This holy summit, perched in the gorgeous southern Hill Country, has been a paradise for people of many faiths in Sri Lanka for over a thousand years. The mountain is known as Sri Pada in Buddhism, which means sacred footprint, and is thought to have been left by the Buddha on his way to paradise. It is Lord Shiva's footprint, according to Hindus. When Christians and Muslims are asked, they will reply that is the footprint of Adam when he was expelled from the Garden of Eden. 

If you're wondering why the term coccyx is derived from the bird "cuckoo," here's why. This is due to the tailbone's form like a cuckoo's beak.

It took until 2001 for the makers of Hot Pockets to realize that these sandwiches might be turned into on-the-go breakfast meals. With varieties like Sausage, Egg & Cheese and Applewood Bacon, Egg & Cheese, you can now consume your eggs in pocket form – certainly a better bet than some fast-food meals.

In his Poor Richard's Almanac, founding father Benjamin Franklin got one over on rival Titan Leeds, also an almanac writer, by "predicting" the exact date and time of his death. When Leeds obviously didn't die on the given date, Franklin kept the prank going, claiming that he actually had passed on and that an imposter was publishing his almanac.

 

Before that, people used flattened animal horns to create windows.

The Nyepi day of quiet is a Hindu New Year festival held in the Balinese calendar, which only has 210 days a year, and on this day the entire island shuts down! This includes shops, enterprises, and even the airport - no employment, no travel, and no noise are permitted. This 'Day of Silence is observed as a time for introspection and is imposed by the pedaling (local security offers). Beaches, streets, stores, and bars are all closed to visitors.

Milk is white due to its fat content. Although milk is mostly water, which is colorless, the fat and protein molecules floating inside it reflect all light wavelengths, giving it a white appearance.

Deer Woman is an animal spirit that appears throughout Native American art and mythology. She is sometimes depicted in animal form, sometimes human form, and sometimes both. Deer Woman is associated with love and fertility, but in contemporary tellings, she takes on a mischievous role. The spirit is known to seduce promiscuous men and leave them to die or waste away from longing.

You probably enter a hypnotic state at least twice a day, believe it or not. Common examples include arriving at your destination without remembering how you got there, zoning out while reading a book page, becoming so engrossed in the television show you're binge-watching that you don't realise half a day has passed, or experiencing involuntary sleep hypnosis.

Beetroots are a special vegetable since their roots are abundant in sugar. This sugar is gradually released into circulation, so you don't get a sugar rush as you would with other sweet meals. As a result, beetroots are an excellent choice for people seeking a healthy alternative to sugary snacks. Beetroot sugar is also advantageous to diabetics since it helps to manage blood sugar levels.

One of the main things that spirituality does for people is it helps them live happier spiritual lives. When you have a solid connection to your spiritual side, it’s easier to stay positive and motivated, even when faced with obstacles or a negative experience. This can help you live life in a way that makes you happy and also positively impacts mental health. It enables you to experience more positive emotions and emotional regulation.

Many people assume that slaves built the pyramids, however this is not the truth. They were hired workmen who constructed with great respect for the Pharaoh, and those who died were interred in tombs near the holy pyramids.

Termites are tenacious creatures that spend their entire lives maintaining the colony. They put in so much effort that they don't take any breaks. Imagine working seven days in a row without taking a break. These tiny bee-eaters are the model workaholics in nature! They are such destructive pests because most of their 24-hour workday is spent gnawing away at wood or other materials.

The pan shot, also known as the panorama shot, was invented in 1987, when panning cameras were first used in film production. Cameras used to be stationary, so you had to move the entire camera and tripod to get any movement. This was a significant step forward in filmmaking and cinematography as an art form.

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!

Daniel Peter, a Swiss chocolatier and entrepreneur, spent eight years attempting to perfect a milk chocolate formula. It wasn't until 1875 that he recognized condensed milk was the solution to all of his problems. We're delighted Daniel didn't give up!

Few visitors to Budapest are aware of the little church on the rock beneath Gellert Hill in Budapest Old Town. Despite being surrounded by so many grandiose churches, Sziklatemplom ('Rock Church') is relatively unknown. If you happen to be near the Liberty Bridge (the green metal one), you can visit this strange chapel founded in 1926 by a group of Pauline monks. The Cave Church (which is still in use) is not spectacular, but it is charming in its own right. Off the beaten path, but worth a 30-minute detour.

Walt was the literal man behind the mouse from 1928 to 1947. Walt kept doing Mickey's voice for shorts on The Mickey Mouse Club even after the voice work was formally given to Jimmy MacDonald in 1947.

Chia seeds contain 5g of total fat per tablespoon, with more than 80% of the fat coming from unsaturated sources. They include high levels of ALA, which can assist your body in producing more DHA and EPA, two necessary fatty acids for optimal health.

Another obscure Mexican truth. The country is well-known for its Corona and Sol beers, which are popular around the world, but did you know there are MANY other types of cool Mexican beer? Pacifico, Indio, Tecate, Victoria, and Bohemia are just a few examples.

Christened Alexandrina (but called Drina as a child), she started using Victoria—her middle name—at 18 when she ascended to the throne.

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.