Harold Gillies established the field of plastic surgery, pioneering the first attempts at facial reconstruction, inspired by the sight of soldiers' faces ravaged by shrapnel, many of which remained covered by masks. In addition, blood transfusions became commonplace in order to save soldiers, with the first blood bank established on the front lines in 1917.

The family Mymaridae is more commonly referred to as fairyflies. These insects belong to the Chalcid wasp family.

Persian rugs never go out of style because they are classic. Persian rugs last a lifetime despite changes in fashion and trends. Rich colours and timeless designs will never go out of style. Contrary to popular belief, Persian rugs can add charm and character to a modern space as well as traditional settings. Adding some rich character and colour to your flooring can make a stunning feature in a room that is clean, simple, and contemporary.

Iguanas are diurnal creatures, which means they are up throughout the day and asleep at night. They take full use of any sunshine in the wild, and illumination in terrariums is critical to their happiness and health. Iguanas go to sleep as it becomes dark or when the temperature lowers.

In comparison to other cookware, earthen pots are heat-resistant, support slow cooking, and use less oil during cooking. So, as you consume less oil and more nutritious foods, the earthy flavor of your food is accompanied by the goodness of health.

An art collector once paid $10,000 for actor James Franco's "invisible" sculpture. The piece was marketed as an "endless tank of oxygen." Yes, it's called air. We're breathing now... for free!

While it's become incredibly common and is not considered a serious sin now, one prominent Catholic, mathematician Aquila Ponticus, was excommunicated from the church in 120 A.D. for practicing astrology. Some Catholic popes in the Middle Ages even officially denounced astrology to discourage the faithful from even looking into it.

This was back when the couple was attempting to get the film made in Hollywood with only one puppet.

The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, started building the Terracotta Army in 246 BC, shortly after assuming the throne at the age of 13. 
 

Disneyland employees were not permitted to grow moustaches until the year 2000. Beards, coloured hair, and certain piercings are still prohibited, according to the LA Times.

Freshwater flounders are a species of fish that may survive for up to five years in an ideal tank environment. These fish are incredibly easy to care for and would complement any freshwater tank.

Throughout the majority of the Uncharted series, Drake claimed to be a descendent of Sir Francis Drake, despite the fact that Sir Francis Drake was known to have no children. Drake's Deception reveals that he is not who he claims to be. This is further developed in A Thief's End, as Drake's true identity is revealed to be Nathan Morgan. Cassandra Morgan, his mother, was an archaeologist who hypothesised that Sir Francis Drake had heirs. Following his mother's death, Drake and Sam were placed in a Boston orphanage. After fleeing, they decided to alter their names, and they chose the surname "Drake" in honour of their mother.

One of the lesser-known facts of the Indian Ocean is that it has a number of tectonic plate boundaries, notably the Rodrigues Triple Point, where the African, Indo-Australian, and Antartic continental plates collide.

South Korean women only have about three different types of hairstyles to work with, and they are based on their age and relationship status, rather than on preference or what is "in style." If you see a girl with long hair, she is unmarried; a girl with short hair has recently married; and older women wear perms.

This fun fact about the Netherlands may entice beer-lovers to visit – they have the largest pub in all of Europe. 

The Drie Gezusters (Three Sisters) pub in Groningen holds the title of the biggest pub on the continent and is a national heritage site. We hope it’s also got the most bathrooms of all the pubs in Europe!

 

Chile has one of the world's longest coastlines, stretching for around 6500 kilometres. It is, nevertheless, one of the world's narrowest, having a width of little over 200 kilometres. The majority of the most well-known beach resorts, or balnearios, are located in central Chile, ranging from El Norte Chico south past the metropolitan district to the northern limits of Region VII, Region del Maule. Chile has a moderate Mediterranean climate, with warm to hot days and cold nights in the summer.

Einstein fell in love with sailing as a student in Zurich, a passion that lasted the rest of his life. The only problem was that he was a terrible sailor. He frequently flipped his boat over and had to be rescued dozens of times. (Tinef, Yiddish for "worthless," was the name of his ship.) The New York Times headlined a 1935 story on Einstein's sailing escapades, "Relative Tide and Sand Bars Trap Einstein."

We actually have a lot in common with the ancient Egyptians and one of the more fun facts about ancient Egyptians is that they too loved board games. It wasn’t just the wealthy that played board games either, even the commoners enjoyed a good board game.

The most popular board games were Senet and Mehen. Senet was a game that involved throwing sticks and was so popular that even Pharaohs were buried with the game to keep them occupied in the afterlife. These board games date back 5000 years. What is your favorite board game?

 

Data analysis by Vocativ (via Yahoo! News) found that more world leaders are Scorpios than any other sign, with 22 powerful representatives. Scorpios are known for their independence and ambition, which may assist them in climbing the ladder.

Of course, you adore your nice boy or girl. They, on the other hand, despise it when you give them enormous bear embraces. "How people exhibit love is not the same way a dog shows or wants to receive love," explains Russell Hartstein, CEO of the Los Angeles puppy training firm Fun Paw Care. "It can, in fact, be really stressful." He claims that dogs may adapt and grow comfortable with close ones hugging them, but he advises caution when hugging a dog you don't know well or allowing strangers to embrace yours.

The fishing business clearly suffers the most economic consequences. Before the sea lampreys entered the Great Lakes, fishermen in the United States and Canada could catch roughly 15 million pounds of trout per year, a figure that had dropped to a meager 300,000 pounds by the 1960s - less than 2% of their initial catch! Recent actions implemented by the two nations in partnership with affected tribes have brought sea lampreys under control, lowering the invasive population by 90%.

People frequently allege that the Michelin star grading system favours Paris unjustly. However, most people are unaware that Tokyo is the city with the most three-star Michelin restaurants.

According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), education can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. By keeping the brain engaged as we age, this is achieved. By engaging in a variety of activities, such as taking classes, learning a new language, playing an instrument, and engaging in group activities, you can help reduce the odds.

You may have noticed that some English or other language alphabets might generate an illusion in your mind when turned upside down or seen in reverse. However, there is no one alphabet in Hindi, which may give you the impression that there is.