The themes are determined by paying tribute to designers’ pasts and the theme of the upcoming exhibition. This year’s theme is Gilded Glamour which is heavily inspired by the Gilded Age that took place in New York from 1870 to the early 1900s.

Beetroots are a type of root vegetable that is distinguished by their rich, dark red color. This color is caused by the presence of betalain, a red pigment that is responsible for the vegetable's bright coloring. This same pigment, however, might cause your feces to become black after ingesting beetroots. This is due to the fact that betalain does not break down in the digestive system and instead travels through the body and is expelled in the stool.

Sound waves provide considerably lower levels of energy than other types of energy. Because any sound creates low energy levels, you don't want to use it to generate electricity, which demands a lot of energy.

Chihuahuas are little dog breeds that belong to the toy category. The Chihuahua's typical height ranges from 5 to 8 inches. No more than 6 pounds are present. The Guinness Book of World Records certified Milly, a Chihuahua, as the tiniest dog ever to live in 2013. When completely grown, she was barely 3.8 inches tall!

Ancient trumpets made of silver and bronze have been discovered in Egyptian graves, and similar instruments have also been discovered in Scandinavia, Asia, and South America. The earliest trumpets, however, were used for military and religious purposes rather than for musical performance, so this does not imply that King Tut was playing in a jazz band.

Another obscure Mexican truth. The country is well-known for its Corona and Sol beers, which are popular around the world, but did you know there are MANY other types of cool Mexican beer? Pacifico, Indio, Tecate, Victoria, and Bohemia are just a few examples.

Sure, Lara has a lot of lions, gorillas, and dinosaurs in the game, but what about humans? Throughout the game, only six people die. To get Lara's kill count in the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, multiply that by around 100.

It's probably pretty simple for you to picture what you think of as an igloo, yet this is not the true definition of the word. The word "igloo" refers to any sort of dwelling, even though some Inuit currently do or have lived in the dome-shaped structures made almost entirely of snow and ice. Consequently, your home, whether it be a chateau in Europe or a studio apartment, is an igloo.

According to swissinfo.ch, Switzerland has one of the greatest shares of internationals among other nations, accounting for around 24.6% in 2015. More over 80% of foreigners in Switzerland are from Europe, with nearly half coming from France, Germany, Italy, and Portugal alone. Switzerland leads the European immigration countries, with 19 arrivals per 1000 population on average in 2014, considerably ahead of Germany (11), the United Kingdom (9.8), Spain (6.6), and France (5.1).

The Hands Resist Him is a haunting painting created by Bill Stoneham in 1974. The work depicts a young boy standing next to a female doll who has hollow eyes and a downturned smile. Behind them are disembodied hands reaching through the glass panels on the door. Though the contents of the painting are spooky in itself, some also believe that anyone in contact with it will die. The art critic, gallery owner, and first owner of the painting each died within a couple of years of each other after coming in contact with the painting.

Arthropods, like centipedes, typically have a waxy coating to retain moisture. Well, most arthropods aren't centipedes! Centipedes lack a waxy coating, despite the fact that they appear shiny, making them vulnerable to moisture loss. They inhabit very damp, dark areas as a result. However, their lack of a waxy layer is not entirely a drawback. They can move more quickly because the layer isn't there.

Kensington Palace, the current London abode of William and Kate—the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge—was Queen Victoria’s birthplace. Born on May 24, 1819, Victoria spent much of her childhood at Kensington, raised by her widowed mother (Victoria’s father died when she was eight months old) and several royal courtiers.

This custom of worshipping the Lord Sun (as in Chhath Puja), the sustainer of life on Earth, was also common in ancient Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations, indicating that it is not unique to India. It is also observed in nations such as Fiji, Mauritius, Trinidad and Tobago, and others as part of their respective cultures and customs.

As of December 2017, the most widely used hashtag on Instagram was #love, followed by #fashion and #photooftheday. 

The hashtag that had seen the greatest rise in popularity during the previous year was #photography.

Fish would never have developed into land animals, including us, without plants to eat.

You're probably wondering how to pronounce "ashwagandha" when you first encounter it. However, it is not as complicated as you may believe. Although it may appear strange, it has a meaning. It means "horse odour" in Sanskrit. This is because the roots of ashwagandha have an odd, disagreeable odour similar to that of a horse. Furthermore, this plant is related with horses because it is recognised for giving individuals energy and power similar to horses.

Somewhere along the line, maanga became the preferred term. It was the Portuguese who gave it its current name of "mango" and made it widely known. Mango-related folktales and legends abound in Hindu scriptures. Mango is said to be the daughter of the Sun God Surya in one of the earliest myths. one day after tumbling from a mango tree to the ground. The mango transformed into Surya Bai, a stunning princess. A king is enchanted by her beauty and grace and makes a vow to marry her.

Sharks have microscopic teeth called epidermal denticles that cover their bodies. Because of this, their skin feels like sandpaper.

People used to eat arsenic to improve their skin. You've probably heard about how arsenic was found in many of the Victorians' favourite cosmetics, but it gets worse. There were also edible products on the market in the late 1800s, such as Dr. James P. Campbell's Safe Arsenic Complexion Wafers. They advertised that they could remove freckles, blackheads, and other "facial disfigurements." That has to be one of the most intriguing facts you've learned in a long time.

Makeup was not exclusively a feminine phenomenon for the Egyptians. Both Egyptian men and women used lip lipstick, including bright hues like orange, blue, and magenta. Talk about setting fashion trends. The pigment was applied by Egyptians using a moist stick of wood. Rich Egyptians were often buried with at least two jars of lip colour. Thankfully, Lakme and Maybelline did not exist at the time. Cleopatra requested special lipsticks with strange chemicals. Her trademark crimson lipstick was made from crushed bugs. Flowers, fish scales, and crimson ocher were among the other elements.

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.

Beetroots are a special vegetable since their roots are abundant in sugar. This sugar is gradually released into circulation, so you don't get a sugar rush as you would with other sweet meals. As a result, beetroots are an excellent choice for people seeking a healthy alternative to sugary snacks. Beetroot sugar is also advantageous to diabetics since it helps to manage blood sugar levels.

This bridge was inaugurated by our Prime Minister on 26th May. It has been renamed after Assam’s iconic singer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The total length of the bridge is 9.15 km, making it the longest bridge in India.

Because of internal politics and civil unrest in some regions, large parts are off limits to tourists. This includes some of the more beautiful areas in Shan State and a number of smaller villages. You’re also faced with restrictions for religious purposes and to preserve the integrity of rural communities. But, this shouldn’t stop you from wanting to visit. The typical tourist trail offers a wide variety of opportunities to experience all the history and culture that Myanmar has to offer including Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, and Inle Lake. And you’ll have plenty of chances to get off the beaten track if that’s what you want to do.

In Paris, there are more than 300,000 dogs. Dogs are unquestionably man's best friend, but Parisians take it to a whole new level. In Paris, people sincerely care about their pets, spending nearly half a million dollars to ensure their dogs receive the greatest care; it's not uncommon to see their owners giving their pups to a doggie spa session. We adore dogs here at MEININGER, so bring them along when you travel; they are more than welcome to stay in our hotels.