Sound waves can only move through solids, gases, and liquids; they cannot travel through vacuum. Space has no medium for sound waves to travel through, and it is completely vacuumed. As a result, astronauts in space cannot hear or communicate with one another. To listen and communicate, they need a radio.

Switzerland's lakes are the greatest for swimming, and there are plenty to pick from. Lake Geneva is Switzerland's biggest lake, with 580.03 km2 (224 sq mi). It is shared with France (40.47% of which is on French territory) and is known as Lac Léman. Lake Neuchâtel, with a surface area of 218.3 km2, is the biggest lake entirely within Switzerland (84 sq mi). The majority of freshwater is so clear that rivers and lakes can be drunk from. A lake is considered dirty only if you can't see the bottom of it.

While Hollywood extols the virtues of Spartan culture, the world's first human rights charter is thought to have been drafted by the Persians (or at least something very similar to the scope of human rights, as believed by both the British Museum and United Nations). Since it is essentially a cylinder-shaped piece of baked clay with engraved Akkadian writing from 539 BC, this charter is more commonly referred to as the Cyrus Cylinder. When King Cyrus' army entered Babylon and peacefully overcame the legendary city, he gave the order to create the artefact. The ancient writings on the tablet primarily speak about equality for people of all races, religions, and languages.

Amsterdam’s beautiful bridges are an icon of the city. There are 1,281 bridges in Amsterdam which connect the city’s 165 canals. 

There are several historic bridges, while others are decorated with bright flowers or lit up at night. You can even see 15 bridges at once, by crossing the Reguliersgracht and Herengracht bridges.

You all would have heard the stories of different Yugas, there are 4 Yugas in total, The Satyuga, The Dwapar Yuga, The Treta Yuga, and The Kalyuga. The end of each Yuga happens when there are immense crime and chaos and people become merciless, then God reincarnates and led the world towards light. After the last Kalpa, there is an unstoppable flood and fire and the worlds are destroyed.

The Archaeological Survey of India has named the Khajuraho monuments as the best-preserved antiquity monuments.

Speaking of how varying quantities of vitamin D are needed by different types of women, older women (and males) probably need more vitamin D. The NIH recommends 800 IU per day for both men and women over 70, as was previously noted.

Except for Chile and Ecuador, the biggest Latin American country shares boundaries with every other South American country. The longest border, which runs 3,400 kilometers/2,113 miles, is shared with Bolivia.

Despite their small size, they work extremely hard and it shows. If given the chance, their voracious appetites can obliterate entire homes and businesses! Termites damage property every year to the tune of billions of dollars, as was previously stated. Termites alone damage structural property in the US to the tune of $5 billion. Don't ignore the issue and incur unanticipated costs. You must have an inspection performed as soon as you suspect termites or another pest. Wood emits vibroacoustic signals that help pests decide which food source to infest next.

When the Spanish conquistadors landed in South America and encountered tribes who cherished chia seeds, they ordered the destruction of all crops in an attempt to take away what the indigenous revered. They did this as part of their efforts to conquer the indigenous tribes and impose Spanish control.

Have you ever thought of a dance move of a bee? If no then you should know that they have a dance move called 'waggle dance.' However, it's not actually a dance move but a way of their communication to tell their nestmates where to go to find the best food source. And this discovery took two years of the researchers at Sussex University to decode this waggle dance.

Near Santander lies the Altamira cave. In this cave, a lot of prehistoric drawings have been discovered of very varied shapes and meanings. The fun fact about Spain is that this cave is so impressive and of historical importance that people began to call it the Sistine Chapel of Prehistory.

It was at a party in Cambridge that Plath met her eventual husband, poet Ted Hughes. On June 16th, 1956, Plath married Hughes, paying homage to the day on which James Joyce's Ulysses takes place. Unfortunately, the writers' marriage was tumultuous and painful and recently discovered letters reveal that Hughes abused Plath.

That's correct! There are several species of this bird, including the black-winged kite, black-shouldered kite, white-tailed kite, and letter-winged kite. These birds are said to be known for their graceful gliding in flight.

Consider industrialist Matthew Boulton if you thought Bill Gates was wealthy. At his peak, the Birmingham-based inventor acquired a personal fortune equal to that of Microsoft tycoon Bill Gates! Boulton lived in the beautiful Soho House in the late 18th century.

Every second, around 28 million litres (700,000 gallons) of water flow down Niagara Falls. It is believed to be the fastest-moving waterfall in the world. With a height of 188 feet (57 meters) and a depth of 170 feet (52 meters), Horseshoe Falls is the tallest waterfall. Glacier action caused Niagara Falls to develop some 12,000 years ago.

Prehistoric peoples' diets consisted of raw meats, roots, leaves, and other foraged foods. To cut up these tough foods, as well as catch, dismember, and consume them, strong teeth were required. Having extra teeth was a huge benefit, especially when there was no dentist nearby to keep teeth healthy. People have evolved since then, and we now have a more refined menu. This means that we don't require these extra teeth to eat tough foods and survive.

As is typical, kaleidoscopes are a popular kid's toy. The function, meanwhile, goes beyond that of a child's toy. It has been utilized across a variety of industries, particularly those that deal with the reflection of specific items.

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species notes that while the majority of rattlesnake species are not in danger, there are three particular species that warrant attention. The Tancitaran dusky rattlesnake is listed as endangered because of its small range in Mexico, whereas the Santa Catalina rattlesnake, which is native to Isla Santa Catalina, is regarded as critically endangered. 1213 Similar to this, the long-tailed rattlesnake is classified as "vulnerable" because it is so uncommon and has only a few known specimens in western Mexico.

Images or pictures of Lord Surya and Lord Ganesh, turmeric powder, roli (vermilion), akshat (raw rice), a chawki, red cloth, earthen lamp, incense sticks, ghee and wicks, camphor, date fruits (khajur), betel leaves, a small piece of sandal (Chandan), fruits and nuts, and sweet dishes are all required for the puja. During Chhat Puja, installing Lord Surya (Sun) Yantra is also regarded highly fortunate. Wearing a Ruby (Manikya) Ring on this important occasion also brings good fortune.

We have approximately 250 eyebrow hairs per brow on average. Untidy brows have been shown to have more than 1,000 hairs, nevertheless!
 

While Angkor Wat is the largest religious complex in the world, the temple ruins cover an area of more than 500 acres - over 50 times the size of Machu Picchu!

Beetroots are a multipurpose vegetable that not only adds flavor to salads and other foods but also acts as a natural food colorant. Betanin, a red pigment found in beetroots, is a popular food coloring that may be used to lend rich color to a number of meals, including tomato sauces, desserts, ice cream, and more. Betanin not only provides a natural, healthy alternative to artificial food coloring, but it also imparts a distinct flavor to the meal in which it is employed.

The first film adaptation of Austen's work was MGM's 1940 Pride and Prejudice, starring Lawrence Olivier and Greer Garson. Emma Thomspon was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for her work on director Ang Lee's 1995 film Sense and Sensibility, in which she also starred.