Leonardo da Vinci, the ideal of the Renaissance man, was a talented musician as well as a skilled painter. In addition to playing the lyre and the flute, he sang regularly at noble meetings and at the palaces of his benefactors. Some of his musical creations are also included in his surviving manuscripts.

When it comes to creepy facts about mirrors, no one beats Bloody Mary's mirror folklore. It is said that if you chant 'Bloody Mary' 13 times in a dark room while looking in the mirror, she will appear. This is a myth that we are too scared to test for ourselves. This myth, which dates back to 1978, is said to summon a vengeful spirit, which is a creepy fact about mirrors.

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."

Good karma is thought to be bestowed upon those who do good in their lives. Every good or bad action in life affects karma, and Hindus believe that if you have good karma at the end of this life, your next life will be better.

Kalibangan in Rajasthan is one of the most important sites of the Indus Valley Civilization, which existed for around 450-600 years. This location has provided evidence of the first plowed agricultural field. This site also revealed evidence of the first known earthquake (2600 BC), which might have been the cause of the civilization's demise. The discovery of fire altars at the site suggested that the inhabitants worshipped fire. A visit to this location will give you an idea of how the ancient people lived with limited resources. You may take a train to Bikaner because it is the nearest railway station, around 205 kilometers away from Kalibangan.

Parenting in flamingos is equal for both roles, in contrast to the observation that only the mother sits on the egg in most birds. The only duty of the parents is to provide the chicks with milk crop until they are old enough to search for prey among their peers.

Scientists hypothesize that all the particles known in the Standard Model of particle physics, such as electrons, neutrons, and quarks, belong to a particle category called "supersymmetric partners." Dark matter is a form of stuff that cannot be detected with traditional sensors but can be discovered by its gravitational effects. Some scientists believe that a particle is known as the wino — the W boson's supersymmetric companion — might help explain dark matter.

We have approximately 250 eyebrow hairs per brow on average. Untidy brows have been shown to have more than 1,000 hairs, nevertheless!
 

While Hollywood extols the virtues of Spartan culture, the world's first human rights charter is thought to have been drafted by the Persians (or at least something very similar to the scope of human rights, as believed by both the British Museum and United Nations). Since it is essentially a cylinder-shaped piece of baked clay with engraved Akkadian writing from 539 BC, this charter is more commonly referred to as the Cyrus Cylinder. When King Cyrus' army entered Babylon and peacefully overcame the legendary city, he gave the order to create the artefact. The ancient writings on the tablet primarily speak about equality for people of all races, religions, and languages.

The Portland Vase is thought to have been created in Rome somewhere between 5 and 25 AD, according to experts. The Vase has been housed in the British Museum for more than 200 years.

In the 1970s and later series, Batman firmly adhered to this guideline, and he frowns on other superheroes who do the same. This, however, was not always the case. Batman had previously slain countless villains in prior incarnations of the comics, including the iconic Joker in Batman 1.

The mined materials originated from Norway, and the material was created by French workers. Copper withstood the lengthy journey from France to America, even surviving the spray of salty sea and the wind of salty air. Furthermore, from its inception in 1886, the statue's naturally green patina has protected it from corrosion.

We are always told that chocolate causes tooth decay, but it actually prevents tooth decay. The antibacterial agents in the cocoa beans inhibit the growth of the cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth and prevent tooth decay. But yes! This doesn't give you the right to eat chocolates daily

Thousands of people's wishes are inscribed on the confetti in Times Square. "Wishfetti" became a part of the ritual in 2015. People write their New Year's resolutions and submit them to the Wish Wall in Times Square (or online), where they are transformed into the confetti that falls over the throng at midnight.

Nail painting has been practised since 3000 BCE. There is archaeological evidence that the Ancient Babylonians used a solid gold manicure set to paint their nails before battle. People used beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, and vegetable dyes in Ancient China during the Ming Dynasty.

Ernest Wever and Charles Bray of Princeton University removed a cat's skull and much of its brain to attach the animal to electricity. The sound of them speaking into the cat's ear could be heard via a phone receiver in another room. The bizarre experiment opened the path for advancements in cochlear implants.

Although using a toothbrush twice a day has become routine, not everyone agrees on how you should store your toothbrush. Here's why storing your toothbrush outside is the best option. Brushing your teeth will cover your toothbrush bristles with germs and plaque, which must be rinsed away. Some bacteria will linger on your toothbrush no matter how thoroughly you clean it. Covering your toothbrush after cleaning creates a wet environment around the bristles, allowing germs to develop faster than an exposed toothbrush. Open-air drying promotes faster drying and reduced bacterial development, which can help keep your toothbrush clean and useful for a longer period of time.

Most of us are aware that Christmas is also a time for gift-giving. But do you know what the largest Christmas present ever given is – the Statue of Liberty! In 1886, France presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a Christmas gift.

Anyone who visits Myanmar will notice people in the streets with what seems like mud smeared over their faces. This is a little disconcerting at first but it’s nothing to worry about.

Actually, it’s a special mixture of powdered bark that comes from a particular tree. When it’s produced, locals wipe it on their faces to act as protection against the sun. Some also say that it’s good for the skin and has anti-aging properties. When you’re in the country, try it for yourself and you can make up your own mind.

If you order from Starbucks regularly, you know that there are three cup size options: tall, grande, and venti. But what you might not realize is that there are two other sizes as well. First is an 8-ounce "short" cup, which is what the kid's hot chocolate is served in. You can ask for it for anything, though. Then there's the Trenta, which holds 31 ounces and is only for iced drinks.

The majority of animal species in the Antarctic eat krill, and some, like the Adélie and chinstrap penguins, rely almost entirely on it for nutrition. Even the teeth of crabeater seals are specially designed for consuming krill. Furthermore, according to recent studies, humpback and fin whales, whose populations are now stabilised after centuries of whaling, consume a combined 2 million metric tonnes of krill annually from a small area close to the Antarctic Peninsula where the majority of the world's commercial krill fisheries are based.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation grew preoccupied with inviting Lionel Messi to join the Spanish Football Team a few years after he arrived in Barcelona. But Messi had a different plan; he wanted to follow in the footsteps of former Argentina great Diego Maradona and play for his country, so he turned down the opportunity. When the Argentine Football Association learnt of the situation, they planned two under-20 friendly despite knowing nothing about young Messi (actually, they did not know who that Messi guy was).

Your nails' ability to grow can be impacted by stress. One thing that will stop your nails from growing is stress. But don't worry, your nails will eventually grow back.

Because monkeypox is uncommon, your doctor may consider other rash infections first, such as measles or chickenpox. Swollen lymph nodes, on the other hand, frequently identify monkeypox from other poxes. 

Your doctor will collect a tissue sample from an open sore to diagnose monkeypox (lesion). The sample is then sent to a laboratory for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing (genetic fingerprinting). A blood sample may also be required to test for the monkeypox virus or antibodies produced by your immune system.

Because it has several vital qualities, including aphrodisiac, antibacterial, antivenom, antifertility, anticonvulsant, and many more. Because it has antioxidant characteristics, this plant aids in blood sugar regulation by increasing insulin secretion. Any itch or skin infection is treated by applying a paste made from the plant's root or by extracting juice from it.