were excited to see him, especially since it was revealed that his character was not a fan of Rachel Green. According to co-creator David Crane, the guest part was nearly never cast.

One weird law, that’s since been long-forgotten, is that it’s illegal to pass wind in Florida after 6pm on a Thursday. It’s never really been enforced in Florida but it was probably written in the 1800’s. It’s not clear why this ever became a law, or a rumoured law in the first place.

The most expensive pizza in the world is sold in Italy and costs $12,000. This is not your average pizza since your kitchen chef makes the dough to perfection. Yes, you read that correctly. The chef visits your home and prepares the pizza from scratch. Among the components are three varieties of caviar, lobster, Cilento mountain oregano, mozzarella cheese, and grains of pink Australian sea salt from the Murray River.

Couples perform the horo, a classic Bulgarian folk dance. It is a vibrant, vivacious dance with numerous variations. The horo, which has two dancer circles—one inside and one outside—is the most popular variation.

In Muslim schools around Cape Town, Afrikaans began to replace Malay in 1815, about 100 years before it was made an official language. It was written in Arabic script. The Qur'an and other religious books were frequently translated into Arabic Afrikaans. The Romanized form of Afrikaans that is used now didn't first appear in newspapers until about 1850.

Summer is by far the busiest time of year for movie theaters, and Hollywood always aims to make a lot of money from summer blockbuster seasons. Jaws, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, The Dark Knight, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. occupy the top 10 summer blockbusters of all time. The Extra-Earthbound, 7) Forrest Gump, 8) Ghostbusters, 9) Creature House, and 10) Eliminator 2: Day of Judgment.

She was regarded as the "Mother of Modern Physics" for her work with radioactive materials and the discovery of elements such as polonium and radium. Unfortunately, her study took a heavy toll on her health, eventually leading to aplastic anemia, which led to her death. The radioactivity not only damaged her, but it also impacted the majority of her things, including her clothes, furniture, and books. Marie Curie's notes must now be preserved in a lead box more than a century later since they are still radioactive (and will be for another 1,500 years!).

The official language of Vatican City is Italian, which is used for all official issues. Although Italian is the lingua franca, the Holy See utilises Latin as its official language. The Vatican is also regarded as the de facto keeper of the Latin language. So it may not come as a surprise that the Vatican Bank's ATM provides instructions in Latin.

Ferruccio was born on April 28th, making him a Taurus. Lamborghinis are called after bulls since the constellation is shaped like one. We're glad he wasn't born in late February/early March, otherwise we'd all belong over the Lamborghini Cichlid.

Because Lara's polygon count was so limited, one of her trademarks, the braid she wears in all promotional and concept art, had to be removed from the game.