Titanic was released in 1997, when film reels were the only way to project a film. Each copy of Titanic had a run time of 3 hours and 15 minutes and was 17.7 reels long. That equates to over 17,700 feet of film at 25 frames per second. That's more than three miles for a single film. For comparison, the Titanic was 883 feet long... that's nearly 20 Titanics.

There is a somewhat widespread belief that the Main Belt asteroids represent pieces of a vanished planet. However, this is untrue. The mass of all asteroids, which is barely 4% of the mass of the Moon, is incredibly minuscule on a cosmic scale. It is now thought that this is a type of construction waste from the solar system's creation. Asteroid formation has been prevented by Jupiter's gravitational pull because of this.

Tendulkar made his Test debut on November 15, 1989, against Pakistan in Karachi, making him the fifth-youngest player in Test cricket history. At the time, he was only 16 years and 205 days old.

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.

Christened Alexandrina (but called Drina as a child), she started using Victoria—her middle name—at 18 when she ascended to the throne.

Iguanas are diurnal creatures, which means they are up throughout the day and asleep at night. They take full use of any sunshine in the wild, and illumination in terrariums is critical to their happiness and health. Iguanas go to sleep as it becomes dark or when the temperature lowers.

Every country has a few outdated laws which didn't quite catch up with the times, but some of the laws in Bangkok will really leave you scratching your head as to the reason they were formulated in the first place. You might inadvertently commit a crime if you:

-Leave the house without wearing underwear 
-Drive a motorized vehicle bare-chested
-Use a durian fruit as a weapon; the fine levied will be determined according to the number of thorns that strike the victim
-Step on the currency, as it contains the image of the King and must not be disrespected 

 

Sorry to disappoint, but 'black' roses do not exist. What is sometimes called a black rose is actually a dark red rose. A good example is "The Black Rose of Turkey," which appears pitch-black to the naked eye but is actually a dark reddish-crimson color. Roses do not naturally contain true-blue pigments. There are many good purples among the old roses, and hundreds of excellent mauves and lilacs were introduced in the 1950s and 1960s as an unanticipated result of vigour breeding (think Sterling Silver, Lavender Dream, and Lilac Charm). Rhapsody in Blue, a vigorous shrub with smoky-purple flowers, is one of today's most popular roses, but it's not the only one.

A single orange contains approximately 51 mg of Vitamin C. A cup of chopped broccoli contains approximately 81 mg of Vitamin C. Broccoli contains more Vitamin C than an orange!

The Newark Scientific Association investigated "The Kentucky Meat Shower" meat and discovered that it contained lung tissue from either a horse or an infant (both organ structures are quite similar), muscle tissue, and cartilage.

Surprisingly, not all of the useful DNA in your chromosomes comes from your evolutionary ancestors; some was borrowed from somewhere else. At least eight retrovirus genes have been found in your DNA. This is a virus that takes over a cell by exploiting the cell's DNA coding mechanisms. These genes were eventually incorporated into human DNA at some point in history. These viral genes in DNA now play critical roles in human reproduction, despite the fact that they are completely foreign to our genetic ancestors.

A renowned Dead Sea Scroll from Israel was discovered etched on copper rather than the customary frail parchment. While the scroll contains no religious teachings, it does hint to hidden wealth.

You may have noticed that some English or other language alphabets might generate an illusion in your mind when turned upside down or seen in reverse. However, there is no one alphabet in Hindi, which may give you the impression that there is.

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports that roughly twice as many women as men have Alzheimer's disease. For women, the signs of Alzheimer's also seem to deteriorate more quickly. Brain shrinkage affects women with Alzheimer's more severely than males. According to research, there may be other health issues at play here.

The Mona Lisa, arguably one of the most famous paintings in the world, is regarded as an Italian Renaissance masterpiece. The painting, widely assumed to be that of Italian noblewoman Lisa Gherardini, is thought to have been created between 1503 and 1506 and possibly as late as 1517. With an insurance valuation of more than $870 million, it is one of the most valuable paintings in the world.

Lower levels are almost biologically dead. One of the most intriguing aspects of the Black Sea is its absence of oxygen, which is required for life. Because oxygen can only be dissolved in the sea's top layers, anything below 230-330 feet in the centre and 330-500 feet at the edge is effectively a dead zone. Only particular bacteria can thrive in these areas, which account for more than 90% of the deeper water.

In the 1920s, makeup artist Michelle Menard invented a nail polish made of car enamel. Her recipe was popular among flappers. Their preferred method, known as the Moon Manicure, was to paint only the centre of the nail, leaving the tip and cuticle uncovered. Menard was working for Charles Revson, which is now known as Revlon, at the time.

Montana is located in northern Wyoming. South Dakota and Nebraska were to the east. Colorado and Utah were in the south, and Idaho was in the west.

On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from British rule, but the Portuguese refused to relinquish control of Goa. Goa's independence struggle was fought both within and outside the state, and on December 17, 1961, the Indian Army, air force, and naval forces invaded Goa and overpowered the under-prepared Portuguese army. The Portuguese governor officially surrendered on December 18th, and Goa became a part of India the next day! Every year on December 19th, Goa commemorates its second independence day.

Our images of ADHD come from celebrities who talk about having it, like singer Adam Levine or actor and game show host Howie Mandel. But many people with the condition struggle to get up off the couch. They were the quiet ones in class who always seemed like they were in their own world. As adults, they may be unsure of what to do or want to do so many things that they paralyze themselves. On the other hand, there are plenty of people who have some of the traits of ADHD without being impaired by the condition. Some of the same organizational and self-control strategies may help.

It was HIGHLY SECRET work! Even the factory workers who put the vehicles together were kept in the dark. They were informed that they were developing mobile water tanks for desert warfare. Tanks were originally referred to as "landships," but this was changed to "tanks" in order to confuse the enemy.

One of the least expensive hobbies to start is this one. Regular metal hooks typically cost around 2.00 USD each, and you can buy yarn at a craft or big box store for less than 5.00 USD. You only need these two things to get started on a simple doll, hat, or scarf. Once you decide that crocheting is for you, you can always spend more money on better hooks and fancy yarn, but even the best materials are still very affordable when compared to many other hobbies. Check out this hook starter guide to get you going!

Someone who has a fear of heights may avoid bridges and even upper building floors. Symptoms include dizziness, perspiration, and vertigo, as well as a feeling like they're going to pass out.

Iguanas have the ability to run at rates of up to 21 miles per hour. They utilize their long tails for balance when sprinting and may attain amazing speeds. Iguanas will usually only run if they are threatened or trying to flee from a predator. They can also change direction swiftly while sprinting and readily dodge impediments in their path.