Flamingos can fly up to 600 kilometres at a speed of 50–60 kph thanks to their dimensions and light body bulk.

Some of the most futuristic items in the Star Wars films were made from strange materials. Like Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, which was actually the handle of an old camera flash, or the medical droid's mouthpiece in Empire Strikes Back, which was simply an old-school microphone. But our favorite piece of prop deception comes from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. You probably didn't think twice about the communicators used by Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). However, if you did, you may have noticed that they are designed just like a Gillette razor.

Some of the rocks date back more than 540 million years. The rocks along the Russian Platform date back to the Precambrian epoch, the earth's first aeon. This epoch spanned from the birth of the solar system 4.6 billion years ago through the emergence of the first multicellular creatures. To put it into perspective, the ancient rocks in the Black Sea existed for about 300 years before dinosaurs were on the scene.

An accountant told us that he loves his work because as long as he follows his checklist, he knows he’s doing a good job. A professor hates rules and needs to set his own agenda. They both do their jobs well, but they’d be disasters in the other’s position. Just like everyone else, people with ADHD need to understand their strengths and weaknesses and find or build an environment that will help them thrive. We know people who are the first at work to volunteer for jobs that suit their skills, so they don’t get stuck doing the ones that aren’t a good fit.

Only 9-35 adults remain in the wild at Ball’s Pyramid, Lord Howe Island.

Given that it is a plant, it is thought to be safe to use. However, you should exercise caution when consuming it as a supplement rather than the plant in its natural form. Because there are numerous companies providing ashwagandha pills, not all of them are created equal.

When you find your dog eating on something he shouldn't, he averts his gaze and assumes a submissive stance. That indicates he recognizes his error and expresses regret, correct? Scientists believe it's unlikely. It's more likely that the behaviors that owners identify with a dog's remorse are a reaction to being reprimanded. They just do not consider their violation as thoroughly as you do.

The most prestigious university of America cannot have its students getting distracted from school now, can they? Commercial filming on university grounds is banned at Harvard and it has been a no-film zone since 1970. Movies like The Social Network (2010) and some others found a loophole; although set at Harvard they were filmed elsewhere, complying with university regulations.

Einstein was naturally fascinated about creating, having spent seven years working in the Swiss Patent Office, and would acquire about 50 patents throughout his career. He loved fiddling with electronics and went on to invent a self-adjusting camera, a refrigerator that could last 100 years, and even a blouse.

Each gold-plated Oscar award costs $500 to make and weighs around 8 and a half pounds. Chicago-based company R.S. Owens starts manufacturing the Oscar statuettes one year in advance of the show. 

Cambodians are well-known for preparing creepy crawlies such as crickets, ants, and even tarantulas. The majority of individuals consume fish, veggies, and rice on a regular basis.

Vitamin K, which is present in kiwi fruit, improves bone mineral density and prevents osteoporosis (weak bones). Additionally, vitamin K deficiency is linked to an increased risk of hip fractures2, so eating foods like kiwis to maintain adequate vitamin K levels is a great way to prevent bone deterioration, especially as you age.

You can swallow thousands of microscopic algae by simply swallowing one drop of ocean water. The oceans contain more algae than there are stars in the entire universe.

The average number of calories in a bag of Halloween candy is 11,000, per CNN's consumer research. I wonder how many points that would be on Weight Watchers.

At an event, Mitch Lowe, Netflix’s co-founder, said that they accidentally sent porn to Netflix subscribers during its initial days. When the company was testing its ability to put video onto DVD by putting Bill Clinton’s testimony about the Monica Lewinsky scandal on discs, the duplicator duplicated pornography and sent thousands of porn to their customers. 

Area 51 is a government-owned piece of property in the United States that is considered to be the site of intense extraterrestrial activity. But did you know that in the Marvel reality, Iron Man really owns Area 51? Iron Man bought Area 51 from the government and used it as a safe haven for the reality jewel.

People are divided as to whether Santa resides in the North Pole or in Finland! However, Fun Kids sources reveal that he has toy studios in both locations, as well as a vacation house in Marbella! If you reside in the United Kingdom and want to write to Santa

Back in the 1970s, Paul and David Merage came up with the idea for microwavable "sandwiches." The product initially appeared on grocery store shelves in 1983.

In the year 1810, on October 12, the first Oktoberfest was held. It lasted for five days and was intended to commemorate the union of Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen and the Bavarian Crown Prince, who would later become King Ludwig I. It later developed into an annual celebration with an agricultural fair, live music, and food stands. As time went by, booths evolved into beer halls, and nowadays, brewers construct transient constructions that can accommodate up to 6,000 people.

Walt was the literal man behind the mouse from 1928 to 1947. Walt kept doing Mickey's voice for shorts on The Mickey Mouse Club even after the voice work was formally given to Jimmy MacDonald in 1947.

Dog owners in Turin, Italy will be fined up to €500 if they don’t walk their pets at least three times a day, under a new law from the city’s council. Italy considers itself an animal-loving nation and in many cities, stray cats are protected by law.

To enforce the law, Turin police would rely largely on the help of tipsters spotting cruel treatment by neighbors. Turin has the most stringent animal protection rules in the country. They even ban fairgrounds from giving away goldfish in bags.

Of course, you adore your nice boy or girl. They, on the other hand, despise it when you give them enormous bear embraces. "How people exhibit love is not the same way a dog shows or wants to receive love," explains Russell Hartstein, CEO of the Los Angeles puppy training firm Fun Paw Care. "It can, in fact, be really stressful." He claims that dogs may adapt and grow comfortable with close ones hugging them, but he advises caution when hugging a dog you don't know well or allowing strangers to embrace yours.

It is the fourth oldest university in the country. The central status of the country was restored on June 24, 2005.