Queen Victoria may have been one of the longest reigning monarchs, but she was also one of the luckiest. On at least eight occasions—most of them while riding in her open carriage—would-be assassins tried to kill her. She also had a stalker. A man by the name of Edward Jones broke into the royal residence at Buckingham Palace several times and was eventually caught—but not before he sat on her throne and stole her underwear.

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

A treaty was drafted between the two countries in 1898, leasing Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years. As a result, Hong Kong became a Chinese Special Administrative Region on July 1, 1997.

Don't be fooled by the name—not it's a spider or a bird. It's a wasp, not a bee. However, this insect produces one of the most excruciating bug bites. According to entomologist Justin Schmidt, who developed the "Schmidt sting pain index" to assess the intensity of bug bites, the tarantula hawk is one of only two insects to receive a 4 on a scale of 1 to 4.

The Hindi alphabet and Consonants are arranged in such a way that it produces some rhyme, and reading it makes you feel happy. That is why it is so easy to recall.

Only three films have even won all five of the most coveted Oscars for Best Film, Actor, Actress, Director, and Writing. They are: 'It Happened One Night' (1935), 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1976), and 'The Silence Of The Lambs' (1992).

He was essential in determining how India could extract power from its large thorium reserves rather than its meagre uranium reserves, a novel strategy in the world.

Different raw materials can be processed on the same line depending on the desired output quality and equipment design. The maker must take special care to label his finished items with allergens.

Dr. Bill Keevil revealed that an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacterial aureus could not survive on copper surfaces. They do, however, thrive on platinum metals. This is a common material used in hospital beds, doorknobs, and railings. This study forced hospitals worldwide to adopt copper-touch surfaces. This is an attempt to reduce the spread of bacterial diseases in medical settings.

Thyme emits a powerful perfume that is both earthy and slightly spicy. It's good knowing that people can smell lemon essence. Some people say it has a flavor that is somewhat similar to oregano yet slightly distinct. It is a well-liked herb that can be used in savory and sweet dishes.

Who knew there was so much to know about kites? Aerial warfare has played an important role in history, particularly during both World Wars. Kites were the first air devices used to drop bombs on enemies before planes were invented, let alone used for war. They were also used to communicate and distribute messages through leaflets. Later in the nineteenth century, kites would be used to lift up a soldier for surveillance of their enemies and intelligence gathering.

People invented "safety coffins" after being buried alive by accident so many times.
Doctors frequently misdiagnosed sick patients, which was common in 17th century England. Alice Blunden is one such example. After she drank sedatives, a doctor mistakenly declared her dead, and she was buried alive. This terrifying ordeal occurred not once, but twice. After exhuming her and discovering she was near death, they buried her again, only for her to struggle in the casket, still alive, until she died.

But don't worry, Earth is not in danger! Astronomers think our Milky Way has a massive black hole that is light-years away from Earth.

People used to eat arsenic to improve their skin. You've probably heard about how arsenic was found in many of the Victorians' favourite cosmetics, but it gets worse. There were also edible products on the market in the late 1800s, such as Dr. James P. Campbell's Safe Arsenic Complexion Wafers. They advertised that they could remove freckles, blackheads, and other "facial disfigurements." That has to be one of the most intriguing facts you've learned in a long time.

After the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, many believed the Egyptian Pharaoh cursed all who entered it. Aside from the curse of the pharaohs—which is a belief that anyone, thief or archeologist, who disturbs the mummy of an ancient Egyptian person will be cursed—an expedition led by Howard Carter furthered the mysticism. During the expedition, a canary that led Carter to the tomb died, Carter’s financial backer, George Herbert, died after a mosquito bite grew infected, and numerous other deaths became associated with the decade-long dig.

Ayurveda, India's ancient medical system, divides food into three categories: Satvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic. Satvic food is made up of all natural and minimally processed ingredients, such as vegetables, and is thought to have a positive, calming, and purifying effect on the body and mind. Rajasic food is spicy, oily, salty, or bitter, and it fuels ambition, competition, and egotistical desires. Tamasic food is highly processed, toxic, and difficult to digest, and it has a negative impact on both the mind and the body.

The Hindi language is not just used in India; it is also extensively used in nations such as Mauritius, Guyana, Fiji, Tobago, and Nepal. In general, practically every country in the globe speaks Hindi, but these are some of the most Hindi-speaking countries.

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!

J.R.R. Tolkien worked as an editor's assistant on the OED after serving in World War I. His job was to look into the etymologies of words beginning with the letter w. Tolkien also wrote multiple definitions for words like waggle, walnut, walrus, and waistcoat. Tolkien went on to work as an English professor and write The Lord of the Rings after leaving the OED. Following that, the OED has added terms coined by Tolkien himself, such as hobbit, mithril, and mathom.

The world's highest horse statue, a 40-metre (131-foot) figure of Genghis Khan, is just outside Ulaanbaatar.

There are only two ways to get to Machu Picchu because of its remote location in Peru's mountainous cloud forest. The first and most common method is to take a train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo) at the mountain's base. Then you can take a bus or walk the rest of the way up. The second option is to hike the Inca Trail.

Stephen Strange has always been more about intelligence than brute strength. Strange wins by out-thinking his opponents rather than out-zapping them, which is part of what made the Lee/Ditko run remarkable. He can pack a punch when necessary, both physically and magically. Mordo creates a whole cult to seek down his archfoe in Strange Tales #130 and 131. They get a nasty surprise when they approach him from behind before he can cast a spell: Stephen's magical training includes martial arts. They are really potent. Defenders #9 demonstrated that Strange is more than just skilled. He can compete with Mantis, who is among the finest Marvel martial artists.

Male fingernails grow more quickly than female ones. 3.5 millimeters are normally added to men's fingernails per month.

Silk's proteins also give it unmatched strength; in fact, it is finer and more durable than Kevlar. It has been used historically as a thin layer of "soft armour," and it was even used to create the first-ever bulletproof vest. Silk is still utilized today for a variety of purposes, including sutures and other medical devices. Although it is still being tested in the lab, the applications seem almost endless.