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. 

The 37th President of the United States (and the only president to resign from office) was a gifted musician. He was a multi-instrumentalist who could play the piano, saxophone, clarinet, accordion, and violin.

The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, a 500-year-old burial site, the Atsinanana woods, which are home to numerous rare ape and lemur species, and the Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, a labyrinth of limestone that spans a large portion of the island's western half. It's a jumble of twisted canyons, caverns, tunnels, and spires that's largely undiscovered. Because of the peculiar geology, there are indigenous species that have developed to live amid the karst skyscrapers.

Abraham Lincoln was crowned wrestling champion before becoming the 16th President of the United States. In his roughly 300 matches, the 6'4" president suffered only one defeat. He developed a reputation as an outstanding boxer in New Salem, Illinois, for this. He eventually won his county's wrestling championship.

This fun fact about the Netherlands may entice beer-lovers to visit – they have the largest pub in all of Europe. 

The Drie Gezusters (Three Sisters) pub in Groningen holds the title of the biggest pub on the continent and is a national heritage site. We hope it’s also got the most bathrooms of all the pubs in Europe!

 

Fecal microbiota transplantation is a method of restoring beneficial bacteria in the colon. The only approved use for fecal transplantation is for someone infected with Clostridiodes difficile (or C. diff) that’s unresponsive to antibiotics. The procedure involves a colonoscopy and transplants feces from a healthy person into a sick person.

In the U.S., doctors completed the first fecal transplants for C. diff infections in 1958. But the practice dates back to 4th century China, where they used a fecal suspension called “yellow soup” to treat digestive problems.

Every oyster is born male, and they all undergo at least one gender change. Oysters can fertilise their own eggs since they have both sets of reproductive organs at birth.

This horrific reality is the outcome of US airstrikes on Laos during the Vietnam War, when the US unleashed more than two million tonnes of bombs throughout Laos for nine years, from 1964 to 1973. Because 30% of these bombs did not explode, most of Laos' soil is unfit for agriculture. Hundreds of Laotians are still injured or murdered as a result of unintentionally finding bombs and grenades.

The effects of toxic air are worse for those who are most at risk. The development of a child's lungs is harmed by air pollution. Additionally, it exacerbates pre-existing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, especially in elderly patients. Because they frequently reside close to major roads, where air pollution is severe, the poorest members of our society suffer more than others. Air pollution has an impact on every motorist. However, especially when using side routes, pedestrians and cyclists are frequently subject to less air pollution than those who travel by car.

Ashwagandha has been utilised in Ayurvedic medicine for about 3000 years. Isn't that a really lengthy amount of time? According to claims, it was used to treat a variety of health problems and diseases, including stress, insomnia, arthritis, snake bites, constipation and other gastrointestinal difficulties, fever, memory loss, and infertility. It's a diuretic, an aphrodisiac, and a Rasayana - a treatment that boosts vigour and health. It is still used to relieve tension in India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

Cupcakes were once known as "1234" or "number" cakes, which is a fascinating and educational fact about them. This is because they are typically made with four ingredients: one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, and four eggs. So, the next time you make a cupcake, keep the order in mind.

According to 2017 figures, Switzerland's unemployment rate was about 4.8%. This low figure reflects the country's relatively wealthy and stable economy. 'The majority of employed workers in the nation have a reasonably high level of education and are specialized, allowing the country to offer high-end positions with higher compensation and frequently assures a greater level of productivity and efficiency.'

In ancient Greece, killing a dolphin was deemed sacrilegious and was a capital offence. They were known as "holy fish" or hieros ichthys by the Greeks.

During the Crisis on Infinite Earths story arc, Barry manages to transform himself into pure energy by running super fast, breaking all limitations, and striking his past self with the bolt that awakens his body to the Speed Force. Barry, talk about shaping your own fate.

The famous Ice Hotel is located in the Swedish town of Jukkasjärvi. Every year, the hotel is built from two-tonne slabs of ice from the neighbouring Torne River. Starting from the ground up, construction of the hotel begins as soon as the cold season comes in the Arctic. Builders and artists collaborate to construct a hotel that is unique each time. And if you ever believe health and safety standards go too far, consider the proprietors of the Ice Hotel. Despite being entirely built of frozen water, the massive igloo is nevertheless necessary to have fire alarms installed!

Dresses had a "day" bodice with a high neckline and long sleeves and a "evening" bodice with a low neckline and short sleeves. There was little variation in dress length during this time period, and hemlines were either ankle-length or floor-sweeping.

Monkeypox usually runs its course in two to four weeks. If you get monkeypox, your provider will keep an eye on you until the rash goes away.

Botox injections block facial muscles, causing wrinkles to vanish. However, scientists have uncovered an intriguing side effect of such injections: the incapacity to completely feel emotion. The emotional state is directly affected by the facial expression, which is why the feelings of individuals who use Botox are not as rich as the emotions of those who do not use Botox.

Since the nail bed does not have any sweat glands, fingernails cannot perspire.

Only 17 nations are classified as "megadiverse," according to Conservation International. Each has a diverse range of species, many of which are unique to the area. And Madagascar is one of them, due in large part to its lengthy period of isolation from humanity. It is home to more than half of the world's chameleons and dozens of lemur species.

The Louvre is the world's biggest art gallery and museum, housing over 38,000 works of art, including the most renowned painting ever created, the Mona Lisa. The Louvre received 10.8 million visitors in 2018, making it the most visited gallery on the globe!

Can you imagine Prince Harry as king—even before the scandal of his stepping down from royal duties? Back in 1837, the unthinkable became reality for Victoria. At birth, Victoria was fifth in line to the throne, but the deaths of various princes and a lack of male heirs resulted in the young woman capturing the crown.