"I didn't like the guitar," Lisa Kudrow admitted of Phoebe Buffay's musical instrument of choice. "It wasn't sinking in with me. So I'm pretty sure I asked, 'What if she plays the bongos?'" They eventually brought in a guitar teacher, but that didn't last long. Kudrow learned a couple of chords before declaring that she was finished with the lessons. She reasoned that Phoebe would only know a few chords anyway. And thank goodness, because "Smelly Cat" is perfect as is.

In 1885, the American Kennel Club was established. One of the first AKC certified dog breeds, the chihuahua was recognised as a breed in 1904.

Jorhat is a major city and district in upper Assam. It is widely referred to as the ‘Tea Capital of India’. It was the last capital of the Ahom dynasty and is home to some of the oldest historical monuments of Assam. Jorhat produces large quantities of tea which is exported to different countries.

For generations, the British Royal Family has used Welsh gold for their wedding rings. The custom was carried forward at the royal wedding of the Duke (the future Prince of Wales) and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011.

Making seven wishes while jumping seven waves is considered good luck, so you can bet on a good old New Year's beach celebration in Rio de Janeiro!

In fact, she originally majored in studio art at Smith College before switching to English. From collages to paintings, much of her art uses the abstract in unique ways. Her visual art was recently put on display at the Smithsonian National Gallery and you see it in person until May 20, 2018.

In the 1880s, hosiery merchant LaMarcus Thompson despised that Americans were enticed by hedonistic establishments such as saloons and brothels. So he set out to clean up one of the most immoral locations he could think of, New York's Coney Island. There, he created America's first roller coaster to divert New Yorkers' attention away from more sinister pursuits. This is the most terrifying roller coaster in every state.

The Vieng Xai Caves, located deep in thick forests and amid limestone cliffs, were once home to almost 20,000 Laotians who hid from American bombs for more than a decade during the Vietnam War. Kaysone Phomvihane, the leader of Laos' communist movement, created this intricate network of over 450 limestone caves known as 'The City of Victory.' Homes, schools, marketplaces, a bakery, a bank, a theatre, an elephant enclosure, and even hospitals were built into the subterranean caves for its people. Today, the caves are a museum that captivates all who visit.

As the most powerful autocrat in history, Genghis Khan. Mongol Empire was established by Genghis Khan. He brought together the tribes of northeast Asia, creating his substantial kingdom. At that time, China's dominant Jin Dynasty was overthrown by Genghis Khan. 11% of the world's land was conquered by Genghis Khan. One of the famous quotes attributed to Genghis Khan is, "If you're afraid, don't do it; if you're doing it, don't be afraid!"

Despite the look of these primates in films like King Kong, they are not nearly as fearsome as their appearance suggests. Gorillas are highly gentle and live in groups. They just consume plants. Despite their benign demeanor, humans must exercise caution around gorillas because they are considerably stronger than humans and could endanger a person's life if the gorilla feels threatened.

Switzerland's lakes are the greatest for swimming, and there are plenty to pick from. Lake Geneva is Switzerland's biggest lake, with 580.03 km2 (224 sq mi). It is shared with France (40.47% of which is on French territory) and is known as Lac Léman. Lake Neuchâtel, with a surface area of 218.3 km2, is the biggest lake entirely within Switzerland (84 sq mi). The majority of freshwater is so clear that rivers and lakes can be drunk from. A lake is considered dirty only if you can't see the bottom of it.

The biggest constellation is Hydra which extends over more than 3% of the night sky, while the smallest is Crux covering a mere 0.165%. Centaurus contains the largest number of visible stars at 101; while Canis Major contains the brightest star in the celestial heavens, namely Sirius, which has an apparent magnitude of -1.46 and means ‘glowing’ in Ancient Greek. Mensa, on the other hand, is the faintest constellation in the night sky as its brightest star has a visual magnitude of just 5.09.

This fabled temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times by Islamic invaders and Hindu rulers. It was most recently constructed in November 1947, when Vallabhbhai Patel visited the region for the integration of Junagadh and proposed a restoration plan. Following Patel's death, the reconstruction was overseen by Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, another Government of India minister.

Halloween goes by various names, even though kids often refer to October 31 as the finest day of their lives. Other names for the celebration include Samhain, All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Eve, Witches Night, Summer's End, and Snap-Apple Night.

The Archaeological Survey of India has named the Khajuraho monuments as the best-preserved antiquity monuments.

Dussehra is also known as Vijay Dashmi in some Hindu subcultures, which means victory on the tenth day. To commemorate Goddess Durga's victory over the Demon King Mahishasura, it is observed as Vijay Dashmi.

Hiram Bingham III, an explorer, brought the remains of Machu Picchu to public attention by naming his account of the expedition The Lost City of the Incas. The site, however, was never actually "forgotten." Many people in the area were aware of its presence. In reality, Melchor Arteaga, a local innkeeper, led Bingham to the location. Furthermore, when Bingham arrived in 1911, there were still Quechua people tending the terraces.

The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes is attributable, in part, to increased insulin resistance in our population as we get more obese and exercise less. Insulin resistance can be lowered within a few days of beginning a low-calorie diet, even before significant weight reduction occurs (American Diabetes Association, 1998). Subsequent weight loss improves insulin sensitivity even more. Exercise, especially strenuous exercise, lowers insulin resistance, albeit this benefit fades fast (within 5 days) if exercise is discontinued (American Diabetes Association, 1998).

The colour is a result of an antioxidant called anthocyanin, a naturally occurring pigment that is great for blood pressure control and eye health. Additionally a great source of fibre and vitamin C are blueberries.

A single orange contains approximately 51 mg of Vitamin C. A cup of chopped broccoli contains approximately 81 mg of Vitamin C. Broccoli contains more Vitamin C than an orange!

The enzymes in milk or eggs are the main sources of retinoic acid. Retinoids derived from animals have previously been thought to be more effective for skin care. Carotenoids, which are found in plants, are sources of vitamin A, and when utilized regularly, they can be equally as useful.

Beagles are normally very well-behaved, but if they don't receive enough activity, this may change. They naturally want to roam around since they have a limitless amount of energy and the want to hunt. Spend some time playing and walking with your new best friend. Negative behaviours such as biting, leaping, and chewing can result from inactivity. It can also result in health problems including obesity, which has a long list of potential side effects.

If you need the toilet you can knock on someone’s door and ask to use their bathroom in Scotland – and by law, they cannot deny you. 
 

Beagles enjoy making noise. This breed might not be the best choice for you if you'd like a new BFF that is a little more reserved. They enjoy barking, howling, and even a vocalisation known as baying, which sounds somewhat like a yodel. Most individuals have no problem with this. Actually, a lot of people find it amusing. Consider it your friend's way of saying hello.

Due of their importance to the health of our seas, this marine mammal is both intriguing and unjustly underappreciated. Although there are still plenty of krill, the population is anticipated to suffer as a result of climate change as ice melts and elevates the level of water.