He came up with the concept for the little telescope in 1816. Actually, the telescope he had used to view the sky gave him the idea.

Since they have so many additional legs, centipedes don't actually need their first set of legs for walking. Instead, they have altered the front pair of their legs to function as pincer-like appendages. Forcipules, the name for these modified legs, are poisonous. Fortunately, centipedes rarely bite people.

A female shrimp will give birth to an insane number of eggs that will hatch in two weeks during a single season. As long as there is food, they can also thrive in any.

If you've ever seen stage hypnosis for entertainment purposes, you've probably seen the entertainer/hypnotist select a seemingly random group of audience members to come up on stage and "be hypnotized." But, as with any good show, not everything is as it appears. Various scientific studies have found that some people are more susceptible to hypnotic suggestion. These people are more easily persuaded into the subconscious mind than others. These people are frequently "tested" ahead of time, even if they are unaware of it.

Austen's family worked hard in 1817 to get Northanger Abbey and Persuasion sold as a set. Henry Austen, Austen's brother, wrote a "biographical note" identifying Austen as the author. The books were well received. Richard Bentley, a publisher, purchased the copyrights to Austen's novels in 1832 and published an omnibus edition of her work in October 1833. Since Bentley's publication, Austen's books have remained in print indefinitely.

Rio de Janeiro translates to "January River" in English. When the first explorers landed in Rio in January, they mistook the bay they arrived at (today known as Guanabara Bay) for the entrance of a river.

Do you believe the Ark of the Covenant is hidden away in a government warehouse? Wrong. It's in Lara Croft's foyer, to be precise. Hey, it's a great way to evict lingering partygoers.

This one from Amazing Facts About Hindi tells us about the origins of Hindi films. Raja Harishchandra is the plot of Hindi cinema's future.

Mongolia is the home of one-third of the world's population of snow leopards. A snow leopard can't roar or purr, which is a fun fact.

Flash USB flash drives made in the UK are dependable and long-lasting computer peripherals. No matter how many surface scratches or bumps they sustain, your USB flash drive will keep working for many years to come thanks to a ten-year warranty and immunity to electromagnetic interference! when the connection port is still open

Hawaiian art and culture have a rich history of mythology and folklore, and one of their scariest tales is that of the Hukai’po, which translates to “Spirit Ranks.” Also known as Nightmarchers, the Hukai’po are thought to be ghosts of ancient Hawaiian warriors who come out on sacred nights to reenact old battles, toting archaic weapons, helmets, cloaks, and raised torches. Anyone in their path risks harm, though it is suggested that you may be spared if you show proper respect to the marchers.

Dr. Coates oversaw an effort in Argentina to identify cash crops that farmers in the region may profit from cultivating. He investigated a variety of plants to determine their economic viability. When he analyzed chia seeds, he discovered their amazing nutritional profile and focused his whole study to bringing chia back to a commercial level so that people all over the globe might benefit from the seeds.

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.

The vitamins, nutrients, and deliciousness are packed into every grapefruit hue. But the ones in red and pink have a little extra.

Your liver uses cholesterol to make bile acids, and bile is the only way your body can get rid of excess cholesterol.

Your body also uses cholesterol to make sex hormones, like estrogen and testosterone. If you have liver disease, you’ll have trouble absorbing fats as well as hormonal problems.

But fats are chemically different from cholesterol; the body burns fats for energy. That’s why food labels list fat and cholesterol separately.

The bulk of this deep subseafloor biosphere develops incredibly slowly in comparison to life on the top, with cell division estimated to occur once per 10-1000 years or so. Scientists are discovering new microscopic life sources further and deeper beneath the ocean than ever before. In March, a team of scientists announced that they had discovered signs of bacteria in rocks 400 feet below the seafloor—the deepest ever discovered.

In recent years, the Labirintus has been transformed into a museum showcasing Budapest's rich history.

The Hindi alphabet and Consonants are arranged in such a way that it produces some rhyme, and reading it makes you feel happy. That is why it is so easy to recall.

Here’s an interesting story! Back in 2012, about 125 students got caught cheating on a government class exam. Harvard went on to investigate this scandal, and most of the students caught were made to withdraw from the university. Yale – the arch-nemesis came up with a humorous shirt to wear during a Harvard-Yale football game, it read “Try cheating your way out of this one!” Harsh!

 

Apart from the fact that several notable Christian sites (such as the Hagia Sophia) are located in Turkey, one of the religion's oldest churches is located in modern-day Antakya. The Crusaders later built a gorgeous stone façade on a cave in Antioch, believed to have been dug by the Apostle Peter himself as the very first Christian church.

Chile is the fifth largest wine exporter and the ninth largest producer. Not just any wine, but some of the greatest and finest selections of wines have been made in Chile since the first wine vines were planted in the region in 1554 by Spanish Conquistadors. Chile has about 1,200 kilometres of viticulture valleys in 14 distinct districts, producing over 10 million hectoliters of wine every year. Make sure you visit Chile Wine Country!

Fans of Hot Pockets who are monitoring their waistlines have a choice that has fewer calories and fat than the original — however, they are far from the healthiest things you could ever consume. Lean Pockets are available in unique varieties such as Philly Steak and Cheese and Chicken Jalapeno and Cheese, all of which contain 9 grams of fat or less and 360 calories or fewer per serving.

Interestingly, it is widely held that once a family begins Chhath Puja, they must continue to do it yearly and pass it on to future generations. The sole exception is if there is a serious illness or death in the family or among the Vrati.