Politically and geographically, it is one of India's top 10 earthquake-prone regions. It is located close to the seismically active Konya Dam, which is classed Zone 3 out of 5.

In the southeast of Europe is the Republic of Bulgaria. The Balkan Peninsula includes it. In addition to the Black Sea on its eastern border, Bulgaria is bordered by Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Romania to the north, and Turkey, and Greece to the south.

Makeup was not exclusively a feminine phenomenon for the Egyptians. Both Egyptian men and women used lip lipstick, including bright hues like orange, blue, and magenta. Talk about setting fashion trends. The pigment was applied by Egyptians using a moist stick of wood. Rich Egyptians were often buried with at least two jars of lip colour. Thankfully, Lakme and Maybelline did not exist at the time. Cleopatra requested special lipsticks with strange chemicals. Her trademark crimson lipstick was made from crushed bugs. Flowers, fish scales, and crimson ocher were among the other elements.

Betel leaves are a mild stimulant that the locals like to chew on for a couple of minutes. Unfortunately, the leaves cause their mouths to water, which in turn is mixed with the red dye of the substance. People then spit this out onto the floor causing red stains along the street. The first impression when you see this ubiquitous marking on the floor may be blood. But, it’s not.

When you’re in Myanmar, you’ll see people chewing this and will become familiar with the red stains that line the streets. Vendors sell large green leaves containing the nut with spices and occasionally tobacco. Try it yourself if you dare.

There are more British actors in Lagaan than in the primary cast: Lagaan, the highest-grossing film of 2001, contains several unknown facts, one of which is that it included the most British actors ever cast in a single film in the history of Bollywood cinema.

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.

Common cleaning cloths, such as leather and cotton, only remove up to 33% of germs, whereas microfiber eliminates up to 95%! Because microfibre acts on a molecular level, this is conceivable. It employs natural forces to attract all manner of small germs and dust particles, effectively acting as a filth magnet. This is the primary reason why cleaning businesses like microfiber. Microfiber may be found in a variety of mops, wipes, brushes, and cleaning cloths.

The Archaeological Survey of India has named the Khajuraho monuments as the best-preserved antiquity monuments.

Over the years, the term "butterscotch" has been used to designate a range of different culinary products, although it most commonly refers to a sort of confectionery or dessert. The name itself is considered to be a mix of the words butter and burn, and it most likely relates to the candy-making process. Sugar and butter are cooked together until they create a thick, sticky slurry to make butterscotch. After that, the fluid is poured into moulds or onto a surface to cool and harden. Butterscotch candies have a smooth, creamy taste that is gently sweet and somewhat salty.

Research done by theseniorlist.com using data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Bureau of Labor Statistics on income and costs discovered that Maine is one of the least affordable states in the United States. In Maine, costs account for 91% of total revenue. The national average, on the other hand, is 81%.

The age of language is still a point of contention. Nonetheless, most linguists agree that it started around the time modern humans (homo sapiens) evolved in Africa with modern skull shapes and vocal cords. Language evolved with the right tools in place — a large enough skull, a brain, and a voice box. Some anthropologists speculate that language may have evolved prior to the physiological development of modern brains and larynxes, but 100,000 BC is a good starting point

An English writer named Frank Beringer established the popular meal of millennials in 1895, when he wrote an essay titled "Brunch: a Plea" in Hunter's Weekly newspaper. In his piece, he presented a "brunch" alternative to the usual Sunday supper. He said that getting up early was no fun for individuals who had had wild Saturday nights, and that brunch was the ideal location for people to meet about noon, tell stories about their crazy nights, and enjoy one other's company.

Kopi Luwak is the name of a special coffee that may be found all around Bali. It's made in an unusual and unethical way - from civet droppings. Civets consume coffee beans, and their poop is collected and processed to create the unique coffee, which can sell for up to $50 per cup.

Did you think it took a long time for clothes to decompose? Shoes are even more time consuming! The midsoles of shoes, which are commonly made with ethylene vinyl, can take a long time to degrade. Rather than adding to landfills, consider donating or selling your shoes!

We're not surprised that Rolls Royce vehicles are meticulously detailed in every nook and cranny. When you know that the coach line is painted freehand by one guy only – Mark Court – you can proudly proclaim it as the epitome of meticulousness and exclusivity. Mind you, no robots or machines were employed!

These two gorgeous names are synonymous with Sri Lanka. This small island nation is known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean due to its remarkable natural beauty, extraordinary biodiversity, and rare jewels. Furthermore, the island has a teardrop form and is located off the coast of India, which is easier to see on a map. That is why it is also known as the Teardrop of India. A Google map snapshot of Sri Lanka is shown here to give you an idea of its location and shape.

The easternmost city in the United States is appropriately named "Eastport" in Maine, close the Canadian border. Every day, it is the first place in the country to see the sun. Eastport is also well-known for whale sightings since the surrounding water is ideal for feeding and rearing young whales.

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.

Barbie is named after the Handlers' daughter, Barbara. Ken is named after their son, Kenneth. In Barbie's world, her parents are George and Margaret Roberts from Willows, Wisconsin. Other family members include her siblings: Skipper, Tutti, Todd, Stacie, Kelly, Chelsea, and Krissy. Tutti and Todd are twins … but so are Todd and Stacie, apparently (at least according to Todd's box). She also has cousins named Francie and Jazzie.

The Jewish tradition of covering up mirrors during shiva (the seven-day period of mourning by the deceased's immediate family) is still practiced today. According to several Jewish sources, when the soul departs from this world, a void is created. This void may end up attracting evil spirits to fill it. These demonic ghosts have a penchant for attaching themselves to mirror reflections. To prevent this from happening, Jews cover their mirrors until the end of shiva.

Another proof that reinforces the fact that the origin of Tandoori chicken took place in the Harappa Civilization is the mention of roasting the meat, after marinating it in the spices, in the clay oven in the Susruta Samhita. 

 

The famous FIFA World Cup has only been won by eight teams worldwide. Germany and Italy both have four victories, while Brazil has five victories. France, Uruguay, and Argentina all have two championships, while Spain and England each have one. Six of these eight teams—England, Italy, Uruguay, Argentina, Germany, and France—have won the title while serving as hosts.