People found this extremely frustrating because round pencils frequently rolled off surfaces. As a result, the popular hexagonal pencil shape was introduced. People used to use breadcrumbs to erase their mistakes before erasers were invented.

The Main Belt's objects occasionally exhibit cometary activity and grow tails. Scientists speculate that this may be because they include water ice. Additionally, some of these bodies may be "degenerate" comets, which are comets that have nearly entirely lost their volatile material and are now barely distinguishable from typical asteroids.

When the weatherman reports a "real feel" temperature of -10 degrees outside, it may appear as if he made up the figure on the spot. Wind chill, on the other hand, is calculated using a complex equation devised by meteorologists. Wind Chill = 35.74 + 0.6215T – 35.75(V0.16) + 0.4275T(V0.16) for math nerds who want to try it at home.

Traditional Cambodian weddings are filled with joy, glitzy gowns, and a non-stop party that may last up to three days and three nights!

Some pirates delayed burying their treasure because they wanted a piece of the loot first. And a pirate's treasure wasn't always gold or silver; it could also be food, lumber, cloth, or animal hides.

It is not necessary for the air to be extremely moist in order to produce significant amounts of snow. Unlike rain, a bank of fluffy snow contains a lot of air, which adds to its bulk. As a result, what would have been an inch of rain in the summer becomes about 10 inches of snow in the winter.

The liver is the second-biggest organ and the largest gland in the human body. For an adult human, it can weigh up to 1.3–1.6 kg and is reddish brown in colour. The liver removes the poisons or chemicals that the body excretes as bile in the form of stool or urine. The liver produces bile, which gives the stool its brown colour.

No, it's not the fear of Cher, as the name may suggest. It is derived from the Greek word "chero," which meaning "joy." People suffering with cherophobia are frequently and cripplingly terrified of doing anything that could lead to happiness. This entails engaging in enjoyable activities and declining possibilities that may lead to.

When Perseus took Medusa’s head, we are told that something extraordinary happened. When Medusa was raped by Poseidon, it seems that she got pregnant but for some reason, never gave birth. Consequently, when her head was removed, two children sprang from the opening. These were Chrysaor and Pegasus. Chrysaor became the father of the three-headed (or three-bodied) giant Geryon who is mainly known for his fight with Hercules. Pegasus was a winged horse and one of the most famous mythological beings. So why did Gorgon Medusa give birth to a horse? This must have to do with the fact that Poseidon was, amongst others, the god of horses.

Pavitr meets an old yogi who bestows upon him the strength of a spider in order to combat the evil that threatens the planet. While exploring his abilities, Pavitr declines to assist a woman who is being attacked by numerous males. He departs, but returns when he hears his uncle's cries, who was stabbed while attempting to aid the lady. As a result, Pavitr recognises that enormous power comes with great responsibility. Peter Parker was given the name Pavitr Prabhakar, Mary Jane was given the name Meera Jain, Aunt May was given the name Auntie Maya, and Uncle Ben was given the name Uncle Bhim. Are you still astounded?

Tomatoes were thought to have medicinal properties in the early 1800s. According to Fast Company, in the 1830s, an Ohio doctor claimed that tomatoes could treat diarrhoea and indigestion, publishing recipes for a type of tomato ketchup that he later turned into a concentrated pill.

There are eye drops available that advertise themselves as "dissolving cataracts." Millions of people worldwide would have healthy eyes if such drops actually functioned. In truth, the development of cataract eye drops is still highly active. Lanosterol, a natural steroid that has demonstrated the capacity to lessen cataracts, is being studied by scientists. However, their study is still under progress, and there isn't yet a cataract-curing eye drop on the market.

Many different things, such as illnesses and daily lifestyle choices, can contribute to fatigue. It has been established that a 100-gram custard apple has 101 calories, or about 5% of the daily recommended intake. Therefore, the fruit will enable you to carry out your daily tasks without difficulty.

Mango grafting, which produced well-known varieties like Fernandina, was first used by the Portuguese, according to the book "A Historical Dictionary of Indian Food." The mangoes so enchanted the seafaring Portuguese that they took the fruit and its seeds and gave it to many other nations that had never tasted the fruit.

Understanding the essential concepts of Buddhism may require, well, a Buddha, but that doesn't imply that ordinary people can't strive for the peace and understanding that Buddha possesses. "Buddha literally means 'the awakened one.' "Budh" means "awakened," and "Buddh-a" implies "one who has awakened from illusion." It indicates that anyone can become awakened. "You, too, can be Buddh-a," Marcel explains. Being compassionate to others, whether Buddhist or not, enriches their lives—and yours.

Today, the vast majority of diamonds on the market are mined underground or beneath the sea using heavy machinery and cutting-edge technology. However, before diamonds were mined beneath the earth's surface, miners discovered them alongside or at the bottom of rivers. Alluvial mining is the name given to this type of mining activity.

Acadia National Park in Maine is one of the country's top 10 most visited parks. Over 3.5 million visitors visited the park in 2018. From October 7 to March 6, Cadillac Mountains in Acadia National Park is the first spot in the United States to see the dawn. In 1918, the peak was named after Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac, a French explorer, and adventurer. Cadillac is an automobile business named after the great explorer. It is 49,075 acres in size and includes Cadillac Mountain, woods, lakes, and cobble beaches. The Rockefellers funded a carriage road system that makes it easier to get about.

That slightly scandalous charcoal drawing of a topless Kate Winslet in Titanic was drawn by none other than the director himself, James Cameron. If you want something done right, sometimes you just need to do it yourself. 

 

Amalgamation is limited to silver and copper. Due to the softness of pure gold, most gold jewellery is a mix of gold, silver, and copper. Even the notorious 24-karat gold contains some copper.

Section 32 of the Salmon Act 1986 stipulates that it’s an offence to handle salmon under suspicious circumstances. This section creates an offence in England and Wales for any person who receives or disposes of any salmon in circumstances where they believe or could reasonably believe that the salmon has been illegally fished. The maximum penalty is two years imprisonment.

One of the most well-known facts about Jaigarh Fort is that it is home to the World's Largest Cannon on Wheels. This, known as Jaivana, was made in the Fort's cannon foundry. I don't think my photographs do this cannon's massive size justice. The amusing aspect is that, despite its size, it was never utilized in a conflict! It was only fired once for a test, and the cannon projectile went 35 kilometres.

Hernias come in a variety of forms. Inner groyne (inguinal), belly button (umbilical), and those resulting from an abdominal incision following surgery are the most typical.

St. David's in Pembrokeshire is the world's smallest cathedral city, with a population of only 2,000 people. It is also the only city in the United Kingdom that is totally surrounded by a national park.

Many people are unaware of how intelligent pigeons are. They may be taught to recognize words and to match art with its artist, but perhaps most importantly, they can be taught to distinguish between benign and cancerous growths. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, trained pigeons to distinguish between benign and malignant biopsies. The pigeons were able to "diagnose" brand new biopsies that they had never seen before after being trained how to differentiate between the two. A pigeon by itself had an accuracy of 85% on average. Their accuracy as a group approached 99%, which is expected of a doctor. 

When people meet for the first time, colour recognition accounts for the vast majority of their first impressions. According to studies, those who consistently wear neutral or black make fewer positive first impressions, whereas those who wear brighter colours are more likely to form friendly bonds. Wearing hints of red (for women) or blue (for men) on a first date may result in stronger feelings and a definite second date, whereas those who wear black to a job interview are more likely to be hired.