There are thousands of distinct species all throughout the world, and Britain has 26 of its own. The most prevalent in the UK are reddish-brown 'surface dwellers,' such as tiger worms (Eisenia fetida), grub around in rotting leaves and other organic materials. Then some worms dig no deeper than 30cm, such as the grey worm.

There are three deserts in Egypt, the Western Desert,(aka the Libyan Desert) the Eastern Desert, (aka the Arabian Desert), and the Great Sand Sea which is a portion of the Sahara Desert.

The deserts of Egypt have their own ecosystems consisting of several Oasis, mountains, sand dunes, and oil reservoirs. Our favourite desert in Egypt was the White Desert in central 

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.'

Dussehra is also known as Vijay Dashmi in some Hindu subcultures, which means victory on the tenth day. To commemorate Goddess Durga's victory over the Demon King Mahishasura, it is observed as Vijay Dashmi.

Have you ever wondered how gummy candies get their shiny sheen? They're sprayed with carnauba wax, the same stuff that's used to make cars shine.

Roald Dahl, the world-famous children's author, was born in Cardiff in 1916. His best-selling books have sold over 250 million copies worldwide, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG. Dahl lived in a Tudor home across the street from Llandaff Cathedral School, where he read his stories to the students.

Avatar, bandanna, bungalow, dinghy, guru, jungle, khaki, karma, loot, mantra, nirvana, punch, pajamas, sorbet, shampoo, thug, typhoon, and yoga are some Hindi loanwords.

Yogurt has helpful bacterial cultures that can help boost immune system activity.

Did you know a rug this intricate and lovely could require so little upkeep? Dust and dirt have a difficult time adhering to the rug due to the tightness of the knots that make up the rug. You only need to take them outside and gently beat them with a stick to freshen them up. Persian rugs are an excellent decoration choice because of their elegance, durability, and classic style. You won't regret buying a Persian rug if you're looking for a high-quality rug that you can keep for many years. As an alternative, choose from our lovely selection of other rugs. Visit our website and browse around!

Do you keep a horseshoe on your door or a lucky coin in your wallet? Some superstitious individuals think that some artifacts might attract good fortune, and they are, in a way, completely correct. People who took a "lucky charm" with them to a series of memory and analog tests scored better than those who did not, according to a 2010 research published in Psychological Science.

What? That much is true. A 2013 research that used data from the 2011 census found that just 40% of Afrikaans speakers are white. The remainder are members of different races, primarily black, coloured, and Indian.

An annual competition for students who are blind, the Braille Institute hosts more than 1,400 students from the U.S. and Canada to test their braille skills. Contestants compete in categories like reading comprehension, proofreading, and spelling. Winners in each age group walk away with monetary prizes – and braille bragging rights for a year.

Here's some interesting DC trivia for you superhero fans! Because of a legal dispute, DC's Captain Marvel is also known as "Shazam." When Marvel learned that DC was planning to resurrect an old hero named "Captain Marvel," they swooped in with a copyright for their own "Captain Marvel" before DC could complete all of the paperwork. That's when Detective Comics decided to rename its hero "Shazam."

Mango is not only the national fruit of India, but also of Pakistan and the Philippines.Mango is a true star of the summer because it is juicy, pulpy, and delicious. This season, make sure to sample as many as you can.

Here is another one that we should all be familiar with. Although it's tempting, it's important to maintain resistance.
The more dirt, filth, and bacteria are pushed deep into the skin the more you pop and pick at skin breakouts. Unwanted breakouts are caused by bacteria under the skin.

According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), education can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. By keeping the brain engaged as we age, this is achieved. By engaging in a variety of activities, such as taking classes, learning a new language, playing an instrument, and engaging in group activities, you can help reduce the odds.

While only one woman has ever won the Academy Award for Best Director, only one has ever been nominated for Best Cinematography. Rachel Morrison received the award for her performance in "Mudbound" in 2018. Morrison wrote for "Time" magazine about what that meant to her and the other female cinematographers in the industry.

When there is too much snow for cities to handle, it is usually hauled away to parking lots or other wide-open spaces where it can sit until the weather warms up. Cities are sometimes forced to dump snow in the ocean during particularly snowy seasons, only to be chastised by environmental activists. Snow melters, which use hot water to melt 30 to 50 tonnes of snow per hour, are used in some cities. This method is quick but expensive—a single machine can cost $200,000 and consume 60 gallons of fuel in an hour.

Fewer than two in ten chief financial officers in the 350 largest British PLCs are women, only 4% of investment managers are women, and only 5% of corporations are led by a female CEO. There are more CEOs named Peter in the FTSE 100 than there are female CEOs. According to Lean In and McKinsey's 2020 Women in the Workplace report, which reviewed data from 329 firms, while entry-level roles are virtually evenly divided between genders, the ratio of women drops by roughly half at the senior VP level. Women make up nearly half of the workforce but hold just 38% of managerial roles, with the percentage decreasing with each additional level of seniority.

Anya Hohnbaun, a TV researcher, visited 20 nations in 2006, including New Zealand and South Africa, in pursuit of the country with the bluest sky. Using a spectrometer produced by experts at the British National Physical Laboratory, she arrived at the scientific conclusion that Rio de Janeiro had the bluest sky.

Nepal is home to 5,980 flowering plant species, 2% of the world's orchids, and 6% of rhododendron species. The country is home to over 250 species of flora and fauna, including 870 species of birds (roughly 8% of the world's total), 650 species of butterflies, and the world's largest moths and honeybees. The Chitwan National Park is a protected area for endangered and rare animals like Asia's one-horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger.

With 12 Academy Award nominations, "The Artist" may lead the pack of movies this year, but the films with the most nominations overall received an astounding 14 nominations. All About Eve, a 1950 black and white movie, came first. 50 years later, "Titanic," the tragic love story starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, defeated all rivals.

Despite the fact that many cartons advertise that their eggs are hormone-free, this is a standard claim. It's the same as saying water is wet. This is because, in the 1950s, the FDA prohibited the use of hormones in all poultry production. As a result, no hormones will ever be found in chicken eggs.