When they roll out the red carpet on Oscar night spare a thought for the organizers. The specially made carpet is a whopping 500 feet long and has to be rolled out at LA's prestigious Kodak Theatre days in advance, hoovered and covered with protective plastic, before being unveiled just hours before the ceremony.

Cupcakes were once known as "1234" or "number" cakes, which is a fascinating and educational fact about them. This is because they are typically made with four ingredients: one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, and four eggs. So, the next time you make a cupcake, keep the order in mind.

Many people visit Birmingham Cathedral, but few realise that its stained glass windows were designed by Edward Burne-Jones, a notable Pre-Raphaelite. Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, has a blue plaque commemorating his birthplace.

There is one point on which both North and South Korea can agree: they love their language so much that they created a national holiday to celebrate it. Both are in countries.

Thermal insulation is a feature of silkworm cocoons that helps them withstand significant temperature changes outside. Silk textiles carry some of these effects over. This means that silk is the ideal temperature-regulating fabric all year round because it can feel cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

There are eight ways to Mate in two moves from the starting position, but 355 ways to Mate in three moves. It should be noted that the average game lasts 38 moves.

When Qin Shi Huang ascended to the throne of the Qin State in 246 BC, work on the Terracotta Warriors began. It was completed in 206 BC, four years after Qin's demise, at the start of the Han Dynasty. Terracotta Horses and Warriors Terracotta Horses and Warriors 
The terracotta army and tomb complex were finished after 40 years of nonstop labor by over 700,000 people.

Silk is a very adaptable material that has proven to be perfect for a wide range of applications, including rugs, prosthetic arteries, parachutes, formal wear, and sleepwear.

Scientists in Voronezh, central Russia, announced on Tuesday that a Russian cockroach named Nadezhda (Hope) had given birth to the first organisms ever conceived in space. Nadezhda was conceived during the Foton-M bio-satellite journey from September 14 to September 26.

Street painting has become permitted and publicly encouraged in recent years, resulting in a booming art community that has transformed drab, blank walls into colorful canvases that reflect feelings, abilities, and contemporary societal issues. Street painters can paint on any structure, wall, or surface as long as they have permission from the owner and it is not a listed historical building.

If you're wondering why the term coccyx is derived from the bird "cuckoo," here's why. This is due to the tailbone's form like a cuckoo's beak.

Retinoids are widely thought to increase skin's sensitivity to the sun. Because the component is light-sensitive, it frequently comes in an opaque tube. However, if you use a retinoid at night, it won't make your skin any more sensitive to UV radiation. The following morning, just put on your usual amount of clean sunscreen, and you'll be protected.

While your doctor is unlikely to notice how you dress, you should make sure you're clean before heading in for an exam. "Having good hygiene is more important than anything else," adds one doctor. Their suggestion? Mild soap and water will suffice. 

Malleus Maleficarum became the go-to handbook for both the hysterical masses and witch-hunters on how to deal with a witch. It was a legal and theological document written by two clergymen that offered advice like shaving the witch's hair off her body so she can't hide magical objects. Go figure.

This is absolutely true, and you may have already noticed it if you've ever tried to feed a dog that is wary of people. He or she will put their tail between their hind legs out of fear, which is an obvious sign that they are frightened and do not like your approach. Simply be patient in this case, or put the food down and leave the vicinity; they will eat it later. When fighting with other dogs, they frequently tuck their tails between their back legs.

Amalgam Comics was a DC Comics and Marvel Comics publishing brand in which the two comic book companies combined existing characters into new ones. Dark Claw, an amalgamation of Batman and Wolverine, was created. Superman and Captain America merged to form Super-Soldier. Characters such as Iron Lantern and Shatterstarfire may also appear.

Dr. Coates oversaw an effort in Argentina to identify cash crops that farmers in the region may profit from cultivating. He investigated a variety of plants to determine their economic viability. When he analyzed chia seeds, he discovered their amazing nutritional profile and focused his whole study to bringing chia back to a commercial level so that people all over the globe might benefit from the seeds.

If you thought being bilingual made you an overachiever, you’re about to get schooled. Queen Victoria was fluent in no fewer than five languages: English, German, French, Latin, and Italian. She also learned a little Hindustani and Urdu to chat with her Indian servants at Windsor Castle (above)

Some individuals in Ancient Rome thought that if they drank the fresh, warm blood of a fallen Gladiator, they would gain power. They also thought that consuming blood may help them recover from epilepsy.

Don’t Touch Me Plant is a very sensitive plant to the touch. This kind of plant is easily recognized by its characteristic of folding up and dropping down leaves when touched.

Some blueberry producers substitute bilberries for blueberries in their products. But the bilberry products are still referred to as "blueberries." The key difference

Defectors from North Korea sent the nation thousands of USB flash sticks between 2016 and 2017. These flash drives contained a sizable amount of prohibited items, such as Hollywood movies, South Korean soap operas, and world news articles.

Shimla likewise offers tomfoolery and experience alongside picturesque beauty. If you need to add more tomfoolery and experience to your outing to Shimla, you can take a shot at Ice Skating. Shimla has the biggest Ice Skating Arena in India. It draws in numerous travelers and local people who appreciate Ice Skating

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.