Pigeons have the ability to perceive wavelengths that humans do not. This enables them to detect volcano eruptions and impending storms that meteorologists have yet to detect.

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. 
 

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. Three time zones are covered by the nation! Brazil is also the most populous country in the Southern Hemisphere, outnumbering Australia.

Dreams are experienced by people who are born blind, but not through the eyes. Instead, they have dreams that rely on other senses, but they are just as intense as those that rely on sight. Those who go blind later in life, on the other hand, will have visual images in their dreams.

In Dorset, Minnesota, where a new mayor is chosen every two years by drawing names from a hat, a three-year-old named Robert Tufts was elected mayor in 2015. "Being nice and no poopy talk," he says as his governing style. In 2018, I believe we can all agree that the world could benefit from more Robert Tufts in positions of power.

Catnip causes enthusiasm in the majority of cats. Your cat may appear agitated, racing about and pouncing on objects. Cats' eyes dilate in numerous conditions. Of course, your cat may react differently, but many cats become more talkative and lively. A few cats may get violent when introduced to catnip, so give your cat some space if this is her first time trying it.

The Komodo Dragon is the world's largest lizard, and this 3 metre long, aggressive, scaly beast can only be found on five Indonesian islands: Padar, Gili Motang, Flores, Rinca, and, of course, Komodo. With their deadly bites, massive height, and carnivorous habits, these animals are extremely fearsome. They hunt and kill animals much larger than themselves, even humans.

Nepal does not observe an independence day because it has never been occupied by a foreign power. The country is the oldest in South Asia. Nepal was a monarchical monarchy until 2008 when it became a federal democratic republic. Isn't that amazing for a small country surrounded by Asian behemoths?

Oscars have been won by many well-known couples, but only one Hollywood family—The Minellis—can truly lay claim to having won an Oscar. Liza Minelli, the daughter of Judy Garland (who received a miniature Juvenile Award in 1940) and Vincente Minnelli (who won Best Director for Gigi in 1959), won Best Actress for Cabaret in 1973.

According to Bloomberg, Qatar spent an astounding $300 billion (Rs 2442000 crore) on the World Cup's organization. According to Economic Times, building new stadiums cost $6.5 billion (Rs 530 crore). According to Forbes, Russia only spent $14.2 billion (Rs 115913 crore) on the 2018 World Cup's planning.

Climbing up and down the cobblestone streets may exhaust you. Bring suitable walking shoes and be prepared.

In Uganda, the title "Omukama" translates to "superior milkman." The Bantu title alludes to the king's role as a provider for his people. Furthermore, rulers in ancient Ugandan kingdoms were of Hema descent—a cattle-owning minority group.

The Sun reported on the astrological analysis done by UK Domain on the most recent Forbes list of billionaires. As it happens, Libra claimed the most—an impressive 27 billionaires. "And considering how Libras tend to be organized perfectionists obsessed with balance," the outlet notes, "it'll come as no surprise really."

A microphone can convert sound waves into electrical signals that fall and rise in a manner that is comparable to the sound wave pattern you are attempting to record. Analog recording techniques, which save sound wave patterns as a wavy groove etched into a plastic disc, can be used to store auditory waves. The model can also be saved as a magnetic print on plastic tape.

A treaty was drafted between the two countries in 1898, leasing Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years. As a result, Hong Kong became a Chinese Special Administrative Region on July 1, 1997.

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.

Can you imagine how seductive bubble wrap would be if it covered your walls? Suppose you can't wait to pop every air-filled pocket the moment you pull a piece of bubble wrap out of a package. Can you imagine how irresistible it would be if it covered your walls? Engineer Al Fielding and Swiss inventor Marc Chavannes certainly didn't think about it when they created bubble wrap in 1957 while attempting to produce textured wallpaper by gluing two shower curtains together to capture air bubbles.

The current round of kidney grille design by BMW has received a lot of unfavourable public feedback. They are, however, not novel. BMW's initial kidney grille debuted on the 303 model in 1933 and remained prominent until the 1970s. The well-known kidney grille first appeared on New Klasse cars in 1962 as part of a huge vertical grille. It wasn't until the Series automobiles appeared that the grilles shrunk substantially enough to be considered conventional.

At a time it was considered inappropriate to show a toilet being flushed on screen, Alfred Hitchcock saw an opportunity to add some extra shock to his already shocking film—presenting a scrap of paper, which proves an important clue, failing to flush in a toilet. In the book, the clue was an earring found in the bathroom, but Hitchcock changed it to a piece of paper actually in the toilet, partly to add an extra jolt for viewers. 

Sand is combined with lime and soda ash and heated to extremely high temperatures to create glass. Glass is produced when the liquid combination is allowed to cool again.

As of December 2017, the most widely used hashtag on Instagram was #love, followed by #fashion and #photooftheday. 

The hashtag that had seen the greatest rise in popularity during the previous year was #photography.

San Marino has never been invaded and has always maintained its independence. Cesare Borgia attempted unsuccessfully to seize it in the 1500s and 1700s, and it even resisted joining the Papal State. Fortunately, when the Napoleonic army came in the 18th century, San Marino was a political entity with a republican government. They retained its autonomy while also making economic concessions to it. The three distinctive towers of the old town, which are also featured on the flag, represent the tenacity of the Republic.

Dog owners in Turin, Italy will be fined up to €500 if they don’t walk their pets at least three times a day, under a new law from the city’s council. Italy considers itself an animal-loving nation and in many cities, stray cats are protected by law.

To enforce the law, Turin police would rely largely on the help of tipsters spotting cruel treatment by neighbors. Turin has the most stringent animal protection rules in the country. They even ban fairgrounds from giving away goldfish in bags.

Even if its hue is changing, the Taj Mahal remains one of the country's most revered and significant landmarks. During WWII, the entire palace was covered with bamboo scaffolding, totally concealing the real construction from bomber planes passing overhead. Because the Taj Mahal was never hit throughout the war, the technique appeared to succeed.