This is the volcano that erupted and buried the entire city in a layer of ash and pumice, freezing it in place. Many people were killed when it erupted in 79 A.D. Those who survived fled to nearby towns and cities with whatever they could carry. There is a permanent evacuation plan in place in case of any warning signs because the volcano is classified as a stratovolcano and could erupt at any time.

Although Noah Webster was not the first American to create a dictionary, his name has come to be associated with the American dictionary. Webster wrote An American Dictionary of the English Language in the hopes of contributing to the creation of a uniquely American lexicon with Americanized spelling and pronunciation of words. Webster became serious about becoming an etymology expert in order to thoroughly research word origins and sources. To write his dictionary, he learned 26 languages, including Sanskrit and Old English. It was published in 1828 and included the first definitions of "American" words like chowder and skunk.

Formula One cars aren't only about speed and power. They are among the safest vehicles on the market. There have been many F1 collisions throughout the years, and most of them have not been fatal. The vehicles are also quite uncomfortable, and it requires a great deal of stamina to compete for hours without becoming tired. According to Wired, an F1 driver may survive an incident in which the car goes from 100 mph to a complete stop in 2 seconds. For a car to be qualified for Formula 1 racing, it must meet hundreds of safety criteria. The driver's cockpit should be safeguarded as well.

Walt Disney has won more Oscars than anyone else. He was nominated for 64 awards, and won 26! Composer John Williams is the second most nominated person, with 47 Academy Award nominations (and counting).

In China, restoring virginity is both possible and popular. This plastic surgery is also known by a medical term: hymenorrhaphy. Chinese ladies spend a lot of money to get their hymens reconstructed before their wedding night. They simply do not want their future spouses to discover that they are no longer virgins...

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.

When the weatherman reports a "real feel" temperature of -10 degrees outside, it may appear as if he made up the figure on the spot. Wind chill, on the other hand, is calculated using a complex equation devised by meteorologists. Wind Chill = 35.74 + 0.6215T – 35.75(V0.16) + 0.4275T(V0.16) for math nerds who want to try it at home.

The most prestigious university of America cannot have its students getting distracted from school now, can they? Commercial filming on university grounds is banned at Harvard and it has been a no-film zone since 1970. Movies like The Social Network (2010) and some others found a loophole; although set at Harvard they were filmed elsewhere, complying with university regulations.

The remaining tribes of northeast Asia were compelled to recognise Temujin as their emperor after he annexed most of Mongolia. Beginning in Russia, he led the Mongol invasions that eventually reached the Levant in the Middle East and Asia. He proclaimed himself to be Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khan), which means universal ruler, after creating the vast empire.

If you know Hindi or have studied it from the beginning, you will be familiar with all 11 vowels and 33 consonants. It is also written in Devanagari script, as previously stated.

Brazil is one of the world's most sensitive and significant biodiversity hotspots, with an estimated four million plant and animal species. The Amazon Rainforest, which covers 60% of Brazil, is responsible for most of this biodiversity.

For devotees, it sometimes seems like Starbucks can do no wrong, especially when it comes to new and creative drinks. But they have had a big flop, and it's called the Chantico. The Chantico came out in 2005 and was described as a "drinkable dessert."

It was a 6-ounce hot "drinking chocolate" that was supposed to mimic the sweet chocolate drink served in Europe. According to some employees, it failed because it couldn't be customized, while others say customers said it was too rich and heavy. Starbucks pulled the drink in 2006.

For the customer's process, reliable and efficient machine performance, ease of use, minimal service costs, and efficient cleaning are critical. Flottweg incorporates several functions into its equipment, providing the customer with optimal availability and flexibility. The innovative impeller system, the Simp Drive® gearbox, and an enhanced hygienic design are among these benefits. For its easy use, the Flottweg InGo user interface received the German Design Award 2018.

For the past 15 years, the usage of solar energy has risen at a pace of 20% every year. According to Yale Environment 360, the globe installed 30% more solar energy capacity in 2017, resulting in the production of 98.9 gigatonnes of solar energy that year. Despite its seeming size, this quantity of energy only amounts for 0.7 percent of the world's yearly electrical use.

Some pets were discovered to suffer sleep issues as well. Canine sleeplessness is sometimes seen as an indication of worry, stress, or an undiagnosed chronic medical issue in dogs. It can also emerge as a result of a lack of sufficient activity and is commonly seen in older dogs.

Each gold-plated Oscar award costs $500 to make and weighs around 8 and a half pounds. Chicago-based company R.S. Owens starts manufacturing the Oscar statuettes one year in advance of the show. 

Before erasers, people would use lumps of bread to erase their mistakes. As you might expect, these "erasers" were ineffective because they, like all bread, were susceptible to mold and rot.

In A.D. 363, a massive earthquake struck Petra, leveling most of the city and bringing the city's reign as a thriving and prosperous trading center to an end. Following the disaster, many Petra residents left the area, and the city was lost to the ages.

Venus flytraps feed on a variety of insects and arachnids. Crickets, beetles, grasshoppers, spiders, snails, ants, worms, and, of course, flies are all prey. The Venus flytrap will most likely be able to capture the bug as long as it is tiny enough to fit in a trap. The prevalent misconception that Venus flytraps are only used to catch flies is erroneous. In the wild, Venus flytraps not only have a diversified diet, but their primary prey are frequently ants and crawling insects.

We wouldn't want our four-legged friends to miss out on the excitement of a birthday cake, and they no longer have to! Special birthday cakes for pets are now available, with options for dogs, cats, and even hamsters.

Termites have natural predators just like many other animals. Ants are termites' main predators, destroying entire colonies when they catch them off guard during an invasion. Ant and termite colonies are frequently constructed next to one another, which can lead to conflict as both insect species compete for food. Actual "wars" can start if an ant or termite ventures into the other's territory as soldier insects plan attacks on the adversary's colony.

They can remember where they grew up, but not the meeting their boss told them about 3 minutes earlier. Having a good calendar and reminder system can be one of the most important strategies for someone with ADHD.

The Wankaner House, which covers 10,000 square yards, was erected in the 1930s. It was sold to the American government in 1957 for Rs. 18 crores ($ 4 million) since the royal family could not afford to maintain such a large property and there was a large tax owed. Another building owned by the Wanaker royals was the Amar Building on Firozsha Mehta Road in Bombay. It was sold to the government of India for Rs. 19 crores ($4.2 million) and presently houses the Reserve Bank of India's foreign currency department.