The original script for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, by William Goldman, was originally titled The Sundance Kid and Butch Cassidy. That all flipped when Paul Newman, maybe the biggest star on the planet at the time of production, took the role of Butch.

Hydra' comes from the Greek word 'Hydra', meaning 'water snake'. Therefore, biologists use it to classify a water-based species with characteristic tentacles at the end of a tube-like body. Apart from this, the English dictionary also incorporates the phrase 'hydra-headed.' The phrase refers to a difficult situation with multiple aspects to consider. The phrase is derived from the mythical monster slain by Heracles as part of his labors to atone for the sin of killing his wife and child due to his stepmother's insanity.

Cairo is Africa's and the Middle East's biggest metropolis, with a population of 22 million people and an area of around 500 square kilometres. It's also one of the world's most populous cities.

Most Star Wars fans are already aware that Yoda's full name, at least in the original draught, was "Minch Yoda," before being condensed to something simpler to say. But here's an interesting statistic that may surprise you: Yoda's original name was—wait for it—Buffy in the very early phases of The Empire Strikes Back. Yes, Buffy, the name we associate with great young vampire slayers. If Yoda had been given this extremely un-Yoda-like name, the world would have been a very different place.

With 12 Academy Award nominations, "The Artist" may lead the pack of movies this year, but the films with the most nominations overall received an astounding 14 nominations. All About Eve, a 1950 black and white movie, came first. 50 years later, "Titanic," the tragic love story starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, defeated all rivals.

The world's first Kinokuniya bookshop is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. You may study as much as you want about Japan and Japanese culture with the abundance of publications available here - as long as you understand Japanese! This bookshop also caters to specialised interests such as anime and provides a limited selection of English-language books.

In the late 1980s Batman storey, A Death in the Family, the Joker placed the whole free world in jeopardy. The Joker played the role of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations in the novel. Ayatollah Khomeini, the Iranian leader, appointed him to the role. Batman couldn't approach him since his diplomatic immunity shielded him from being imprisoned for any of the crimes he committed. His tenure, however, was brief. After bemoaning in his address that both he and the Iranians are "treated with disdain by the rest of the world," he disclosed his actual intention - to poison everyone in the General Assembly – not long after.

Initially, the "Queen" could only move diagonally one square at a time. The piece was originally known as the "advisor," and it was one of the board's weakest pieces. It wasn't until the introduction of chess to Europe and the rise of Queen Isabella in the 15th century that the "adviser" was replaced with the "queen" and became the most powerful piece on the board.

The Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad is India's only earth dam. It is also Asia's second biggest earth dam. Speedboating and camping are available here, with spectacular views of the Banasura hills in the background.

Who knew there was so much to know about kites? Aerial warfare has played an important role in history, particularly during both World Wars. Kites were the first air devices used to drop bombs on enemies before planes were invented, let alone used for war. They were also used to communicate and distribute messages through leaflets. Later in the nineteenth century, kites would be used to lift up a soldier for surveillance of their enemies and intelligence gathering.

New election legislation raised the threshold for minor parties to join Parliament in 2008, pushing political groups to form two coalitions. The right-wing Pact for San Marino, led by the Christian Democratic Party of San Marino, and the left-wing Reforms and Freedom, led by the Socialists and Democrats.

The British Museum was founded in 1753 when Sir Hans Sloane left his collection to the nation. But before the Museum could open to the public, a suitable site needed to be purchased. One of the locations considered was a place called Buckingham House, which was later rebuilt as Buckingham Palace! But the Trustees agreed instead to move into Montague House, the site of the current Museum, and the rest is history! Or should that be geography?

Beagles flourish in an active family household, even with other animals, because to their loving and gregarious nature. This determined dog would do best in a backyard because they have lots of energy.

 

When lightning strikes sand, glass can naturally develop due to the high temperatures. 
 

It takes one particularly terrifying creep to inspire Hannibal Lecter, Norman Bates, and Leatherface, but that's the legacy left by horrifying serial killer Ed Gein. When he was finally caught and his house of horrors in Plainfield, Wisconsin, discovered, police found masks and lampshades made from human skin, among plenty of other atrocities. His astonishing depravity proved a source of creative inspiration.

Despite the fact that they have recently gained popularity. Cupcakes are far from a new invention. They've been around for more than 200 years. They were mentioned in the late 18th century, so don't think of them as miniature cakes. In every way, they are much more than that.

When pirates wore earrings, they weren't just trying to look fashionable. According to National Geographic, sailors believed that applying pressure to the earlobe would keep them from getting seasick. In many cases, the pirates would do so by putting on an earring. Unfortunately, while your inner ears affect your sense of balance, wearing earrings in your earlobes does not affect seasickness.

Some lizards, such as the Chameleon and the Anole, can change colors. It is unknown what causes this color shift, although it is thought to be significantly impacted by their surroundings or the presence of other lizards!

Every oyster is born male, and they all undergo at least one gender change. Oysters can fertilise their own eggs since they have both sets of reproductive organs at birth.

According to a United Nations research, the average marriage age in Switzerland is 31.8 for males and 29.5 for women. The Local CH, on the other hand, claims that the divorce rate in Switzerland is over 40%, and according to a publication from the Central Intelligence Agency, the average age for Swiss women to have their first child is 30.4 years, making them the oldest woman in Europe to do so.

People found this extremely frustrating because round pencils frequently rolled off surfaces. As a result, the popular hexagonal pencil shape was introduced. People used to use breadcrumbs to erase their mistakes before erasers were invented.

The Kids Are Drawn To The Beautiful Forms Kids are frequently drawn to the lovely magical form of kaleidoscopes. The reflection will take on varied forms as a result of the light and the mirror. Adults will probably adore having it too!

Tulsi contains camphene, cineole, and eugenol, which help alleviate colds and congestion in the chest. Tulsi leaf juice combined with honey and ginger is excellent for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough, and cold.

It's strange to think of the founder of modern science dabbling in astrology. But two things should be kept in mind: First, historians warn us that judging historical events by today's standards is tricky. We all know that astrology is nonsense, yet astrology was only just beginning to separate from astronomy at the time of Galileo. Besides, Galileo was not wealthy: A professor who can teach astrological methods will be more in demand than one who cannot.

If your bathroom mirrors are constantly fogged up after a hot shower, rub a cucumber slice along the mirror. It will remove the mist and leave you with a relaxing, spa-like fragrance. If you've written something in pen and made a mistake, the cucumber's outer waxy coating can be used to erase pen writing! Cucumbers are 96% water, if you didn't know.