A common cause of stroke is atherosclerosis -- hardening of the arteries. Plaque made of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances builds up in the arteries, leaving less space for blood to flow. A blood clot may lodge in this narrow space and cause an ischemic stroke.
Popularity Over Time: How Many Girls Have Been Named Zelda. This chart illustrates how many Girls were named Zelda in the U.S. since 1880. Records indicate that 10,039 girls in the United States have been named Zelda since 1880.
Appearing in 1986 (JPN) and 1987 (USA), the Legend of Zelda was a bestseller for Nintendo, selling over 6.5 million copies. About 1,690,000 were sold in Japan. Despite being the dark horse of the franchise, The Adventure of Link sold very well on the NES since its debut in 1987 (JPN) and 1988 (USA).