Lotus flowers have been used for medicinal purposes such as pain relievers and muscle relaxers.
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Fun Fact: Tron’s Bizarre Oscar Snub
The 1982 movie Tron was snubbed at the Oscars for special effects despite being revolutionary for its time. The reasoning was because it used computer graphics which they considered to be cheating.
Fun Fact: Continent Etymology
The English word continent comes from Latin words terra continens meaning “continuous land.”
Fun Fact: Reef Etymology
The English word reef comes from the Old Norse word rif meaning “rib.”
Fun Fact: Thom Tillis Mask Hypocrisy
Despite being a Republican, Thom Tillis was an advocate for mask wearing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But like many members of the GOP, he decided to make racist comments and said that Hispanics were more likely to get COVID-19 because they did not wear masks as often. Thom Tillis was caught not wearing…