Even though no one knows when yoghurt was discovered, the name "yoghurt" is unmistakably Turkish. However, we do know that fermented milk has been utilised since prehistoric times.

The rooftop of Central's HSBC Hong Kong building has two deflector rods. This is because the building faces the Bank of China building, which has sharp edges that are thought to cut and dilute good energy.

Mongolia's founding father, Genghis Khan, is revered. He rose to power by unifying many of northeast Asia's nomadic tribes and established the world's greatest empire, second only to the British Empire in the nineteenth century. Genghis Khan's cavalry conquered a region larger and more populous in under 25 years than the Romans did in four centuries. In a nutshell, he was a tenacious individual.

Don't be concerned if your apartment building lacks the fourth level. The number four is frequently omitted because it sounds like the word 'death' in Chinese, making it an unlucky number. The lucky number eight, on the other hand, indicates wealth.

In addition to the classic varieties, Hot Pockets releases limited-edition flavours on a regular basis. Check the freezer area for new flavours including Buffalo-style chicken, cheddar cheeseburger, chicken pot pie, and cheesy beef nachos before they're gone.

The Rorschach test has been transferred between the shared file drawers of psychology throughout the years, praised by certain therapists and scorned by others. According to critics, the scoring system and parsing replies are as subjective to the psychologist as they are to the patient, and it is pseudoscience. A meta-analysis of available data conducted in 2000 revealed that "the vast majority of [Rorschach] indices are not empirically validated." Others see objective evidence in a more refined scoring system for answers originally used in the 1970s and regard the exam as useful in understanding how individuals communicate their impressions—while not diagnostic, it may be helpful.

For reference, the range for being considered a genius begins at 140. Even without knowing her IQ, it's clear from her work that Plath was extremely intelligent. She was a gifted student throughout her life, winning numerous scholarships and awards — including a scholarship to Smith College.

It is common knowledge that Athens was the most powerful and glorious city-state of ancient Greece. Its inhabitants created a great culture that is still respected today. It is also believed that the city was named after Athena, the goddess of knowledge and courage.

While there is no commonly accepted definition of a conspiracy theory, a fair rule of thumb is that a conspiracy—and thus a conspiracy theory—involves a group of individuals doing covert acts that infringe on the rights of others or disadvantage them.

So many popular perfumes contain musk, but the origins of this scent will shock you. Musk is a reddish-brown secretion from the "musk pod" of the male musk deer. It is such a popular ingredient that it is even mentioned in Kabir’s poems. However, since its popularity encouraged the hunting of this endangered deer, its scent is now replicated synthetically.

Although sunflowers come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, only one has entered the Guinness Book of World Records. A sunflower owned by Hans-Peter in Germany stands more than 30 feet tall.

Nong Fa Lake, a magnificent volcanic lake high in the mountains of southeast Laos, is veiled in stories, reverence, and dread. Laotians refuse to swim or bathe in the lake because they think it is home to a monstrous snake pig that will devour anyone who ventures into its depths. Nong Fa, which translates straight to "sky lake," is thought to be roughly 78 meters deep, however, locals aren't sure because attempts to measure the depths using bamboo poles have failed.

In actuality, centipedes are among the world's oldest animal species. Centipede fossils dating back more than 400 million years have been discovered! Over those millions of years, they changed into the centipedes we see today

Barbie is named after the Handlers' daughter, Barbara. Ken is named after their son, Kenneth. In Barbie's world, her parents are George and Margaret Roberts from Willows, Wisconsin. Other family members include her siblings: Skipper, Tutti, Todd, Stacie, Kelly, Chelsea, and Krissy. Tutti and Todd are twins … but so are Todd and Stacie, apparently (at least according to Todd's box). She also has cousins named Francie and Jazzie.

Fatal familial insomnia is a rare hereditary condition caused by a protein produced as a result of a genetic defect. This sickness stops a person from falling asleep, resulting in death as a result of sleep deprivation. It also has an impact on brain function, causing memory loss, a loss of motor function, and hallucinations.

Anya Hohnbaun, a TV researcher, visited 20 nations in 2006, including New Zealand and South Africa, in pursuit of the country with the bluest sky. Using a spectrometer produced by experts at the British National Physical Laboratory, she arrived at the scientific conclusion that Rio de Janeiro had the bluest sky.

Who knew a high-ranking Norwegian officer could be found in the Edinburgh Zoo? Originally, King Penguin Sir Nils Olav served as the Norwegian Guard's mascot. He swiftly rose through the ranks, from Corporal in 1982 to Knighted in 2008, and Brigadier in 2016.

Cupcakes were once known as "1234" or "number" cakes, which is a fascinating and educational fact about them. This is because they are typically made with four ingredients: one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, and four eggs. So, the next time you make a cupcake, keep the order in mind.

Men may have an advantage in some disciplines, but this is not the case when it comes to being an OB-GYN. Aside from many patients being uncomfortable with receiving care from a male doctor, it might be difficult to find a job as a guy. "How long did it take me to obtain employment? I definitely took considerably longer than my female colleagues "according to one male OB-GYN.

An intriguing truth about the spine is that when you feel significant pain, such as banging your palm against a door, your body will remember it as well as your brain. For a few days, the neurons in your spinal cord send pain signals to the nerves in your wounded hand. As a result, your hand will be more sensitive, and even little touches will elicit an uncomfortable and unwanted sensation. This occurs because your spine stores a memory of pain. Furthermore, because your spine has a long memory, you should treat and care for it from an early age. Control your posture, exercise, and stretch your back muscles to ensure your spinal cord's long-term health.

The actress with the most Oscars is Katharine Hepburn who won four Best Actress Oscars during her career. Clint Eastwood is the male actor with the most Oscars, with a total of 4 trophies to his name, but he didn't win any for acting. He won two Oscars for Best Director and two Oscars for Best Picture for Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby.

Harvard is prestigious, it's Ivy League, and it has rich and influential alumni. We are well aware that Harvard has a lot of money. But do you know just how much? Harvard has the largest academic endowment in the world, $40.9 billion (2021). The interest from this endowment alone can buy you a private island.

The Batcave made its television debut. The Batcave, as well as a slim Alfred Pennyworth, were presented in a 1943 TV serial called The Batman. Batman's all-encompassing awareness of everyone's secrets, whether friend or foe, defines him. But this time, we did the research on the Dark Knight, and we uncovered some lesser-known facts about him, ranging from his lost "first film" to some insane comic-book achievements.

Although sunflowers are commonplace, they are actually an American native. From North and South America, sunflowers, or Helianthus, come in close to 100 different varieties. Sunflowers were used by Native Americans for their seeds and oils long before Van Gogh and Gaugin painted them.