Most of us have nostalgic Christmas decorations, but the ornaments that grace the Christmas tree at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Marbella, Spain, have a different kind of worth. The tree is adorned with red, white, pink, and black diamonds, as well as jewellery from Bulgari, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Chanel, according to CNN. In addition, there are 3D-printed chocolate peacocks, feathers, ostrich eggs, and perfume bottles on the tree, which is valued a whopping $15 million!

In everyday life, psychology is utilized to help individuals better understand themselves and others. It can help you enhance your communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. It can also aid in the management of emotions and stress levels. Furthermore, psychology may be applied to improve academic performance and money management abilities.

Bihar became the first state in India to replace Urdu with Hindi as its single official state language in 1881, becoming the first state to do so.

The Netherlands has one of the highest home birth rates in the developed world. Around 30% of Dutch women deliver their babies at home, and this figure has changed little since 1990. So why are home births still cherished in the Netherlands? It’s partly because Dutch health insurance fully covers home births, but doesn’t always cover hospital births without medical necessity. The Dutch medical system also has a good screening system and provides midwives (verloskundige) who help mothers have a safe delivery at home.

Pink has been known to suppress anger and anxiety while also having a calming effect. It is frequently used in mental health care facilities and even prisons to help create a sense of calm. More pink details can be found in Adam Alter's book Drunk Tank Pink.

Have you ever wondered where your broccoli comes from? If you get your fruits and vegetables from Daily Harvest Express, you already know the answer: as close to home as possible - Gaytan Family Farm is in Riverside County. What you may not know is that California is the broccoli producing capital of the United States, accounting for roughly 90% of national production. That is an enormous amount of broccoli. In fact, it's nearly 2 BILLION POUNDS of broccoli!

According to a 2021 survey by the Legal & General pension company, women's family income in the UK plummeted by 33% after divorce, nearly doubling the impact on males.

Starbucks actually has a few secret shops, according to The Seattle Times. One is known as Roy Street Coffee & Tea in Seattle and they sell things that aren't on typical Starbucks menus. This includes things like wine, beer, and gourmet cheeses that can't be mass-produced. They sometimes use the secret shops to test out new products as well.

The music of Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem, dates back to between 1569 and 1572. This makes it the oldest melody used in a country’s national anthem, although it did not become the official Dutch anthem until 1932. 

The lyrics were also written at least 400 years ago and they refer to “Dietse Bloed”, an old word for Nederlands (Dutch).

In recent years, the Labirintus has been transformed into a museum showcasing Budapest's rich history.

The tallest people in the world live in the Netherlands. The average height for Dutch men is 183cm (6ft), while women average 171cm (5ft 7in). According to military records, the average male height in the Netherlands has risen by 20cm in the last 200 years. This fun fact about the Netherlands remains a mystery, as the reason for their height is still uncertain. Some theories attribute Dutch genetics, universal healthcare, low social inequality and a diet rich in cheese and dairy products.

the place is the origination of numerous well-known entertainers and entertainers like Anupam Kher, Yami Gautam, Prem Chopra, Kangna Ranaut, and Preity Zinta. It is additionally the origin of Ruskin Bond renowned essayist.

Rio de Janeiro translates to "January River" in English. When the first explorers landed in Rio in January, they mistook the bay they arrived at (today known as Guanabara Bay) for the entrance of a river.

Netflix has some really cool and unusual work policies. As long as the employees schedule their work ahead of time, they are allowed to take as many leaves as they want. And no prizes for guessing, they get a free Netflix subscription. 

Catnip is not addictive to cats, and aside from the rare hostile cat when exposed to it, no detrimental consequences have been seen. One thing to keep in mind is that the catnip you use should be organic, since it may include pesticides that are detrimental to your cat.

"We don't really know who first came up with the idea for looking at things in nature and divining influences on humans," NASA astronomer Sten Odenwald told Time. "There's some indication that cave art shows this idea that animals and things can be imbued with some spirit form that then influences you, and if you appease that spirit form, then you will have a successful hunt. That was taken over by the idea of divination, where you can actually look at things in nature and study them carefully, such as tea-leaf reading."

The largest book market in the world, College Street is a bibliophile's paradise. People from all over the world swarm here like bees to browse the enormous selection of books available, which range from common textbooks to rare archives, brand-new volumes to antiques.

One of the main things that spirituality does for people is it helps them live happier spiritual lives. When you have a solid connection to your spiritual side, it’s easier to stay positive and motivated, even when faced with obstacles or a negative experience. This can help you live life in a way that makes you happy and also positively impacts mental health. It enables you to experience more positive emotions and emotional regulation.

This interesting fact about cats is guaranteed to wow at your next dinner party. Did you know that originally it was thought that Egyptians domesticated the cat? But in 2004, French archaeologists discovered a 9,500-year-old cat grave in Cyprus. This makes this the oldest known pet cat and it predates Egyptian art about cats by over 4,000 years!

I wonder what Boba Fett looks like behind that mask, almost every youngster who watched Empire in cinemas pondered. To your surprise, his genuine mug appears in the film! He was standing there in plain sight, without disguise, and no one noticed! You can be excused for not noticing since you would have needed inside knowledge of the manufacturing to know what you were looking at. We had a peek of Boba with and without the mask in one sequence and didn't even recognize it!

Until the 1930s, the numbers on London's iconic Baker Street only ran up to 85, and 221B was not a realistic address until the street was expanded in 1930. Abbey National Building Society occupied a building at 219-229 Baker St. in 1932. They soon hired a full-time secretary whose sole responsibility was to respond to fan letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker St. The City of Westminster assigned the Sherlock Holmes Museum the address 221B Baker Street in 1990, even though it is literally located between 237 and 241 Baker Street.

Following the failure of attempts to construct a nuclear weapon, the Axis countries contemplated using what they had to explode a "dirty bomb" on the west coast of the United States, utilising I-400 class submarines from Japan to transport the uranium manufactured in Germany. However, the uranium never made it to Japan and was most likely utilised in the Hiroshima atomic bomb.

Apart from the normal male and female washrooms, you might come across a third-gender washroom in this liberal country. Thailand is one of the first countries to introduce these to transgender men and is known to be very accepting of the sexual identity and expression of its people. 

Dick Clark took over as host of the show in 1974. Clark suffered a stroke in December 2004, and Regis Philbin took over as host at the last minute. Clark officially gave over hosting responsibilities to Ryan Seacrest in 2005.