Building pyramids kept the Ancient Egyptians occupied! Over 130 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt so far, and archaeologists are continually searching for more!

The fate of the Afrikaans language was a hot topic during negotiations for South Africa's new government in 1992. The ANC sought to make English the official language of the nation, but Afrikaner nationalists were anxious that it remains on par with English. The ANC concurred, but it was difficult for them to justify simply adopting Afrikaans and leaving out other indigenous languages. Then came South Africa's inclusive linguistic policy.

Making chamomile tea a regular part of your routine has the ability to help you prevent being unwell in the first place: In a tiny trial, 14 volunteers drank five cups of herbal tea every day for two weeks (which is more than the average person drinks in a day). Following that, investigators discovered a large rise in hippurate and glycine levels in their urine, both of which have been linked to enhanced antibacterial activity. An assessment of the advantages of chamomile tea, on the other hand, said that "more research is needed before a conclusive relationship between chamomile and its putative health benefits can be established."

You may have assumed it would be as simple as lighting your candle, but it's actually a little more difficult than that! Did you know that a candle's first burn is the most crucial? 
You must allow your candle to burn sufficiently long the first time you light it! Depending on the size of your candle, it may take several hours for the entire top layer of wax to become liquid. Your candle will not burn evenly if you don't do this.

The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is made up of cement and steel wire equal to the earth's equator. Well, that is a lot. The distance around the Earth at the Equator, its circumference, is 40,075 kilometers, which is not even the total distance of the bridge. 

In 2013, the incinerated remains of 50,000 bones belonging to 63 men, women, and children were discovered at the site. These bones date from about 3,000 and 2,5000 BC. This shows that Stonehenge may have served as a burial place at some point in its history.

The Birth of Venus is unquestionably one of the most famous and adored works of art in the world. It was painted between 1482 and 1485 by Sandro Botticelli and depicts the mythological figure Venus, the goddess of love, arriving on the island of Cyprus. Christian inspiration was very dominant in art during the Middle Ages, but the rise of humanism changed the artistic approach. Nude art was reborn as a result of renewed interest in the myths of ancient Rome.

According to eyewitness accounts, yetis may reside in China, India, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and Russia.

Did you know that around 8 out of every 10 Americans will suffer from back discomfort at some time in their lives? If you are experiencing back discomfort, it is suggested that you see a spine expert.

Above the fire station on Main Street, Walt Disney had his own private - and secret - apartment. The apartment is still standing today, with a light in the window symbolising Walt's presence.

What? That much is true. A 2013 research that used data from the 2011 census found that just 40% of Afrikaans speakers are white. The remainder are members of different races, primarily black, coloured, and Indian.

Glass, contrary to popular belief, is not a solid... liquid... or gas. Glass cools to form a "amorphous solid," which allows molecules within the glass to continue moving.

Cyrene, now known as Shahhat, was formerly part of the Greek kingdom that ruled Libya hundreds of years ago. It was a significant Greek city since it was the epicentre of philosophical instruction. Cyrene is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is one of the country's oldest cities.

Every country has a few outdated laws which didn't quite catch up with the times, but some of the laws in Bangkok will really leave you scratching your head as to the reason they were formulated in the first place. You might inadvertently commit a crime if you:

-Leave the house without wearing underwear 
-Drive a motorized vehicle bare-chested
-Use a durian fruit as a weapon; the fine levied will be determined according to the number of thorns that strike the victim
-Step on the currency, as it contains the image of the King and must not be disrespected 

 

The only creatures that live permanently on Mt. Everest are jumping spiders. Jumping spiders lurk in nooks and crannies on the slopes of Everest at a height of 6,700 meters (22,000 ft), making them one of the Earth's highest permanent dwellers. Animals such as the snow leopard, Himalayan tahr (a goat-like species), and Himalayan yak may be found below an elevation of 6,000 meters.

Dick Clark took over as host of the show in 1974. Clark suffered a stroke in December 2004, and Regis Philbin took over as host at the last minute. Clark officially gave over hosting responsibilities to Ryan Seacrest in 2005.

The researchers behind this project compiled data from museums, botanical gardens, agricultural centers, and other sources to conclude that there are currently 60,065 tree species known to science. These include Abarema abbottii, a rare and poorly understood tree native to China and Kyrgyzstan, and Zygophyllum kaschgaricum, a vulnerable limestone-bound tree found only in the Dominican Republic. The Global Tree Assessment, which aims to assess the conservation status of all of the world's tree species by 2020, is the next step in this field of research.

Starbucks was chosen as a component in the Index because it is the world's most widely distributed, premium-priced coffee chain, and so provides an intriguing economic barometer comparing countries. The price differential for a Grande Latte varied from £1.21 in Brazil to £5.72 in Switzerland, representing a roughly 400% price increase.

Stonehenge is a massive circle of standing stones built by men. Our forefathers constructed the monument over many decades and thousands of years. It is one of the most recognisable prehistoric landmarks in the world, as well as one of the world's biggest unsolved mysteries.

In Muslim schools around Cape Town, Afrikaans began to replace Malay in 1815, about 100 years before it was made an official language. It was written in Arabic script. The Qur'an and other religious books were frequently translated into Arabic Afrikaans. The Romanized form of Afrikaans that is used now didn't first appear in newspapers until about 1850.

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.

The coconut tree can reach a height of 82 feet (25 metres). Coconut trees can flower up to 13 times each year, yielding up to 65-75 fruits per year.

Middle schoolers and anyone trying to understand the latest slang terms loves Urban Dictionary, an online, crowdsourced listing of millions of slang words and phrases. However, Urban Dictionary is more than just a dictionary. It also has an online store where you can buy mugs, T-shirts, an official card game, and plush dolls based on dirty phrases popularised by the dictionary (like Golden Shower and Donkey Punch). If you don't know what those disgusting phrases mean, we'll let you look them up, but don't say we didn't warn you.

Even though he has never been part of the film industry, boxing great Muhammad Ali got a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in 2002. It was adjudged that boxing is a live performance, which is one of the categories for getting a star. But unlike everyone else, Ali’s star isn’t on the footpath. His is installed on the wall of the Dolby Theatre. According to The Guardian, Ali didn’t want his name stepped on by “people who have no respect for me,” so it was put on the wall. 

The majority of USB flash drives weigh less than 30 grammes, which makes them simple to carry and move around. Although small, your USB flash drive could hold crucial data, files, and information that, if lost, could be disastrous. You may conveniently carry them in your pocket, store them in your wallet, or clip them to your keys thanks to the USB flash drive's lightweight characteristics. So you always have access to your reliable