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.

Plant milk can be fortified with calcium and vitamin D, two essential micronutrients found in milk, to contain the same amount of calcium as dairy. Fortified plant milk, such as Vitasoy Calci-Plus High Calcium Plant Milk, which is marketed in Hong Kong, can contain up to 50% more calcium than conventional milk.

The demise of massive stars results in black holes because the gravity of the star overwhelms the natural pressure that the star maintains to sustain its form. When the pressure from nuclear reactions drops, gravity overwhelms and destroys the star's core, and the star's various layers are hurled off into space, resulting in a supernova. The rest of the core collapses, leaving a place overrun by density and devoid of volume — a black hole.

In 2023, the probiotics industry will be worth 69.3 billion dollars. The market was worth 16 billion dollars in 2008. Thus, in 15 years, the need for probiotics will have increased by 427%.

The mid-year solstice denotes the moment that the Sun arrives at its most noteworthy point overhead. This is the longest day of the year, and the days gradually get shorter after that until the winter solstice, which is on December 21. The winter solstice, which marks the shortest day of the year, occurs in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time as the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Northern Half of the globe, the summer solstice happens at some point between June 20 and June 22, and between December 20 and December 23 in the Southern Hemisphere.

Antarctic krill are not tiny, despite a common misconception. Yes, Antarctic krill (hence referred to as krill) are categorised as zooplankton, but they are not minuscule; they are larger than several commercially available shrimp species and are around the size of an adult human pinkie. In fact, this variety of krill's Latin name, Euphausia superba, implies that it is the largest and finest species of krill.

In any case, it's not a conventional sphinx. Although greatly influenced by Egyptian and later Mesopotamian legend, the ancient Greek representation of the Sphinx consisted of a lion's body, a woman's head, and a bird's wings. Technically, Giza's male-identifying landmark is an androsphinx. The absence of wings further complicates its recognised classification.

A lobster's legs and feet include chemosensory hairs, and it uses its antennae to look for potential prey. Additionally, they have a gastric mill installed behind their eyes, which is like a pair of teeth in their stomachs.

The Teutonic Order's Castle at Malbork is the world's largest castle in terms of land area. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was originally erected in the 13th century as a Teutonic castle and stronghold. In that regard, Poland is home to a whopping 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

According to The Guinness Book of World Records, the largest soufflé was found in the Palestinian town of Nablus. It weighed 3,891 pounds, was 243 feet long, and was consumed in just ten minutes.

Toby Gard, the creator of Lara Croft, joked that it became clear that Tomb Raider needed a female protagonist when he realised that third-person games require a lot of staring at the main character's butt, so he should probably make that butt a lady's butt to keep him sane during the long hours. In reality, Core was probably afraid of being sued by Lucasfilm for their obvious Indiana Jones rip-off, so they needed a new character who couldn't be confused with Harrison Ford. The simplest way to accomplish this was to switch genders.

The first tightrope walk occurred in 1859, when Charles Blondin wore pink tights and walked a one-inch-thick tightrope over a part of Niagara Falls. Blondin returned to Niagara Falls numerous times more, including one excursion while blindfolded. In 2012, Nik Wallenda became the first person to walk across the Niagara Falls on a tightrope. Wallenda walked in front of tens of thousands of people and had his journey broadcast live on television.

The Sun reported on the astrological analysis done by UK Domain on the most recent Forbes list of billionaires. As it happens, Libra claimed the most—an impressive 27 billionaires. "And considering how Libras tend to be organized perfectionists obsessed with balance," the outlet notes, "it'll come as no surprise really."

Heart-healthy qualities can be found in amaltas leaves. Make a leaf decoction, and drink it in the morning and evening. It strengthens the cardiac muscles and lowers harmful LDL cholesterol. As a result, heart health is improved.

Nitrocellulose, also known as guncotton, is the main ingredient in regular nail polish. It's made of plant fibre and is what causes TNT to explode. (Don't worry; it's also found in ping pong balls.) Ethyl acetate is used to dissolve the nitrocellulose. When you apply the nail polish to your nail, the solvent evaporates, leaving the nitrocellulose to dry into a solid (and pretty!) film.

Abraham Lincoln was crowned wrestling champion before becoming the 16th President of the United States. In his roughly 300 matches, the 6'4" president suffered only one defeat. He developed a reputation as an outstanding boxer in New Salem, Illinois, for this. He eventually won his county's wrestling championship.

Some pirates delayed burying their treasure because they wanted a piece of the loot first. And a pirate's treasure wasn't always gold or silver; it could also be food, lumber, cloth, or animal hides.

Whether you're sporting a landing strip, going naked, or leaving things natural, your doctor isn't going to give a hoot about your pubic hair choice. "It makes no difference whether you're groomed or not," claims one male OB-GYN. He has seen certain patterns in his profession, however: "Most individuals appear to be groomed these days." Add these nighttime beauty items to your usual regimen for those occasions when you want to feel a little more polished.

Hogchokers can grow to be up to 200 mm (8 in.) long in total, although are normally no longer than 170 mm (6 in.). Females often grow to be bigger than men.

Mulan was originally conceived as a straight-to-video film called China Doll, about a poor, oppressed Chinese girl who is whisked away by a white guy to live a happier life in the West. When a writer discovered the Chinese poem "The Song of Fa Mu Lan," the studio decided to combine both projects and create Mulan. Knowing the film's slightly racist, tone-deaf origins, on the other hand, casts the film in a whole new light.

Donkey milk is used to make the world's rarest cheese. It was long thought that making cheese from donkey's milk was impossible because the liquid lacked enough casein to coagulate. Slobodan Simi, a Serbian cheesemonger, found a roundabout way to make it. He charges $500 per pound for his cheese.

In October 2005, Yangon was the bustling capital of Myanmar. A few weeks later, it was no longer the capital and the government staff suddenly found that they had to relocate almost 400 kilometres up the road to Naypyidaw. The government built the new city in secret and then announced that it was the new administrative centre.

Have toxins? Sunflowers come to our aid. Sunflowers are planted for a reason following a natural disaster like Fukushima. These flowers possess a natural capacity to absorb large amounts of toxins.

Trifasciata is a member of the succulent family but is not a cactus. Its look often leads people to mistake it for a cactus. The plant has thick, fleshy leaves that mimic those of a cactus. In actuality, agave, jade, and aloe vera plants share a structure with snake plants. The plant's maintenance needs are likewise quite similar to those of cacti.