Hogchokers can grow to be up to 200 mm (8 in.) long in total, although are normally no longer than 170 mm (6 in.). Females often grow to be bigger than men.

Since they have so many additional legs, centipedes don't actually need their first set of legs for walking. Instead, they have altered the front pair of their legs to function as pincer-like appendages. Forcipules, the name for these modified legs, are poisonous. Fortunately, centipedes rarely bite people.

Most antique Chinese porcelain has a mark on the bottom. Besides the potter's brand, the dynasty and emperor's reign was included. Viewing the branding is a key to spotting fakes and imitations

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.

Afrikaans continues to be a contentious language in South Africa due to its direct ties to the oppressive measures taken by the National Party regime. This and other elements have contributed to the growth of English in the nation.

Popcorn has long been linked with the cinema, or more recently, the microwave, but while many of us may have questioned why popcorn pops, few of us have inquired where popcorn comes from. Thousands of years ago, the ancient peoples of the Americas cultivated the variety of maize that produces popcorn. Popcorn relics going back 6.700 years have been unearthed in Peru. So, the next time you grab a handful of your favourite food, remember to thank someone other than Orville Redenbacher.

Anxiety is often a cause or a trigger of depression. Research indicates women who have generalized anxiety disorder are at an increased risk of developing depression. People with chronic depression often develop symptoms of anxiety as a result of the mental exhaustion of depression. The same is true for sufferers of chronic anxiety. For example, people who struggle with Social Anxiety Disorder often develop depressive symptoms as a result of lifestyle choices made to accommodate the symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder, such as avoiding others and public places.

Glass can be recycled indefinitely with no loss of quality or purity.

It's true whether you believe it or not. Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which is a little-known fact. If you read other sources, you'll notice that they all say pretty much the same thing. This enzyme degrades proteins in your mouth, specifically your taste buds. This can ruin your palate for the rest of the day until your mouth heals. A fun fact that many people believe is that the enzyme bromelain is used in meat tenderizer. Pineapple is a fruit, so it's good for you. However, you should let a freshly sliced pineapple sit in the fridge for a few minutes before eating it so the enzymes can break down.

One of my favorite historic Quebec City facts is that Old Quebec is encircled by defensive city walls that were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.

Grant Wood created the popular American painting American Gothic in 1930, which depicts a farmer standing beside his daughter (often mistaken to be his wife). The title of the painting is derived from the architectural style of the background house. American Gothic is a house that you can visit and is one of the most well-known images of twentieth-century American art. The Carpenter Gothic architectural style was used to build the Dibble House in Eldon, Iowa.

People with type 1 diabetes have immune systems that attack the insulin-producing cells in their pancreas for reasons that remain a scientific mystery. As a result, the cells are unable to produce insulin, which is necessary for other cells to access the bloodstream's glucose for energy. The bloodstream then becomes unhealthyly high in sugar. Conversely, those who have type 2 diabetes can still produce some insulin, but not enough. As a result of their cells developing insulin resistance (often as a result of obesity), glucose builds up in the bloodstream.

If you've seen the crowds that gather around Oxford Circus in London when the green man arrives, you might find this hard to believe. Shibuya Crossing, on the other hand, frequently sees up to 2,500 people crossing at the same time. That's a lot of work!

The only remaining monument of the 7 ancient wonders of the world is still standing in Egypt. Only the Great Pyramid of Giza, in El Giza, Egypt has stood the test of time. The Pyramids of Giza are located in the capital city of Cairo and are as awe-inspiring as they always have been. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of all the pyramids and it was built to house the Pharoah Khufu in the fourth century. Today is known as the pyramid of Cheops. You cannot miss visiting the pyramids when you travel to Cairo, they can be seen from all over the city. The Pyramid of Khufu is massive standing at a height of 146.7 meters (481 feet)

Austen had an affair with her neighbor Tom Lefroy when she was 20 years old, beginning in December 1895. Lefroy was a recent college graduate on his way to London to study law. Due to a lack of funds, Lefroy and Austen did not pursue their mutual attraction. In January 1896, Lefroy was sent away by family members who were unhappy with the match, and Austen never saw him again. Austen received her only known marriage proposal in December 1802 from Harris Bigg-Wither, the son of long-time family friends. Austen initially accepted, but the next morning she rescinded her acceptance. It's unclear why she changed her mind.

The light is the world's most effective light source. The chemical reaction's energy is nearly entirely released as light.

The Euphausiacea order include crustaceans like the krill, which resemble shrimp. They are an essential link in the food chain, acting as a bridge between phytoplankton at the bottom and animals at the top (animals like the blue whale).

A small 2011 study with 24 participants discovered that eating kiwi fruit appeared to enhance the quality of their sleep. Their sleep onset (the amount of time it took them to fall asleep), sleep duration, and sleep quality all improved after 4 weeks of kiwi consumption.

Iguanas do have blood. Because of the presence of biliverdin, a consequence of hemoglobin breakdown, their blood is often greenish in hue. Iguanas have a renal portal blood system, which filters blood from the rear limbs before it enters the main circulation.

On June 19, 1905, the Nickelodeon theatre opened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Within a few months, the owner, vaudeville promoter Harry Davis, opened more than a dozen Nickelodeon theatres in Pittsburgh. Within two years, more than 8,000 cinemas sprouted up.

Pompeii was thought to have originally belonged to and had been ruled and inhabited by, the ancient Greeks before becoming a Roman town, according to researchers. While the precise dates of the Greeks' occupation of the region are unknown, Pompeii does contain fragments of a Greek Doric Temple. This temple, which dates to the sixth century BC, is accessible as a day trip from Rome.

Santa has a valid pilot's licence! Santa was officially granted a pilot's licence by the United States government in 1927!

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.