Parenting in flamingos is equal for both roles, in contrast to the observation that only the mother sits on the egg in most birds. The only duty of the parents is to provide the chicks with milk crop until they are old enough to search for prey among their peers.

Although no one knows where tulips originated, it is evident that the Ottomans adored the flower and helped it spread throughout Europe. According to legend, the flower was introduced to Holland in the 16th century by a Flemish diplomat who visited Süleyman the Magnificent.

While Bali is the name of the island, it is also the name of a province that encompasses a group of smaller islands off the southeast coast of the main island. These include Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan, a group of much smaller islands about a 20-minute boat trip from Sanur. They are still relatively unknown, and tourism is just just getting started, so it is well worth a visit.

Every time rattlesnakes molt after growing out of their previous skin, their bodies automatically add another segment to their rattles. However, because parts of the rattle frequently break off as they become older, this does not always indicate that you can determine a rattler's age by the length of its tail.

Different computations provide different values for the number of galaxies in the observable universe — that is, the part of the cosmos visible from Earth with current technology; there may be many more, but they are just too far for our telescopes to detect. Using Hubble Telescope data, researchers determined that the visible universe contains around 170 billion galaxies.

A black hole is so named because of its hue, especially since light cannot escape. What we can see, though, are the consequences of a black hole. We can see the impact of a black hole on its surroundings by analyzing its surroundings. A star that is close enough to a black hole, for example, may be seen being ripped apart.

This was set by a Californian student named Randy Gardner in 1964. This is definitely not recommended, however, as Randy experienced extreme sleep deprivation and others have died staying awake for too long.

 

Although Laos is fully landlocked, one of the most magnificent natural features along route to the strong Mekong River - Si Phan Don - is located in the country's south. Si Phan Don is also known as The 4000 Islands. These magnificent islands are brimming with white sands and turquoise waters, making a tropical beach trip in Laos a great choice for beachgoers. The Mekong River, which runs for 4350 kilometres, has divided Laos into thousands of beautiful islets.

We also learned that despite economic rough waters throughout India and the rest of the world, Swiggy’s numbers continue to climb. This is likely because of the additional services that it has provided in recent expansions. As of the last count, Swiggy received just under 2 million visits to its website in the last 30 days. The average monthly visits for services is just under 11 million. On average, Swiggy has experienced a monthly growth rate of 1.64 percent, which is fairly remarkable as it translates into increased revenues and profitability.

St. David's in Pembrokeshire is the world's smallest cathedral city, with a population of only 2,000 people. It is also the only city in the United Kingdom that is totally surrounded by a national park.

Onions have the ability to make you cry and make your breath smell horrible. Believe it or not, the reason onions do those things is the same reason onions are healthy. Over 100 sulfide-containing compounds can be found in onions. These have a variety of health benefits, including the prevention of asthma and certain types of cancer. Onions are related to garlic, leeks, chives, and scallions. While they do not all provide the same level of health benefits, they do provide comparable health benefits.

The phrase 'Thai massage' has become famous all over the world with good reason - you can find massage parlors spread across the city, catering to all kinds of budgets and needs. From hour-long reflexologists to day-long pampering, you're sure to find something to release that tension from your muscles. If you're looking for a luxurious experience, Urban Oasis, Health Land and Body Tune are some of the chains to look at. In the early years, Thai massage parlors were notorious for doubling up as brothels, but effective government action has ensured you can let your body unwind with complete peace of mind. 

 

The infamous Taj Mahal in Agra, built by Emperor Shah Jahan, is known to change colour every morning, noon, and midnight. Many people believe it is because of the white marble used in the construction, which is shiny and reflective. Others believe that the structure is infused with historical magic.

The goal is to achieve a knockout or a checkmate by alternating between four-minute rounds of speed chess and three-minute rounds of boxing. The game of pawn vs brawn can be traced back to a 1992 science fiction graphic novel by Yugoslavian-French cartoonist Enki Bilal.

When luciferase was first discovered, fireflies were the only source of the chemical. Even though synthetic luciferase is now readily available, some businesses continue to collect fireflies, which may be a factor in their decline.

We actually have a lot in common with the ancient Egyptians and one of the more fun facts about ancient Egyptians is that they too loved board games. It wasn’t just the wealthy that played board games either, even the commoners enjoyed a good board game.

The most popular board games were Senet and Mehen. Senet was a game that involved throwing sticks and was so popular that even Pharaohs were buried with the game to keep them occupied in the afterlife. These board games date back 5000 years. What is your favorite board game?

 

If you ask someone to list three things that are uniquely Russian, they will most likely mention cold, communism, and, of course, vodka. It should come as no surprise that the Russians were overjoyed when the Third Reich fell after being punched almost all the way to Moscow by the Nazis and battling their way back to Berlin. The Soviet Union was enveloped in jubilation and street celebrations that lasted for days and days — even non-drinkers regarded this as reason enough to join in the fun. That is, until the nation's vodka stockpiles were depleted. Only 22 hours after the festivities began. The countrywide hangover has now begun...

There is a whole business dedicated to creating the flavors of grocery store foods. Working with phantom aromas or aroma-taste interactions, scientists discovered that consumers link "ham" with salt. Simply adding a ham-like fragrance or flavour to a cuisine might cause your brain to interpret it as saltier than it is. The same idea applies to the aroma of vanilla, which many associate with sweetness.

You’ve heard of monkeys and dogs in space, but did you know that a cat braved the great unknown too? On October 18th, 1963 Felicette, also known as ‘Astrocat’ was the first and only cat to go to space.

In 1959, the red, white, and green dragon flag was formally recognized. The red dragon is based on an Arthurian legend about the magician Merlin's sighting of a red dragon. It was said to depict a fight between native Britons in red and Saxon invaders in white. The colors green and white depict the Tudor House.

Several famous couples have won Oscars, but only one Hollywood family can claim to be truly Oscar-winning - The Minelli's. Liza Minelli, daughter of Vincente Minnelli (who won Best Director in 1959 for Gigi) and Judy Garland (who received a miniature Juvenile Award in 1940), won Best Actress for Cabaret in 1973.

One of the most well-known facts about Jaigarh Fort is that it is home to the World's Largest Cannon on Wheels. This, known as Jaivana, was made in the Fort's cannon foundry. I don't think my photographs do this cannon's massive size justice. The amusing aspect is that, despite its size, it was never utilized in a conflict! It was only fired once for a test, and the cannon projectile went 35 kilometres.

Flamingos can fly up to 600 kilometres at a speed of 50–60 kph thanks to their dimensions and light body bulk.

A fascinating fact about the Indian Ocean is its lack of marine animal life, which is related to the ocean's greater water temperature. This water is the hottest on the planet, giving plankton and other animals limited room to flourish.