The title of foggiest place in the world goes to the Grand Banks area of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland. The area is where the cold Labrador Current from the north meets the much warmer Gulf Stream from the south. This mix of currents regularly causes fog to form, with over 200 days of fog per year.

The photophores, which are glandular, light-producing organs, allow krill to glow. The purpose of this function, according to experts, is either for krill to communicate with one another when they swarm or to confound and elude predators.

With the fall of the Roman Empire, the secret of making Greek Fire was lost. Throwing water on it would simply feed the flames, making this weapon one-of-a-kind and lethal. It had a gelatinous feel and stuck to everything. It was largely utilised in naval warfare since the huge flamethrowers required for its projectile usage could be handled easier by ships than troops. A fleet of floating wood and canvas ships would be readily destroyed by the Greek Fire.

Almost every pirate ship had its own set of rules that all pirates had to follow. This included how the loot would be distributed, who would be assigned which chores, and what was expected of everyone. One of the most common rules, believe it or not, was no fighting onboard. If two pirates disagreed, they would have to wait and fight on land.

By the time Conan Doyle died [7 July 1930], Holmes was already a stage and cinema celebrity. His first picture, Sherlock Holmes Baffled, was released in 1900. The short, which was only a few seconds long, employed stop-motion camerawork to portray Holmes grappling with a burglar who continuously disappears and reappears in different parts of the room.

The onset of cataracts may be influenced by poor nutrition. Your risk of cataracts increases if you consume a diet low in antioxidants, selenium, and vitamins A, C, and E. Eat a healthy, balanced diet to make sure you are getting all the nutrients your eyes require. The detrimental effects of smoking on your health are well-known. However, smoking is a little-known factor that contributes to cataracts and your eyes. In actuality, your chance of acquiring cataracts is really doubled if you smoke 20 or more cigarettes each day.

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.

Pink has been known to suppress anger and anxiety while also having a calming effect. It is frequently used in mental health care facilities and even prisons to help create a sense of calm. More pink details can be found in Adam Alter's book Drunk Tank Pink.

Several reports of ghostly appearances and eerie sounds have been made at the United States' most famous address – and that doesn't even include election years! Abraham Lincoln is the most frequently seen ghost, having been seen by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, and Sir Winston Churchill. Andrew Jackson, David Burns, and Abigail Adams are among the other paranormal guests.

For years, I had heard about the Canadian cuisine Poutine but had never eaten it. Despite having seen it on menus in the United States, I wanted to sample this Canadian cuisine for the first time in Canada. Poutine originates in the province of Quebec. It's made out of French fries, gravy, and cheese curds. I realize that doesn't sound very tasty (or perhaps it does). We were able to taste it at the first eatery that offered it in the area-Chez Ashton-during my Saint-Roch walking food tour in Quebec City. Surprisingly, I enjoyed it!

Maine has 3,478 miles of coastline if we add inlets and islands. This is the fourth-greatest total in the United States, after only Florida, Louisiana, and Alaska. All of the world's naval fleets could fit into Maine's deep ports.

For generations, the British Royal Family has used Welsh gold for their wedding rings. The custom was carried forward at the royal wedding of the Duke (the future Prince of Wales) and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011.

Chinese porcelain's raw materials are inexpensive and widely available. Chinese porcelain was made from a variety of materials, including glass, bone, ash, quartz, and alabaster. Kaolin, a clay mineral, is the primary and main raw material of Chinese porcelain. Kaolin was named after Gaoling, a small village near China's porcelain capital of Jingdezhen.

Teddy named Magellan T. Bear has become the first teddy to reach space when he boarded space shuttle discovery in 1995. The teddy bear was not just a bear but an education specialist on a mission. The teddy bear later flew around the world, visited the South Pole, and explored much more.

A coconut may survive on the ocean's tide for up to 100 days and still germinate. Coconuts are able to float in the ocean due to their water resistance. As a result, they can be found throughout the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Africa.

A category of beetle known as fireflies has more than 2,000 different species. Despite their name, only a few species give birth to glowing adults. For instance, fireflies in the western United States are unable to emit light.

The Thai love and rever their King, and it's especially hard to miss this fact in Bangkok. Posters and pictures of the royal family adorn many public walls in the city, and the King's anthem is played before every cultural performance, play, or movie screening in cinemas. There are strict laws regarding this as well: It is illegal to not stand up while the anthem plays or laugh at his picture or make fun of him as well. 

 

The massive red walls of Jaigarh Fort can be seen from almost anywhere in Amer. Keeping in mind that I had not yet seen Kumbhalgarh Fort, these walls appeared interminable. The guard assured us they were just 3 kilometers long, but they looked much longer. The brilliant red hue set them apart from what we observed at Amer Fort. Personally, I enjoyed visiting the turrets, climbing up the narrow open staircases to see what was below, and simply roaming about the fort's perimeter.

More than 700 different versions of Cinderella have been collected from all over the world, and it has been translated into almost every language. In addition, it is the most popular pantomime on the British stage.

Scratching can temporarily relieve the itching associated with eczema, but it never provides long-term relief. Scratching the affected area of the skin can aggravate the irritation and inflammation and expose your skin to infection.

Switzerland has multiple mountains that rise above 3,000 meters. The Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route, a 12-day traditional Alpine climb that takes you directly to the well-known Matterhorn, is a stunning experience for fit hikers. Switzerland has 48 peaks higher than 4000 meters, more than any other country in Europe.

Long before renowned Muppeteer Frank Oz used animatronics and puppetry to create Yoda, the goal was to recruit an actual actor... a simian actor, that is. They planned to put up a real monkey in a Yoda suit and mask, according to The Making of Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back. There are pictures of the monkey in training as well as a rather awful Yoda mask prototype. Fortunately, a crew member who had previously worked on 2001: A Space Odyssey pointed out that the monkeys used in that film's introduction were a major pain, which convinced Empire's creators to dismiss their Yoda monkey.

The Nyepi day of quiet is a Hindu New Year festival held in the Balinese calendar, which only has 210 days a year, and on this day the entire island shuts down! This includes shops, enterprises, and even the airport - no employment, no travel, and no noise are permitted. This 'Day of Silence is observed as a time for introspection and is imposed by the pedaling (local security offers). Beaches, streets, stores, and bars are all closed to visitors.