Miscellaneous Factoids (Part 5 of ?)

1. Did you know that Donkey milk, the key ingredient in donkey skin cream, has a long history, particularly in Mediterranean regions ?(It is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean area, where donkey milk has been used for skincare for centuries. Donkey milk is known for its moisturizing, nourishing, and regenerative properties, making it a popular choice for skincare products.) (Hippocrates (460–370 BC) was the first to write of the medicinal use of donkey milk and prescribed it for numerous conditions and uses .)

2. Did you know that there are two sexes (male and female)...but different sources state there are anywhere from 72 to 200 genders ? (Sex and gender are distinct concepts. "Sex" generally refers to biological characteristics, such as chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs, while "gender" refers to socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities. While many people have aligned sex and gender, they are not necessarily the same for everyone.)

3. Did you know that when a new Pope is elected the white smoke is created by burning ballots mixed with chemicals like potassium chlorate, lactose, and rosin...the black smoke is produced by burning ballots with a mixture of potassium perchlorate, anthracene, and sulfur ?

4. Did you know the first item ever sold on Amazon was the book Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies: Computer Models of the Fundamental Mechanisms of Thought by Douglas Hofstadter ? (It was purchased by John Wainwright on April 3, 1995, according to the Internet History Podcast. This purchase was the first order placed by a non-Amazon employee during the site's beta testing phase.)

5. Did you know the best time to charge your phone is generally when the battery level drops to around 20-30%, and to unplug it when it reaches 80-90? (This range helps to minimize battery stress and extend the overall lifespan of the battery. Avoid letting the battery drain completely to 0% or consistently charging to 100%.)