Love is something abstract. It cannot be described in words, it can only be felt. Love is not subject to time, logic, and any laws. It is elusive. We each have our own language and vision of love. Therefore, we will not try to understand this eternal question - "what is love?".
Instead, we will share with you 40 psychological facts that will convince you that love is an amazing feeling.
About love from the point of view of psychology
1. Most people fall in love through eye contact. And this happens within the first 30 seconds. Love at first sight in action!
2. Heart and truth can be broken. Research has shown that major traumatic events—breakup, divorce, physical distance, or the loss of a loved one—can cause real physical pain in a person’s heart. This condition is known as broken heart syndrome. It occurs when deep emotional triggers upset the brain and weaken a person's heart, causing symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath. Generally, the syndrome is more common in women than in men and can be mistaken for a heart attack.
3. When we look at a person we like, our pupils dilate by 45%. It makes us more attractive.
4. A person gradually falls in love with someone with whom he spends a lot of time - for example, a classmate or colleague. This psychological phenomenon is known as the exposure effect. Thanks to it, people tend to be attracted to each other depending on the time spent together.
5. People are more attracted to those who are as attractive as they are. This is called the matching hypothesis. Many social researchers point out that people choose their partners or romantic relationships according to a certain pattern. For example, if you are an attractive person, you would most likely want to be with the prettiest person in your neighborhood, at work, or at school/university.
6. Holding the hand of a loved one will reduce mental and physical pain.
7. One look is enough to fall in love. After all, the eyes are the mirror of the soul. So be careful who you look at. When we look at someone, our body releases phenylethylamine, a chemical that is associated with the body's fight-or-flight response.
8. Giving freedom is a love paradox. The more independence you give your partner, the more attached he will be to you.
9. Sometimes love can turn into an addiction. If this happens, it is better to end the relationship.
10. Talkative women and silent men tend to make the best couples.
11. Men fall in love faster than women.
12. When a person sees someone he loves, his heartbeat involuntarily quickens.
13. People marry people they can't live without, not people they can live with for the rest of their lives.
14. If you love cuddling, you'll be glad to know that cuddling is a natural pain reliever. When two people hug, their brain releases oxytocin, the hug hormone. Oxytocin reduces headaches and acts as a pain reliever for up to 4 hours. Therefore, if you feel tired, stressed or in pain, hugs are a great alternative to any painkillers.
15. A photo of a loved one can also relieve pain. Scientists have proven that the presence of a loved one helps a sick patient recover. The same works with his image. In a study conducted among people who were in pain, some participants were shown photos of their loved ones, while others were played with words (for distraction). Pain was significantly reduced in those who were shown pictures than in participants who were alternatively played games.
16. Partners who have similar interests and tastes are unlikely to last long in a romantic relationship.
It's the same with complete opposites, despite the popular belief that opposites attract. As a rule, couples who are either too similar or too different cannot be together for long. According to the researchers, there should always be a solid basis for similarities, as well as what both people can learn from each other.
17. People in love are chemically similar to those with OCD. Studies have shown that couples who are in the early stages of love have lower levels of serotonin, which is associated with happiness and well-being, and higher levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Similar rates are observed in people with OCD - obsessive-compulsive disorder. This is why we feel, act, or imagine ourselves differently than usual when we fall in love with someone.
18. When it comes to long-term relationships, usually people prefer an attractive face to a beautiful body.
However, when people are looking for entertainment, the body wins - and it's all because of physical attraction.
19. Simply expressing gratitude to the people you love causes an instant surge of happiness.
20. The expression "butterflies in the stomach" is a real sensation caused by the release of adrenaline.
21. Research has shown that if people meet each other in a dangerous situation, they are more likely to fall in love with each other than if they meet in a peaceful environment. For example, two people are more likely to fall in love if they meet on a white water rafting trip instead of in an office.
22. Men are psychologically turned on by women in red. This color is closely associated with desire and attraction. For example, according to some reports, women are more likely to wear red clothes during the fertile phases of the menstrual cycle.
23. When you find out that someone likes you, a small part of you starts loving him back.
24. Some people can't bear the loss of loved ones and die after a few months or years due to mental or physical illness.
25. 64% of people change their appearance after a breakup.
26. Good relationships are about two things: firstly, you need to appreciate similarities, and secondly, you need to respect differences.
27. Research shows that long-distance relationships are just as satisfying as regular relationships in
terms of communication, intimacy, and commitment.
28. The main cause of depression is unsuccessful love stories.
29. Women are involuntarily drawn to cheerful men with a good sense of humor.
Girls like to be happy, so a man who makes them laugh attracts them like a magnet.
30. We always associate the person we love with our favorite songs.
31. They say the most important thing in a relationship is trust. But it's not. Time is what matters most. It is over time that trust, friendship, and boundless and inseparable bonds grow.
32. Happiness Is Contagious, Research Shows It can be difficult for people to walk away from someone who is happy, or not to love someone who is happy, simply because such people are nice to be around.
33. The more you ignore someone you like, the more you fall in love with him.
34. Men with a lower voice are more likely to sound attractive than males with a higher voice.
35. Women first experience pleasure psychologically before experiencing it physically.
For men, it's exactly the opposite.
36. It takes only 4 minutes for a person to understand whether he likes someone or not. So if you want to make a good impression on someone, you don't have much time! It is believed that getting and holding someone's attention has more to do with body language, tone, and speed of your voice than what you actually say.
37. When two loving people look into each other's eyes for 3 minutes, their heart rate is synchronized.
38. Testosterone is a powerful male hormone that attracts women with its scent. Cologne that mimics the smell of testosterone can make a woman pay attention to a man.
39. Falling in love is like a cocaine addiction: it produces the same chemical euphoria and almost the same effect on a person's mind.
40. Twenty-year-old men feel emotional pain after a breakup more than women.
We have prepared for you 50 entertaining facts that will help you understand yourself and better understand the people around you.
What psychological facts about humans are little known?
The modern world is literally overflowing with thematic literature on self-knowledge, and Internet publications daily publish excerpts from scientific articles by specialists: psychology is increasingly becoming the subject of our interest. After all, each of us wants to be in harmony with our own “I”, make the most of the possibilities of the mind and build harmonious relationships with friends and loved ones.
1. The smarter a person is, the more often he is not sure of his own beliefs.
2. If after communicating with a specific person you experience negative emotions and feel an unpleasant aftertaste, you have dealt with a toxic person.
3. A signature can tell a lot about a person. For example, the larger your signature, the higher your self-esteem.
4. When the company is filled with laughter, everyone looks at the one he likes the most.
5. Addressing people by their name, you have them more to yourself and increase the degree of trust in your own person.
6. 80% of people meet their future spouses at the age of 16.
7. Most of us suffer from phantom vibration syndrome: it seems that the mobile phone is vibrating, when in fact the device does not make any sound.
8. It takes only 4 minutes for a person to fall in love.
9. According to the law of polarity, opposites attract: we are inevitably attracted to people with opposite qualities.
10. The wiser a person is, the less often he gives advice. (Be wary of people who give you too many unsolicited recommendations.)
11. Our hearts have nothing to do with the feeling of being "in love", it's just a chemical reaction taking place in the brain.
12. Finding your true calling requires taking action. Follow your beliefs and they will lead you to your goal.
13. Our brain has a negative bias and tends to remember bad memories more than good ones.
14. If you fixate on problems, there will be more problems. When you focus on opportunities, more opportunities will appear.
15. You make a lasting first impression within 5 seconds of how you look, how you talk and what you say.
16. A good way to focus and focus is to mentally talk to yourself while doing a task.
17. People who regularly help others are significantly happier and less likely to get depressed as they get older.
18. People who walk fast are usually more confident and happy than those who walk at a slow pace.
19. A woman will only argue with someone she truly cares about. Less controversy means less interest.
20. Energetic music stimulates brain waves that improve concentration even after you stop listening to it.
21. Dog owners laugh more often than cat owners and people who don't have pets.
22. If you expect something in return for your noble deeds, you are far from being a good person.
23. People who tend to have their heads in the clouds are usually better at coping with complex problems.
24. We are subconsciously more attracted to people who have the same taste in music.
25. You are more likely to achieve your goals if you keep them to yourself.
26. A lie requires more mental effort than the truth. When we tell a lie, we involuntarily wonder if it will fit our common “legend”, and we also worry about the impact even the smallest lie will have on our lives, relationships, and authority. Honesty has almost no negative consequences.
27. Watching a Harrowing Movie Makes People Think Deeper: Research at Ohio State University found that watching a movie tragedy makes people take a closer look at their lives and relationships.
28. People who think they are being watched usually behave better: as a rule, the presence of "others" encourages us to do the "right" things in order to gain "social" recognition and approval.
29. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed affects our happiness. A 2011 study found that those who sleep on the left side (if standing at the foot of the bed) are happier than those who sleep on the right.
30. Placebo can have the same effect as real treatments. Recent studies have shown that the placebo effect can lead to real biological changes, and this fact can turn the world of medicine upside down.
31. People need only one thing to be happy - to focus on what they have in the moment, and not worry about what they do not have or may never have.
32. Often the best way to attract someone is to stop paying attention to them.
33. Never worry about someone not loving you for who you are. Because there will always be someone who will love you for the same reason.
34. Often people do not listen to understand - they are waiting for their turn to speak.
35. People with low self-esteem tend to put others down.
36. Those who play video games are much more likely to have lucid dreams.
37. Mental activity also burns calories.
38. Death is the second thing people fear the most. The first is the fear of failure.
39. Chocolate and shopping can be more addictive than drugs.
40. Women with higher IQs have a harder time finding a partner.
41. People look more attractive when they talk about things they are really interested in.
42. The average time that women can keep a secret is 48 hours.
43. When someone cries with happiness, the first tear falls from the right eye. Tears of pain, as a rule, begin to flow from the left.
44. 95% of the time when people say they want to ask a question, you replay in your head all the bad things you've done recently.
45. Smart people tend to underestimate themselves, while ignorant people think they are great.
46. Writing down negative things and throwing them in the trash is a psychological trick that can improve your mood.
47. Once you accept your shortcomings, no one can use them against you.
48. When you stop associating with unnecessary people, good things will begin to happen in your life, and this will not be a coincidence.
49. People's favorite topic is themselves. So if you want someone to like you, talk about their persona.
50. You can die from a broken heart. It's called broken heart syndrome.
Autumn is the time for romance, home comfort, the beauty of nature, warm blankets, and strong relationships. In autumn, in a rainy season, you want that person you will go through life cheerfully and boldly and whom you will love with all your heart.
How to understand that this is my man
Perhaps that is why people so often fall in love in such an environment ... but not all lovers can admit this to the object of their adoration. But he doesn’t have to admit it because it’s not so difficult to calculate for a woman, and we will give 20 signs indicating that someone nearby is breathing unevenly toward you.
The good news is that you can catch a lot of signs that will give away true feelings. And best of all, they are all scientifically based, so you can be sure they will be accurate! Here is a comprehensive list of signs a man is in love with a woman, from his subtle change in habitual behavior to apparent signals that he is head over heels in love with you.
1. He talks about a future together
If he talks about how fun your next vacation will be together, what kind of house you would like to live in, or your idea of a family, it means one thing: he has a vision for your future together and wants to talk about it!
Marisa T. Cohen, assistant professor of psychology at St. Francis College, says, "When partners push each other to answer these questions, it shows a certain level of intimacy." This doesn't necessarily mean he wants it right now, but he does show interest in your aspirations. This matters a lot because he wants to ensure your intentions are compatible.
2. He tries to make you happy
Although these gestures are lovely, this does not mean just giving you flowers and dedicating songs. He does everything possible to correct the situation when he sees that you are upset or sad. He might offer to cook for you when you're tired from work, or if he sees you're having a bad day, he might try to cheer you up with a surprise gift or an unexpected visit. He wants to make sure that your life is as comfortable as possible because he sincerely wants to see you happy.
3. He steps out of his comfort zone for you.
It's one thing to be nice, but it's another thing to go out of your way to try something new just because your partner wants it. Research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology shows that if he is willing to try new activities or experience new experiences that he is not used to, he is trying to bring the relationship to a new, trusting level.
4. He looks into your eyes
One win-win method can help determine if a man has fallen in love with you - and this is his look. When a person is in love, his eyes naturally turn to another person's face; this is one of the bases of psychology and human behavior. So if he looks at you with dreamy eyes, as if he is trying to look into your soul, he may be in love with you!
5. He is not shy about revealing his intimate details in front of you.
Don't let the word "intimate" fool you. Sex certainly plays an important role, but it's just a component of what creates intimacy, according to Marisa T. Cohen. He may talk about his first kiss or favorite book as a child. Maybe it will be something more serious, like his biggest fears and secrets or his family history. It doesn't matter what it is - the point is that he opens up to you, and you see him as the most vulnerable, which means that he feels safe enough around you to reveal something that he has not told anyone before (or almost nobody).
6. He shows affection in public
A man in love will often not be able to take his eyes off you and his hands. They will unnoticeably end up on your shoulder, waist, or even your forehead when he removes a strand of hair from your face one day. He may even take your hand while talking to someone else, just like that, for no apparent reason.
7. He's become more optimistic lately.
If he's acting happier than usual, he has some strong feelings for you. A German study reports that stable relationships help us feel better about life and reduce our tendency to be irritable, anxious, and emotionally unstable.
8. He makes plans
Does he seem excited about what you guys are doing together? Does he remember your work schedule and try to align it with his so you can spend more time with each other? This is a sure sign that he is involved in a love game and wants to build something more for two.
9. He invests a lot of time in your relationship.
If you're curious to know if a man is in love with you, here's a little tip: check how much time he invests in your relationship. According to a study from Purdue University, we are naturally more likely to be committed to someone with whom we have a satisfying relationship. If he does his best to spend time with you, he is clearly in love.
10. He does everything for you.
You may have heard the saying, "You will know them by their fruits." When a man does something for you, it shows that he cares about your needs, wants to make your life easier, and helps you when he can. The best thing to do is not just thank him but ask him what he needs help with. This will show him that you also care about him and his feelings.
11. He thinks about you
He might tell you a funny story, ask you questions about himself, or comment on something you've posted on social media before. Or maybe he can mention a song, video, or something else that reminded him of you - all signs that he thought about you and would like to tell you about it.
12. He always puts you first.
We are not talking here about the fact that a man in love will leave all his friends so that you become his top priority for the rest of his life. That would be crazy, or at least not very healthy behavior. But you might start noticing that he lets you choose your next date, does things for you without much objection, and generally tries to do something that pleases you. Do you think it's disingenuous? Not always!
A study published in Europe's Journal of Psychology concludes that these small but selfless acts are clear signs of compassionate love, which correlates with romantic love.
13. When you laugh, he laughs too
This may seem like an obvious sign, but laughter is truly one of the best ways to connect with other people. Evolutionary psychology research shows that men use humor to gauge a woman's interest. If the two of you constantly laugh at each other's jokes, it's a sign that the love chemistry is natural and his feelings for you run deep.
14. You are already in love with him
When it comes to love, things are a little easier for women. A Spanish study found that women in love are more likely to get love back than men. The study goes deeper, theorizing that women tend to be more selective about their partners. Conversely, men tend to say they are in love, even if they know this feeling can be unrequited.
15. You can feel his heartbeat match yours.
The natural connection of partners is more profound than we think. According to a study from the University of Colorado Boulder, when two people in love sit close together, their heartbeats and breathing tend to naturally sync and match—the body does this unconsciously.
16. He says “we” all the time
It's one of those things that may not be easy to notice, but it indicates that he's in love with you. And he says this not only because he feels that he needs it but because strong couples sincerely consider both parties to be essential elements of the picture when they make plans or discuss with others something that concerns both of them. This is why the verbal shift towards "we" is so natural.
17. He stopped cleaning up after himself.
This may sound like a bad sign, but hear us out. When a relationship starts, we all try to be the best version of ourselves. Graceful, gorgeous, charming - whatever. But over time, once we begin to feel comfortable with each other, it's okay to let down our guard and show those sides of ourselves that aren't entirely pleasant, says Marisa T. Cohen. It's not a reason to be repulsive or disrespectful, but it does show that he's comfortable enough around you.
18. He reciprocates your interest
Sex and relationship expert Shan Budram explains that the way he interacts with you speaks volumes. Suppose he gives you his full attention when you're together, responds to your text messages at a relatively reasonable time, and doesn't cancel plans at the last minute. In this case, it is safe to assume that things are going in the right direction. Especially in the early stages of your relationship, he is already looking forward to spending time with you and wants to ensure that he does not miss any opportunities for intimacy or communication.
19. He interacts with your social networks
It's not necessarily a sign of love per se, but asking about your friends and family or commenting on your photos in an attempt to make contact means a lot in this age. Christy Overstreet, a clinical sexologist and psychotherapist, confirms that these are all great signs that what he feels for you goes beyond friendship.
20. He writes and mentions you
As soon as this happens, know - this is a vital sign! Shan Budram is sure that this is a clear signal that he is in love, as he is comfortable informing his closest friends and family about his feelings for you.
Quiz, please! 120 Answers (and Questions) for True Fans of The Lord of the Rings Fantasy
Below we have collected both simple and difficult questions and answers to them for the Lord of the Rings quiz. Test your knowledge of one of the most famous fantasy worlds in the world of cinema. Whether you've watched the trilogy or read the books, simple Tolkien-themed questions will take you back to the homeland of Middle-earth once again. Once again!
This a quiz for those who knows what hobbits are
Tell us in the comments how many questions and answers from the quiz were a surprise or discovery for you. Have you learned anything new? Be sure to let us know!
So, good luck!
1. Who is the One Father of all?
Answer: Eru Ilúvatar.
2. What does Gandalf destroy after the Battle of the Hornburg?
Answer: The Staff of Saruman.
3. How many Great Rings have been given to the human race?
Answer: Nine rings.
4. In The Fellowship of the Ring, does the Witch-king easily dodge whose torch?
Answer: Aragorn.
5. To whom did Aragorn bow after his coronation?
Answer: Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin.
6. Which woman was Sam talking about in Green Dragon?
Answer: Rosie Cotton.
7. What is the name of the elven character with blond hair and blue eyes who was an accurate archer with a refined appearance?
Answer: Legolas.
8. Name the last war against the armies of Mordor.
Answer: War of the Last Alliance of humans and elves.
9. What year of the Second Age is Gandalf talking about in the scene "The Story of Isildur"?
Answer: 3434.
10. Who in Amon Hen tried to take the ring from Frodo?
Answer: Boromir
11. Who said: "Even the wisest cannot foresee everything"?
Answer: Gandalf.
12. In the War of the Ring, which forest does Saruman order the orcs to cut down?
Answer: Fangorn Forest.
13. What are the names of the wolf-like animals that attack Theoden and his men?
Answer: Vargs.
14. What was the name of Sam's favorite pony?
Answer: Bill.
15. What was the name of the elven character, the Sindarin elf from the Forest Kingdom?
Answer: Legolas.
16. What is the name of Frodo the gardener?
Answer: Samwise Gamgee.
17. What is the name of the fictional metal from which Frodo's mail is made?
Answer: Mithril
18. What was the name of Boromir's brother, who died on the way to Mordor when the Fellowship broke up?
Answer: Faramir
19. Which actor plays the role of Bilbo?
Answer: Ian Holm.
20. What is the name of Gimli's father?
Answer: Gloin.
21. What is the name of Gandalf's horse?
Answer: Tenegriv.
22. Who were the nine heroes of the Fellowship of the Ring who represented the Free Peoples of Middle-earth?
Answer: Gandalf, Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn, Boromir, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin.
23. On what date did Bilbo celebrate his 111th birthday?
Answer: September 22, 3001.
24. What was the name of the ancient sword that cut the Ring of Omnipotence from the hand of Sauron?
Answer: Narsil
25. Where was the Fangorn forest?
Answer: Under the southeastern Misty Mountains.
26. What kind of bread do Sam and Frodo eat at the beginning of The Two Towers?
Answer: Lembas bread.
27. Which actor plays the role of Frodo?
Answer: Elijah Wood.
28. What was the name of the inn in Bree village?
Answer: Prancing Pony.
29. Who does Aragorn call to the stone of Erech?
Answer: Army of the Dead.
30. Who said the phrase: “The magician is never late, Frodo Baggins, and never comes early; He always shows up when he's supposed to."
Answer: Gandalf the Grey.
31. Who carries Pippin away, mistaking him for the Keeper of the Ring?
Answer: Uruk-hai.
32. What was Mount Doom really called?
Answer: Amon Amarth.
33. Why didn't Sauron destroy Mount Doom?
Answer: He believed that no one would want or be able to destroy the Ring.
34. What is the name of Arwen's father?
Answer: Elrond.
35. What does the name Arwen mean?
Answer: "Royal maid".
36. In what year of the Third Age did Arwen meet Aragorn?
Answer: 2951.
37. How did Arwen die?
Answer: Because of a broken heart.
38. Whose life did Pippin save by telling Gandalf of Denethor's madness?
Answer: Faramir
39. Who did Pippin meet and befriend in Gondor?
Answer: Beregond
40. Who did Pippin marry?
Answer: Brilliant from Deep Gulch.
41. What character says: “I would rather share one mortal life with you than live through all the ages of the world”?
Answer: Arwen
42. Who was Sam talking to when he said, “The people in these stories had a lot of chances to turn back, but they didn’t”?
Answer: Frodo.
43. Who freed King Theoden from the spell of Saruman?
Answer: Gandalf.
44. What marks the end of the Third Age?
Answer: The Third Age ended when Sauron was killed after the destruction of the Ring of Omnipotence.
45. During Bilbo's birthday party, who was charged with washing the dishes for stealing fireworks from Gandalf?
Answer: Merry and Pippin.
46. Who gave Frodo Baggins the Phial of Galadriel?
Answer: Queen of the Elves Galadriel.
47. Who did Sam end up marrying?
Answer: Rose Cotton.
48. Which armies participated in the Battle of Isengard, also known as the Fall of Isengard?
Answer: Ents against the forces of Sauron.
49. What are the names of the two fortresses?
Answer: Minas Tirith and Minas Morgul.
50. What frightened the orcs in the Mines of Moria?
Answer: Balrog.
51. Name Lord and Lady Caras Galadon.
Answer: Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel.
52. Who, even on his day off, always rode a horse to practice riding and make friends with his horse?
Answer: Aragorn
53. When the elves leave Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, where do they go?
Answer: Undying Lands/Valinor.
54. Name the right hand of Sauron.
Answer: The Witch-king of Angmar.
55. What animals sometimes tickle Treebeard?
Answer: Field mice.
56. What particular instrument did the composer choose to emphasize the Sméagol/Gollum theme?
Answer: Dulcimer
57. What is the name of the volcano where the film "Mount Doom" was filmed?
Answer: Mount Tongariro.
58. What place in Middle-earth is famous for its horses?
Answer: Rohan.
59. Which of these movie characters is not in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings novels?
Answer: Morven.
60. He was the only member of the Fellowship whose boat sank twice while filming and rehearsing the boat scenes in The Fellowship of the Ring.
Answer: Legolas Greenleaf.
61. “He goes to ___ ___. Soon he will become a ghost like them."
Answer: The world of shadows.
62. Who said: “There is no life in the void, only death!”?
Answer: Sauron.
63. Who plays Peregrine Took?
Answer: Billy Boyd.
64. What in The Two Towers provokes Treebeard to attack Isengard?
Answer: Destroyed forest.
65. On what day does Frodo wake up and find himself in Rivendell?
Answer: October 24th.
66. Where does Deagol first find the ring?
Answer: River bed.
67. In The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo passes into the world of shadows after being run through by the Witch-king with a Morgul blade. What does Aragorn use to slow down the poison?
Answer: Atelas.
68. In The Fellowship of the Ring: Expanded Edition, Bilbo is talking to the mother of several children. What was her name?
Answer: Mrs. Bracegirdle.
69. What forest was known to be the last dwelling place of the Ents and Huorns?
Answer: Fangorn Forest.
70. What are the names of the huge animals that Frodo, Sam and Gollum see in The Two Towers?
Answer: Oliphant.
71. Sam is in love with me, and I am secretly in love with him! Who am I?
Answer: Rosie.
72. Who gave Frodo Baggins the Ring of Power?
Answer: He inherited it from Bilbo.
73. What character did Frodo fight bravely to protect the Ring of Power?
Answer: Gollum.
74. Bilbo and Frodo, they are related, what?
Answer: Cousins.
75. Why did Gandalf choose Bilbo Baggins to help the dwarves?
Answer: The reasons are unknown.
76. What were Gandalf and Frodo riding at the beginning of the movie?
Answer: Gandalf's wagon.
77. Where was the Ring of Omnipotence forged?
Answer: In the flames of Mount Orodruin.
78. When was The Fellowship of the Ring released?
Answer: 2001.
79. Who wrote the music for the first film in the trilogy?
Answer: Howard Shore.
80. When was the movie The Two Towers released?
Answer: 2002.
81. What is the name of the giant spider in The Return of the King?
Answer: Shelob.
82. Who kills Grima?
Answer: Legolas.
83. Who tells Aragorn about the Black Ships?
Answer: Gandalf and Elrond.
84. Who voices Fangorn, also known as Treebeard?
Answer: John Rhys-Davies.
85. What were the names of the evil rulers who tried to take possession of all Middle-earth?
Answer: The Dark Lord.
86. Who met Frodo at the edge of the Shire at the beginning of his journey from home?
Answer: Gildor Inglorion.
87. Which actor plays Jolly Brandybuck?
Answer: Dominic Monaghan.
88. What character did Peter Jackson portray as the hero of a monomyth that was not in the books?
Answer: Aragorn
89. Which actor played Samwise Gamgee?
Answer: Sean Astin.
90. Who does Christopher Lee play in the movies?
Answer: Saruman.
91. What character does Andy Serkis play?
Answer: Gollum.
92. What is the Elvish word for "friend"?
Answer: Mellon.
93. Where was Helm's Deep?
Answer: In the White Mountains below Trihirn.
94. Name a friend and cousin of Gollum.
Answer: Deagol
95. What battle took place at Helm's Deep?
Answer: Battle of the Hornburg.
96. What is the uniqueness of Orodruin?
Answer: It was the only place in the world where the Ring could be destroyed.
97. How many years did Gollum own the ring?
Answer: 478 years.
98. How old was Gollum when he died?
Answer: 589 years.
99. What is another name for Gollum?
Answer: Smeagol.
100. What race does Gimli belong to?
Answer: Gnome.
101. Why was Gimli chosen as a member of the Brotherhood?
Answer: Represent your race.
102. Where was Pippin captured by orcs?
Answer: Part Galen.
103. Who is the father of Galadriel?
Answer: Finarfin.
104. Whom did Galadriel marry?
Answer: Celeborn.
105. Which of the rings did Galadriel have?
Answer: Nenya.
106. When was Galadriel forbidden to return to Valinor?
Answer: At the end of the First Age.
107. Which actor played Gandalf?
Answer: Ian McKellen.
108. Where is director Peter Jackson from?
Answer: New Zealand.
109. What is the secret password in Elvish that caused the Gate to open?
Answer: "Say 'friend' and come in."
110. What did the goblins call Thorin's elven sword?
Answer: Beater.
111. What was the most successful film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy?
Answer: Return of the King.
112. How many Oscars has the Lord of the Rings trilogy won?
Answer: 17 out of 30 nominated films.
113. What movie franchise was heavily influenced by the Lord of the Rings trilogy?
Answer: Star Wars.
114. What alias does Frodo use when he leaves the Shire?
Answer: Mr Underhill.
115. What do Tolkien fans call themselves?
Answer: Tolkienists.
116. When was The Fellowship of the Ring first published?
Answer: July 29, 1954.
117. What is the name of the demon in Tolkien's Middle Earth?
Answer: Balrogs.
118. How many Oscars did The Fellowship of the Ring win?
Answer: eight.
119. What ancient dagger is known to have been made by Telchar of Nogrod?
Answer: Angrist.
120. Where was the Hobbiton Village set filmed?
Answer: On the slopes of Waikato, Matamata (Northern New Zealand).
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The United Republic of Tanzania is located in East Africa; the state was formed on April 26, 1964, due to the unification of the Republic of Tanganyika and the People's Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba. This is how the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar was born. In October 1964, the name was shortened, and the country began to be called Tanzania. The country's territory is just over 945,000 square kilometers, with more than 60 million inhabitants.
Approximately 4/5 of the total population lives in rural areas. Average life expectancy is one of the lowest in the world. Suffice it to cite this fact - less than three percent of the country's inhabitants live up to 65 years. Almost half of the population are children under the age of 15. Tanzania has two official languages - Swahili and English. At the same time, only a tiny part of the population speaks English. There are more than 120 languages \u200b\u200bof various tribes on the state's territory.
Tanzania is home to Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 meters. In the language of the Swahili people, its name is translated as "mountain that sparkles." Kilimanjaro is a volcano that has not been active for a long time. The first summit was recorded on October 5, 1889. The German Hans Meyer and the Austrian Ludwig Purtsheller climbed Kilimanjaro that day. Even though Mount Kilimanjaro seems to be gentle, rising to the top is not so easy; about half of all climbers have failed.
Facts about Tanzania
1. Tanzania comprises at least 120 tribes, each significant. Each is culturally distinguished by its unique masks, hand-woven baskets, batik, poetry, ebony or rosewood carvings, and the like.
2. More than 120 languages are spoken in Tanzania, most of which are from the Bantu family. Kiswahili (Swahili) is the official language of Tanzania and Kenya.
3. Tanzanians prefer to drink tea in the morning as a breakfast drink and coffee in the evening.
4. Using your left hand to congratulate someone is considered impolite in Tanzania.
5. Zanzibar, Tanzania's port city, is a cosmopolitan hotspot that dominates East African culture. Its long history with Arab rulers, Indian workers, Portuguese traders, and European colonizers has created a unique blend of tradition, cuisine, music, dance forms, and arts.
6. Dar es Salaam, a city in eastern Tanzania, is the largest city in the country. It is also the largest city that speaks Swahili and has produced many great people in African history.
7. As a former European colony, Tanzanians have adopted football and rugby as their favorite sports.
8. Tanzania's de facto national dish is the humble Ugale. This is a simple porridge made with millet or sorghum flour.
9. In Tanzania, even lakes are sculpted. Lake Natron, a highly alkaline water body, turns birds and other animals into eerie stone statues.
10. The Mpingo tree, found in Tanzania, produces the most expensive wood in the world. It has exceptional mechanical properties that make it ideal for carving and an excellent finish.
11. Mpingo trees are also known as the musical tree of Africa since their wood has been used to make traditional musical instruments since ancient times.
12. In Tanzania, there is a strange solution for elephants who have lost their way to farmland - "Throw condoms filled with chili powder on them," It works pretty well. Despite their lighter side, they used to be used to throwing spears.
13. Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Queen, was born in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
14. Tanzanians love hip hop music and have created Bongo Flava, a combination of international styles such as reggae, afrobeat, blues, rasta, and ballroom with local musical traditions such as taarab and dance.
15. Kinjikitile Ngwale was an attractive man who lived in Tanzania during the 1900s and led the revolution against the German colonizers. The uprising was known as the Maji Maji Revolution and was a crucial moment in the country's history.
16. The problem was that Kinjikitil Ngwala believed he was possessed by a snake spirit and claimed that the "magic" portion called "Maji" would turn German bullets into powder. A month later, he was hanged for treason.
17. Tanzania is a friendly country in diplomatic circles, but the government declared war on neighboring Uganda on October 30, 1978. Tanzania wholly owned the Ugandans and won after five months.
18. A shadow fight caused the 1978 war. It all started when one Ugandan soldier moved to Tanzania to drink, shooting at the locals.
19. The flag of Tanzania consists of a black and yellow stripe, cut out two triangles diagonally. The top is green, and the bottom is blue.
20. The flag carries four elements of everyday life in Tanzania. Green is the beauty of nature, yellow is the country's mineral deposits, black is the people, and blue is the large lakes.
21. Zanzibar, so calm, gets its flag. The flag's colors remain the same as in Tanzania, but the style is different.
22. Before Tanzania merged with Zanzibar in 1964, it was known as Tanganyika and had its flag - a green background cut in half with a black and yellow stripe.
23. The world's longest river, the Nile, is synonymous with the world's first civilization, the Egyptian civilization. This river originates from Lake Victoria, Tanzania.
24. Lake Victoria is also the world's largest tropical and second-largest freshwater lake.
25. There is an island in Tanzania called Mafia. The other two major islands are Zanzibar and Pemba.
26. The Three Islands of Tanzania is a favorite vacation spot for lovers of everything tropical. Diving, local seafood, and all-night beach festivals attract tourists in large numbers.
27. The country has designated 25% of its land for nature reserves and national parks. It is one of the highest in the world, and the total area exceeds the size of Germany.
28. Tanzania's most famous national park is the Serengeti National Park, where a million wildebeest stumble into the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya. This migration is so epic, titled one of the world's seven natural wonders.
29. As a tourism booster, the government has installed hot air balloons in the Serengeti National Park.
30. Tanzania is home to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera, or volcanic depression. The crater has an area of 264 kilometers. It is estimated that it formed about 2,500,000 years ago.
31. In general comparison, the area of Tanzania (947,300 sq. Km) is slightly larger than the size of California (423,970 sq. Km) twice.
32. According to the CIA, all land in Tanzania is owned by the government, which can lease land for up to 99 years.
33. The extractive industry remains the primary sector through which the government pays its bills. Gold is the main mineral, and Tanzania is the third-largest African producer of the mineral, after South Africa and Ghana.
34. Tanzania receives about $500,000,000 in aid from around the world, most of which is paid for by the United Kingdom and the United States.
35. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's largest national park, is home to the largest population of elephants.
36. Tanzania has seven (7) sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Facts on Mount Kilimanjaro (has three volcanic cones, "Kibo," "Mawenzi" and "Shira")
37. Mount Kilimanjaro is a poster boy in Tanzania. The iconic mountain is the highest peak in Africa and a place of fantastic beauty.
38. Mount Kilimanjaro is a world in itself, with stunning five different types of climate zones ranging from hot rainforests to arid snow-capped peaks. For comparison, in the whole USA, there are seven climate zones.
39. Mount Kilimanjaro is a lone wolf and loves to stand alone. It is a separate mountain; it is not part of any mountain range. It is the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
40. A German geologist named Hans Mayer was the first to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in October 1889.
41. Bernard Goosen from South Africa was the first person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
42. Kyle Maynard, who has neither legs nor arms, became an inspiration to millions of people when he crawled to the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2012 without any prosthetics or assistance.
43. According to the Guinness World Records, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest delivery point for a modest pizza. The pepperoni pizza was delivered 5,897 m (19,341 ft) after traveling 745 km in 4 days.
44. Tanzania may have had countless geographical riches but remains impoverished. Despite being surrounded by the world's three largest lakes, water scarcity has become a nightmare for rural areas. As of 2009, almost a third of the country did not have access to clean drinking water.
45. Farms and livestock depend solely on rain, and years of drought bring massive starvation and starvation. The 2010 Global Hunger Index ranks the food situation as "deeply worrying."
46. About 40% of the total population lives in extreme poverty, and almost 60% live below the World Bank's $1.25 poverty line.
47. One of the critical causes of poverty is the low rate of urbanization. More than 80% of the population lives in rural areas lacking basic civic amenities such as electricity, sanitation, and education.
48. There are strange heaps of magnetized volcanic ash that travel through the desert at a rate of about 17 meters per year. The dunes are located near Olduvai Gorge within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, along the road to the Serengeti National Park.
49. Zanzibar, Tanzania, is the site of the shortest war in history. The battle was fought between British forces and Khalid bin Barghash. The battle lasted from 38 to 45 minutes, and the British did well.
50. Traces of tracks formed about 3,600,000 years ago have been found in Tanzania. The footprints vary in size and suggest that they were created by a group consisting of a male and two females.
