The early toothbrushes were little more than "chew sticks," which were tiny frayed twigs used to scrape plaque and food residue off and between teeth. Twisting and rubbing these sticks against their teeth was a slight improvement over the traditional way of rubbing and cleaning the teeth with plants, feathers, or anything else. To refresh the breath, certain chew sticks were constructed from aromatic wood. Chew sticks have been found as far back as Babylon, Egypt, and China.

"They're seeking for fresh food and what's around, and if it happens to be another lobster, it's dinner," Bayer explains. "One of the reasons lobster culture is not viable is that they are cannibalistic, and it comes with a lot of expenses."

Any inflammatory skin condition is referred to as eczema or having dermatitis. Because it is the most prevalent type of eczema, atopic dermatitis is frequently referred to as simply "eczema." But not all cases of eczema are atopic dermatitis.

Taste receptor cells in the pancreas enable it to detect the presence of sugar. Artificial sweeteners are also "tasted" by it. But unlike our tongue's taste buds, it doesn't send these sensations back to the brain. Instead, the pancreas uses this sensory data to maintain a healthy hormonal balance and blood glucose levels.

Initially, the "Queen" could only move diagonally one square at a time. The piece was originally known as the "advisor," and it was one of the board's weakest pieces. It wasn't until the introduction of chess to Europe and the rise of Queen Isabella in the 15th century that the "adviser" was replaced with the "queen" and became the most powerful piece on the board.

One of our favourite amusing facts about Poland is that it is home to the world's first upside down house. The topsy-turvy wooden home was erected upside down in a forest and appears to be something out of a storybook. Visitors must enter the home through the attic windows and may walk around the furnished interior, which is evocative of Communist Poland in the 1970s, to symbolise how Communist control turned life in Poland upside down. Hundreds of interested visitors have visited the home since its unveiling in 2007, and it is located in the little Polish town of Szymbark, which has a population of roughly 500 people.

Ambedkar was unhappy with the document just three years after it was adopted. Why? He strongly argued in favor of more powers for the governors. “Sir, my friends tell me that I have made the Constitution. But I am quite prepared to say that I shall be the first person to burn it out. I do not want it. It does not suit anybody,” he had said in Rajya Sabha in 1953.

Not all candles are vegan and natural. In the Middle Ages, tallow, a byproduct of cattle fat, was widely used to create candles in Europe.
Wax derived from seeds and insects have also been used to make candles. Even spermaceti from sperm whales and different plants were used to make it. Paraffin, beeswax, soy, and other waxes are currently used primarily in the production of candles.

The Vaccinium genus includes huckleberries, bilberries, and blueberries, all of which are closely related to the cranberry.

More than 700 different versions of Cinderella have been collected from all over the world, and it has been translated into almost every language. In addition, it is the most popular pantomime on the British stage.

It takes a particularly terrifying creep to inspire Hannibal Lecter, Norman Bates, and Leatherface, but that's what horrifying serial killer Ed Gein left behind. When he was apprehended and his house of horrors in Plainfield, Wisconsin, was discovered, police discovered masks and lampshades made of human skin, among other atrocities. His incredible depravity served as a source of creative inspiration.

Let us explain why you should have an eye test before you book one. A butterfly's wings are covered in thousands upon thousands of tiny scales. And the hues you see as a butterfly flies through your yard are the reflection of different colors through the scales. The wings themselves are constructed of chitin, which is the same protein that makes up an insect's exoskeleton. Chitin, like an exoskeleton, is translucent. You've already learned something new!

Monkeypox is uncommon. However, the number of cases is increasing in Africa, as well as in formerly uninfected areas.

The 4-day Thakhek Loop, also known as "The Loop" by bikers, is a genuinely stunning 440-kilometer trek through Thalang and Kong Lor Cave for those who crave the open road. The four-day bike or scooter journey will take you through breathtaking scenery such as gleaming rice terraces, towering limestone cliffs, rural villages, gushing waterfalls, and gorgeous caverns. A must-do for all travelers visiting Laos.

If you add salt to your milk, it will last longer. Adding a pinch of salt or baking soda to each carton as soon as you open it will keep milk fresh for more than a week after it has expired. The active ingredients preserve the milk, preventing it from spoiling as quickly as it would otherwise. You could also put it in the freezer!

Images or pictures of Lord Surya and Lord Ganesh, turmeric powder, roli (vermilion), akshat (raw rice), a chawki, red cloth, earthen lamp, incense sticks, ghee and wicks, camphor, date fruits (khajur), betel leaves, a small piece of sandal (Chandan), fruits and nuts, and sweet dishes are all required for the puja. During Chhat Puja, installing Lord Surya (Sun) Yantra is also regarded highly fortunate. Wearing a Ruby (Manikya) Ring on this important occasion also brings good fortune.

Glassblowing is a disappearing art form. There is just no demand for blown glass today due to the rise of mass production. Really, it's a shame because blown glass is so exquisite and distinctive. No two pieces are exactly the same because each is entirely handmade. Only a few glass-blowing studios are in existence, and even fewer artists are skilled at blowing glass. 

During WWII, bright red lipstick surged back into vogue for an unexpected purpose. Adolf Hitler reputedly despised red lipstick, among other reasons. In the 1940s, women crowded the industries on the battlefields wearing red lipstick as a symbol of patriotism and bravery. The Marines pushed this trend a step further by making 'Montezuma Red' lipstick required for female Marines. Montezuma is a line from the Marine song commemorating the Halls of Montezuma, a fight in which US Marines participated during the Mexican War. The color red symbolized the American flag and grew to symbolize strength.

The annual Halloween study conducted by the National Retail Federation explores American holiday preparations. The findings indicate that people are going back to their pre-COVID-Halloween plans after two really unusual Halloweens. According to the survey, 69% of consumers say they will celebrate Halloween, up from 65% in 2021 and 58% in 2020. This number is similar to the 68% who did so in 2019.

If you order from Starbucks regularly, you know that there are three cup size options: tall, grande, and venti. But what you might not realize is that there are two other sizes as well. First is an 8-ounce "short" cup, which is what the kid's hot chocolate is served in. You can ask for it for anything, though. Then there's the Trenta, which holds 31 ounces and is only for iced drinks.

Sherlock Holmes' persona has appeared in over 250 on-screen films since the invention of cinema in the late nineteenth century. Every year, it seems, a new picture is in the works. Enola Holmes, starring Henry Cavill, will be published in September 2020, and Sherlock Holmes 3 will star Robert Downey Jr. (with the release date set in late 2021). However, these two estimates only apply to TV productions (movies and TV series) and do not include the hundreds of stage or radio plays and sketches.

Hong Kong's skyline is always a sight to behold, with over 8,000 sparkling buildings. A skyscraper is defined as any structure with more than 14 stories, and Hong Kong has twice as many as New York City. With 118 stories, the International Commerce Centre (ICC) building is now Hong Kong's tallest skyscraper.

Her early draughts of writing are housed in three notebooks and 90,000 words. Austen wrote an epistolary novel called Love and Friendship (sic), a satire of the trend of sensibility in fiction, when she was 14 years old, in 1790. By the age of 18, Austen had made a career out of writing and had experimented with writing drama and longer works.

Knowing that there was a "year without summer" two centuries ago can make you enjoy our pleasant, bright weather a little more, according to USA Today. The entire world witnessed a dip in temperature as well as other winter-like circumstances, such as snow in June and frost in August, in 1816 following a huge volcanic eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia that produced enough dust, ash, and sulfur dioxide to partially veil the Earth's atmosphere.