In 1968, motion pictures were rated for the first time using a family-oriented rating system. The new guidelines were introduced by Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) chairman Jack Valenti in place of the infamous Hays Code.

Mirrors are creepy because research has shown that they can cause hallucinations. Many people have claimed that if you sit in a darkened room about 3ft away from a mirror and stare at your reflection for about 10 minutes, you may begin hallucinating. This is due to the small distortions that are forming within your reflection. Others have reported seeing other human faces as well as animal faces.

Yellowstone National Park, created in 1872, is the oldest national park in the United States. Every year, almost 4 million people visit the national park to admire its beauty. Yellowstone has around 16 fish species, 5 amphibian species, at least five reptile species, 67 mammal species, and over 250 bird species.

Despite what many people think, stress does not lead to stomach ulcers. Neither do spicy meals trigger them. Stress, though, can exacerbate ulcers. Stress management can be useful in treating ulcers. Avoiding greasy and spicy foods might also help symptoms subside.

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!

Starbucks is often known for the music they always have playing in the background of each store. As it turns out, Starbucks is more serious about music than you may have thought. The company actually has its own record label called Hear Music. It was created with Concord Music Group in 2007, and actually includes some pretty huge performers, like Paul McCartney, James Taylor, and Joni Mitchell. 

If you download the app, you can find information on what's playing in the store, and sometimes get points for free song downloads.

 

Though best known as the creator of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, the author also served as a spy for the British Security Coordination during World War II, gathering intelligence. One of his talents was seducing society ladies, maybe for intelligence gathering, possibly for his personal pleasure.

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.
 

When hot lava cools quickly after being expelled from a volcano, it can form obsidian, a type of natural glass.

Fennel seeds are high in fibre and may help with weight reduction and appetite control. They act as diuretics and boost metabolism. Fennel seeds, along with a healthy diet and exercise, can help you lose weight rapidly. To achieve the best outcomes, consume roasted fennel seed powder with warm water on an empty stomach. Fennel seeds are considered appetite suppressants since they help you remain fuller for longer (thanks to their high fibre content). This may also help you achieve your weight loss objectives and avoid overeating.

Except for North Korea and Cuba, Coca-Cola can be found in every country on the planet! However, in those two other nations, it is apparently a "grey import" in North Korea and Cuba. This simply implies that Coca-Cola is imported from another nation without The Coca-Cola Company's express consent.

Malleus Maleficarum became the go-to handbook for both the hysterical masses and witch-hunters on how to deal with a witch. It was a legal and theological document written by two clergymen that offered advice like shaving the witch's hair off her body so she can't hide magical objects. Go figure.

In no way are fairies dangerous to people. They can be a serious threat to other insects because they are parasites of other insects.

Stockholm, Sweden's capital city, has rich of beautiful architecture. However, one of the most spectacular sites is found underground! Around 90% of the Stockholm metro stations have been decorated, resulting in one of the most unique art galleries in the world. The project, which includes mosaics, paintings, graffiti, installations, sculptures, and more, involved over 150 artists.

How much melanin, or pigment, is present in the eye affects the color of the eye The color of the eyes will be darker if there is a lot of melanin present. 

Probiotics are thought to be responsible for 70–80% of our immune response, according to Casey Adams, Ph.D. Probiotics activate everything from macrophages to T lymphocytes. To help the immune system work together, probiotics also stimulate cytokines and phagocytic cells.

Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Director in 2010 for her Iraq war thriller, 'The Hurt Locker in. Kathryn beat her ex-husband James Cameron who was up for the same award for his 3D epic 'Avatar'. She is only the fourth woman to ever receive a nomination, the others are Sofia Coppola for 'Lost In Translation' (2004), Jane Campion for 'The Piano' (1994) and Lina Wertmüller for 'Pasqualino Settebellezze' (1977).

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.

A sea urchin's sophisticated, one-of-a-kind mouth, which is found on the underside of its body, includes five razor-sharp teeth that can pierce through rock. Watch out on the beach and at your favorite sushi joint since these chompers have the potential to be poisonous.

Joan Benoit Samuelson of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, became the first woman to win a marathon in the Olympic Games. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she earned a gold medal. In 2000, she was inducted into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame. She returned to the circuit in April 2019 at the age of 61, finishing the Boston Marathon at 3:04.

Though it would quickly cruise its way into film history, the script for Taxi Driver came together in just a few days. As screenwriter Paul Schrader told The Hollywood Reporter, "I crashed at an ex-girlfriend's place, and I just wrote continuously. The first draft was maybe 60 pages, and I started the next draft immediately, and it took less than two weeks."

Young plants have upright stems, but as they get older, they gradually start to creep or trail. Every tiny stem produces a few thin, thorny branches that are likely 1.5 to 2.5 mitres long.

Beets are not only a portion of tasty and healthy food, but they also offer several health advantages. Betanin pigments contained in beetroots have been demonstrated in studies to inhibit tumour development and function as an anti-inflammatory. Since a result, they are an excellent complement to any diet, as they can help to lower the risk of certain diseases and illnesses.