People found this extremely frustrating because round pencils frequently rolled off surfaces. As a result, the popular hexagonal pencil shape was introduced. People used to use breadcrumbs to erase their mistakes before erasers were invented.

It's no secret that Greece is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. But did you realise that Greece receives approximately 17 million tourists each year? That is nearly double Greece's overall population. It is one of the few countries in the world where tourist numbers exceed the population (along with Malta, Cyprus and Luxembourg). Tourism accounts for over 20% of Greece's GDP, one of the highest percentages of any industrialised country.

The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, started building the Terracotta Army in 246 BC, shortly after assuming the throne at the age of 13. 
 

Swiggy’s growth and expansion have been remarkable for a new startup company. What started as a small platform in Bangalore has spread throughout India. As of March of 2019, Swiggy offered services in 100 cities throughout India. The company launched Swiggy Stores to include general product delivery services.

 

After Perseus returned to Seriphos, his mission was complete. There was no reason for him to carry Medusa’s head any longer. Besides, Athena was now interested in it. The goddess of wisdom took the head of her sworn enemy and placed it either on her Aegis (shield) or armor. This way she appropriated Medusa’s powers and proclaimed her triumph.

Athena, a goddess of civilization and an idealized role model for the virtuous woman within the patriarchal Greek society, had finally exterminated the threat of the dangerous Medusa, a symbol of the power of the natural and the feminine.

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!

 

Building pyramids kept the Ancient Egyptians occupied! Over 130 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt so far, and archaeologists are continually searching for more!

As you may have heard, Starbucks offers a generous benefits package to their employees, including providing healthcare to employees who work 20 hours a week or more. In fact, according to Howard Schultz, CEO of the company in 2008, Starbucks spends $300 million annually on healthcare, which is more than what they spend on coffee beans.

They eat worms, insect larvae, small crustaceans, larval fish, and other invertebrates. They use their stinging cells to stun, entangle, or kill their prey before eating it. Some species of Hydra have even been known to sting fish to death.

Well, it is in Spain, but not in the Iberian Peninsula. A fun fact about Spain is that the highest mountain in the country is Mount Teide (3718 meters). This mountain is situated in the Canary Islands and is an active volcano. As a consequence of its eruptions, the beaches of the island of Tenerife are of black sand instead of white.

A lizard may opt to separate their tail from their body as a last-ditch attempt to escape a predator. This is known as autonomy, and it is a left-over response from their wild counterparts, who may use it to escape. This reflex is still present today and is frequently noted by pet lizard owners in times of extreme stress. It can be found in a variety of species, including Bearded Dragons and a variety of Gecko species. If this happens to your pet, it could be a sign that an event or series of events has pushed their stress levels over the edge. Don't worry, your pet's tail will grow back in time!

When they roll out the red carpet on Oscar night spare a thought for the organizers. The specially made carpet is a whopping 500 feet long and has to be rolled out at LA's prestigious Kodak Theatre days in advance, hoovered and covered with protective plastic, before being unveiled just hours before the ceremony.

The Mayans used innovative military techniques. During battles, they would toss hornet nests upon the advancing enemy.

This city is one of the most youthful cities (populace-wise) in the country. 55% of the populace is in the 16-55 age bunch. Also, 28% of the rest are under the age of 15.

When railway tracks were being laid during the 18th century, oil traces were found in Digboi, which led to the first oil well being dug in the city. Because of this, Digboi is also known as the oil city of Assam. Digboi has the oldest oil well in operation. Apart from oil, Digboi is also famous for the Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, the Golf Course, and its War Cemetry.

When "The Hurt Locker" won six Oscars out of a possible nine nominations, including the coveted Best Picture award, it set a new record for the lowest-grossing film ever to take home an Oscar. Its estimated box office revenue of $21 million is less than 2% of what its rival, "Avatar," brought in during the same period.

No, butterscotch and salted caramel aren't interchangeable. Brown sugar and butter are used to make butterscotch (sometimes it includes salt and vanilla). Granulated sugar, butter, sea salt, heavy cream, and vanilla are used to make the salted caramel.

Their will to achieve and create money is one of the reasons why this city has become a global economic powerhouse. Hong Kong was rated sixth on the global billionaires list in 2018.

With its Mediterranean environment of hot, dry summers and moderate, rainy winters, you may be tempted to undress when in Spain. There are few better places to top up your tan with 3,000 hours of sunshine every year. And any aspiring naturists will be glad to hear that nudity is permitted in Spain. Still, it is deemed undesirable in many locations.

You are genetically programmed to be more active at night or during the day. A trait called chronotype determines whether you are a morning person or a night owl. This discovery was made by wearing wristbands on 85,000 people. They also discovered that morning people awoke half an hour earlier than night owls, implying that there may be scientific reasons why you prefer to sleep in every morning!

In China, restoring virginity is both possible and popular. This plastic surgery is also known by a medical term: hymenorrhaphy. Chinese ladies spend a lot of money to get their hymens reconstructed before their wedding night. They simply do not want their future spouses to discover that they are no longer virgins...

Many marching bands use sousaphones instead of traditional tubas because they are easier to walk with. The sousaphone got its name from the famous march composer John Philip Sousa, who made several requests and suggestions for its design

The Water Festival, also known as Thingyan, is one of the biggest festivals in the country. Thousands take to the streets for a huge water fight to celebrate the Burmese New Year in April. Everyone has a great time and it’s one of the most important facts about Myanmar culture you should be aware of as a tourist. Taking part is probably the best travel experience you can have here.

Chances are good that you know that the Starbucks logo is a mermaid, even if you never buy coffee there. The mermaid, though, is actually a siren. Before 1987, it was super controversial, because the siren was naked and had exposed nipples. In 1992, they changed it to be a little more covered up.

On September 2nd, the World Coconut Day was founded to honour the benefits of the coconut. The day emphasises the value and application of coconuts. Remember to celebrate that day!