Pompeii was thought to have originally belonged to and had been ruled and inhabited by, the ancient Greeks before becoming a Roman town, according to researchers. While the precise dates of the Greeks' occupation of the region are unknown, Pompeii does contain fragments of a Greek Doric Temple. This temple, which dates to the sixth century BC, is accessible as a day trip from Rome.

Ruby red beets are a top supplier of nitrates, which help lower blood pressure, not to be surpassed by their tops. Beets also provide fibre and other minerals.

A caustic phenolic compound, urushiol, a powerful skin-irritating toxin also present in the related poison ivy in the sumac family, surrounds the seed. Although some people are sensitive to cashews, they are a less common allergen than other nuts.

Your skin's trouble spots could appear to be an annoyance, but they might be there for a reason. Your thicker skin on the bottoms of your feet and heels, which you desperately want to remove with a pedicure, is actually evolution at work, protecting you as you walk, according to Anolik. The elbows, for example, are a different matter.

It's a recurring gag in X Men that Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters is frequently destroyed. Juggernaut, the Skrulls, Onslaught, and Phalanx have all assaulted it at least seven times. The majority of adaptations in movies, TV series, and video games have the school being attacked at least once.

Carl Barnes, an Oklahoma farmer, spent years selectively breeding the colourful corn as a way to reconnect with his heritage. Anyone can now purchase and plant the multicoloured cobs.

While there have been nine mainline Assassin's Creed games so far – if you count 2014's Rogue but exclude the Ezio trilogy remaster – there have been an additional 11 spin-off games, ranging from 2D sidescrollers to isometric adventure titles, released on a whopping 15 different platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Wii U, DS, PSP, PS Vita, iOS, Android, Symbian,

It is a sin to visit Bangkok and not meander through the lanes of Chatuchak weekend market. Located on Kamphaeng Phet 2 road, it is the world's largest and most diverse market with an astounding 15,000 stalls divided into 27 sections. Objects and tidbits of all kinds are found here, and it's easy to get lost amongst the crowd of 200,000 - 300,000 daily visitors. Just remember to use maps and stay hydrated with some iced tea. If you want something smaller and more manageable, fret not. Almost every part of Bangkok has a weekly market. Some notable ones to check out are the night markets at Phra Ram 9 MRT station and JJ greens. 

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.

We may not anticipate it, but what we wear directly impacts why mosquitoes won't leave us alone. These little insects are drawn to dark colors because, according to this study, black attracts more mosquitos than white. According to the same study, these flying insects are drawn to heat, which dark colors absorb more than bright hues.

In the meanwhile, the sterling silver-copper alloy may be used to make not just jewellery but also cutlery and tableware. Because of copper's hypoallergenic characteristics, sterling silver is non-irritating to the skin.

Long before renowned Muppeteer Frank Oz used animatronics and puppetry to create Yoda, the goal was to recruit an actual actor... a simian actor, that is. They planned to put up a real monkey in a Yoda suit and mask, according to The Making of Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back. There are pictures of the monkey in training as well as a rather awful Yoda mask prototype. Fortunately, a crew member who had previously worked on 2001: A Space Odyssey pointed out that the monkeys used in that film's introduction were a major pain, which convinced Empire's creators to dismiss their Yoda monkey.

One of the best sources of dietary antioxidants and naturally occurring nitrates is beetroot juice. Nitrates (not to be confused with nitrites!) are substances that increase blood flow to the brain, heart, and muscles as well as to other parts of the body.

Apart from the normal male and female washrooms, you might come across a third-gender washroom in this liberal country. Thailand is one of the first countries to introduce these to transgender men and is known to be very accepting of the sexual identity and expression of its people. 

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.

Hernias come in a variety of forms. Inner groyne (inguinal), belly button (umbilical), and those resulting from an abdominal incision following surgery are the most typical.

Beetroot leaves are not only edible but also a tasty complement to your meals. They have a similar flavor to spinach when steamed, making them an excellent option for individuals who dislike the taste of spinach. They are not only high in vitamins and minerals, but they are also low in calories and fat, making them an excellent supplement to any balanced diet.

Iguanas are huge lizards that move quickly and easily on land. They have powerful jaws with razor-sharp teeth and long, spiky tails that may be used as whips to drive off predators.

Sun exposure is the primary cause of your body's decreased collagen production. Overexposure to the sun for an extended period of time damages the body's collagen levels. As a result, prolonged exposure to the sun's rays increases the risk of premature aging. Always remember to wear sunscreen whenever you go outside to protect your collagen levels.

The Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope was bought by the Vatican in 1981. It is one of the world's biggest telescopes. It is located on the summit of Mount Graham in southeast Arizona, and it is where the Vatican performs astronomical research.

The front of the Rolls Royce starring the Spirit of Ecstasy — an early hood peculiar to a Rolls Royce was prone to being tossed off its front. This booty hack is no longer a possible with the current models, thanks to a safety device that allows the mascot to retract quickly into the body of the car when force is applied. If you're wondering what the word means, it refers to the illicit love affair between John Walter, editor of The Car Illustrated magazine, and his secretary, Eleanor Velasco Thorton. Sultry and hot!

Near Santander lies the Altamira cave. In this cave, a lot of prehistoric drawings have been discovered of very varied shapes and meanings. The fun fact about Spain is that this cave is so impressive and of historical importance that people began to call it the Sistine Chapel of Prehistory.

Egypt is located in a strategic location between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The Suez Canal connects the two seas allowing for ships to easily sail between Asia and Europe. Egypt has been a very strategic location for centuries.

The Christ the Redeemer statue defies the adage that lightning never strikes twice. The statue is struck by lightning several times a year, necessitating ongoing repairs. A violent storm in 2014 broke off a piece of the Christ's thumb and wounded his skull.

which is why braille books are much larger than their counterparts. For example, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is 10 volumes in braille, the “New American Bible’’ is 45 volumes, and “Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary” is a shelf-hogging 72 volumes.