Arabic is a right-to-left language, and books and documents are written and read from back to front. Arabic numbers, on the other hand, are read and written from left to right.

The Chinatown in Bangkok is the largest in the world, home to over a million people of Chinese origin, usually second or third generation. Known locally as Yaowarat, the crisscrossing alleyways and bylanes transform into a buzzing street food hub at night and a thrift shopping center during the daytime. At the end of Yaowarat Road, near Hua Lamphong railway station, is the Temple of Wat Traimit which houses the largest gold Buddha in the world. The statue is officially titled Phra Phuttha Maha Suwana Patimakon and weighs a staggering five-and-a-half ton.
 

Have you noticed that your skin is dry? If so, you should moisturise every day. Apply lotion right away after getting out of the shower to seal in the moisture that your skin has just absorbed if your skin is severely dehydrated.

Sachin Tendulkar was the first international batsman to be dismissed by a third umpire. Tendulkar was caught short of the crease by a Jonty Rhodes toss on the second day of the 1992 Durban Test. He was ruled out after watching TV replays. South African Karl Liebenberg served as the game's third umpire.

The first Jane Austen fan fiction was written in an 1823 letter to the editor of The Lady's Magazine, in which Austen appeared as a character. The letter writer claims to want to know more about being a successful writer and consults Jane Austen's ghost for advice. Harvard University owns the first Austen dissertation, "Jane Austen's Novels," which was published in 1883 by George Pellew.

a protein that aids in the improvement of skin elasticity It tightens your skin while preventing sagging. Furthermore, elastin heals skin tissues and aids in cell renewal, revitalising your skin and making it youthful and wrinkle-free.

Chia seeds' fibre and protein may help people who are attempting to reduce weight. Nearly 10 grams of dietary fibre are present in one ounce (28 grammes) of chia seeds. This indicates that they contain a staggering 35% fibre by weight. Although there is conflicting evidence on this subject, some studies imply that dietary fibre may help prevent overweight and obesity.

Few people are aware that the Chhath Puja Festival is held twice a year. It is observed twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Kartik Chhath is observed in October or November, while Chaiti Chhath Puja is observed after a few days after Holi.

This was certainly a surprise to us! Each egg white and yolk contains 3 grams of protein. So, while egg whites are traditionally associated with protein, they don't have a significant advantage over their yellow counterpart. The main distinction is in the number of calories. A single yolk contains 3 grams of protein for 60 calories, whereas an egg white contains 3 grams of protein for only 15 calories.

Thirty-six of the author's books have been adapted for the screen. The first was "Carrie," directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1976. It was a box office success. King stated in an interview with "Rolling Stone" that his favourite adaptation was "Stand By Me" from 1986.

This lowers your risk of developing acne but also makes it easier for your skin to become dry. Insufficient skin hydration is one of the main causes of fine wrinkles, but fortunately, it's simple to address with a decent moisturizer.

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.

Anya Hohnbaun, a TV researcher, visited 20 nations in 2006, including New Zealand and South Africa, in pursuit of the country with the bluest sky. Using a spectrometer produced by experts at the British National Physical Laboratory, she arrived at the scientific conclusion that Rio de Janeiro had the bluest sky.

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.

Do you believe The Walking Dead is a work of fiction? It is, but the government wants to be ready for a real-life version in any case. In 2011, the 31-page Counter-Zombie Dominance Plan, or CONPLAN 8888-11, was created. And, lest you think it's strange bureaucratic humour, the first sentence says, "This plan was not truly created as a joke."

Chocolate, avocado, tomato, vanilla, courgette (zucchini), and various beans and chiles were all introduced to us by Mexico.

Every book has its own worth. But the most expensive printed book in the world is the 1640 Bay Psalm book. The book is from America and was sold in 2013, in November, for USD 14.2 million.

According to the findings, smoking is related to an increased risk of back discomfort. "According to the current study, current smokers who smoked more cigarettes per day had a greater prevalence of back discomfort.". In brief, nicotine reduces blood flow and circulation, which slows healing and diminishes bone strength. This should be even more incentive to give up smoking!

Or at the very least, one that is more horror-inspired. Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream) reportedly signed on to direct a Doctor Strange film in 1992. That obviously never happened, but it's fun to speculate on how terrifying his version of the Marvel sorcerer would have been.

Despite the name similarities, niacinamide is not the same as niacin. There are two kinds of vitamin B-3. However, your body may produce niacinamide from niacin pills. This occurs when there is an overabundance of niacin in the body. In the body, tryptophan may also be converted to niacinamide. Before using vitamin B-3 or any other supplements, consult your doctor.

Winter in the north of Sweden can be difficult, with fewer than 5 hours of daylight for months on end. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a kind of depression that occurs as a result of a lack of daylight and affects many people in Europe's far north. To remedy this, one Swedish city erected lightboxes in bus stops to provide passengers waiting for transportation with a little additional lighting during the gloomy winter days.

This is not a myth; it is really factual! They are known as Oshiya, which translates approximately as "Pushers." Their official title is 'Passenger Arrangement Staff,' believe it or not! Their job description is correct. During peak seasons, station personnel would practically force people into crowded trains in order to fit as many people as possible on board.

While cow's milk-based formula is still the most common, roughly 12% of newborns consume soy baby formula. The one chemical that has parents concerned is phytoestrogen, a plant-based oestrogen dopplegänger that may cause early puberty. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania surveyed over 900 adults, some of whom were fed soy formula as babies, and found no long-term positive or negative effects, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Vegan infants, rejoice!