Julia Roberts' reaction is genuine when Edward snaps the necklace case on Vivian's fingers—Richard Gere decided to improvise, surprising her. The moment was so endearing to the filmmakers that they decided to keep it in the film.

The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, a 500-year-old burial site, the Atsinanana woods, which are home to numerous rare ape and lemur species, and the Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, a labyrinth of limestone that spans a large portion of the island's western half. It's a jumble of twisted canyons, caverns, tunnels, and spires that's largely undiscovered. Because of the peculiar geology, there are indigenous species that have developed to live amid the karst skyscrapers.

So why doesn’t it burn your stomach? Because a thick layer of mucus protects the stomach lining and keeps the acid on the inside, where it’s churned with your food.

When gastric acid sometimes leaks up into the esophagus, which lacks this mucus layer, you know that burning feeling as heartburn. Proton pump inhibitors are drugs you can take to temporarily reduce acid production and allow the esophagus to heal.

If you or someone you know has ever quit smoking with nicotine gum, you can thank Sweden. Nicorette, the first product, was created by Leo AB in Helsingborg. It was inspired by the fact that while on duty, smoking Swedish submariners would switch from tobacco to chewing tobacco or snus to get their nicotine fix. Nicorette wasn't the first time nicotine was placed in chewing gum, but they did design a polymer that regulated the flow of nicotine into the bloodstream, allowing for a continuous release and a gradual withdrawal, allowing millions of people to stop for good.

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. 

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.

 

We know people who thrived in high school but fell apart in college when the workload was higher and they had to wash their own laundry, and people who were huge successes when they were single, but struggled mightily when they had to get their kids out of the house in the morning as well as themselves. It helps to recognize and plan for these extra stresses – and not beat yourself up when life gets harder.

PCOS patients can be treated and effectively managed. Weight reduction by diet, exercise, and lifestyle modification play a key role. Weight loss of around 2-5% decreases testosterone (male hormone) by 21% and women may resume regular ovulation. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding alcohol, smoking, and psychosocial stressors add to the disease modification.

Although the '90s Disney princesses are thought to be more feminist than the older ones, a surprising study found that this is not entirely true. Despite being bolder, more independent, and less reliant on men, princesses still speak 40% less than their male counterparts. More recent Disney princesses, such as Rapunzel from Tangled and Merida from Brave, are more equal, but even Frozen, a film about two sisters, had 59 percent male dialogue.

One weird law, that’s since been long-forgotten, is that it’s illegal to pass wind in Florida after 6pm on a Thursday. It’s never really been enforced in Florida but it was probably written in the 1800’s. It’s not clear why this ever became a law, or a rumoured law in the first place.

Almond butter is superior to regular peanut butter. It's creamy, healthy, and quite addicting! We have a wide variety of almond butter, from roasted almond butter to raw almond butter - something for everyone! Nut butters are delicious spread over toast or crispbreads, but they may also be used in smoothies, sauces, and baking!

If people believe that the eyes are the window to the soul, they must understand that the eyebrows reveal your actual emotions. Your eyebrows, unless you choose Botox, can convey a lot of different emotions, like surprise, impatience, laughing, curiosity, annoyance, and many more.

Officials in the Netherlands erected a rodent-only bridge to ensure safe passage for squirrels attempting to cross the N44 highway. While it was a generous gesture, it may not have been the most cost-effective: the bridge cost £120,000 and was utilized by only five squirrels over a two-year period. "Three squirrels were observed on the bridge in 2014, and two squirrels were spotted in 2015," the ministry stated in a statement.

Stonehenge is made up of two types of stones: sarsen stones (the bigger outside stones) and bluestones (the smaller inside stones). Sarsen stones are a form of sandstone that can be found in the nearby area, around 20 miles away. The bluestones, on the other hand, come from the Preseli Hills in south-west Wales. more than 140 miles away

This element may be found in practically any place in your home. Building materials for the electrical and plumbing sectors include copper wires, pipings, and tubings.

The man responsible for the creation of arguably the most well-known cartoon character in the world, Mickey Mouse, was afraid of mice! Does it get any more ironic? Walt Disney had a deep-seated fear of the four-legged creatures. But he also saw them as sympathetic. That was why he choose to base Mickey on a mouse. It turned out to be a solid decision from Disney. Mickey Mouse helped turn Disney into one of the world’s biggest entertainment companies. 

A dozen people have walked on the moon in human history, but only three have made it to the Mariana Trench due to the harsh conditions. Are you one of them? Director James Cameron, who wrote a piece for National Geographic about the dive.

A world passport is possible if it is issued by the World Service Authority, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC that claims to educate and promote "world citizenship," "world law," and "world government." Only a few countries around the world accept these as travel documents, including Burkina Faso, Ecuador, Mauritania, Tanzania, Togo, and Zambia.

Cambodians think that counting the chirps of a gecko would reveal whether or not you will be lucky enough to marry. If a tokay gecko makes seven or more calls in the same room as you, it is considered lucky.

In 2020, Netflix released "The Queen's Gambit," an adaptation of Walter Tevis' novel of the same name. Anya Taylor-Joy starred as chess prodigy Beth Harmon in the limited series. Every game in the series was created by chess consultants Garry Kasparov and Bruce Pandolfini. Whether the game was shown on screen or not, the actors learned and played every move, including the speed chess games.

China pieces have served as a special collector's item for porcelain enthusiasts ranging from Chinese emperors to Western art lovers. The highest price ever paid for a piece of antique china is $84,000,000. Less expensive, non-antique pieces are always a popular souvenir for friends and family as the classic artistic product of China.

Because the International Space Station (ISS) has Russian-language modules and operations, all astronauts who travel to the ISS must be fluent in the language. According to some astronauts, learning this new language was the most difficult aspect of their training. English-speaking astronauts can expect to spend 1,100 class hours to reach a reasonable level of fluency in Russian, according to the US State Department Foreign Service Institute. That's twice as long as it takes to learn other languages such as French, Spanish, or Dutch.

With the fall of the Roman Empire, the secret of making Greek Fire was lost. Throwing water on it would simply feed the flames, making this weapon one-of-a-kind and lethal. It had a gelatinous feel and stuck to everything. It was largely utilised in naval warfare since the huge flamethrowers required for its projectile usage could be handled easier by ships than troops. A fleet of floating wood and canvas ships would be readily destroyed by the Greek Fire.

Red hair never greys; instead, it fades to white via rose gold when the time comes.

This city is one of the most youthful cities (populace-wise) in the country. 55% of the populace is in the 16-55 age bunch. Also, 28% of the rest are under the age of 15.