With a total wealth of $280 billion, the city-state ranks seventh on the list of countries with the most billionaires. However, when it comes to cities with the most billionaires, Hong Kong comes in second. (From Asia Tatler)

India is a land of customs and traditions and houses so many spectacular temples too. In the state of Rajasthan, India, there is even a temple of the rats. Pilgrims visit this temple to offer their prayers to the thousands of rats residing there. It is a belief that these rats are the ancestors. Crazy but still a belief.

Motor vehicle accidents are the most prevalent cause of back pain, particularly spinal cord disorders. Automobile accidents account for 47% of all spinal cord injury cases.

The first of objects, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, was discovered by the Italian astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi on the evening of January 1, 1801. It was named Ceres — in honor of the Roman goddess of agriculture.

Did you know that Russia has the world's longest railway? The Trans-Siberian Railway runs 5,772 kilometres from Moscow to Vladivostock. The Trans-Siberian Railway makes it simple to travel throughout Russia by rail at your own pace. Depending on your budget and desired experience, you can ride in a first-class cabin or third-class seats. If you want to travel China or Mongolia, the Trans-Siberian Railway links to those nations as well.

When lightning strikes sand, glass can naturally develop due to the high temperatures. 
 

Niacinamide also called nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B-3, an essential nutrient. A B-3 deficiency can lead to disorders of the skin, kidneys, and brain. Taking niacinamide can help prevent B-3 deficiency.

Many fans recognise the portmanteau that makes the name "Gundam" as "gun" and "freedom," but this is just half the tale. While it was the original notion, and how the authors arrived to "Gundam," they finally chose "Gundam." Yoshiyuki Tomino, one of the series' animators who helped conceive the concept, imagined the Gundam as a robot brandishing a pistol so strong that it would hold back foes like a dam holds back water.

Although some people are sceptical of hypnosis, it has been used as a medical treatment since the 1950s. Every year, an increasing number of people seek appointments with hypnotherapists in order to find a healthy way to control their fears and negative behaviours. It has long been proven to be a successful form of therapy for mental health and is a non-medication alternative medical treatment. To accomplish this, hypnotherapists assist patients in accessing their subconscious mind, which many of us do unconsciously every day.

Although most people tend to reach for oranges when they need a quick boost of vitamin C, the kiwi fruit actually has more. This is what gives kiwi its status as a "superfood."

Poland is the EU's top candle manufacturer as of 2018. All candles manufactured in the EU were worth €619 million to it, or 38% of the total. 10% of the value of candles produced in the EU in 2018 was produced by Germany, which comes in second, and Italy, which comes in third (source: Eurostat). 
Chinese, American, and Vietnamese candles were the most common imports from non-EU nations.

During the scientific excavation of the site from 1912 to 1915, Hiram Bingham's team collected thousands of artifacts from the ruins and sent them to Yale University. Ceramics, jewelry, silver pieces, and human bones were among the artifacts discovered. For years, the Peruvian government argued that the artifacts should be returned, until Yale finally returned them in 2012.

The world's highest horse statue, a 40-metre (131-foot) figure of Genghis Khan, is just outside Ulaanbaatar.

Can dust aggravate asthma? Although the cause of an attack can frequently be traced back to dust, it is unclear whether dust mites can cause the development of asthma in children. In general, children are more at risk than adults. According to studies, children who are frequently exposed to dust mites and their excrement are more likely to suffer from allergies, such as asthma and eczema.

After Governor William Bradford Ross died, his wife took over as governor. Nellie Tayloe Ross served the remainder of her husband's term, from 1925 to 1927. Nellie Tayloe Ross was Wyoming's 14th governor, and she is the state's only female governor to this day.

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!

 

Buddha is not seen as God or even Godlike. In this regard, Buddhism varies from the main premise of most Western religions. Buddhism, according to Narada Thera on Buddhism in a Nutshell, does not revolve around worship or allegiance to a higher authority, such as God. Buddhists never pray to gods, sculptures, natural phenomena, or other deities. Buddhists, on the other hand, gaze within to seek personal understanding and spiritual growth.

Although there are numerous steps in the treatment process for asthma, an albuterol inhaler is always the first thing a doctor suggests. Albuterol can be a lifeline for people with asthma, but it's typically used to manage existing symptoms.

Yes, you read that correctly: spider silk is extremely strong. It may appear weak and brittle, but this is only due to its thinness. A spider's web is five times stronger than a strand of steel of the same thickness. A spider web made of strands as thick as a pencil is also thought to be capable of stopping an aeroplane in flight!

Santa has a valid pilot's licence! Santa was officially granted a pilot's licence by the United States government in 1927!

When Reddy and Majety designed Swiggy, they were careful to define its purpose. The new enterprise would become a platform for food delivery dedicated to this niche in the industry, unlike Bundl. They set the initial focus on defining logistics, then locking in key resources. With their plan in place, they had a list of target markets, and in 2014, with technology in place they began offering services in the city of Bangalore.

Domestic cats are usually considered to be quite small and dainty creatures. But did you know the world’s longest cat was a Maine Coon called Stewie which was measured at 48.5 inches? Whereas, the record for the tallest cat belonged to Arcturus at a whopping 19.05 inches tall! Those are some big cats.