The Tijuca jungle expands from Rio's centre and is considered the world's largest urban forest, encompassing an area of 32 kilometres cubed. The Corcovado mountain is located within the forest and serves as the starting point for the famed Christ the Redeemer statue. It also supports hundreds of plant and mammal species, many of which are endangered and only found in the Tijuca forest ecosystem.

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.

The tropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and some areas of Asia are where the snake plant originated. The plant is significant to African culture because it represents fertility and good fortune. Others think the plant offers spiritual defence and can ward off malevolent spirits. It also serves as a representation of African deities like the deity of battle.

Did you know that Russia has the world's longest railway? The Trans-Siberian Railway runs 5,772 kilometres from Moscow to Vladivostock. The Trans-Siberian Railway makes it simple to travel throughout Russia by rail at your own pace. Depending on your budget and desired experience, you can ride in a first-class cabin or third-class seats. If you want to travel China or Mongolia, the Trans-Siberian Railway links to those nations as well.

Don't be fooled by the name—not it's a spider or a bird. It's a wasp, not a bee. However, this insect produces one of the most excruciating bug bites. According to entomologist Justin Schmidt, who developed the "Schmidt sting pain index" to assess the intensity of bug bites, the tarantula hawk is one of only two insects to receive a 4 on a scale of 1 to 4.

Ashwagandha has been utilised in Ayurvedic medicine for about 3000 years. Isn't that a really lengthy amount of time? According to claims, it was used to treat a variety of health problems and diseases, including stress, insomnia, arthritis, snake bites, constipation and other gastrointestinal difficulties, fever, memory loss, and infertility. It's a diuretic, an aphrodisiac, and a Rasayana - a treatment that boosts vigour and health. It is still used to relieve tension in India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

The colour of a chicken's earlobes—yes, chickens have earlobes—is a good predictor of the colour of the eggshell it will lay. Chickens with white earlobes lay white eggs, whereas chickens with red or brown earlobes lay brown eggs.

No, this alleged torture gadget did not exist. The widespread usage of the term "mediaeval" is a typical 18th-century fiction, fueled by conceptions of the Middle Ages as a generally uncivilised era of murder and mayhem. (They weren't awful, but they weren't great.)

Wearing sunscreen every day to protect your skin from ageing is one of our best skin care recommendations. Choose a zinc-rich sunscreen formula if you're concerned that it will cause acne on your skin. These items are perfect for skin that is prone to acne or is sensitive because they are typically non-greasy and non-irritating.

According to reports, the Vatican consumes more wine per capita than any other country on the planet. The typical Vatican citizen consumes 74 litres of wine per year, which is more than double the consumption of the wine-producing countries of France and Italy. There are several causes for their increased wine drinking. Vatican inhabitants prefer to eat in bigger groups, and the city's lone grocery offers wine duty free, resulting in increased consumption.

Asparagus, which has a sweet-earthy flavor, is a good source of folate. This B vitamin may be an ally in the fight against high blood pressure, according to research.

Around 1770, Franz Mesmer is credited with bringing hypnosis to the public's attention. The Austrian physician was probably aware of earlier societies' use of hypnosis, and he spent much of his career researching hypnosis, hypnotic techniques, and its effects on the human mind. Interestingly, Mesmer referred to hypnosis as "animal magnetism" or "mesmerism," and the latter term is still used occasionally today. (We're guessing you're completely enthralled by this fact.)

After Governor William Bradford Ross died, his wife took over as governor. Nellie Tayloe Ross served the remainder of her husband's term, from 1925 to 1927. Nellie Tayloe Ross was Wyoming's 14th governor, and she is the state's only female governor to this day.

Chia seeds are simple to add to bread, muffins, pancakes, cookies, and other baked goods! For some of my chia seed recipes, continue reading. 
 

In the world's oceans, lakes, and freshwater rivers, stingrays are thought to exist in roughly 220 different species. One of the ocean's rarest species, the small eye stingray has a wingspan of nearly 7 feet, white markings, and tiny eyes (hence the nickname). 7 Only a few sightings were reported before the early 2000s, but this is gradually changing; in the previous 15 years, researchers have counted 70 sightings off the southern Mozambique coast.

The front of the Rolls Royce starring the Spirit of Ecstasy — an early hood peculiar to a Rolls Royce was prone to being tossed off its front. This booty hack is no longer a possible with the current models, thanks to a safety device that allows the mascot to retract quickly into the body of the car when force is applied. If you're wondering what the word means, it refers to the illicit love affair between John Walter, editor of The Car Illustrated magazine, and his secretary, Eleanor Velasco Thorton. Sultry and hot!

In 2002, a man who believes the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was staged by the government contacted astronaut Buzz Aldrin about it. As Aldrin walked outside a Beverly Hills hotel, a man thrust a Bible at him and demanded that the septuagenarian spaceman swear on it that he had gone to the moon. Aldrin was reasonably irritated after risking his life and making significant sacrifices to complete his mission. He was doing fine until the stranger labelled him a coward, a liar, and a thief. At that time, Aldrin, then 72, punched his sidewalk interrogator in the face. The District Attorney's Office in Los Angeles declined to file charges against Aldrin.

Scientists hypothesize that all the particles known in the Standard Model of particle physics, such as electrons, neutrons, and quarks, belong to a particle category called "supersymmetric partners." Dark matter is a form of stuff that cannot be detected with traditional sensors but can be discovered by its gravitational effects. Some scientists believe that a particle is known as the wino — the W boson's supersymmetric companion — might help explain dark matter.

The cultural landmark is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, representing a global emblem of Christianity and a major tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer is 30 meters tall, atop an eight-meter pedestal overlooking the city.

The British Museum is the world’s oldest national public museum. Founded in 1753, it opened its doors in 1759, 17 years before the Declaration of Independence. It was free to all ‘studious and curious persons, and it’s still free today (but a few other things have changed).

The biggest pumpkin ever measured was produced by Stefano Cutrupi. In 2021, his 2,702-pound pumpkin smashed the previous record.

It's no coincidence that your male gynecologist always seems to have a doctor or nurse with them during examinations. Many male gynecologists accompany female medical professionals during exams to ensure the patient's comfort and to minimise misconceptions. "When evaluating a female patient, many male gynaecologists will bring a female observer with them. When a female patient is alone with her male doctor, she has the choice and right to request a female observer "One OB-GYN is revealed.

As you try to decide between products that treat each area of the body, the skin-care aisle at your neighbourhood drugstore might make your head spin. It's perfectly acceptable to use different products for different places depending on your preferences, skin type, and circumstances (such as acne). But keep in mind that taking care of your skin doesn't have to be difficult just because it performs a lot of tasks.

On the first day of Navratri, it is customary in Northern India to sow barley seeds in earthen pots. These sprouts are used as lucky symbols on the day of Dussehra. The men tuck them behind their ears or in their caps.