Have you noticed that your skin is dry? If so, you should moisturise every day. Apply lotion right away after getting out of the shower to seal in the moisture that your skin has just absorbed if your skin is severely dehydrated.

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.

Quantum mechanics explains how atoms, molecules, and other fundamental particles interact. Einstein's theory of general relativity, on the other hand, helps to explain how things work on a large scale. But there's a problem: these two branches of physics don't seem to fit together. While much work has been done to address this issue, it remains one of the most difficult problems in modern physics.

The most well-known mantra among Hindus is the Gayatri Mantra. It has 24 letters and 24,000 verses in the Valmiki Ramayan. The Gayatri Mantra is formed from the first letter that appears after every 1000 verses of the Ramayan. This mantra represents the core of the ancient epic Ramayana. The Gayatri Mantra is mentioned for the first time in the Rigveda, the earliest of the Vedas.

Cleopatra was an extremely strong queen who could afford luxury that others could only dream of. For example, she was dissatisfied with the beaches of Sedir Island in Turkey during her trip. So her boyfriend, Mark Antony, had the white sand she loved sent all the way from Egypt so she might enjoy it on other shores. Because of this, Sedir is today known as Cleopatra's Island.

One weird law, that’s since been long-forgotten, is that it’s illegal to pass wind in Florida after 6pm on a Thursday. It’s never really been enforced in Florida but it was probably written in the 1800’s. It’s not clear why this ever became a law, or a rumoured law in the first place.

South Korean women only have about three different types of hairstyles to work with, and they are based on their age and relationship status, rather than on preference or what is "in style." If you see a girl with long hair, she is unmarried; a girl with short hair has recently married; and older women wear perms.

Chia seeds are simple to add to bread, muffins, pancakes, cookies, and other baked goods! For some of my chia seed recipes, continue reading. 
 

Since roughly 600 B.C., when a child has paraded around in a basket in honour of Dionysus, the god of fertility, an infant has been a symbol of the occasion (and wine). The infant symbolises the rebirth that occurs at the beginning of each new year.

Do you believe The Walking Dead is a work of fiction? It is, but the government wants to be ready for a real-life version in any case. In 2011, the 31-page Counter-Zombie Dominance Plan, or CONPLAN 8888-11, was created. And, lest you think it's strange bureaucratic humour, the first sentence says, "This plan was not truly created as a joke."

The wax forms an unsightly ring of hard wax around the edges when you can only melt it close to the wick. Tunneling is the term for this. All you need to do is wrap some foil around the top of your candle. After that, make a hole for the wick in the center. The hard exterior wax is encouraged to melt evenly and soften. 
To make sure the entire top layer is liquid, burn your candle for a number of hours with the foil cover on.

It takes one particularly terrifying creep to inspire Hannibal Lecter, Norman Bates, and Leatherface, but that's the legacy left by horrifying serial killer Ed Gein. When he was finally caught and his house of horrors in Plainfield, Wisconsin, discovered, police found masks and lampshades made from human skin, among plenty of other atrocities. His astonishing depravity proved a source of creative inspiration.

If blessings are on one side of the coin, an evil eye is on the other. We can't refute it; all we can do is shield ourselves from it. Tiger Eye Gemstone has served as the wearer's protector. The stone keeps opponents' ill will and jealousy from close relatives at bay. If you know of someone in your family who is always sick or who becomes sick after a certain incident, purchasing a protection stone for them might be the first step in establishing a protection wall around them.

Based on the fact that sunflowers are medicinal herbs, they are completely edible. You can eat every part of this flower, including the roots and the petals. The oil is extracted from the seeds, which are a common grocery store snack, and is used to make oils for bread and other treats. It works wonders in lowering cholesterol. You don't have to be concerned about consuming any part of this flower, whether you cook it or eat it raw.

It was used for the execution of captives, including as Christians and Jews, as part of the Roman Triumph, as well as chariot racing. Historians estimate that the Circus Maximum could house 150,000 - 250,000 people at any given time. This implies it might house more spectators than North Korea's Rungrado May Day Stadium, the world's largest capacity stadium, which can hold around 114,000 people.

There have been several persons who have taken on the role of The Flash. The superheroes in the canon tale are Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, and Bart Allen at various times in time. The original Flash was Jay Garrick. The most well-known of the four is Barry Allen. Wally West was once Barry's sidekick, and Bart is his 30th-century grandson!

Monkeypox is uncommon. However, the number of cases is increasing in Africa, as well as in formerly uninfected areas.

 According to the study, nearly 58 percent of all tree species are single-country endemics, meaning they only occur naturally within the borders of a single country. The highest totals for endemic tree species are found in Brazil, Colombia, and Indonesia, which makes sense given the overall biodiversity found in their native forests. The study's authors write, "The countries with the most country-endemic tree species reflect broader plant diversity trends (Brazil, Australia, China) or islands where isolation has resulted in speciation (Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia)."

A coconut may survive on the ocean's tide for up to 100 days and still germinate. Coconuts are able to float in the ocean due to their water resistance. As a result, they can be found throughout the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Africa.

According to American sociologists, children who learn to read by the age of eight have a lower chance of being imprisoned in the future. Furthermore, those children are less likely to use drugs or drop out of school. Isn't this helpful and interesting?

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.

Madagascar is vast. It is 226,917 square miles in size, making it the world's fourth biggest island (and bigger than Spain, Thailand, Sweden and Germany). In comparison, the United Kingdom is just 93,410 square miles. Which of the following is the world's biggest island? To discover out, take the quiz below.

Don't gamble with your passport's expiration date before going on a trip. Some countries require your passport to be valid for at least 90 days after entry. However, to be on the safe side, you should guarantee the validity of six months - the time required by some.