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.

Most Star Wars fans are already aware that Yoda's full name, at least in the original draught, was "Minch Yoda," before being condensed to something simpler to say. But here's an interesting statistic that may surprise you: Yoda's original name was—wait for it—Buffy in the very early phases of The Empire Strikes Back. Yes, Buffy, the name we associate with great young vampire slayers. If Yoda had been given this extremely un-Yoda-like name, the world would have been a very different place.

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!

Spiders come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each with their own distinct appearance and characteristics. There are currently over 35,000 different species of spider known. Some scientists, however, believe that there is much more to be discovered.

Since their introduction on Gameboy, the two fighting-style Pokémon Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan have been present in the games. Because Pokémon is a Japanese invention, most of the animals' original names were significantly different. When Pokémon were first presented to the Western world, their names were likewise westernised. As a result, these Pokémon were named after worldwide renowned martial artists. Hitmontop, the third Pokémon of the Hitmons, is also named for a martial artist, Larry Top.

St. David's in Pembrokeshire is the world's smallest cathedral city, with a population of only 2,000 people. It is also the only city in the United Kingdom that is totally surrounded by a national park.

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.

Budapest's architectural delight is its blend of old and new. A stroll through Budapest's downtown reveals that all of the buildings are roughly the same height. Except for two: Szent Istvan Basilica and the Hungarian Parliament, which are both 96 meters tall. One of the most fascinating facts about Budapest is that no building can be taller than 96 metres. The year the Magyars settled in the area is represented by the number 96. (896). The fact that the Szent Istvan Basilica and the Hungarian Parliament are of the same height is not by chance, but rather a symbol of Hungary's equal importance of religion and government.

There are three original copies of the Constitution, safely kept in special helium-filled cases in the library of the Parliament. The pages are bound together in black leather, with beautiful gold patterns.

Assassin's Creed has inspired a long-running series of novels rooted in the game environment, in addition to a slew of spin-off comics. Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants, the second of two young-adult novels authored by English historian Anton Gill under the pen name Oliver Bowden, is set to be released in January.

San Marino's history predates the Middle Ages and is analogous to that of other micronations such as Luxembourg, Andorra, Lichtenstein, and Monaco. Because the economy is on pace with Italy's, you should expect very expensive pricing, but you'll be surprised to find that food and transportation are really relatively reasonable.

When Nevermind was released, Geffen only sent 46,521 copies to American retailers. The label hoped to sell 250,000 copies, as Sonic Youth did with Goo in 1990. Upper-level forecasts predicted that Nevermind would achieve gold status and sell 500,000 units. Then came "Smells Like Teen Spirit," which completely demolished all sales projections. The album was selling 300,000 copies per week at the height of Nirvanamania. It was certified 10x platinum in the United States by 1999. Overall, it has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

In 1985, a series of fires broke out in England that destroyed various homes and businesses. A group of paintings known as “Crying Boys” were the lone survivors of the fires, and as a result, all of the paintings belonging to the series were thought to be cursed. The original collection, created by painter Bruno Amadio, intended to depict children who had been recently orphaned as a result of World War II. The paintings were mass-produced in England, but everyone who had one sought to destroy theirs after the curse of the fires.

Have you ever thought about why snakes put out their tongues? They're probably trying to smell their surroundings with their tongue. They have a Jacobson's or vomeronasal organ on the roof of their mouth. The odor then travels from the tongue to an organ in their mouth. Their odor is particularly pleasant and has been characterized as smelling in stereo. They have a long tongue and numerous sensors that can detect varying levels of chemical stimuli.

According to a 2017 study published in Psychology Today, "love at first sight" isn't always a case of looking back with rose-colored glasses. Respondents did report falling in love at first sight with potential partners, with men being more likely to do so than women. Granted, those strong, initial feelings do not encompass all of what romantic love entails, but they can prompt a person to pursue something deeper.

Trifasciata is a member of the succulent family but is not a cactus. Its look often leads people to mistake it for a cactus. The plant has thick, fleshy leaves that mimic those of a cactus. In actuality, agave, jade, and aloe vera plants share a structure with snake plants. The plant's maintenance needs are likewise quite similar to those of cacti.

The first of objects, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, was discovered by the Italian astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi on the evening of January 1, 1801. It was named Ceres — in honor of the Roman goddess of agriculture.

Nitrocellulose, also known as guncotton, is the main ingredient in regular nail polish. It's made of plant fibre and is what causes TNT to explode. (Don't worry; it's also found in ping pong balls.) Ethyl acetate is used to dissolve the nitrocellulose. When you apply the nail polish to your nail, the solvent evaporates, leaving the nitrocellulose to dry into a solid (and pretty!) film.

There are quite a few landmarks around the Harvard campus. The most famous one is known as the statue of three lies. It’s called so to account for its three inaccuracies. The sculpture states that it is of John Harvard, the founder of Harvard and that Harvard was founded in 1638. However, John Harvard was not the founder of the university, he was the first major benefactor. Also, Harvard was founded in 1636 and not 1638. What’s more? The sculpture isn’t of John Harvard at all, but that of some unknown student.
 

The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is the world's longest of its type, stretching across the majestic peaks that inspired Avatar's Hallelujah Mountains. The bridge opened to considerable fanfare in 2016 and has since been the setting for several viral videos, with some tourists humorously unable to withstand the intensity of the passage. Despite its frightening aspect, the bridge is secure. Before presenting it to the public, Zhangjiajie officials urged individuals to shatter it with hammers and even drive a car across it to demonstrate its strength.

This may sound fantastical, but practically every element found on Earth was generated in the blazing core of a star, including all of the elements that make up life on Earth, therefore our bodies are comprised of stardust. NASA has conducted significant studies on stardust, and you can learn more about their findings on their official website. The image above shows a NASA stardust container. "The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were produced in the guts of falling stars," Carl Sagan writes. "We're formed of stardust."

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.

Did you know a rug this intricate and lovely could require so little upkeep? Dust and dirt have a difficult time adhering to the rug due to the tightness of the knots that make up the rug. You only need to take them outside and gently beat them with a stick to freshen them up. Persian rugs are an excellent decoration choice because of their elegance, durability, and classic style. You won't regret buying a Persian rug if you're looking for a high-quality rug that you can keep for many years. As an alternative, choose from our lovely selection of other rugs. Visit our website and browse around!

Japanese alpinist Makoto Nebuka proposed that the word yeti derives from meti, which in some Tibetan, Nepalese, and Bhutanese dialects means "bear," or from the Tibetan Sherpa phrase yeh-teh, or "small, man-like animal."