In pantomime versions of Cinderella, the ugly sisters were originally named Clorinda and Thisbe, but their names have evolved over time to reflect current fashions, including Buttercup and Daisy, Euthanasia and Asphyxia, Alexis and Krystle, and even Posh and Scary.

Many Buddhists, believe it or not, possess cars, houses, jewelry, and other items. "Because so many vocal Buddhists in America are practicing monks or wealthy individuals shunning consumerism to go meditate," says Wasserman, "we assume all Buddhists are like that." "Travel to a Buddhist country, and you will not see people abandoning the worldly world, but rather, like other religions, praying to win the lottery or be prosperous," he adds.

Sheep was Nirvana's working title for their sophomore album. This was apparently a snide remark about the people who might buy the album, as Cobain wrote in his journal, "Because you don't want to because everyone else is." According to bassist Krist Novoselic, the title reflects the band's cynicism.

An annual competition for students who are blind, the Braille Institute hosts more than 1,400 students from the U.S. and Canada to test their braille skills. Contestants compete in categories like reading comprehension, proofreading, and spelling. Winners in each age group walk away with monetary prizes – and braille bragging rights for a year.

Midway through the 1840s, Charlotte came across some of Emily's poems and immediately saw their genius. She took the initiative to find a home for a book of poems she and her two sisters had collected. They used the pseudonyms Currer, Ellis, and Acton (respectively Charlotte, Emily, and Anne), and they shared the pseudo surname Bell.

We've all been caught jaywalking. You will NOT see jaywalking during your vacation here, even though it is rather widespread in other world areas. This is one of the fascinating facts about South Korea that may take some getting accustomed to. South Koreans are extremely conscientious about traffic and pedestrian restrictions, therefore they will always wait for visual confirmation that they are permitted to cross the street, even if the crossing is clear! Fortunately, in a densely populated city such as Seoul, this results in safer streets and fewer traffic accidents.

The official language of Vatican City is Italian, which is used for all official issues. Although Italian is the lingua franca, the Holy See utilises Latin as its official language. The Vatican is also regarded as the de facto keeper of the Latin language. So it may not come as a surprise that the Vatican Bank's ATM provides instructions in Latin.

We know people who thrived in high school but fell apart in college when the workload was higher and they had to wash their own laundry, and people who were huge successes when they were single, but struggled mightily when they had to get their kids out of the house in the morning as well as themselves. It helps to recognize and plan for these extra stresses – and not beat yourself up when life gets harder.

Limes float, but lemons sink. Because limes are denser than lemons, they sink to the bottom of a glass, whereas lemons float on top. This is the one that has been in front of our faces (or rather, in our glasses) the entire time! Check out these other things to ponder that you probably never considered before.

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.

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.

Amsterdam’s beautiful bridges are an icon of the city. There are 1,281 bridges in Amsterdam which connect the city’s 165 canals. 

There are several historic bridges, while others are decorated with bright flowers or lit up at night. You can even see 15 bridges at once, by crossing the Reguliersgracht and Herengracht bridges.

Banquo, like the other characters in Shakespeare's Macbeth, is based on a real person. King James I (James VI of Scotland) claimed his ancestry could be traced back to Banquo, a friend of the real Macbeth, via the Stuart dynasty. In the play, Shakespeare portrays Banquo in a favourable light, which he may have done in order to please King James.

Two monks from Thessalon invented the Cyrillic script, which is used in Bulgaria, in the ninth century. One of the less well-known facts about Bulgaria is this.

Have you ever wondered why there are no baby pigeons in the flock? This is due to the fact that newly hatched pigeons can stay in the nest for up to six weeks, which is longer than most bird species. Except for the downy feathers on their head and the lack of red around their eyes, they resemble a fully-grown adult pigeons when they ultimately leave. The eyes of a pigeon do not become red until they are seven months to one year old.

As previously said, the average butterfly has a limited lifespan; even in their prime, these insects are among the most vulnerable. Staying living for as long as possible provides the butterfly with more chances to mate, and the survival of its species is critical. As a result, butterflies frequently utilize their wings as a form of defense. A butterfly's wings are frequently its best protection, either by folding to blend in with their surroundings or sporting a rainbow of colors and patterns to deter predators.

Archaeological discoveries suggest that this dog existed around 4500 years ago. A Pariah dog skull from 2500 BCE was discovered during excavations at the Mohenjo-Daro site in the Sindh region of Pakistan (home to the Indus Valley civilization). Pariah dogs may be among the world's oldest canine breeds, according to numerous cave drawings found throughout the Indian subcontinent.

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.

Despite their small size, they work extremely hard and it shows. If given the chance, their voracious appetites can obliterate entire homes and businesses! Termites damage property every year to the tune of billions of dollars, as was previously stated. Termites alone damage structural property in the US to the tune of $5 billion. Don't ignore the issue and incur unanticipated costs. You must have an inspection performed as soon as you suspect termites or another pest. Wood emits vibroacoustic signals that help pests decide which food source to infest next.

This is one of the more unusual facts about Myanmar that you’ll notice quite often when you're visiting and traveling in the country. People, especially women, tend to carry things on their heads rather than using their hands. Foreigners are shocked at first and automatically think back to the travel shows on Africa. But, carrying things on the head is quite popular and is a more convenient method of transport. You can expect to see vendors carrying food on a large metal plate or even a basket full of the weekly shopping on their heads.

Most people know that anxiety causes difficulty focusing and concentrating, restlessness, irritability, and frustration. However, few people realize that anxiety causes serious physical problems like weakness, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, nausea, hot flashes, and dizziness. People experiencing a panic attack often end up in the ER believing they are having a heart attack.
 

London is a significant cultural and historical centre, and museums could not be overlooked in this regard. If you get the opportunity to visit this great city, you will undoubtedly miss out on a lot if you do not stop by one of them. Among these are the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Imperial War Museum, the British Library, and the Wallace Collection.

During the four days of the Chhath puja, the body's functioning is enhanced, and a shift occurs in the entire bodily system. The Puja celebration also aids in the development of strong intuition and telepathy.

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.
 

According to archaeologists, the function originally appeared in Ancient Egypt. The Berlin State Museum displays a sample recovered from a temple near Abusir's Sahure pyramid. Because the copper pipe is still in good shape, it demonstrates how durable copper is as a piping material. What makes it even more intriguing is that the remainder of the temple is currently in disrepair.