Eel flavoured ice cream and Green Tea Kit Kats are just two of the weird and wonderful flavours you can come across in Japan. Kit Kats are the most popular confectionary (‘Kit Kat’ sounds similar to ‘kitto katsu’, a Japanese saying meaning ‘good luck.’) You can try edamame, wasabi and ginger ale flavoured Kit Kats, too.

The Nabataeans revered their dead and took special care to honor them as they transitioned from this world to the next. They constructed over 1,000 protected tombs in the mountains surrounding the city. These tombs coexist with depictions of their gods, creating a sense of fluidity between the sacred and the mundane.

In 2017, San Marino was dubbed the "Least Visited Country in Europe," with only 60,000 international tourists.

Rio de Janeiro is no longer Brazil's capital, but it was from 1763 until 1960. The capital designation was shifted to Brasilia, which is located in the country's center, in 1960.

Cleopatra was an extremely strong queen who could afford luxury that others could only dream of. For example, she was dissatisfied with the beaches of Sedir Island in Turkey during her trip. So her boyfriend, Mark Antony, had the white sand she loved sent all the way from Egypt so she might enjoy it on other shores. Because of this, Sedir is today known as Cleopatra's Island.

In Germany, the most common last name is Müller. This last name is shared by nearly 900,000 people in Germany! In Germany, surnames are frequently based on professions. The German equivalents of Smith, Weaver, and Baker are Schmidt, Weber, and Becker, respectively. English and German nomenclature are fairly similar.

Harold Holt served as Prime Minister for 22 months before going missing while swimming at Cheviot Beach. Police, Royal Australian Navy divers, Royal Australian Air Force helicopters, Army officers, and many local volunteers launched a large manhunt.

Orheiul Vechi, Moldova's most important (and possibly most beautiful) historical landmark, is a deteriorating open-air monastery complex dating back more than 2,000 years. The sprawling remains include old walls, spas, and monasteries that you will have mostly to yourself.

Vitamin C and riboflavin, two of the most important nutrients for healthy eyes, are abundant in custard apples. Additionally, they aid in preventing free radicals from harming cells. Weak eyesight as we age is a common issue. Nowadays, when we spend so much time staring at screens, it's crucial to take good care of your eyes. Your eyes won't dry out because of the vital nutrients in these, allowing them to work properly.

Fine arts contests were conducted in the Olympic Games from 1912 until 1948. Medals were awarded in the fields of literature, architecture, sculpture, painting, and music. The art that was made had to be Olympic-themed, of course. According to the modern Olympics' creator, Pierre de Frédy, the inclusion of the arts was important since the ancient Greeks had art festivals alongside the games. 151 medals were awarded prior to the removal of the art competitions.

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.

Since 3500 BC, the Greeks have been cultivating olives. On the island of Crete, it all began. For thousands of years, olives have been an important element of the Greek diet, and the ancient Greeks even referred to olive trees as sacred. Greece is now the world's third-largest producer of olive oil (after Spain and Italy) and has more olive types than any other country. already drooling

The world's highest horse statue, a 40-metre (131-foot) figure of Genghis Khan, is just outside Ulaanbaatar.

Being a spiritual person is synonymous with being a person whose highest goal is to be loving to oneself and others. His/her conviction that we are all One, motivates him/her to work for everyone's welfare and stay away from any harmful activities.

Affirmations, another important weapon in your Law of Attraction armory, are also well-supported by psychological research. One researcher at the University of Exeter, for example, has published on constructive repeated thought. They discovered that persons who regularly convince themselves that they can achieve a goal are more likely to succeed. Affirmations have been shown to aid in trauma rehabilitation, and increase anticipatory planning, depression therapy, and physical wellbeing.

Food waste is a major issue. How big is it? Approximately 931 million metric tonnes. According to the Food Waste Index Report 2021, which surveyed 54 countries, the majority of wasted food (61 percent) comes from homes, while restaurants and other food services produce 26 percent of wasted food. Grocery stores account for only 13% of all food waste. If you need a pick-me-up, check out these 50 Feel-Good Facts That Will Make You Smile.

Many times, allergens such as specific flowers, pollens, and even foods can also cause asthma, thus asthma patients should become aware of their own allergic triggers.

More than 1.5 million people applied for the required pass for the competition, according to The Hindu. The pass grants entrance to fan zones and works as a visa, transportation ticket, and match ticket. Throughout the competition, 150,000 entries per day will be handled by Doha's two international airports. By the middle of October, roughly 3 million tickets had been sold, according to Bloomberg.

Vitamin C aids in the production of collagen. The higher your vitamin C intake, the more collagen your body produces. Vitamin C aids in the linking of amino acids and the formation of proteins. Instead of consuming collagen-boosting supplements or foods, you can increase your body's intake of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Indonesia, often known as the Lost World of Asia, is a haven for increasingly uncommon, unique, and simply stunning animals that are rapidly approaching dangerously dangerous levels of extinction. These animals include the Sumatran Tiger, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Komodo Dragon, Orang-utans, anoa (the world's smallest buffalo), the lovely Merak or Peafowl, sea turtles, and Tarsius Tarsier (a small, adorable, big-eyed primate not unlike Dobby the house elf in Harry Potter). Surprisingly, while accounting for only 1% of the Earth's surface area, Indonesia's rainforests are home to 10% of all known plant species, 12% of all known mammal species, and 17% of all known bird species.

One weird law, that’s since been long-forgotten, is that it’s illegal to pass wind in Florida after 6pm on a Thursday. It’s never really been enforced in Florida but it was probably written in the 1800’s. It’s not clear why this ever became a law, or a rumoured law in the first place.

Pirates preferred grog, a concoction of rum, water, lemon juice, and sugar. (Hmmm, I wonder where the inspiration for our rum punch came from?)

Lara Croft has a distinctive appearance, but her voice isn't always consistent. Lara was only voiced by Shelley Blond for one game. Lara's lines have been delivered by five different voice actresses.