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.

Cambodians think that counting the chirps of a gecko would reveal whether or not you will be lucky enough to marry. If a tokay gecko makes seven or more calls in the same room as you, it is considered lucky.

Anovulatory (absence of egg release from the ovary) infertility occurs in almost 75% of PCOS patients. Most PCOS patients conceive either spontaneously or with treatment for egg release with either oral medications or injections. 

PCOS patients can be treated and effectively managed. Weight reduction by diet, exercise, and lifestyle modification play a key role. Weight loss of around 2-5% decreases testosterone (male hormone) by 21% and women may resume regular ovulation. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding alcohol, smoking, and psychosocial stressors add to the disease modification.

Over 300 different types of bread can be found in Germany, which is another interesting fact. Regional variations aren't even taken into account in that! There are more than 1,200 different varieties of pastries, cakes, and other baked products. If you're a foodie who enjoys trying new meals from different cultures, Germany is a unique place where you may sample a variety of cuisines. Really, Germany is a carbohydrate lover's dream.

At first, the iPhone was not going to be a smartphone. Steve Jobs actually told his engineers to explore the idea of touchscreen and tablets. Because there were no touchscreen gadgets at the moment. Later, the engineers came with some prototype to Steve Jobs of their touchscreen tablet. However, he liked the design and told the engineers to make a smartphone instead. Because at that time, there were no tablets in the market, and Steve Jobs thought that a new type of device might not be successful. However, later, they obviously made the iPad.

Venus flytraps feed on a variety of insects and arachnids. Crickets, beetles, grasshoppers, spiders, snails, ants, worms, and, of course, flies are all prey. The Venus flytrap will most likely be able to capture the bug as long as it is tiny enough to fit in a trap. The prevalent misconception that Venus flytraps are only used to catch flies is erroneous. In the wild, Venus flytraps not only have a diversified diet, but their primary prey are frequently ants and crawling insects.

Chia may be eaten by babies as early as six months old. Mix milled chia seeds into pureed fruits and other meals to provide your infant with high levels of omega-3s, which are essential for brain development. If a mother consumes chia before the age of six months, her kid will benefit – both during pregnancy and when the infant is nursed.

Lipstick is more ancient than you would imagine. It actually dates back to Queen Shubad of ancient Sumeria. The queen wore lip paint consisting of crushed red pebbles and white lead. The queen's stylish crimson lip was not her only historical contribution. When Shubad's tomb was unearthed in Ur in the 1920s, experts were astounded at the wealth on show. The tomb also housed the remains of 23 female servants who were executed for the sole purpose of being buried close to the queen so that they may serve her in the afterlife.

The government decided to declare Hindi the official language of India in order to bring unity to the entire country. Previously, many states recognized Hindi as their official language. Following this, Hindi is spoken in every state in the country.

Persian rugs are among the earliest varieties of oriental rugs; the earliest one that has been discovered is estimated to have been made in the 4th (or 5th) Century B.C. These rugs have gained notoriety and recognition for centuries due to their recognizable patterns and warm, rich colors. Genuine Persian rugs are handcrafted, and their creation can take weeks or even months with the assistance of several people. However, the final products are unique, endearing, and robust rugs. Currently, wool or cotton is used to make the majority of Persian rugs, but older rugs were occasionally made with silk. Despite producing a beautiful appearance, using silk made these rugs more expensive and less sturdy.

Making chamomile tea a regular part of your routine has the ability to help you prevent being unwell in the first place: In a tiny trial, 14 volunteers drank five cups of herbal tea every day for two weeks (which is more than the average person drinks in a day). Following that, investigators discovered a large rise in hippurate and glycine levels in their urine, both of which have been linked to enhanced antibacterial activity. An assessment of the advantages of chamomile tea, on the other hand, said that "more research is needed before a conclusive relationship between chamomile and its putative health benefits can be established."

Mosquitoes are cold-blooded insects. They differ from humans in that their body temperatures are modified based on their current location. As a result, mosquitoes, like most other insects, are more noticeable during the warmer months of the year. Mosquitoes that live in temperate climates prefer to hibernate a lot.

Roses also produce a berry-shaped fruit known as 'rose hips.' The fruit may be orange, red, dark purple, or even black in color. Rose hips are high in vitamin C and can be dried to make a tasty tea. This is why rosehips are occasionally used to make jam, jelly, and marmalade. The hip is also used in food supplements and can be pressed or filtered to make rose hip syrup.

It's no coincidence that your male gynecologist always seems to have a doctor or nurse with them during examinations. Many male gynecologists accompany female medical professionals during exams to ensure the patient's comfort and to minimise misconceptions. "When evaluating a female patient, many male gynaecologists will bring a female observer with them. When a female patient is alone with her male doctor, she has the choice and right to request a female observer "One OB-GYN is revealed.

Chai, a spiced tea drink, is thought to be a healing beverage that dates back over 5,000 years to an ancient royal court. It wasn't until the 1930s that black tea was added. Coffee was most likely introduced to Indian culture by the British.

Scientists in Voronezh, central Russia, announced on Tuesday that a Russian cockroach named Nadezhda (Hope) had given birth to the first organisms ever conceived in space. Nadezhda was conceived during the Foton-M bio-satellite journey from September 14 to September 26.

Eyebrows have been known to develop extremely slowly or not at all when under stress.

Another interesting Egyptian football fact. There are two clubs that are great rivals yet share the same venue, similar to how A.C Milan and Inter Milan share the same stadium while being rivals in Italy!

Its origins are in the Greek words kalos, eidos, and skopios, which translate to "beautiful shape."

This was the straight arcade sequel to Donkey Kong's original game. Mario, fed up with Donkey Kong's kidnapping, confines him in a cage. He had no idea Donkey Kong Junior would show there to help his father. Players must guide the young ape through numerous stages in order to save Donkey Kong. Are you still not persuaded that Nintendo meant Mario to be a villain in this game? The Japanese video game studio had given him a minor makeover, with a big nose, protruding chin, and curling moustache. He was designed to resemble a spindly silver screen villain who ties women to railroad tracks. In fact, if he wore a purple cap and shirt, he could pass for Waluigi.

The silent movie "The Artist" is heavily favored to win the Best Picture Oscar at this year's Academy Awards, but the only other silent movie to ever win the award was "Wings" in 1929. Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Richard Arlen, Clara Bow, and a young Gary Cooper starred in the film about two aspiring World War I fighter pilots.

Tatum O'Neal, an actress, became the youngest-ever Oscar winner when she won Best Supporting Actress for the movie "Paper Moon" at the age of just 10.

The family Mymaridae is more commonly referred to as fairyflies. These insects belong to the Chalcid wasp family.

Imhotep, the world's first known physician, used Sleep Temples as healing sanctuaries. The temples were used as a type of suggestion therapy, and people would go there to be healed of physical and mental ailments. Patients who visit a Sleep Temple are said to be put under the influence of incantation or a hypnotic state. Before finally falling asleep, the physician would make whatever suggestions he could to help them overcome their problem in the hopes that the gods would visit the patient while he slept and fix them.