Toby Gard, the creator of Lara Croft, joked that it became clear that Tomb Raider needed a female protagonist when he realised that third-person games require a lot of staring at the main character's butt, so he should probably make that butt a lady's butt to keep him sane during the long hours. In reality, Core was probably afraid of being sued by Lucasfilm for their obvious Indiana Jones rip-off, so they needed a new character who couldn't be confused with Harrison Ford. The simplest way to accomplish this was to switch genders.

Finding easier modes of transportation than walking becomes crucial if you reside in a region that is primarily covered in snow. As a result, some of the early Inuit tribes are credited with developing qamutiks, or dogsleds, and qajaqs, or kayaks. Larger Inuit communities were frequently ferried across the lake on umiaqs. The same materials that were used to build their vessels were also utilised to build the dogsleds, which were made of wood and whale bones.

Although there are numerous steps in the treatment process for asthma, an albuterol inhaler is always the first thing a doctor suggests. Albuterol can be a lifeline for people with asthma, but it's typically used to manage existing symptoms.

Chhath puja is also associated with the celebration of the new crop. The followers present Surya Dev with food prepared from the current crop and fruits.

The Sun appears to have existed in perpetuity, unchanged, but this is not the case. The Sun is gradually heating up. Every billion years, it becomes 10% more luminous. In fact, within a billion years, the Sun's heat will be so intense that liquid water will no longer exist on Earth's surface. Life on Earth as we know it will cease to exist. Bacteria may still exist underground, but the planet's surface will be scorched and uninhabitable. It will take another 7 billion years for the Sun to reach its red giant phase, at which point it will engulf the Earth and destroy it entirely.

After the success of the 2007 film telling the story of the lovable, culinary-inspired vermin, kids everywhere asked their parents, "Can we get one? I promise I'll take care of it." At least one domestic pet chain saw sales of pet rats jump 50 percent after the movie's release. We wonder how many of those rats immediately became parental responsibilities…

The world's largest cake was created for Las Vegas' centennial celebration and weighed 6.18 tonnes, making it an elephant-sized cake. The tallest cake ever made stands 108 feet and 3 inches tall. If those figures surprised you, this one will certainly astound you. Did you know that the world's most expensive cake, "Pirates Fantasy," costs $35 million? That is more money than most people will ever see in their lives.

A Bloodhound's sense of scent is so acute and exact that it may be used as evidence in court. Their scent membranes allow dogs to distinguish odours at least a thousand times better than humans. Bloodhounds are frequently employed to locate missing people and criminals. They can follow traces that are almost 300 hours old and can go 130 miles on a path.

Work and friendship can coexist. Having friends helps you find work and be more happy, creative, productive, and competitive at work, according to various studies. Some people in India and Indonesia claim that their coworkers understand them better than their other friends or even their spouse. However, you must exercise caution because not everyone at work is treated equally.

Ben Affleck Can Play Both Batman and Superman. Ben Affleck is the only actor to have worn both the Batman and Superman costumes in separate films, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Hollywoodland.

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25. While it varies from person to person, when these teeth appear, they frequently cause problems. Most people have a small jaw, which can cause wisdom teeth to become impacted and unable to break through the gums. Some people's wisdom teeth only partially penetrate their gums, resulting in a flap in their mouth that traps germs. This can result in infections and other problems. Infections, damage to other teeth, and even cysts can result from an impacted teach. Another issue with wisdom teeth is that they are so far back that they can be difficult to clean. This also raises the risk.

Malta was awarded the George Cross by King George VI of England for its valour against the Axis siege during WWII. The George Cross is still depicted on the national flag.

Stuart Sutcliffe, a Scottish painter and bassist, was a founding member of the Beatles when they were only a club act in Hamburg, Germany. He met his fiancée, Astrid Kirchherr, there and decided to stay to be with her. Only a year later, he died of a cerebral haemorrhage at the age of 21. Meanwhile, his former comrades went on to become some of the most famous artists in history. Many others, including producer George Martin, public relations manager Derek Taylor, and road manager Neil Aspinall, have been dubbed the "Fifth Beatle" throughout the years.

Because of the island's hidden coves and the absence of European powers for centuries, Madagascar was once a secure sanctuary for hundreds of pirates. Captain James Misson allegedly established an anarchist colony (Libertatia) there in the late 17th century, whereas Ile Sainte-Marie, four miles off Madagascar's east coast, was simply referred to on maps as "the island of pirates" at the time. When they weren't robbing treasure, countless brigands, including Captain Kidd, found refuge there. Some are buried in the cemetery on the island.

Nong Fa Lake, a magnificent volcanic lake high in the mountains of southeast Laos, is veiled in stories, reverence, and dread. Laotians refuse to swim or bathe in the lake because they think it is home to a monstrous snake pig that will devour anyone who ventures into its depths. Nong Fa, which translates straight to "sky lake," is thought to be roughly 78 meters deep, however, locals aren't sure because attempts to measure the depths using bamboo poles have failed.

If you have a face tattoo or have had facial surgery, you will require a new passport. Because this alters your appearance slightly, you must update your profile picture. If you have a plain face when you get your passport but later have a tattoo or surgery on your face, you will need to do this.

The coconut tree can reach a height of 82 feet (25 metres). Coconut trees can flower up to 13 times each year, yielding up to 65-75 fruits per year.

According to a 2021 survey by the Legal & General pension company, women's family income in the UK plummeted by 33% after divorce, nearly doubling the impact on males.

Fairtrade coffee is more expensive, but it goes a long way toward improving farmer conditions, and farmers spend at least 25% of the Fairtrade Premium on productivity and quality improvements. Fairtrade coffee products have received numerous Great Taste Awards in recent years.

The Great Pyramid of Cholula, also known as Tlachihualtepetl (meaning "hand-made mountain"), is a massive edifice in Cholula, Puebla. It is the greatest archaeological site in the New World, as well as the world's largest Pyramid.

According to studies, consuming grapefruit daily for six weeks marginally lowers systolic blood pressure.

Sualkuchi is a village in Kamrup district, which is often dubbed the “Manchester of Assam”, because of its huge cottage and textile industry. It is famous for producing high-quality Mekhela Chadors and Gamosas which are indigenous to Assam.

Two monks from Thessalon invented the Cyrillic script, which is used in Bulgaria, in the ninth century. One of the less well-known facts about Bulgaria is this.

An adult rattlesnake typically passes two weeks or so without eating because they only eat when they are hungry. The precise length of time depends on how much they ate for their last meal. Rattlesnakes mainly prey on mice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits, but if they can capture them, they will also consume birds. Young rattlesnakes typically consume more food, up to once a week.