The Euphausiacea order include crustaceans like the krill, which resemble shrimp. They are an essential link in the food chain, acting as a bridge between phytoplankton at the bottom and animals at the top (animals like the blue whale).

Bile acids are the detergents in bile, the digestive liquid made by the liver. Without these detergents, you couldn’t digest or absorb fats. And, just like dish detergent, they make fat mix well with water, and only then can digestive enzymes break down the fat for absorption into the bloodstream.

The only creatures that live permanently on Mt. Everest are jumping spiders. Jumping spiders lurk in nooks and crannies on the slopes of Everest at a height of 6,700 meters (22,000 ft), making them one of the Earth's highest permanent dwellers. Animals such as the snow leopard, Himalayan tahr (a goat-like species), and Himalayan yak may be found below an elevation of 6,000 meters.

The Philological Society of London proposed the first comprehensive English language dictionary in 1857, including words from the 12th century to the present. The Philological Society joined forces with Oxford University Press in 1879, and work began. The first volume of the dictionary (A to Ant) was published by Oxford University Press in 1884, and the final volume was published in 1928. The dictionary, titled A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles, contained over 400,000 words and phrases. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is now one of the most respected and widely used dictionaries in the world.

Perhaps he is the king (or queen) of diplomatic blunders. When Wonder Woman was illegally detained by the Department of Metahuman Affairs, Hippolyta devised a plan to invade Washington, D.C. and murder everyone in sight. Sure, it was a Circe manipulation plot, but that was a little far-fetched! In fact, the series was panned for its violent and gruesome nature – after all, it's not every day that DC fans read about Amazons murdering innocent children in Washington.

Passport has been around for quite some time! In fact, it is mentioned in the Bible for the first time. It is found in The Book of Nehemiah, an Old Testament tome. Around 450BC, Nehemiah, an official in the service of King Artaxerxes I, the sixth King of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia, granted passage to Judea via a royal missive addressed "to the governors of the province beyond the river." The permission to freely circulate, granted in response to the royal request, is the beginning of what will formally become the passport, this laissez-passer that we know today.

The mayor of Sarpourenx issued an edict forbidding people from dying within the city limits unless they had previously purchased a plot in a local cemetery. People who broke this by dying without a plot would be severely punished. What kind of punishment you give the dead however is as of yet unclear.

Natural Moonstone helps to calm the wearer's aggressive side. It gives calm and stability to individuals who are aggressive and insensitive by balancing all energy. It is thought to bring good fortune and help the user adjust to changes.

Turkey is well-known for traditional foods such as Turkish Delight and Turkish Coffee, but it is also the world's greatest producer of hazelnuts. Turkish hazelnuts account for around 72.9 percent of global supply, with the country's Eastern Black Sea region producing approximately 60 percent of that.

The tallest people in the world live in the Netherlands. The average height for Dutch men is 183cm (6ft), while women average 171cm (5ft 7in). According to military records, the average male height in the Netherlands has risen by 20cm in the last 200 years. This fun fact about the Netherlands remains a mystery, as the reason for their height is still uncertain. Some theories attribute Dutch genetics, universal healthcare, low social inequality and a diet rich in cheese and dairy products.

The official languages of Hong Kong are Chinese (Cantonese) and English. Traditional Chinese is utilized for writing rather than Simplified Chinese, which is widely used on the Chinese mainland.

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)

Unlike in today's mass production era, porcelain in ancient China was made by a variety of small businesses in various districts. The imperial family would always prioritise purchasing better ceramics.

As reported by Oprah Magazine, scientists have studied the way that the amount of Vitamin D via sunlight a person gets when their pregnant ends up manifesting in their child's personality and mental health. And that's largely dependent on when the child is born.

"People born in the fall are more likely to develop the panic disorder and/or drug abuse problems; in late winter and early spring to become schizophrenic; and in spring and early summer to have propensities for anorexia, suicide, and dyslexia," the publication says.

 

An intriguing truth about the spine is that when you feel significant pain, such as banging your palm against a door, your body will remember it as well as your brain. For a few days, the neurons in your spinal cord send pain signals to the nerves in your wounded hand. As a result, your hand will be more sensitive, and even little touches will elicit an uncomfortable and unwanted sensation. This occurs because your spine stores a memory of pain. Furthermore, because your spine has a long memory, you should treat and care for it from an early age. Control your posture, exercise, and stretch your back muscles to ensure your spinal cord's long-term health.

Although the magic of Belle's love restored Beast's human form, animator Glen Keane claims that Belle preferred him in his animalistic state. In 2010, he said, "I wish he could have stayed the Beast." Beast also has a "rainbow bum," but "nobody knows that except Belle."

The growth rate of toenails is around half that of fingernails. They usually expand by 1.6 millimeters each month.

The Wankaner House, which covers 10,000 square yards, was erected in the 1930s. It was sold to the American government in 1957 for Rs. 18 crores ($ 4 million) since the royal family could not afford to maintain such a large property and there was a large tax owed. Another building owned by the Wanaker royals was the Amar Building on Firozsha Mehta Road in Bombay. It was sold to the government of India for Rs. 19 crores ($4.2 million) and presently houses the Reserve Bank of India's foreign currency department.

Quokkas love to approach the humans who visit Rottnest with their cheeky grins. As well as giving them the cute factor, a quokka's smile helps them cool down. 

One of the most intriguing mysteries regarding Stonehenge is how the massive stone arrived from such a long distance away. A typical saddens tone weighs 25 tonnes, whereas bluestones are approximately 2 and 5 tonnes. There are several ideas as to how these stones came to Stonehenge, including the theory that glaciers transported the bluestones across. The most plausible idea is that they were hauled over land by humans utilizing a network of canals.

Although using a toothbrush twice a day has become routine, not everyone agrees on how you should store your toothbrush. Here's why storing your toothbrush outside is the best option. Brushing your teeth will cover your toothbrush bristles with germs and plaque, which must be rinsed away. Some bacteria will linger on your toothbrush no matter how thoroughly you clean it. Covering your toothbrush after cleaning creates a wet environment around the bristles, allowing germs to develop faster than an exposed toothbrush. Open-air drying promotes faster drying and reduced bacterial development, which can help keep your toothbrush clean and useful for a longer period of time.

13 frames per second is the minimum speed required by the human brain to process consecutive images as movement. Anything less, and the human brain will treat each frame as a separate image. Because 16 FPS is so close to 13, old movies appear choppy and unnatural.

You may have be aware that Valentine's Day was named after its patron saint, St. Valentine — but there is some debate about which St. Valentine the celebration truly commemorates. According to History.com, at least two persons called Valentine may have inspired the festival, one of whom was a priest in third-century Rome. According to legend, this Valentine disobeyed Emperor Claudius II's marriage ban (he believed it distracted young troops), illegally married couples in the spirit of love until he was apprehended and put to death.

They are all cities in the United States, located in Georgia, Arizona, and Indiana. For many years, the one in Indiana has sold maps with specific spots for Christmas parties. Tourists may encounter Santa Claus, the holiday's major emblem, here. Santa Claus, Georgia, has just a park, a church, and eight streets with seasonal names like Rudolf St. or December St. The third Santa Claus is from Arizona. It is a ghost town with only a few buildings along a road.

Koko is a renowned gorilla that understands sign language. When asked where gorillas go once they die, the gorilla quickly signed "Comfortable hole, bye."