In 1996, a team of anatomists at the University of Adelaide in Australia revealed that koala and human fingerprints are readily confused, most likely due to the fact that koalas are primates' progenitors.

The first Met Gala took place in December 1948. It was created by fashion publicist and CFDA founder, Eleanor Lambert, to raise funds for the costume institute and mark the opening of the annual exhibit. The Costume Institute actually became a part of the Met two years prior to the first Gala and is the only department at the Met that has to fund itself. Since 1995, the Gala has raised around $145 million for the costume institute.

If you are easily agitated, you can employ visualization to relax by creating vision boards. For example, if you are apprehensive about giving a speech, imagine yourself giving the best and most memorable speech ever. Consider yourself in a beautiful gown, with everyone appreciating your efforts. Display a picture of a stage and cut a picture of yourself to place in the center of the stage. Imagine yourself giving your finest speech to a delighted audience every time you view this vision board. When you feel out of balance, you can use visualization to get your thoughts back on track. Listening to quiet music and envisioning your day can help you order your thoughts, mentally prepare, and sleep better.

Some of the most futuristic items in the Star Wars films were made from strange materials. Like Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, which was actually the handle of an old camera flash, or the medical droid's mouthpiece in Empire Strikes Back, which was simply an old-school microphone. But our favorite piece of prop deception comes from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. You probably didn't think twice about the communicators used by Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). However, if you did, you may have noticed that they are designed just like a Gillette razor.

Stonehenge is how old? The stone circle was built over a thousand years, in four stages, beginning around 5,000 years ago during the New Stone Age. Archaeologists believe that the final alterations occurred approximately 1,500BC, during the early Bronze Age.

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.

Unlike in today's mass production era, porcelain in ancient China was made by a variety of small businesses in various districts. The imperial family would always prioritise purchasing better ceramics.

Maine has 3,478 miles of coastline if we add inlets and islands. This is the fourth-greatest total in the United States, after only Florida, Louisiana, and Alaska. All of the world's naval fleets could fit into Maine's deep ports.

Long-term lung function reduction can result from exposure to air pollution throughout childhood. Fetuses' growth has also been proven to be impacted by dirty air. The majority of the UK's regions exceed the EU's air pollution regulations. However, according to the government's present plans, it won't be safe to breathe until at least 2020, and 2025 in London.

Do you want a large, muscular baby? Then formula is your ticket, according to a study published in the Journal of Proteome Research by UC Davis. Researchers discovered that when five formula-fed infant rhesus monkeys were compared to five breastfed monkeys, the former developed quicker and bigger than the latter. One probable explanation is that formula includes higher protein than breast milk: human milk contains 8% protein whereas rhesus monkey milk contains 11.6 percent. At 18%, formula outperforms both.

Can crickets ever be made from the same substance as crickets? You should never make a cricket ball out of old planks of wood. Almost all bats seen in England are made from willows, which are known for their brightness. They are manufactured specifically of white willow, often known as cricket bat willow. The trees are endemic to West and Central Asia, and they have historically been used as a weapon. Because the wood is lighter, hitters can strike the ball more accurately.

Middle schoolers and anyone trying to understand the latest slang terms loves Urban Dictionary, an online, crowdsourced listing of millions of slang words and phrases. However, Urban Dictionary is more than just a dictionary. It also has an online store where you can buy mugs, T-shirts, an official card game, and plush dolls based on dirty phrases popularised by the dictionary (like Golden Shower and Donkey Punch). If you don't know what those disgusting phrases mean, we'll let you look them up, but don't say we didn't warn you.

According to a 2017 study published in Psychology Today, "love at first sight" isn't always a case of looking back with rose-colored glasses. Respondents did report falling in love at first sight with potential partners, with men being more likely to do so than women. Granted, those strong, initial feelings do not encompass all of what romantic love entails, but they can prompt a person to pursue something deeper.

Switzerland has multiple mountains that rise above 3,000 meters. The Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route, a 12-day traditional Alpine climb that takes you directly to the well-known Matterhorn, is a stunning experience for fit hikers. Switzerland has 48 peaks higher than 4000 meters, more than any other country in Europe.

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.

A lizard may opt to separate their tail from their body as a last-ditch attempt to escape a predator. This is known as autonomy, and it is a left-over response from their wild counterparts, who may use it to escape. This reflex is still present today and is frequently noted by pet lizard owners in times of extreme stress. It can be found in a variety of species, including Bearded Dragons and a variety of Gecko species. If this happens to your pet, it could be a sign that an event or series of events has pushed their stress levels over the edge. Don't worry, your pet's tail will grow back in time!

This tree's pulp, commonly known as cassia pulp, is renowned for its laxative properties. 50 grams of cassia pulp should be strained after an overnight soak in water. It can cure constipation if you add 25 grams of sugar to it. The pulp of the Cassia fistula acts as a gentle and risk-free purgative.

So, sort of. During the Great Depression, a local, trusted banker in Quincy, Florida, advised anybody who would listen to buy in Coca-Cola stocks, which were then selling for $19 per share. Many people took his advise, and when the company's stock rose as he predicted, more people followed. Soon, at least 67 people (in a community of less than 7,000) had become "Coca-Cola billionaires," making Quincy the richest town in the United States per capita.

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The original Beauty and the Beast fable was written in 1740 by French author Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, and the beast was a horrible mix of an elephant and a fish. The story was designed to persuade girls to accept arranged marriages, "for an alliance that entailed effacing their own wants and surrendering to the will of a monster," according to children's literature expert Maria Tatar.

The figures of Gods and Goddesses at the Khajuraho temples depict the different manifestations of Shakti and Shiva, also known as the Yin and Yang, or feminine and masculine forces.

Research done by theseniorlist.com using data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Bureau of Labor Statistics on income and costs discovered that Maine is one of the least affordable states in the United States. In Maine, costs account for 91% of total revenue. The national average, on the other hand, is 81%.