In a way. After Tobey Maguire was injured on the set of Seabiscuit, Jake Gyllenhaal, who plays the duplicitous and theatrical Quentin Beck/Mysterio, was rumoured to be taking over for him in 2004's Spider-Man 2. Maguire recovered in time to reprise his role as Peter Parker, so the point was moot. However, Gyllenhaal has admitted that he was one of several actors considered for the emergency fill-in role.

Collagen is a popular filler used to treat fine lines and wrinkles on the skin. When it is difficult to increase collagen production in your body, surgery is an option. It is injected into the affected areas to improve the contour of the skin and make it look fuller and younger without creases.

Batman's 'one rule' is that he never kills his adversaries.' It is not always followed by Flash. Reverse Flash, his arch-nemesis, once attempted to murder his would-be wife, Fiona Webb. Barry became infuriated and accidentally snapped his long-time adversary's neck. Notably, Flash from the future has blown up Gorilla Grodd's skull, attempted to murder his earlier self, and even killed Wally West from the future.

At age 16, Victoria met her future husband, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, who also happened to be her first cousin. After four years of friendship and flirtation, Queen Victoria proposed to her prince (actually, she had no choice—according to tradition, a man couldn’t propose to the queen). The smitten couple married in 1840.

This is one of the more unusual facts about Myanmar that you’ll notice quite often when you're visiting and traveling in the country. People, especially women, tend to carry things on their heads rather than using their hands. Foreigners are shocked at first and automatically think back to the travel shows on Africa. But, carrying things on the head is quite popular and is a more convenient method of transport. You can expect to see vendors carrying food on a large metal plate or even a basket full of the weekly shopping on their heads.

Taylor Swift’s Look What You Made Me Do attract 84.4 million US streams for the week ending 31 August 2017. 

The track was streamed more than 8 million times on Spotify on 24-25 August 2017, also earning the record for the Most streamed track on Spotify in the first 24 hours. 

With 43.2 million YouTube views, the music video for this song also has the record for the Most watched video online in 24 hours.
 

According to a 2011 research, Earth generates up to 40 terawatts of heat, half of which originates from radioactive decay in its core. Scientists studied antineutrinos that flowed up from Earth's core and discovered that radioactive decay of specific elements generates half of Earth's heat.

If you thought being bilingual made you an overachiever, you’re about to get schooled. Queen Victoria was fluent in no fewer than five languages: English, German, French, Latin, and Italian. She also learned a little Hindustani and Urdu to chat with her Indian servants at Windsor Castle (above)

Over half of North America's lowbush production is produced in Atlantic Canada, with New Brunswick having the greatest supply.

The moon used to be a hotspot of volcanic activity. As molten lava from the volcanoes solidified billions of years ago on the lunar surface, it contributed to the formation of distinct craters. NASA stated in 2014 that an Arizona State University team detected "irregular patches" on the moon caused by volcanic eruptions as recently as 50 million years ago. Fortunately, the moon's volcanoes have been dormant since then, so we won't be seeing any eruptions anytime soon.

China pieces have served as a special collector's item for porcelain enthusiasts ranging from Chinese emperors to Western art lovers. The highest price ever paid for a piece of antique china is $84,000,000. Less expensive, non-antique pieces are always a popular souvenir for friends and family as the classic artistic product of China.

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."

Harvard holds real estate totaling 5,457 acres of land, the size of over 4000 football fields! But it hasn’t always been this large. Classes at Harvard began in the summer of 1638 in a single-frame house and a college yard. Of the total land owned, the main university campus holds only about 4%.

According to an OECD report, Swiss adults have the most money on average compared to the average amount throughout the world, topping out nations such as the United States. Switzerland has the greatest average pay and job security among all OECD nations.

The wax forms an unsightly ring of hard wax around the edges when you can only melt it close to the wick. Tunneling is the term for this. All you need to do is wrap some foil around the top of your candle. After that, make a hole for the wick in the center. The hard exterior wax is encouraged to melt evenly and soften. 
To make sure the entire top layer is liquid, burn your candle for a number of hours with the foil cover on.

The disease affects more than just your gums... Infected gum tissue can cause serious and irreversible problems such as jawbone deterioration and tooth loss. Your gums will recede as bacterial growth destroys gum tissue. As a result, your teeth will detach from their anchor in the gums. When missing teeth are not replaced, your jawbone withers away from lack of use because it no longer has your teeth to support it.

The legend of the Chupacabra began in Puerto Rico in 1995 after a series of attacks on livestock occurred. The animals appeared to be drained of blood with puncture wounds around the neck, but the deaths were never explained. Though the description of the creature varies, it’s said to have a forked tongue, large eyes, and alien-like quills. The tale of the Chupacabra eventually spread to other parts of Latin America and even to the United States. It is still widely believed to be true.

Over 60 million tonnes of coconuts were produced worldwide in 2016. Indonesia, the Philippines, and India are the top coconut producers.

Aside from being high in calcium, fortified plant milk are naturally free of lactose and cholesterol, and they have fewer calories and saturated fat than conventional milk. As a result, they are appropriate for persons with a variety of dietary needs, including those who are health-conscious, follow a plant-based, flexitarian, or vegan diet, and have a cow's milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

According to E. Bruce Goldstein's Sensation and Perception, pirates would patch one eye so it was always adjusted for the darkness to help their eyes adjust more quickly between the bright ship deck and the dark belowdecks.

This astounding number of languages are spoken throughout the Indonesian archipelago, with Bahasa Indonesia serving as the country's official language. Papua Province alone has around 270 spoken dialects. Indonesia has a total population of roughly 242 million people and is the world's largest Muslim-majority country.

Prehistoric peoples' diets consisted of raw meats, roots, leaves, and other foraged foods. To cut up these tough foods, as well as catch, dismember, and consume them, strong teeth were required. Having extra teeth was a huge benefit, especially when there was no dentist nearby to keep teeth healthy. People have evolved since then, and we now have a more refined menu. This means that we don't require these extra teeth to eat tough foods and survive.

According to records, the famous diamond was discovered in Golkonda, Andhra Pradesh. It was mined from the Rayalaseema diamond mine during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty. According to records, the Khiljis made successful raids in Southern India under the leadership of Alauddin Khilji, and it is believed that the world-famous diamond was acquired during one of these expeditions in 1310. The diamond was then passed from Ibrahim Lodi to Babur, Shah Jajan, and others. Then, in 1739, Nadir Shah, the Persian monarch, invaded the Mughal empire and obtained the aforementioned diamond. According to legend, Nadir Shah was the one who gave this diamond its current name, Koh-i-Noor.

Because Brazil is a Latin American nation, travellers sometimes think that the majority of the population speaks Spanish. It is Portuguese, not Spanish, that is the official and most frequently spoken language in the country. Because of its 300-year relationship with Portugal, Brazil is the world's largest Portuguese-speaking country. Until the early nineteenth century, Brazil was a Portuguese colony.