Have toxins? Sunflowers come to our aid. Sunflowers are planted for a reason following a natural disaster like Fukushima. These flowers possess a natural capacity to absorb large amounts of toxins.

Among all the animals, termites are among the best builders. They build enormous mounds that tower over the ground, and they use the tunnels therein to move between their nests and their source of food. When compared to termites' relative size, one mound that was found in Africa was an incredible 42 feet high. That is approximately the height of a two-story structure!

That slightly scandalous charcoal drawing of a topless Kate Winslet in Titanic was drawn by none other than the director himself, James Cameron. If you want something done right, sometimes you just need to do it yourself. 

 

Your nails' ability to grow can be impacted by stress. One thing that will stop your nails from growing is stress. But don't worry, your nails will eventually grow back.

Tulsi leaves might aid with indigestion and appetite loss. They are also used to alleviate gas and bloating.

Fish nostrils, like those of humans, do not open into the back of the mouth and are thus not used for breathing. They lead to smell organs, which are extremely sensitive, allowing fish to sense the presence of food in the water from great distances. More nostrils equal more sniffing!

Stockholm, Sweden's capital city, has rich of beautiful architecture. However, one of the most spectacular sites is found underground! Around 90% of the Stockholm metro stations have been decorated, resulting in one of the most unique art galleries in the world. The project, which includes mosaics, paintings, graffiti, installations, sculptures, and more, involved over 150 artists.

The album, which was released in 1945, included the titular Bunk on trumpet as well as an alto horn, bass horn, baritone horn, snare drum, and bass drum. The band is "so out of tune that it makes the music difficult to listen to," according to Jazz on Record. Thankfully, Bunk Johnson and his band significantly improved on subsequent albums, and the New Orleans brass band tradition is still alive and well today.

The FBI has publicly stated that no "X-files" are kept to examine otherworldly incidents. "We do have some files on some weird phenomena," according to their website. "But mostly because somebody reported something and we took note of it."

A Chinese empress is said to have discovered silk in the past, and for thousands of years, it was a closely guarded state secret. But as new trade routes appeared, silk began to reach new markets via what came to be known as the Silk Road. Other nations eventually began to learn the art of sericulture (or silk production).

It takes a lot of water to produce the cotton required for clothing. To put these figures in context, the amount of water required to make a t-shirt is enough to keep one person hydrated for 900 days, whereas the amount of water required to make a pair of jeans is equivalent to hosing down your lawn for 9 hours.

Buddha is not seen as God or even Godlike. In this regard, Buddhism varies from the main premise of most Western religions. Buddhism, according to Narada Thera on Buddhism in a Nutshell, does not revolve around worship or allegiance to a higher authority, such as God. Buddhists never pray to gods, sculptures, natural phenomena, or other deities. Buddhists, on the other hand, gaze within to seek personal understanding and spiritual growth.

Since their introduction on Gameboy, the two fighting-style Pokémon Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan have been present in the games. Because Pokémon is a Japanese invention, most of the animals' original names were significantly different. When Pokémon were first presented to the Western world, their names were likewise westernised. As a result, these Pokémon were named after worldwide renowned martial artists. Hitmontop, the third Pokémon of the Hitmons, is also named for a martial artist, Larry Top.

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.

No surprise here - 'Avatar' holds the crown for the most expensive movie ever to win an Oscar with a production budget estimated to be around $280 million. While it failed to win Best Picture or Best Director, it did pick up Academy Awards for Art Direction, Cinematography and Visual Effects.

In fact, she originally majored in studio art at Smith College before switching to English. From collages to paintings, much of her art uses the abstract in unique ways. Her visual art was recently put on display at the Smithsonian National Gallery and you see it in person until May 20, 2018.

Broccoli is classified as Brassica oleracea when it comes to seeds. Many other vegetables, including collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, and cauliflower, are also high in antioxidants. In fact, these plants are so closely related that pollinating insects can naturally cross-pollinate each other. When this happens, we occasionally get interesting new varieties like broccolini.

It's Mulligatawny soup, to be exact. This is seen in Batman #701, as Alfred serves a fatigued Batman his favourite comfort meal. This dish is famous in British India and originates in South Indian cuisine.

Also known as the corpse flower, Amorphophallus titanium or titan arum releases an extremely foul odor comparable to that of rotten flesh, which can be smelled 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

Small amounts of sun exposure — 10 to 20 minutes is ideal — can be beneficial for acne. Excessive sun exposure, on the other hand, can aggravate existing acne scars and cause new breakouts. Wearing sunscreen or an oil-free moisturiser with SPF is also essential no matter how long you're out in the sun.

Bed bugs are nearly impossible to eradicate and can spread as quickly as water cooler gossip. But it's also possible that's why they've lasted so long. According to a 2019 study published in Current Biology, scientists believe that the bugs have been around since the time of the dinosaurs, first appearing around 115 million years ago. "It was a revelation to think that the pests that live in our beds today evolved more than 100 million years ago and were walking the earth alongside dinosaurs," said researcher Mike Siva-Jothy. "It demonstrates that the evolution of bed bugs is far more complex than we previously thought."

Alabama residents who dress in clergy attire are thought to be breaching the law and might face a $500 fine and up to a year in jail. Reminder to self: don't dress up as a priest, rabbi, or nun on October 31 in Alabama.

Clip-ins, believe it or not, are not a new idea; in fact, wigs and hair extensions date back to 3400 BC in ancient Egypt. Back then, wigs were sewn-on hair pieces composed of human hair and sheep wool. Beeswax and resin were used to glue and attach extensions, while the Egyptians used to lead and henna to colour their hair and sheep wool. Wigs and extensions were not quite as good quality or realistic as they are now, but the Egyptians had some incredibly elaborate braided and layered extensions.