More than 11,000 years ago, residents of atalhöyük, a huge Neolithic and Chalcolithic settlement in south-central Turkey, were eating crops including wheat and barley, which historians consider being the oldest evidence of agriculture.

So why doesn’t it burn your stomach? Because a thick layer of mucus protects the stomach lining and keeps the acid on the inside, where it’s churned with your food.

When gastric acid sometimes leaks up into the esophagus, which lacks this mucus layer, you know that burning feeling as heartburn. Proton pump inhibitors are drugs you can take to temporarily reduce acid production and allow the esophagus to heal.

Anaximenes was the third Milesian amongst the Greek philosophers before Socrates. He was a student of Anaximander and was also a monist. Where Thales saw water and Anaximander the Apeiron, Anaximenes saw air, which he thought was the arche (beginning) of all things.

You may already be aware of this fact from Amazing Facts About Hindi, since you may have noticed individuals beginning to prepare for Hindi Day a week prior. The entire week of September is dedicated to the Hindi language, which is also our national language.

You may be aware that the Chinese word for Hong Kong is 'fragrant harbor.' But did you know that when you say 'Kowloon,' you're actually pronouncing 'nine dragons'? According to legend, a youthful emperor spotted the area's eight hills and christened it "eight dragons." Later, a servant reminded the emperor that he, too, is a dragon, bringing the total to nine. In Cantonese, Kow sounds like 'gau' or 'nine,' while Loon sounds like 'lung' or 'long,' both of which signify dragon.

There are over 1,000 varieties of sausage in Germany. It’s safe to say that Germans love their sausage! Some kinds of sausage you’ll find in Germany are: Bratwurst Blutwurst Weisswurst Knackwurst Currywurst These sausage types are all flavored with different spices and they all pack a delicious punch.

Iguanas have excellent vision and can distinguish between hues and ultraviolet light. They also have a unique photosensitive organ called the pineal gland, or parietal eye, on top of their skulls. This enables them to see in dim light, making them great night hunters.

It is one of the oldest shops in the city and serves the most authentic samosas in the city. Also, heavenly gulab jamun is another specialty of the city.

The Louvre is the world's biggest art gallery and museum, housing over 38,000 works of art, including the most renowned painting ever created, the Mona Lisa. The Louvre received 10.8 million visitors in 2018, making it the most visited gallery on the globe!

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.

Speaking of the pyramids, I always thought that they were built by slaves. It wasn’t until visiting Cairo that I learned that the pyramids were in fact built by proper laborers. Archaeological discoveries proved that there were purpose-built villages to house the workers and they were fed and treated well. The things you learn when you travel fill our little heads with tons of fun facts!

Clip-ins, believe it or not, are not a new idea; in fact, wigs and hair extensions date back to 3400 BC in ancient Egypt. Back then, wigs were sewn-on hair pieces composed of human hair and sheep wool. Beeswax and resin were used to glue and attach extensions, while the Egyptians used to lead and henna to colour their hair and sheep wool. Wigs and extensions were not quite as good quality or realistic as they are now, but the Egyptians had some incredibly elaborate braided and layered extensions.

Any inflammatory skin condition is referred to as eczema or having dermatitis. Because it is the most prevalent type of eczema, atopic dermatitis is frequently referred to as simply "eczema." But not all cases of eczema are atopic dermatitis.

Because the fish at Niagara Falls have adapted to resist the intense pressure from the falls, around 90% of fish that go down Niagara Falls survive. The falls' white foam cushions fish as they journey down and flow with the waters, which are rich in oxygen and minerals that help fish grow. The only unique fauna at Niagara Falls is the fish. Niagara Falls State Park spans over 400 acres and is home to a diverse terrain as well as fauna such as wintering gulls and waterfowl species.

Bronze Carriages A bronze chariot 
More than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, and 670 horses have been uncovered since the discovery of the Terracotta Army. 
In more recent pits, some birds, including waterfowl, cranes, and ducks, as well as terracotta musicians, acrobats, and concubines, have also been discovered. Emperor Qin is thought to have desired the same lavish services and treatment for his afterlife. 

Yes, you read that correctly. According to Sveaskog, forests cover around 57% of Sweden. That equates to 23 million hectares or roughly the size of the United Kingdom. The Swedish Forestry Act governs forest management in terms of both production and the environment. The Act, among other things, says that there is a responsibility to reestablish forest after it has been felled.

Antioxidants included in thyme have been demonstrated to stop the spread of malignant cells. Carnosol and rosmarinic acid, two of these substances, slow the spread of cancer by stopping "cancer stem cells" from proliferating. Thymol, a different antioxidant included in thyme oil, has also been shown to successfully halt the growth of ovarian, cervical, stomach, colon, lung, and breast cancers.

Harold Gillies established the field of plastic surgery, pioneering the first attempts at facial reconstruction, inspired by the sight of soldiers' faces ravaged by shrapnel, many of which remained covered by masks. In addition, blood transfusions became commonplace in order to save soldiers, with the first blood bank established on the front lines in 1917.

Probiotic organisms can be yeasts (fungi), beneficial bacteria, or even organisms typically found in soil, according to the World Health Organization, who defines them as "live microorganisms which, when provided in suitable proportions, impart a health benefit on the host."

The Russian term belukha, which means "white," is where the English name "beluga" is derived. White whales are another name for belugas. Beluga calves are often dark grey upon birth. As they become older, they gradually become lighter, and when they're fully grown, they develop the white colouring that adult belugas have. Because of their white colouring, belugas may hide from predators in the icebergs and ice floes of northern seas.

Many times, allergens such as specific flowers, pollens, and even foods can also cause asthma, thus asthma patients should become aware of their own allergic triggers.

Unfortunately, no. The Gala is invitation only and usually consists of about 500-600 guests. Even with an invitation, tickets reportedly cost around $35,000, and a table for 10 around $250,000 dollars. However, after opening night you can visit the exhibition while it’s there.

J.R.R. Tolkien worked as an editor's assistant on the OED after serving in World War I. His job was to look into the etymologies of words beginning with the letter w. Tolkien also wrote multiple definitions for words like waggle, walnut, walrus, and waistcoat. Tolkien went on to work as an English professor and write The Lord of the Rings after leaving the OED. Following that, the OED has added terms coined by Tolkien himself, such as hobbit, mithril, and mathom.

One of the incredible facts from Amazing Facts About Hindi is that Hindi is the fourth most spoken language in the world, behind English, Spanish, and Mandarin.

A common, but the lesser-known side effect of anxiety is anger. When we feel powerless over a situation, or our life is out of our control, expressing anger is a natural way to feel a sense of control.
It’s much easier to externalize the conflict rather than acknowledge the real issue and deal with it. Additionally, with chronic sufferers of anxiety, depression sometimes develops.