The other 97.7% are ethnically Chinese. This is because Taiwan was ruled by the Qing Dynasty for 200 years from 1683 to 1895. During this time, the locals were pushed out in the same way native Americans, Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders were by Europeans. This isn’t an upbeat Taiwan fact but it’s important to know.

Nowadays, there are just 500,000 indigenous people made up of eight different tribal groups. Sadly, their 26 native languages have become almost extinct. Unemployment rates are high and education levels low. However, since the 80s there has been a bit of a revival and several cities host indigenous cultural events. Will it be enough?

This Amazing Facts About Hindi truth describes the first Hindi book, which was published almost 200 years ago. The novel "Prem Sagar," written by Lallu Lal in 1805, offers a narrative based on Lord Krishna.

Eggshells have a porous structure. That is, they allow air to pass through. As eggs age, they absorb air and form an air pocket. In general, you can test the freshness of an egg by placing it in a cup of water. If the egg floats, it means it is old and has a large air pocket, and you should avoid eating it. If the egg remains on the bottom, it is usually safe to eat. You can smell an egg before eating it to ensure that it is fresh. If it smells sour, you should avoid it.

Officials in the Netherlands erected a rodent-only bridge to ensure safe passage for squirrels attempting to cross the N44 highway. While it was a generous gesture, it may not have been the most cost-effective: the bridge cost £120,000 and was utilized by only five squirrels over a two-year period. "Three squirrels were observed on the bridge in 2014, and two squirrels were spotted in 2015," the ministry stated in a statement.

For the French, comedy is the most important and preferred film genre. The French have a sophisticated sense of humour and enjoy films that are both funny and intelligent. They also enjoy films that provide a unique perspective on life and challenge conventional ways of thinking.

The size of a person's "orbitomedial prefrontal cortex" (the area of the brain that recognises other people's moods and personalities) can predict the size of that person's social circle, according to an Oxford researcher. In a social network, the typical prefrontal cortex has roughly 147.8 pals.

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.

Kumbh ke mele mai bhai bichaad gye. People take part in getting rid of the sins of life. The Maha Kumbh Mela is celebrated in Prayag after 144 years.

This province's official language is French. Approximately 80% of inhabitants speak French as their first tongue, and almost 95% of "Quebecers" do as well. The word "Francophone" refers to someone who speaks French as their first language. It is North America's oldest French-speaking community. However, most inhabitants also speak English. During my tour, I encountered no locals who did not speak English.

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.

Long before renowned Muppeteer Frank Oz used animatronics and puppetry to create Yoda, the goal was to recruit an actual actor... a simian actor, that is. They planned to put up a real monkey in a Yoda suit and mask, according to The Making of Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back. There are pictures of the monkey in training as well as a rather awful Yoda mask prototype. Fortunately, a crew member who had previously worked on 2001: A Space Odyssey pointed out that the monkeys used in that film's introduction were a major pain, which convinced Empire's creators to dismiss their Yoda monkey.

Brakes that do not lock up under full pedal pressure are becoming commonplace. They've saved numerous lives by letting the driver to keep steering the car and, hopefully, avoid a collision while braking hard. Mercedes-Benz improved the technology with Bosch in the 1970s before incorporating it into the S-Class in 1978. Anti-lock brakes were soon made standard on all Mercedes-Benz models.

The snake plant controls the rate of transpiration, making it an active plant. The plant can control these activities to enable dry and hot weather-resistant growth. It also makes the snake plant versatile, though. Therefore, even if you set your snake plant in a humid location, it will still grow successfully.

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

Yogurt can also be spelled yoghurt, yogourt, or yoghourt. All of these spellings, however, are regarded acceptable in English.

The Incas were skilled engineers who were able to construct the complete fortress of Machu Picchu without the use of cement. Instead, they adopted a method known as ashlar, which involves carefully cutting stones such that they lay on top of one another with no gap between them. You couldn't even get a sheet of paper through the stones!

When there is too much snow for cities to handle, it is usually hauled away to parking lots or other wide-open spaces where it can sit until the weather warms up. Cities are sometimes forced to dump snow in the ocean during particularly snowy seasons, only to be chastised by environmental activists. Snow melters, which use hot water to melt 30 to 50 tonnes of snow per hour, are used in some cities. This method is quick but expensive—a single machine can cost $200,000 and consume 60 gallons of fuel in an hour.

This is referred to as the Triple Boil, and at that temperature, water exists as a gas, a liquid, and a solid all at the same time. It need highly precise circumstances, so don’t even think of doing it at home. Have you had your fill of amusing scientific facts?

Healthy levels of the vitamins C, A, and K as well as manganese are present in this green. Including 1.5 cups of leafy green vegetables in your diet, each day may help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 

Amsterdam’s beautiful bridges are an icon of the city. There are 1,281 bridges in Amsterdam which connect the city’s 165 canals. 

There are several historic bridges, while others are decorated with bright flowers or lit up at night. You can even see 15 bridges at once, by crossing the Reguliersgracht and Herengracht bridges.