What’s with the long face? In Milan, the law compels you to smile. It’s prescribed by a city regulation from Austro-Hungarian times that was never repealed. Exemptions included funeral goers, hospital workers or those at the bedside of an ill family member. For everybody else there is no excuse for being glum, the alternative being a fine.

On occasion, hypnosis is shown on television. It's usually part of a plot where the hypnotised person loses control and becomes a "puppet." In reality, people in a relaxed state of hypnosis are fully conscious. They should be able to hear, understand, and remember what the hypnotist says. There should be no worries about being hypnotised and made to cluck like a chicken or sent on a murder spree. They are simply experiencing deep relaxation as a result of their concentrated attention.

This element may be found in practically any place in your home. Building materials for the electrical and plumbing sectors include copper wires, pipings, and tubings.

One of the least expensive hobbies to start is this one. Regular metal hooks typically cost around 2.00 USD each, and you can buy yarn at a craft or big box store for less than 5.00 USD. You only need these two things to get started on a simple doll, hat, or scarf. Once you decide that crocheting is for you, you can always spend more money on better hooks and fancy yarn, but even the best materials are still very affordable when compared to many other hobbies. Check out this hook starter guide to get you going!

It was HIGHLY SECRET work! Even the factory workers who put the vehicles together were kept in the dark. They were informed that they were developing mobile water tanks for desert warfare. Tanks were originally referred to as "landships," but this was changed to "tanks" in order to confuse the enemy.

The Dussehra celebration is known as Golu in Tamil Nadu. The idols are designed to portray a variety of scenes from their culture and heritage. Legend has it that all other Gods and Goddesses gave their powers to Goddess Durga because she needed them so much. As a result, they became motionless like statues.

The North Rhine-Westphalia city of Cologne is home to the Cologne Cathedral. It is Northern Europe's largest Gothic church. The second-tallest spires are found there. The largest cathedral in the world is made up of these enormous spires. In the distant past, in 1248, construction on the Cologne Cathedral began. It took until 1880 for the cathedral's construction to be completed.

Beetroots are a multipurpose vegetable that not only adds flavor to salads and other foods but also acts as a natural food colorant. Betanin, a red pigment found in beetroots, is a popular food coloring that may be used to lend rich color to a number of meals, including tomato sauces, desserts, ice cream, and more. Betanin not only provides a natural, healthy alternative to artificial food coloring, but it also imparts a distinct flavor to the meal in which it is employed.

Most people know that anxiety causes difficulty focusing and concentrating, restlessness, irritability, and frustration. However, few people realize that anxiety causes serious physical problems like weakness, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, nausea, hot flashes, and dizziness. People experiencing a panic attack often end up in the ER believing they are having a heart attack.
 

The Great Pyramid of Cholula, also known as Tlachihualtepetl (meaning "hand-made mountain"), is a massive edifice in Cholula, Puebla. It is the greatest archaeological site in the New World, as well as the world's largest Pyramid.

Rio de Janeiro translates to "January River" in English. When the first explorers landed in Rio in January, they mistook the bay they arrived at (today known as Guanabara Bay) for the entrance of a river.

This is more than anywhere else in the world due to Australia's isolation from other continents.

Glassblowing is a disappearing art form. There is just no demand for blown glass today due to the rise of mass production. Really, it's a shame because blown glass is so exquisite and distinctive. No two pieces are exactly the same because each is entirely handmade. Only a few glass-blowing studios are in existence, and even fewer artists are skilled at blowing glass. 

We are the world's second-largest silk producer (after China) and third-largest cotton grower. With such a rich history and abundance, it's only natural that the majority of our clothing incorporates these materials.

The Lamborghini Winter Academy teaches you how to have fun while driving 5-700 horsepower Lamborghinis over the Alps. During the winter. Nothing except snow and ice covered the ground. Unless you strike anything, it's also pretty cheap.

When you arrive in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh, the first thing you'll notice is the enormous queue of tuk tuks at the airport and on practically every street corner. While the route might get your pulse racing (standard driving laws are ignored), it is a faster method to explore the cities. In addition, tuk tuks are more common in various places. But remember to haggle the price before entering!

While it doesn't happen to everyone who starts crocheting, for most people who continue to do so, the hobby develops into a huge passion. There is a cause for the proliferation of "hooked on crochet" jokes and goods. In contrast to many other hobbies, this one is prone to a certain level of obsession, which is quite common. With any other activity I find enjoyable, I had never before encountered this obsession. Number one on this list, in my opinion, is the widespread crocheting compulsion.

Titanic was released in 1997, when film reels were the only way to project a film. Each copy of Titanic had a run time of 3 hours and 15 minutes and was 17.7 reels long. That equates to over 17,700 feet of film at 25 frames per second. That's more than three miles for a single film. For comparison, the Titanic was 883 feet long... that's nearly 20 Titanics.

Nail polish was used to represent class in Ancient Egypt. The lower classes wore naked or light colours, while the upper classes favoured red hues (naturally). Cleopatra's tips were dyed a rusty colour with henna plant juice, while Nefertiti's were painted ruby colours.

Niacinamide topical use is usually regarded as safe. An allergic reaction may be more likely to occur in people who already have allergies. This is due to the fact that niacinamide may trigger histamine release in your body.

Egypt is home to one of the world’s largest dams. The Aswan High Dam is the world’s largest embankment dam, spanning across The Nile separating Egypt from Sudan and creating Lake Nassar. Lake Nassar is one of the world’s largest reservoirs.

While this seems like a great feat, when we cycled from Egypt to Sudan, we saw the devastation that this dam caused. At one time, Sudan was lush and green along the Nile and even tourists from the UK would vacation in Wadi Halfa in Sudan. Today, it is a dried-up mess thanks to the damming of Lake Nassar.