The northwestern Brazilian city of Manaus, on the banks of the Negro River, is located in the centre of one of the world's most lush jungles. Manaus, the Amazon's largest city and a major port, is a well-developed and busy metropolitan centre with a population of over 2.5 million people. However, the metropolis' position is unusual in that it is totally encircled by the Amazon Rainforest.

Bruce Wayne, Batman's secret identity, was inspired by two historical persons. Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce: And Mad Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War hero:

The goal is to achieve a knockout or a checkmate by alternating between four-minute rounds of speed chess and three-minute rounds of boxing. The game of pawn vs brawn can be traced back to a 1992 science fiction graphic novel by Yugoslavian-French cartoonist Enki Bilal.

Doctor Strange was nearly not given to Benedict Cumberbatch. Despite fierce A-list competition from Justin Theroux, Jon Hamm, Ewan McGregor, Johnny Depp, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Jared Leto, it was Joaquin Phoenix's rejection of the role that allowed Marvel Studios to officially announce Benedict Cumberbatch as the best character fit for the role of Doctor Strange.

The Komodo Dragon is the world's largest lizard, and this 3 metre long, aggressive, scaly beast can only be found on five Indonesian islands: Padar, Gili Motang, Flores, Rinca, and, of course, Komodo. With their deadly bites, massive height, and carnivorous habits, these animals are extremely fearsome. They hunt and kill animals much larger than themselves, even humans.

You may have assumed it would be as simple as lighting your candle, but it's actually a little more difficult than that! Did you know that a candle's first burn is the most crucial? 
You must allow your candle to burn sufficiently long the first time you light it! Depending on the size of your candle, it may take several hours for the entire top layer of wax to become liquid. Your candle will not burn evenly if you don't do this.

Except for Chile and Ecuador, the biggest Latin American country shares boundaries with every other South American country. The longest border, which runs 3,400 kilometers/2,113 miles, is shared with Bolivia.

Sachin Tendulkar was the first international batsman to be dismissed by a third umpire. Tendulkar was caught short of the crease by a Jonty Rhodes toss on the second day of the 1992 Durban Test. He was ruled out after watching TV replays. South African Karl Liebenberg served as the game's third umpire.

Korean is a difficult language to learn. What are the reasons? A completely distinct word order, an intricate honorific system that dictates verb endings, and a mind-boggling array of nouns and verb endings in general. What's the good news? Learning the fundamentals is simple. At the very least, the alphabet is simpler than Chinese. It lacks tones. It also lacks gender, number agreements, and publications to study (like French or German).

In 1895, the Frenchmen Auguste and Louis Lumière are credited with creating cinema. They applied for a patent for their Cinématographe, a device that could not only capture moving pictures on film but also display them on a screen. This breakthrough transformed the entertainment business, giving rise to the modern film industry as we know it today.

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.

The English language evolves at a breakneck pace. A new word is added to the dictionary every two hours, according to one estimate. At regular intervals, the conventions for how to use words change as well. Some of the most popular style guides, such as Chicago, APA, MLA, and AP, for example, change their rules for how to use punctuation, pronouns, and specific words and phrases on a regular basis. To ensure that their writing is up to standard, writers must keep up with the latest style changes.

The fun fact about Spain is that the first "modern" novel, the book translated into more languages after the Bible, and the one that holds the title of the best book in history, was written by a Spaniard, Miguel de Cervantes. It is "Don Quixote" and was written in 1605.

The Water Festival, also known as Thingyan, is one of the biggest festivals in the country. Thousands take to the streets for a huge water fight to celebrate the Burmese New Year in April. Everyone has a great time and it’s one of the most important facts about Myanmar culture you should be aware of as a tourist. Taking part is probably the best travel experience you can have here.

This is maybe the most stunning and perplexing anime truth mentioned here. In 1973, a manga called The Miraculous Notebook, also known as Fushigi na Techou, was produced. It told the story of a middle-aged worker who discovers a note that may murder people if their name is put on it. In 2003, the Death Note manga was launched. Is this just a coincidence? Could it be that the author of Death Note was aware of Fushigi na Techou?

Although no one knows for certain, it appears that cricket started in the hands of shepherds as a simple method to pass the time while protecting a sheep. Our first impression of cricket was that the cricket balls were made of cotton and that the bowlers' speed was likely unattainable. Cricket has been recorded in English history since 1597, when in a dispute over land possession, he cited the game of "creckkett." However, it took over ten thousand years until the first formal cricket match was held in 1877.

If you think your current steering wheel is complex, wait till you see what Formula One drivers have to deal with. Their steering wheels can have up to 25 buttons. Every button and switch controls every part of the vehicle, giving the driver complete control. It is even stated that pressing the wrong button might lose a race. To put that into context, some buttons alter the way the brakes operate, allowing the balance to be adjusted in split seconds. These modifications might cause the automobile to behave differently from corner to corner. Talk about power!

According to popular belief, the first lavish celebration of Dussehra was held in the Mysore Palace in the 17th century on the king's orders. Since then, Dussehra has been grandly observed throughout the nation.

In 1940, "Gone With The Wind" became the first color movie to be awarded Best Picture.

One of the most intriguing mysteries regarding Stonehenge is how the massive stone arrived from such a long distance away. A typical saddens tone weighs 25 tonnes, whereas bluestones are approximately 2 and 5 tonnes. There are several ideas as to how these stones came to Stonehenge, including the theory that glaciers transported the bluestones across. The most plausible idea is that they were hauled over land by humans utilizing a network of canals.

The animators who created the pack of balloons in Up actually created every single one. The film's effects artist, Jon Reisch, told Tech Radar, "The entire canopy is filled with balloons. We didn't just simulate the outer shell." And they even got a specific count of exactly the number of balloons: 10,297.

Besides in 2020, when the pandemic first took place, and last year in 2021, the Met usually takes place on the first Monday of May.

Brushing excessively, on the other hand, can do more harm than good. Excessive brushing, in fact, can cause gum recession. Do you want to brush your teeth effectively without harming your gums or enamel? Position your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and gently move the bristles in a circular motion. You should avoid brushing your teeth with abrasive materials. When you visit your dentist in NE Calgary, your dentist or dental hygienist can show you how to brush your teeth properly.