During World War I, there was a cotton scarcity, therefore Kimberly-Clark created a thin, flat cotton replacement that the army sought to employ as a filter in gas masks. Because the war ended before scientists were able to perfect the material for gas masks, the firm redesigned it to be smoother and softer, then sold Kleenex as facial tissue instead.

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.

It is known that these insects live in a variety of locations throughout the world. Most of South America, including Costa Rica and Peru, as well as New Zealand, Australia, and much of the continent of Mymaridae are where they can be found most frequently.

Yes! You read that right. Parrots have zygodactyl feet. Parrots' feet are much like human hands that they use to pick up their food and bring it to their mouth. They have one of the strongest feet among all the birds, which they use to clench branches for a long period. The strong feet even allow these birds to hang upside down from the branches.

When the city was in the hands of the Portuguese, they saw it was a natural water bay. Hence, they called it ‘Bom Bhaia,’ the Portuguese term for ‘good bay.’ Later, Bombay was given to the British as dowry when a Portuguese princess married an English prince. They renamed the city, Bombay. And that’s how the city got its name!

Mongolia is the home of one-third of the world's population of snow leopards. A snow leopard can't roar or purr, which is a fun fact.

Niacinamide topical use is usually regarded as safe. An allergic reaction may be more likely to occur in people who already have allergies. This is due to the fact that niacinamide may trigger histamine release in your body.

Eileen Kramer is 100 years old and one of the oldest senior citizens who still dances. She also works as a choreographer. She was born in Australia in 1914 and had only been involved in dance for 24 years. She travelled the world her entire life, returning to Australia only once in 99 years. Surprisingly, at the age of 104, Eileen is still performing on stage, giving the audience a beautiful spectacle.

The iguana has a third eye called the parietal eye. This pale-colored eye is positioned on the top of the head. It cannot distinguish between forms or colours, but it can detect light and movement. This allows the iguana to detect predatory birds from above.

Every second, around 28 million litres (700,000 gallons) of water flow down Niagara Falls. It is believed to be the fastest-moving waterfall in the world. With a height of 188 feet (57 meters) and a depth of 170 feet (52 meters), Horseshoe Falls is the tallest waterfall. Glacier action caused Niagara Falls to develop some 12,000 years ago.

Orheiul Vechi, Moldova's most important (and possibly most beautiful) historical landmark, is a deteriorating open-air monastery complex dating back more than 2,000 years. The sprawling remains include old walls, spas, and monasteries that you will have mostly to yourself.

According to a study conducted by a German sex expert, women with red hair had sex more frequently. A comparable English study discovered that redhead girls had sex three times per week on average, whereas our blonde and brunette colleagues did it twice per week. It's a shame the guys weren't questioned as well.

Typically, when you hear the word "sunflower," you picture large, bright yellow sunflowers. There are other options besides these, though. Sunflowers are also available in a wide range of hues, such as orange, red, bronze, and white. You might even see two-toned ones based on the seeds you plant.

Santa has a workforce of Elves that labor all year long to prepare presents for Christmas. The precise number of Elves at Santa's workshop is unclear, but we contacted the Grotto's HR department and were given an estimate of at least 12'.

The Last Supper, another masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, is a late 15th-century mural painting depicting Jesus' last supper with his apostles. He created the artwork between 1495 and 1496 with the intention of depicting the exact moment after Jesus reveals that one of his friends will betray him.Specifically, the apostles' expressions of rage and shock. Despite being one of the world's largest and most famous paintings, you won't be able to see it in a museum. It has a permanent residence in a convent in Milan, Italy.

Netflix has some really cool and unusual work policies. As long as the employees schedule their work ahead of time, they are allowed to take as many leaves as they want. And no prizes for guessing, they get a free Netflix subscription. 

Although no one knows for certain, it appears that cricket started in the hands of shepherds as a simple method to pass the time while protecting a sheep. Our first impression of cricket was that the cricket balls were made of cotton and that the bowlers' speed was likely unattainable. Cricket has been recorded in English history since 1597, when in a dispute over land possession, he cited the game of "creckkett." However, it took over ten thousand years until the first formal cricket match was held in 1877.

Have you ever wondered why your hands and feel sometimes feel cold to the touch? Did you know that it could be the result of anxiety? When we feel anxious, the flight or fight response kicks in. When this occurs, blood flow is redirected from your extremities, such as your hands and feet, and towards the torso and vital organs. This creates the feeling of cold in your hands and feet.

Diamonds are thought to be one of the hardest natural materials known to man; according to researchers, a diamond is up to 58 times harder than anything found in nature. As a result, the only object or piece of equipment capable of cutting through a diamond would be another diamond.

It is also the biggest meromictic basin in the world. A meromictic lake contains water strata that do not mix together. Regular holomictic lakes, on the other hand, have at least one period every year when the surface and deep waters mix. Although meromictic lakes may be found all over the world, they are extremely uncommon. The proportion of meromictic lakes to holomictic lakes is around one to 1,000.

At Allahabad Pioneer was published as one of the biggest English dailies in India. It was also known for its great Railway system which unites Bengal with Central India and Bombay