Toby Gard hacked together Lara Croft Manor, one of the most iconic locations in the original Tomb Raider, in a weekend, and it was based on the actual building Core Design was headquartered in. Yes, even indie video game developers can stay in castles in England.

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.

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.

They may not feel discomfort, but they can cause significant pain. Researchers noticed that after clamping down on a load cell, a pressure-measuring device, the lobster's larger claw, the crusher claw. This claw appears to have molars because it is used to break up anything hard, such as crabs, clams, and mussels. The other, known as the ripper claw or fast claw, tears softer prey such as fish or worms.

Zeus had a large family outside of his marriage to Hera. This enraged Hera, and in order to exact her vengeance, she claimed that their son, Hephaestus, was the result of a virgin birth. This meant that Hephaestus was not descended from Zeus, which infuriated the Thunder god. And he vented his rage on Hephaestus by tossing him off the summit of Mount Olympus.

Flamingos can fly up to 600 kilometres at a speed of 50–60 kph thanks to their dimensions and light body bulk.

Fewer than two in ten chief financial officers in the 350 largest British PLCs are women, only 4% of investment managers are women, and only 5% of corporations are led by a female CEO. There are more CEOs named Peter in the FTSE 100 than there are female CEOs. According to Lean In and McKinsey's 2020 Women in the Workplace report, which reviewed data from 329 firms, while entry-level roles are virtually evenly divided between genders, the ratio of women drops by roughly half at the senior VP level. Women make up nearly half of the workforce but hold just 38% of managerial roles, with the percentage decreasing with each additional level of seniority.

Chile has one of the world's longest coastlines, stretching for around 6500 kilometres. It is, nevertheless, one of the world's narrowest, having a width of little over 200 kilometres. The majority of the most well-known beach resorts, or balnearios, are located in central Chile, ranging from El Norte Chico south past the metropolitan district to the northern limits of Region VII, Region del Maule. Chile has a moderate Mediterranean climate, with warm to hot days and cold nights in the summer.

Lara Croft has a distinctive appearance, but her voice isn't always consistent. Lara was only voiced by Shelley Blond for one game. Lara's lines have been delivered by five different voice actresses.

Sound waves provide considerably lower levels of energy than other types of energy. Because any sound creates low energy levels, you don't want to use it to generate electricity, which demands a lot of energy.

Although many scholars regard the OED as the ultimate authority on dictionaries, the OED requires your assistance. At any given time, the dictionary's editors are researching the history of specific words and phrases, and The OED Appeals allows the public to submit evidence of the earliest record of certain words (via the comments section). Camouflage and Arnold Palmer are two recent entries in the OED, so if you have old books or magazines that mention some strange word, please let the OED know. You might just see your contribution in the next edition of the dictionary.

The Hurt Locker' broke another film industry record when it bagged six Oscars out of a total of nine nominations - including the coveted Best Picture gong - as the lowest-grossing movie to ever win at the Oscars. It is estimated to have earned $21 million at the box office, that's less than 2% of what its competitor 'Avatar' made in ticket sales in the same year.

Swiggy has also made investments in other startup companies. On February 26, 2019, Swiggy invested an undisclosed amount to Fingerlix for its Series C round of funding as the lead investor. This was followed by a $1.9 million investment on April 7, 2020.

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was the result of a request from Universal in 1927 that Walt and his head animator Ub Iwerks create a cartoon character for them. Oswald was a huge success, with strong merchandising to match. Disney travelled to New York in 1928 to renegotiate his contract with producer Charles Mintz after achieving this success. But Mintz came back with a different proposal: He wanted to reduce the budget. To further aggravate the situation, Mintz was hiring Disney's animators under his nose through secret agreements. Oswald's rights ultimately went to Universal, and Disney felt as though he had lost almost everything as he left New York. But everything functioned as intended.

Maa Kamakhya of Guwahati is one of the oldest temples in India. There are 51 shakti peethas in different parts of India as well as in Pakistan, Nepal & Sri Lanka. The Kamakhya Shakti Peeth is considered the most powerful shakti peeth, as yoni (vagina) of Goddess Sati had fallen on the Neelanchal parvat i.e. the Nilgiri hills, following the splitting of the Goddess's dead body. Since everyone comes to this world through ‘yoni’ that is why this place is considered the center point of creating the whole Brahmand.

A well-known traditional treatment for all health problems, turmeric milk (haldi wala doodh) clarifies your skin and gives it a healthy glow. It is also recognized for removing sunburns and can help with uneven skin.

The effects of toxic air are worse for those who are most at risk. The development of a child's lungs is harmed by air pollution. Additionally, it exacerbates pre-existing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, especially in elderly patients. Because they frequently reside close to major roads, where air pollution is severe, the poorest members of our society suffer more than others. Air pollution has an impact on every motorist. However, especially when using side routes, pedestrians and cyclists are frequently subject to less air pollution than those who travel by car.

Mountain Gorillas live in two isolated groups, one in the Virunga Volcanoes and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. They are basically found in the high-altitude bamboo and montane forests which are surrounded by settlements and agriculture.

According to a United Nations research, the average marriage age in Switzerland is 31.8 for males and 29.5 for women. The Local CH, on the other hand, claims that the divorce rate in Switzerland is over 40%, and according to a publication from the Central Intelligence Agency, the average age for Swiss women to have their first child is 30.4 years, making them the oldest woman in Europe to do so.

Can dust aggravate asthma? Although the cause of an attack can frequently be traced back to dust, it is unclear whether dust mites can cause the development of asthma in children. In general, children are more at risk than adults. According to studies, children who are frequently exposed to dust mites and their excrement are more likely to suffer from allergies, such as asthma and eczema.

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.

If you think conspiracy theorists are a minority, you're mistaken—at least according to one study. Political scientists J. Eric Oliver and Thomas Wood reported in 2014 that almost half of the American public believes in at least one conspiracy theory. Their findings were based on countrywide surveys that were conducted over several years. "We conceive of conspiracy theories as simply another sort of magical thinking," Oliver added, rather than seeing them as paranoid loners. People who believe in conspiracies are more inclined to believe in other sorts of magical thinking, such as the paranormal or the supernatural, according to their research.