Jordan is home to the world's oldest dam. The Jawa Dam was the first dam to be built, and it was built in 3,000 BCE in the driest areas of Jordan's Black Desert. 

According to the Ancient History Encyclopedia, Herodotus wrote in 440BC that when a pet cat died in Ancient Egyptian times the family members would shave off their eyebrows in mourning. Now that’s an interesting cat fact!

The Indonesian flag, with a red stripe at the top and a white stripe at the bottom, does not appear to be the most inventive or thoroughly thought-out in the globe. While Poland's flag is reversed (white on top and red on the bottom), Indonesia and Monaco have flags that are nearly identical, with the exception of Indonesia's flag being somewhat broader.

Fennel seeds are high in potassium, which controls the quantity of fluid in the circulation. It aids in the regulation of your heart rate and blood pressure. According to the published research, fennel seeds raise the level of nitrite in the saliva. Nitrite is a naturally occurring substance that regulates blood pressure.

Patients with pancreatic cancer may occasionally undergo a difficult procedure known as a Whipple procedure that entails the removal of the pancreatic head, a portion of the small intestine, the gallbladder, the bile duct, and occasionally even a portion of the stomach. However, only a small percentage of those with pancreatic cancer can undergo surgery.

It takes a particularly terrifying creep to inspire Hannibal Lecter, Norman Bates, and Leatherface, but that's what horrifying serial killer Ed Gein left behind. When he was apprehended and his house of horrors in Plainfield, Wisconsin, was discovered, police discovered masks and lampshades made of human skin, among other atrocities. His incredible depravity served as a source of creative inspiration.

The Hurt Locker' broke another film industry record when it bagged six Oscars out of a total of nine nominations - including the coveted Best Picture gong - as the lowest-grossing movie to ever win at the Oscars. It is estimated to have earned $21 million at the box office, that's less than 2% of what its competitor 'Avatar' made in ticket sales in the same year.

The contemporary game began in Manipur, India's northeastern province, and was spread by British military officials in the mid-nineteenth century. It is now well-known all across the world. The current game of polo originated in Manipur, India, where it was called as 'Sagol Kangjei,' 'Kanjai- bazee,' or 'Pulu.' It was the anglicized version of the last, alluding to the wooden ball that was used in the sport's sluggish introduction to the west.

There are three of them: English, Maltese, and Maltese Sign Language. However, Italian is commonly spoken among Maltese residents. Maltese is said to sound like a blend between Italian and Arabic.

They may not feel discomfort, but they can cause significant pain. Researchers noticed that after clamping down on a load cell, a pressure-measuring device, the lobster's larger claw, the crusher claw. This claw appears to have molars because it is used to break up anything hard, such as crabs, clams, and mussels. The other, known as the ripper claw or fast claw, tears softer prey such as fish or worms.

Being a pirate was not limited to men. Mary Read, Anne Bonny, Grace O'Malley, and Ching Shih are examples of famous female pirates.

Donkey milk is used to make the world's rarest cheese. It was long thought that making cheese from donkey's milk was impossible because the liquid lacked enough casein to coagulate. Slobodan Simi, a Serbian cheesemonger, found a roundabout way to make it. He charges $500 per pound for his cheese.

The chia plant is fickle and requires highly specialised growth conditions. It cannot withstand frost, yet it need low temperatures to create large quantities of omega-3 fatty acids. Chia grows best between 23 degrees north and south of the equator. This region has some of the ideal conditions for growing chia seeds.

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.

Thyme needs to be kept out of heat, moisture, and sunshine in an airtight container. Make sure the spices stay cool; keep them away from any outside walls to prevent them from being exposed to the daylong, sweltering summer sun (even light can affect dried herbs).

Thyme can reach a height of up to 40 cm, and its stems are typically wiry or narrow in shape. The leaves alternate in pairs along these short, treelike frames (although some may be more complex). The blooms of thyme feature oval petals and corollas that resemble green-white tubes with little tubular lobes at the tips.

When an enzyme called luciferase is present, oxygen reacts chemically with calcium, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a chemical called luciferin, and other substances inside the firefly's light organ to produce light.

According to Grunge, Russia discharged radioactive waste into Lake Karachay from 1951 to 1953. Like a result, its colouring is extraordinarily vivid (typically neon aqua, until it's agitated, as in this photo, when it bubbles crimson). You wouldn't be able to breathe after only one hour in its waters, such is the severity of its poisoning.

If you went to your neighborhood Sam Goody or Tower Records on September 24, 1991, chances are you spent your entire allowance on CDs. Aside from Nevermind, the new release shelf that day would have included Badmotorfinger by Soundgarden, Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Low-End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest.

A Helicobacter pylori bacterial infection frequently results in ulcers (H. pylori). Although it is unclear how it spreads, this bacteria is highly widespread. In the US, H. pylori infections affect close to 40% of the population. H. pylori generally doesn't cause any issues for people. Antibiotics can be useful in eradicating H. pylori when it does result in an ulcer.