The animators who created the pack of balloons in Up actually created every single one. The film's effects artist, Jon Reisch, told Tech Radar, "The entire canopy is filled with balloons. We didn't just simulate the outer shell." And they even got a specific count of exactly the number of balloons: 10,297.

Barbie is named after the Handlers' daughter, Barbara. Ken is named after their son, Kenneth. In Barbie's world, her parents are George and Margaret Roberts from Willows, Wisconsin. Other family members include her siblings: Skipper, Tutti, Todd, Stacie, Kelly, Chelsea, and Krissy. Tutti and Todd are twins … but so are Todd and Stacie, apparently (at least according to Todd's box). She also has cousins named Francie and Jazzie.

It is common knowledge that Athens was the most powerful and glorious city-state of ancient Greece. Its inhabitants created a great culture that is still respected today. It is also believed that the city was named after Athena, the goddess of knowledge and courage.

The tides are caused by the tiny changes in gravitational pulls of the Moon and Sun, as well as centrifugal forces in opposite directions. The tides on Earth are at their greatest when the three bodies are aligned, which occurs near the full and new Moons. The Earth is then extended along that line According to Ingersoll. "The water responds the greatest, but the solid Earth responds as well," he explains. "Water flowing in the oceans and rocks moving underground, both of which lose kinetic energy, are the answer. As a result, the Earth is rotating slower and the day is growing longer."

Cashews are high in protein and important minerals such as copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. Sodium is also found in trace amounts. Vitamin C, vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6, folate, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), and vitamin K are also found in cashews (phylloquinone). Cashews also have a high oleic acid concentration (an omega-9 fatty acid that is also found in olive oil).

The two instant-classic pseudo-westerns of 2007 were filmed in the same area of Marfa, Texas, around the same time, which created issues when a pyrotechnical test for There Will Be Blood created a huge smoke cloud that got into the shot for No Country For Old Men. Joel and Ethan Coen had to wait for it to dissipate before they could get back to shooting.

 

To generate redhead kids, both parents must be carriers of the mutant MC1R gene, which has a 25% probability if they do not have red hair themselves.

The Teutonic Order's Castle at Malbork is the world's largest castle in terms of land area. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was originally erected in the 13th century as a Teutonic castle and stronghold. In that regard, Poland is home to a whopping 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

This is when things start to get interesting. To 'activate' Quartz Crystals, you must first reprogram them with your goal. This is recommended before utilizing these types of crystals. So, what goes into programming or reprogramming crystals? Whispering or chanting your intentions to the crystals in your hands is part of the procedure. Individuals interested in this can learn more and find useful information. Quartz is claimed to build a strong connection with you through programming, allowing you to achieve various 'powers' through it. If you are interested in programming crystals, it is critical that you learn and understand the whispers and chants that will be required.

Have you ever thought of a tongue getting fat? But it gets fat when the other parts of the body get interesting, right? There is a correlation between tongue fat volume and obesity. So, the tongue also gets fat when the body of a person does. Notice this from now on!

Due to its simplicity of maintenance, the Sansevieria Trifasciata makes a great houseplant for novices. The Sansevieria is a great choice if you're just getting started with indoor plants. It is one of the simplest houseplants to maintain because it requires little maintenance and adapts to many conditions. The snake plant is a simple houseplant to grow and only needs a few simple maintenance instructions. Your plant needs to be in indirect sunlight, and it needs to be watered every two weeks. This plant is ideal for those who lead busy lives or are just beginning their gardening careers because it is not overly demanding in terms of maintenance requirements.

According to the Federal Statistical Office's most recent cause of death study, heart disease was responsible for 21,512 fatalities in Switzerland in 2013, accounting for one-third of all deaths. This proportion, however, has fallen since it was 41% 20 years ago. Another 26% of fatalities were caused by cancer. Lung cancer, which has been demonstrated to be the most lethal type of illness in Switzerland for over 40 years, claimed over 3,200 lives in 2013. The incidence of dementia-related fatalities in Switzerland is increasing as the population ages. In 2013, approximately 6,000 fatalities in the country were directly caused by dementia, compared to 2,100 in 1995.

Many marching bands use sousaphones instead of traditional tubas because they are easier to walk with. The sousaphone got its name from the famous march composer John Philip Sousa, who made several requests and suggestions for its design

Zeus had a large family outside of his marriage to Hera. This enraged Hera, and in order to exact her vengeance, she claimed that their son, Hephaestus, was the result of a virgin birth. This meant that Hephaestus was not descended from Zeus, which infuriated the Thunder god. And he vented his rage on Hephaestus by tossing him off the summit of Mount Olympus.

San Marino is made up of the nine municipalities listed below, which are also known as Castelli, which means "castles" in Italian. San Marino, also known as Citta di San Marino, is the country's capital. There are also eight smaller municipalities. Chiesanuova, Acquaviva, Borgo Maggiore, Domagnano, Faetano, Fiorentino, Montegiardino, and Serravalle are some of the towns in the area. Dogana, the Republic's main hamlet, is part of the Castello of Serravalle and is not an autonomous Castello. Each Castello, like an Italian comune, consists of a capoluogo, the Castello's administrative centre, as well as a few smaller villages known as frazioni.

Japan paid a million yen to a team of scientists who claimed to develop a "death ray" that would use wave electric power to kill persons standing kilometres away, based on Nikola Tesla's ideas. The Japanese got as far as developing a prototype that could kill from half a mile away—but the victim had to stay motionless for 10 minutes for it to operate.

It is dependent on the species of flatfish in issue. Some flatfish are toxic, whereas others are not. The easiest approach to find out whether a specific species of flatfish is toxic is to consult a reputable source of information on the subject.

The Artist' may lead the film pack this year, with 12 Academy Award nods, but the most nominated movies of all time garnered a whopping 14 nominations. First up was the black and white film All About Eve in 1950. 50 years later, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio's doomed love story 'Titanic' sank all competition.

While it's become incredibly common and is not considered a serious sin now, one prominent Catholic, mathematician Aquila Ponticus, was excommunicated from the church in 120 A.D. for practicing astrology. Some Catholic popes in the Middle Ages even officially denounced astrology to discourage the faithful from even looking into it.

An intriguing truth about the spine is that when you feel significant pain, such as banging your palm against a door, your body will remember it as well as your brain. For a few days, the neurons in your spinal cord send pain signals to the nerves in your wounded hand. As a result, your hand will be more sensitive, and even little touches will elicit an uncomfortable and unwanted sensation. This occurs because your spine stores a memory of pain. Furthermore, because your spine has a long memory, you should treat and care for it from an early age. Control your posture, exercise, and stretch your back muscles to ensure your spinal cord's long-term health.

This is an unfortunate fact because many of us have been told the opposite and have tried to cut it far too frequently. However, it is important to remember that split ends prevent our hair from growing, which means that we must cut them as soon as they appear.

Two of the most popular souffle days are National Chocolate Soufflé Day on February 28th and National Cheese Souffle Day on May 18th.

Bakers typically breach the top of soufflés in order to add various types of tasty sauces.

According to a 2017 Runners World poll, 40% of women have been harassed while running outside (and 58% if you're under 30), whereas men are not catcalled while running.