Color is one of the most dignified characteristics that define a crystal, aside from mineral quality and structure. The colour also defines the type of stone and how it can be used. Pink or green crystals, for example, including the famous rose quartz, are used for emotional healing, whereas other colours are useful 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.

The term Ragnarök refers to the violent rebirth of the world, during which many gods were destroyed in the Norse mythology that inspired the Thor comics. Because the third Thor film isn't well-known in Japan, Marvel gave it a much more evocative title. As a result, Thor: Ragnarok was renamed Mighty Thor: Battle Royale, after a famous Japanese novel and film about child competitors fighting to the death in an arena. (The Hunger Games did not invent this concept.) Because Thor is forced to compete for the Grandmaster's amusement, the title has been changed.

The first toilet paper was created in England in 1880 and marketed as individual sheets in a box rather than on a roll. Now, the typical roll contains 333 sheets.

Some of the most beautiful images of Tokyo show Mount Fuji in the distance, looking down on the vast metropolis. A beautiful contrast between nature and urban life. Although Mount Fuji is viewable with the naked eye, pollution and weather conditions limit its visibility to less than 80 days each year.

Hoelun, their mother, reprimanded Temujin and his brother Qasar for killing Behtar. Nevertheless, Behtar's mother Sochigel and brother Belgutai continue to reside with Genghis Khan's family despite Behtar's murder. Belgutai later rose to the rank of general in Genghis Khan's imperial court.

Stuart Sutcliffe, a Scottish painter and bassist, was a founding member of the Beatles when they were only a club act in Hamburg, Germany. He met his fiancée, Astrid Kirchherr, there and decided to stay to be with her. Only a year later, he died of a cerebral haemorrhage at the age of 21. Meanwhile, his former comrades went on to become some of the most famous artists in history. Many others, including producer George Martin, public relations manager Derek Taylor, and road manager Neil Aspinall, have been dubbed the "Fifth Beatle" throughout the years.

Raindrops appears to be very fascinating since childhood. But have you ever wondered about its shape? Raindrops are more like hamburger buns. As the raindrops fall they become more flattened at the bottom resembling hamburger buns. Isn't this interesting?

Taste receptor cells in the pancreas enable it to detect the presence of sugar. Artificial sweeteners are also "tasted" by it. But unlike our tongue's taste buds, it doesn't send these sensations back to the brain. Instead, the pancreas uses this sensory data to maintain a healthy hormonal balance and blood glucose levels.

Beetroots are recommended for pregnant women for a variety of reasons. It not only helps to avoid miscarriages, but it also contains critical vitamins and minerals that promote the creation of new cells. Beetroots are high in Vitamin B and iron, both of which are necessary for a healthy baby's growth. Beetroots are also high in antioxidants, which can aid to decrease inflammation and enhance general health. 

World War I was a disaster on scales that most of us alive now cannot understand. What about this as an example? The total number of fatalities. France lost about 1,360,000 men during World War I. In comparison, the United States has reported around 1,350,000 military casualties in total throughout all wars since 1775.

Eczema can affect people at any age, even though it typically first manifests before the age of five in its most common form. Some eczema types only manifest in adulthood, while others are more prevalent in elderly people. Eczema Runs in Families.

"It'll probably take a good five years for a one-pound lobster to regenerate a claw that's about the same size as the one that was lost," Bayer adds. But they are capable of doing so.

The first McDonald's drive-thru was erected in a restaurant in Sierra Vista, Arizona, near the military post of Fort Huachuca. Military regulations prohibited soldiers from wearing their uniforms in public, and they weren't about to change into civilian clothes just to grab a burger and rush back to base, so restaurant manager David Rich devised a solution: cut a hole in the wall so that military personnel could pick up their orders without having to exit their vehicle. The idea soon gained popularity due to its ease and simplicity.

The cultural landmark is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, representing a global emblem of Christianity and a major tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer is 30 meters tall, atop an eight-meter pedestal overlooking the city.

Toby Gard claims that one day while messing around with Lara's model, he accidentally made her breasts 150 percent larger. He intended to return them to being simply oversized rather than anatomically impossible, but the other guys on the team noticed the changes and told Toby that Lara "looked better that way" and that he should keep the changes. You don't say anything, do you?

That's because each meal contains large amounts of vitamins A and C, which support healthy immune function. Additionally, vitamin C is a crucial antioxidant that helps shield cells from harm.

There are three deserts in Egypt, the Western Desert,(aka the Libyan Desert) the Eastern Desert, (aka the Arabian Desert), and the Great Sand Sea which is a portion of the Sahara Desert.

The deserts of Egypt have their own ecosystems consisting of several Oasis, mountains, sand dunes, and oil reservoirs. Our favourite desert in Egypt was the White Desert in central 

Chamomile tea is antispasmodic, thus it may aid with period pains. According to a study published in the Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility, 40 women reported fewer cramps and lower anxiety after drinking chamomile tea twice a day during the luteal and menstrual phases of their cycles (two weeks before their period and when you actually bleed).

Over 37,000 people gather at Stonehenge in southern England to observe the summer solstice. Druids and agnostics are among the people who commend the longest day of the year at this striking spot.

Assume someone falls into a black hole and an observer observes this. The time of the individual who fell into the black hole slows down in comparison to the one viewing. This is explained by Einstein's Theory of General Relativity, which posits that while travelling at high speeds close to the light, time is altered by how fast you are moving.

Despite the look of these primates in films like King Kong, they are not nearly as fearsome as their appearance suggests. Gorillas are highly gentle and live in groups. They just consume plants. Despite their benign demeanor, humans must exercise caution around gorillas because they are considerably stronger than humans and could endanger a person's life if the gorilla feels threatened.

Chia seeds first gained popularity as the star seed of chia pets before they started to reappear in our smoothies, puddings, and desserts!

Although many scholars regard the OED as the ultimate authority on dictionaries, the OED requires your assistance. At any given time, the dictionary's editors are researching the history of specific words and phrases, and The OED Appeals allows the public to submit evidence of the earliest record of certain words (via the comments section). Camouflage and Arnold Palmer are two recent entries in the OED, so if you have old books or magazines that mention some strange word, please let the OED know. You might just see your contribution in the next edition of the dictionary.