While only one woman has ever won the Academy Award for Best Director, only one has ever been nominated for Best Cinematography. Rachel Morrison received the award for her performance in "Mudbound" in 2018. Morrison wrote for "Time" magazine about what that meant to her and the other female cinematographers in the industry.

Most ulcers don't have any substantial consequences. Ulcers can bleed excessively in rare occasions, necessitating hospitalisation or a blood transfusion. Some ulcers bleed gradually over time, which can cause anaemia. Stool that is black, tarry, or that contains dark blood are signs of a bleeding ulcer. Vomit that is bloody or resembles coffee grounds may be present. You need to get help right once if you feel those symptoms.

Brakes that do not lock up under full pedal pressure are becoming commonplace. They've saved numerous lives by letting the driver to keep steering the car and, hopefully, avoid a collision while braking hard. Mercedes-Benz improved the technology with Bosch in the 1970s before incorporating it into the S-Class in 1978. Anti-lock brakes were soon made standard on all Mercedes-Benz models.

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.

This city is one of the most youthful cities (populace-wise) in the country. 55% of the populace is in the 16-55 age bunch. Also, 28% of the rest are under the age of 15.

Hot Pockets have experimented with a plethora of tastes throughout the years, but there are a few standbys that will never go away. The most popular flavors are Pepperoni Pizza and Five Cheese Pizza, since who can resist frozen pizza that cooks in two minutes?

Aside from skin care products, collagen supplements and foods can help your body produce more collagen. A healthy diet is essential for having beautiful skin. Because collagen is a protein, you must consume a high-protein diet. Leafy vegetables, soy products, red fruits and vegetables, oranges, lemons, beans, carrots, and avocados are all collagen-boosting foods.

You are reducing air pollution for everyone by keeping your automobile at home. By avoiding congested main routes when you're walking, you can make it safer for yourself. If you can't avoid a big road, however, move as far away from the kerb as you can because even a few meters can reduce your exposure to pollution.

Color is one of the most dignified features that identify a crystal, aside from mineral quality and structure. The color also defines the type of stone and how it can be used. Pink or green crystals, for example, including the famed rose quartz, are utilized for emotional healing, although other colors are effective and applied elsewhere. Before purchasing a crystal, it may be beneficial to better understand its colour and application so that you get the most out of it.

Consider how long it would take you to change all of your car's tyres and refuel it. Approximately 2 hours? According to Motorsports.com, the typical F1 crew changes tyres in roughly 3.0 seconds. This period is critical since builders are also evaluated at the conclusion of the season. For the driver, this implies he'll be more concerned about finishing the race on time. The record for the quickest tyre change was set in 2016 by Massa's pit crew, who replaced the tyres in 1.92 seconds. They beat Red Bull's previous record of 2.05 seconds. Look for the video on YouTube. To the naked eye, it does not appear to take even a second.

Genghis Khan's descendants included Babar, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, and Aurangzeb. The Mughal emperors share some genetic traits with the Mongol emperors. Through Timur, Babar was related to Genghis Khan. Babar came from a Timur family. Babar shares some genetic characteristics with Chagatai Khan, the son of Genghis Khan. In addition, Qutlugh Khanum, the mother of Babar, was descended from Chagatai Khan.

Developed in 1819 by the French army, soldiers used it to communicate at night without speaking or using candles. Fifteen-year-old French schoolboy Louis Braille learned about the code, and eventually developed the more usable, streamlined version of the braille alphabet we know today.

Although the summer heat is not completely unbearable, Bangkok has high temperatures throughout the year making it the world's hottest city according to the World Meteorological Organisation. Between May and March, the temperature can rise to a sweltering 34 degrees centigrade, while the annual average is 28 degrees. Ideally, one should visit the city between the cooler months of November and February. This is also the peak tourist season in Bangkok, so plan your itinerary well.
 

Bulgaria required a flag to symbolize its independence when it became a sovereign nation in 1878. Petko Slaveykov, a poet who also authored the Bulgarian national hymn, was the designer.

Thor's most renowned weapon is his hammer, Mjolnir, which was constructed in an astronomical manner, very literally. In the Marvel world, Thor's hammer was forged in the centre of a dying star. When a star dies in our universe, its core burns so hot that it creates a dense substance known as "neutronium." A single teaspoon of the substance, like Thor's hammer, is thought to weigh billions of tonnes. Some of the science in Marvel's Thor films is based on beliefs we know in this reality to make it more credible.

According to Cleary, the KRAS gene, which causes about half of all human cancers, is mutated in more than 90% of cases of pancreatic cancer. However, a medication to turn off this specific gene has not yet been developed. One of oncology's "holy grails" is figuring out how to successfully target KRAS with a drug, according to Cleary. A Nobel Prize could be given to whoever develops an efficient KRAS targeted therapy because it is so crucial to oncology.

Collagen stimulates the production of elastin, a protein that helps to improve skin elasticity. It firms your skin while also preventing sagging. Furthermore, elastin repairs skin tissues and aids in the cell renewal process, which revitalises your skin, making it youthful and wrinkle-free.

Fish nostrils, like those of humans, do not open into the back of the mouth and are thus not used for breathing. They lead to smell organs, which are extremely sensitive, allowing fish to sense the presence of food in the water from great distances. More nostrils equal more sniffing!

Cowlicks aren't the only thing that can grow on your head; they can also grow on your eyebrows! They typically occur more frequently in people with curly or wavy hair.

Mexico will be the seventh most visited country in the world by 2022, having received 45 million international tourists in 2019. It has the world's 15th greatest tourism income.

You may know Benjamin Franklin as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America and the man who performed the lightning rod experiment, but did you know he also invented bifocal lenses? He was both far-sighted and near-sighted, and he was sick of constantly changing his glasses. As a result, he devised the idea of combining both lenses into a single frame.

Quantum mechanics explains how atoms, molecules, and other fundamental particles interact. Einstein's theory of general relativity, on the other hand, helps to explain how things work on a large scale. But there's a problem: these two branches of physics don't seem to fit together. While much work has been done to address this issue, it remains one of the most difficult problems in modern physics.

It was typical for countries to have flocks of homing pigeons for military usage during the twentieth century. The birds may convey critical signals swiftly between bases or over enemy lines. Pigeons are credited with saving thousands of lives due to the information they delivered so faithfully. With only 5 minutes to spare, a pigeon dubbed G.I. Joe saved British troops from a bombing. During WWI, another woman named Cher Ami delivered a total of 12 important messages for the US forces. Cher Ami was hit in the breast during his last flight, yet he still managed to fly for another 25 minutes, accomplishing his job and saving the lives of 194 stranded soldiers.