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.

Despite the fact that it's become commonplace to call the Inuit "Eskimos," this is neither their preference nor a representation of their cultural history. The term "Eskimo," which is thought to have been initially created by either the French or the Danes, probably meant either "snow-shoe netter" or "meat eater." In any case, the majority of contemporary Inuit see the term "Eskimo" as derogatory against their race. So be sure to avoid using the offensive term when speaking with anything from an Inuit community. It's also critical to be aware that Inuk is singular and Inuit is for plural usage.

The Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope was bought by the Vatican in 1981. It is one of the world's biggest telescopes. It is located on the summit of Mount Graham in southeast Arizona, and it is where the Vatican performs astronomical research.

Writing, "I am not the serious, grave, cool-hearted individual you suppose; you would think me romantic and eccentric," Charlotte Bronte turned down a marriage proposal in 1839. While Anne may have once had a failed romance, Emily hardly wanted to leave the parsonage.

Children with flatulence can benefit from the external application of Cassia Fistula pulp around the navel area because it promotes evacuation. For gastrointestinal issues, pulp can also be used with linseed or almond oil.

Roald Dahl, the world-famous children's author, was born in Cardiff in 1916. His best-selling books have sold over 250 million copies worldwide, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG. Dahl lived in a Tudor home across the street from Llandaff Cathedral School, where he read his stories to the students.

A treaty was drafted between the two countries in 1898, leasing Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years. As a result, Hong Kong became a Chinese Special Administrative Region on July 1, 1997.

Yes, that's right! Some desert lizards are supposed to be capable of living their entire lives without drinking water. This is a hotly discussed topic among reptile enthusiasts, as there is evidence both for and against it. Most lizard species, especially those from swampy or marshy locations, will require fresh drinking water. If you want to keep a lizard as a pet, you should do a lot of research before buying one to make sure you set up your vivarium properly!

You’ve heard of monkeys and dogs in space, but did you know that a cat braved the great unknown too? On October 18th, 1963 Felicette, also known as ‘Astrocat’ was the first and only cat to go to space.

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.

It may sound absurd, but soap production was once strictly regulated to prevent illegal production. According to the Telegraph, the soap tax, which was implemented in 1712, was once a major source of revenue for the Exchequer, raising roughly the same proportion of income as alcohol duty does today. The imposed levies were so high that the tax collector decided to lock the lids on soap boiling pans every night to prevent illegal soap production after hours.

Brakes that do not lock up under full pedal pressure are becoming commonplace. They've saved numerous lives by letting the driver to keep steering the car and, hopefully, avoid a collision while braking hard. Mercedes-Benz improved the technology with Bosch in the 1970s before incorporating it into the S-Class in 1978. Anti-lock brakes were soon made standard on all Mercedes-Benz models.

The edible leafy tips of beetroots are bursting with vitamin K, which has been associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Your daily requirement is approximately doubled by one cup of raw food.

Almonds have one of the highest protein contents of any nut, at 21.1g per 100g! For those looking to bulk up, almonds are a terrific addition to smoothies! They also make excellent complements to vegetarian and vegan diets!

Avatar, bandanna, bungalow, dinghy, guru, jungle, khaki, karma, loot, mantra, nirvana, punch, pajamas, sorbet, shampoo, thug, typhoon, and yoga are some Hindi loanwords.

Yogurt is not only a delicious and healthy snack, but it also includes significant levels of lactic acid, which promotes healthy skin. Yogurt has been used as a natural moisturiser to restore dull, dry skin since ancient India.

Tatum O'Neal, an actress, became the youngest-ever Oscar winner when she won Best Supporting Actress for the movie "Paper Moon" at the age of just 10.

Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, observed that "likes tend towards likes" as early as 391 BC. As you may be aware, this is very similar to the adage "like attracts like." That is the main lesson of the Law of Attraction.

President Ronald Reagan designated the rose as the national flower of the United States on November 20, 1986. He did this while standing in the White House's famous Rose Garden. Roses are also the official flower of Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota, and Washington, D.C.

Switzerland is a global leader in recycling and trash management. The Swiss have succeeded in separating and recycling organic and recyclable garbage while transforming the remainder into electricity. Furthermore, Switzerland supplies virtually all of its residents with CO2-free power. According to FDFA, Switzerland has begun an energy transition process ("Energy Strategy 2050") since 2011, with the goal of gradually phase out nuclear power.

Mirrors can reflect both light and matter. These mirrors are referred to as atomic mirrors. They trap slow atoms or focus an atomic beam by using an electromagnetic field to reflect neutral atoms.

Pirates preferred grog, a concoction of rum, water, lemon juice, and sugar. (Hmmm, I wonder where the inspiration for our rum punch came from?)

In 1935, humans introduced the cane toad to Australia to help eradicate the cane beetles that were eating all of the sugar cane crops. The plan backfired. Cane toads increased in numbers and territory, killing predators and depleting food sources for native species.

People who have this phobia may have bodily symptoms even if they are only thinking about speaking in front of a group.