From science to mysticism: 10 amazing facts from different fields of knowledge (11 photos)

The world is full of mysteries, amazing phenomena and unexpected connections that are hidden in various fields of knowledge. From the secrets of ancient civilizations to modern scientific discoveries - each fact can give us a new understanding of the world or just make us smile.





These curious facts from history, cinema, medicine and even mysticism will broaden your horizons. You can take note of them and make any conversation more exciting.

1. Reborn in a Falls



A 40-year-old man attempted suicide by jumping off Niagara Falls in 2012. He failed, becoming only the third person to ever survive the falls without a safety device.

2. The Manufacturing Paradox





Millions of disposable chopsticks used in China are made in the US.

3. Forgotten Gods



In Ancient Rome, there was a shrine with such an ancient name as Lapis Niger (translated from Latin - "Black Stone") that even the ancient Romans could not remember its original origin and meaning.

4. Cunning Fruit



Avocado is a healthy fruit recommended for a healthy diet. But it's also a berry. Botanically, avocados are classified as large berries with a woody pit and a soft, juicy interior. Also, despite their creamy flavor, avocados are members of the laurel family, like cinnamon.

5. Trendsetter



Zambian chimpanzee Julie was spotted with a blade of grass in her ear, which serves no practical purpose. After other members of her group began following her example, researchers realized that this was the first fashion statement that apekind had emulated.

6. Protecting Nature



Namibia is one of the few countries where the protection of the natural world and resources is included in the state constitution.

7. Forgetfulness and Voiceover



Marlon Brando often improvised during the filming of Apocalypse Now (1979), because he could not remember and reproduce his lines. To cover up the mistakes, director Francis Ford Coppola added a voiceover that became an important part of the film.

8. A Walk to Nowhere



In 1793, Philibert Asper, a hospital janitor, got lost in the Parisian catacombs, probably looking for alcohol. He descended into them via a staircase located in the hospital courtyard. His body was found 11 years later in one of the quarry adits and buried where he was found. The cause of his death was never determined. Asper was identified by a bunch of hospital keys hanging from his belt.

9. The Zone of Oblivion and Silence



Romania's Hoia-Baciu Forest is known as the Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania. People who enter this forest often lose their sense of time and direction, and photo and video equipment breaks down for no apparent reason.

10. Bloody Sweat



You can literally sweat blood. The condition is medically known as hematohidrosis. Under severe emotional or physical stress, the blood vessels that supply the sweat glands can rupture, causing the glands to leak blood.