The family Mymaridae is more commonly referred to as fairyflies. These insects belong to the Chalcid wasp family.

In Germany, the desire to pursue freedom in every way possible is regarded as a primal human instinct. Therefore, if a prisoner makes an attempt to escape, they won't face further penalty for the action itself. However, the prisoner will face charges for any crimes they commit while trying to flee, including any property damage, personal injury, murder, or other offences.

An orange tabby cat called Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, a small town in Alaska for 20 years! He had several uncontested elections and although he didn’t hold any legislative power, he was loved by locals and tourists alike.

Male fingernails grow more quickly than female ones. 3.5 millimeters are normally added to men's fingernails per month.

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.

The part of the eye that limits the amount of light that reaches the retina is called the iris. The iris shrinks and lets in less light while it's bright outside, and the opposite is true at night.

The famous FIFA World Cup has only been won by eight teams worldwide. Germany and Italy both have four victories, while Brazil has five victories. France, Uruguay, and Argentina all have two championships, while Spain and England each have one. Six of these eight teams—England, Italy, Uruguay, Argentina, Germany, and France—have won the title while serving as hosts.

Nepetalactone is a substance found in catnip. When cats sniff or chew on catnip, it is pulled up into the vomeronasal gland, a unique organ in the rear of the roof of their mouth. The nepetalactone then acts on the brain, causing stimulation.

Interestingly, it is widely held that once a family begins Chhath Puja, they must continue to do it yearly and pass it on to future generations. The sole exception is if there is a serious illness or death in the family or among the Vrati.

In uncontracted braille, every word is spelled out. Contracted braille is a “shorthand” version where common words are abbreviated, much like “don’t” is a shorter version of “do” and “not.” Most children learn uncontracted braille before they learn the contracted version.

The themes are determined by paying tribute to designers’ pasts and the theme of the upcoming exhibition. This year’s theme is Gilded Glamour which is heavily inspired by the Gilded Age that took place in New York from 1870 to the early 1900s.

Starbucks was included as an Index component because it is the world's most extensively dispersed, premium-priced coffee business, and so presents an attractive economic barometer for comparing nations. The price difference for a Grande Latte ranged from £1.21 in Brazil to £5.72 in Switzerland, a 400% price increase.

The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes is attributable, in part, to increased insulin resistance in our population as we get more obese and exercise less. Insulin resistance can be lowered within a few days of beginning a low-calorie diet, even before significant weight reduction occurs (American Diabetes Association, 1998). Subsequent weight loss improves insulin sensitivity even more. Exercise, especially strenuous exercise, lowers insulin resistance, albeit this benefit fades fast (within 5 days) if exercise is discontinued (American Diabetes Association, 1998).

Not because they are correct, but because the world of publishing is entertaining, and they generally explain the profession while infusing their lives with drama. I really suggest it. (Does anyone else enjoy this show?)

If you are invited into a Balinese person's home, you should leave some food on your plate. You may find yourself eating dinner while sitting on the floor with your hands, in which case you only use your right hand. When you're finished, it's customary to leave a small amount of food on your plate to indicate that you're finished.

If you visit northern Norway in the summer, you may take advantage of the midnight sun. Admire the night scenery in the setting sun, with extra daylight for outdoor activities and living like a native. In the northern city of Troms, for example, the sun only sets for 3-5 hours each night between May and July. In June, closer to the summer solstice, the sun never sets.

When he bought a bankrupt Yogurt Factory in 2005, he made a highly leveraged deal and had no experience in the production of Greek Yogurt. Five years later, the company was valued at $1 billion.

From the tropics to the Antarctic Ocean, every marine niche is home to different shrimp species. Isn't it cool? Another fascinating shrimp tidbit I discovered was that their hearts are really in their skulls. Isn't it fascinating?

Zeus was terrified that his kid would be his undoing owing to a prophecy, so he ate his lover when he discovered she was pregnant. The fetus became a part of him, and one day she sprang out of his forehead, fully developed and ready to fight.

There are eye drops available that advertise themselves as "dissolving cataracts." Millions of people worldwide would have healthy eyes if such drops actually functioned. In truth, the development of cataract eye drops is still highly active. Lanosterol, a natural steroid that has demonstrated the capacity to lessen cataracts, is being studied by scientists. However, their study is still under progress, and there isn't yet a cataract-curing eye drop on the market.

After the success of the 2007 film telling the story of the lovable, culinary-inspired vermin, kids everywhere asked their parents, "Can we get one? I promise I'll take care of it." At least one domestic pet chain saw sales of pet rats jump 50 percent after the movie's release. We wonder how many of those rats immediately became parental responsibilities…

Christian Bale said he was inspired by a Cruise interview on David Letterman's show, in which he was struck by the star's "very intense friendliness with nothing behind the eyes," as American Psycho's director, Mary Harron put it.

Although Lionel Messi is one of the most brilliant football players in history, and despite winning the Under 20 World Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal with Argentina, he has yet to win a major international prize. He came close in 2014, 2015, and 2016, and will have another shot as a veteran in 2022. Lionel, go for it! You certainly deserve it!