The Exorcist, based on William Peter Blatty's novel of the same name, was produced in 1973 and sparked quite an amount of controversy in the years preceding its release. For instance, when a bird flew into a circuit box, the set used as Regan MacNeil's home burnt to the ground. The only room that remained standing was the one where the exorcism took place. Even creepier, not only did actors get various injuries while making the film, but two of them died shortly after production ended—actors who played characters who perished onscreen. To make matters worse, when the film aired in Rome, lightning damaged a 400-year-old crucifix atop a local church, according to CBS News.

The Sri Chinmoy Centre in New York holds the Guinness World Record for lighting the most birthday candles on a cake, with over 70,000 candles being lit. Unfortunately, due to the large number, Sri Chinmoy was unable to blow them out and had to resort to using a fire extinguisher! In this case, the number of candles did not correspond to the number of years passed, as Sri Chinmoy was celebrating his 85th birthday at the time.

The Sun reported on the astrological analysis done by UK Domain on the most recent Forbes list of billionaires. As it happens, Libra claimed the most—an impressive 27 billionaires. "And considering how Libras tend to be organized perfectionists obsessed with balance," the outlet notes, "it'll come as no surprise really."

Don't be concerned if your apartment building lacks the fourth level. The number four is frequently omitted because it sounds like the word 'death' in Chinese, making it an unlucky number. The lucky number eight, on the other hand, indicates wealth.

A food allergen is a kiwi. A sore throat, runny nose, and itchy eyes are possible side effects for people allergic to kiwis. People who experience severe allergic reactions may have trouble breathing or develop hives. People allergic to latex or pollen are more likely to react allergically to kiwis.

The historic Chateau Frontenac Hotel. Fairmont Hotels presently manages it. I knew I had to stay at this hotel the moment I saw photographs of it. It was incredibly lovely on the inside and exterior. I can see why it's the world's most photographed hotel! If possible, plan to remain there.

Although the '90s Disney princesses are thought to be more feminist than the older ones, a surprising study found that this is not entirely true. Despite being bolder, more independent, and less reliant on men, princesses still speak 40% less than their male counterparts. More recent Disney princesses, such as Rapunzel from Tangled and Merida from Brave, are more equal, but even Frozen, a film about two sisters, had 59 percent male dialogue.

The legendary elite warriors, also known as the Knights Templars, were given authority of the islands by Charles V of Spain in 1530. They are mainly remembered for successfully defending the island from the Ottomans.

Shimla is an Earth tremor inclined Slope station. It falls in Seismic Zone IV. It can't endure focused energy Earth shudders. An overview led by Joined Countries Improvement program uncovered that most structures in the city, built as of late were fundamentally perilous and presented a danger to the neighborhood populace.

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.

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.

Sleep lines may result from particular sleeping positions. These wrinkles have the potential to deepen over time. Avoid this by sleeping backwards in the sheets.

Although no one knows where tulips originated, it is evident that the Ottomans adored the flower and helped it spread throughout Europe. According to legend, the flower was introduced to Holland in the 16th century by a Flemish diplomat who visited Süleyman the Magnificent.

Although Noah Webster was not the first American to create a dictionary, his name has come to be associated with the American dictionary. Webster wrote An American Dictionary of the English Language in the hopes of contributing to the creation of a uniquely American lexicon with Americanized spelling and pronunciation of words. Webster became serious about becoming an etymology expert in order to thoroughly research word origins and sources. To write his dictionary, he learned 26 languages, including Sanskrit and Old English. It was published in 1828 and included the first definitions of "American" words like chowder and skunk.

The legend of the Chupacabra began in Puerto Rico in 1995 after a series of attacks on livestock occurred. The animals appeared to be drained of blood with puncture wounds around the neck, but the deaths were never explained. Though the description of the creature varies, it’s said to have a forked tongue, large eyes, and alien-like quills. The tale of the Chupacabra eventually spread to other parts of Latin America and even to the United States. It is still widely believed to be true.

Contrary to popular belief, termites are actually fairly hygienic creatures. Despite living almost entirely in mud, they all work together to practise good hygiene. Like cats, termites groom one another in an effort to get rid of parasites and other harmful bacteria. Although it may seem pointless, maintaining proper grooming is essential to the colony's survival because staying clean prevents the spread of deadly diseases.

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.

The languages of the individuals who were brought to South Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries had an impact on the formation of Afrikaans. These included the now mainly extinct Khoisan languages, several Bantu languages (primarily Xhosa and Zulu), Malay, Portuguese, French, German, Scottish, Yiddish, and South African English.

Niacinamide, commonly known as nicotinamide, is an important nutrient in the form of vitamin B-3. A B-3 shortage can cause skin, renal, and brain problems. Niacinamide supplementation can help avoid B-3 deficiency. And there's a lot more to this vitamin, especially when it comes to skin health in general. Although additional study is needed, topical niacinamide may be beneficial in the treatment of some skin disorders such as acne and eczema.

Every time rattlesnakes molt after growing out of their previous skin, their bodies automatically add another segment to their rattles. However, because parts of the rattle frequently break off as they become older, this does not always indicate that you can determine a rattler's age by the length of its tail.

The Ritz-Carlton occupies the 118th level of Hong Kong's tallest building, the International Commerce Centre (ICC), and contains the world's highest outdoor bar and swimming pool.

Only around 50% of PCOS patients are obese. Thin PCOS patients do have other features of PCOS like excess facial hair, irregular menstrual cycles, and anovulation. On ultrasound, there will be a polycystic pattern (multiple cysts) in the ovaries.