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.

The history of the breed is shrouded in secrecy. But it's widely accepted that Chihuahuas are Techichi's direct ancestors.

We’ve all no doubt found it tricky getting out of bed before, but those suffering from Dysania find it particularly difficult. It’s most likely to be a form of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

 

Titanic was released in 1997, when film reels were the only way to project a film. Each copy of Titanic had a run time of 3 hours and 15 minutes and was 17.7 reels long. That equates to over 17,700 feet of film at 25 frames per second. That's more than three miles for a single film. For comparison, the Titanic was 883 feet long... that's nearly 20 Titanics.

Have you ever wondered how gummy candies get their shiny sheen? They're sprayed with carnauba wax, the same stuff that's used to make cars shine.

No, flamingos lack mammary glands, but they are nonetheless capable of producing a specific type of "milk" from their upper digestive systems. To feed their offspring, male and female flamingos both make crop milk. Red and white blood cells, protein, and fat are all components of this mixture.

There are genuine Christmas trees, artificial Christmas trees, and a 30-foot Christmas tree constructed of tumbleweeds in Chandler, Arizona. According to Fodor's Travel, it takes 1,200 tumbleweeds to build the edifice, which is then sprayed in glitter and 20 litres of flame retardant.

One of nature's rock stars is broccoli. It's a major source of plant compounds that have been demonstrated to help reduce the risk of several cancers naturally (though many other things also affect your cancer risk). Additionally, the florets provide a good amount of vitamin C and K in each cup.

You may encourage a timid cat to come out of her shell and play by giving her catnip. Catnip spray may be used to rejuvenate toys that your cat may be neglecting in order to persuade your cat to play with them again. Catnip might help your cat become more interested in a scratching post. If your cat has gone through a difficult period, a session with catnip will help her relax and blow off steam.

Every year, between 60,000 and 1,000,000 novels are published in the United States alone. Obviously, that's far too numerous to keep track of. So knowing which imprints are publishing to your preferences is the greatest way to sort through this massive amount of books. Consider them "themes." Keep up with Crown Archetype, for example, if you're interested in pop culture. Follow Agate Publishing's Bolden imprint if you want to read more diversely. These factions can be quite broad but sometimes extremely specialized, which makes finding new books a lot of fun.

As they develop, centipedes moult. Every time they moult, they grow another set of legs naturally, so the older they get, the more legs they have. The fact that they can actually grow new legs after being amputated by predators is truly bizarre. Centipedes have the ability to detach some of their legs in order to escape from a predator's grasp. Then, when they moult, they simply regenerate their lost legs!

For the longest time, it was assumed that witchcraft was primarily a female activity. However, there are male counterparts to witches, who are commonly referred to as wizards, warlocks, or sorcerers. Throughout history, countless men and women have been persecuted on suspicion of practicing witchcraft.

After Perseus returned to Seriphos, his mission was complete. There was no reason for him to carry Medusa’s head any longer. Besides, Athena was now interested in it. The goddess of wisdom took the head of her sworn enemy and placed it either on her Aegis (shield) or armor. This way she appropriated Medusa’s powers and proclaimed her triumph.

Athena, a goddess of civilization and an idealized role model for the virtuous woman within the patriarchal Greek society, had finally exterminated the threat of the dangerous Medusa, a symbol of the power of the natural and the feminine.

Although wheeled office chairs were already in existence, they were not as comfy or ergonomic as what we have today. So Darwin did something daring with his opulent couch. The man was a well-known workaholic, and when he wasn't gathering or devouring specimens, he was researching them and taking notes. He discovered that in his study or lab area, he would have to move around the workplace from bench to bench, desk to desk. So, in order to increase his productivity and save crucial study time, he decided to add wheels to his beautiful recliner.

A common misconception is that bloody gums are normal; however, if you find blood on your sink after your oral hygiene routine, take note. This could be an indication of gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease. The good news is that this stage of gum disease is reversible if properly treated by your NE Calgary dentist. We understand that flossing is the last thing on your mind when your gums are bleeding, but it is the most effective way to treat the source of infection and halt the progression of gum disease.

We often get attracted towards the smell of the earth when it rains but have you have thought that rain too can have smell? But it does! Petrichor is the word that describes the scent of the rain. The reason behind it is that some plants secrete oild during dry periods & when it rains these oil get released into the air. And the aromatic compounds combine to create the pleasant scent of rain.

Roald Dahl, the world-famous children's author, was born in Cardiff in 1916. His best-selling books have sold over 250 million copies worldwide, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG. Dahl lived in a Tudor home across the street from Llandaff Cathedral School, where he read his stories to the students.

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.

As you may have heard, Starbucks offers a generous benefits package to their employees, including providing healthcare to employees who work 20 hours a week or more. In fact, according to Howard Schultz, CEO of the company in 2008, Starbucks spends $300 million annually on healthcare, which is more than what they spend on coffee beans.

While most of us have had a shattered bone at some time in our lives, the truth is that bone is a very tough substance. So powerful, in fact, that "ounce for ounce, human bones are stronger than steel," as Discover Magazine puts it. A bone has a higher pressure tolerance and bearing strength than a steel rod of equal width. The femur is the strongest bone in the body, capable of supporting 30 times the weight of an ordinary adult. We all are men or women of steel...

Don't use the mild weather in the middle of January to justify leaving the house without a jacket. The weather records from January 10, 1911, in Rapid City, South Dakota, show how quickly temperatures can drop. The temperature began at a pleasant 55°F, then dropped to 8°F in 15 minutes due to a powerful cold front. That day still holds the record for the world's fastest cold snap.

In Bali, finding a massage parlour is simple; the island has over 1,200 spas. The massage, particularly the Traditional Balinese massage, is a must-do for everyone visiting the island. Traditional Balinese massage, influenced by Chinese and Indian traditions, is distinguished by long, slightly firm strokes focused on pressure points.

During the Crisis on Infinite Earths story arc, Barry manages to transform himself into pure energy by running super fast, breaking all limitations, and striking his past self with the bolt that awakens his body to the Speed Force. Barry, talk about shaping your own fate.