River runoff from many regions of the world, including the Ganges and Brahmaputra, two of the world's biggest rivers, flows into this ocean. Because of its proximity to the equator, the evaporation rate is still rather significant.

Wales, along with Bhutan and Malta, is one of only three countries in the world with a dragon on its national flag.

You are not required to write about your deepest fears or your most ardent crushes, as you did in middle school. Rather, keep track of when your migraines occur. Take note of when they began, what you were doing, what you ate and drank in the previous 24 hours, and your menstrual cycle, if you're a woman. This can assist you in determining your migraine triggers.

Sachin Tendulkar was the first international batsman to be dismissed by a third umpire. Tendulkar was caught short of the crease by a Jonty Rhodes toss on the second day of the 1992 Durban Test. He was ruled out after watching TV replays. South African Karl Liebenberg served as the game's third umpire.

Purely carnivorous, stingrays feed on creatures that reside on or beneath the beach. According to a study that looked at the reconstruction of southern stingrays' diets around the Caribbean, stingrays mostly ate worms, fish with ray fins, and crustaceans. According to additional studies, the species ingested up to 30 different types of prey per day 
 

For continously 17 years, HBO had been bagging the maximum awards at the Emmy Awards ceremony but Netflix broke all records by racking up more nominations than its competition. 

 

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.

The World's Most Famous Treasury Is Actually A Graveyard Petra's Treasury, contrary to popular belief, is not a looming maze of booby-trapped rooms designed to separate the righteous from the unworthy, but rather a relatively small area that is most likely a beautifully decorated graveyard. Any buried treasure was most likely removed a long time ago, but the Treasury facade is a work of art, lovingly carved by the Nabataeans centuries ago.

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.

Plath received a $2,080 novel-writing fellowship from the publisher Harper & Row, but when she turned in her manuscript they declined to publish it. An editor at Harper & Row called it "disappointing, juvenile and overwrought." The novel was eventually published in the U.K., but Plath was not able to find a U.S. publisher for it in her lifetime.

The motif of a coconut tree appears on the flag of the Indonesian Scouting Organization. It represents the philosophy of a real Scout, who must make himself/herself useful in all facets of life, just like the Coconut tree is every day for Indonesians.

The roots of your teeth are the first to form. They then push the visible part of the tooth, known as the bud, through your gums. Wisdom teeth typically have two to three roots, but they can have more. As a result, if your wisdom teeth need to be extracted, it is easier to do so before the roots take hold. When removing teeth, surgeons prefer to leave some of the roots in place. A root provides them with something to grasp because removing a tiny tooth bud can be difficult.

Stingrays may appear to be soaring through the water, but a closer look reveals that they are actually moving through with a smooth flapping motion. The majority of species move by undulating their bodies, much like an aquatic wave, however, some prefer to flap their sides like wings. Stingrays in South Africa travelled at a speed of 1.35 kilometres per hour (0.83 miles per hour), and some species made migrations of up to 850 kilometres, according to research by the Save Our Seas Foundation (528 miles).

Keeping things as Hollywood as possible, the Academy Awards are held at the impressive Dolby Theatre in the Ovation Hollywood shopping mall every year. Located on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, the auditorium first opened in 2001 and has been the home of the Oscars since then. Originally known as the Kodack Theatre, Dolby Laboratories signed a 20-year naming deal in 2012.

Splash Mountain, the fastest ride in the Disneyland theme park, reaches a top speed of 40 miles per hour as riders plummet into the briar patch below.

Male fingernails grow more quickly than female ones. 3.5 millimeters are normally added to men's fingernails per month.

It is important to consider how you see yourself. Someone who perceives and visualises himself as inferior would live in inferiority since he projected himself that way. You will have a stronger self-image and more self-confidence if you see yourself as a great leader, the CEO of your firm, a brilliant businessman, and a billionaire. This is perhaps one of the most essential advantages of using a vision board for visualisation. Visualize yourself achieving all of the success you seek in life. You will feel happier, more capable, and more determined to accomplish any goals you set for yourself.

Karl Schwanzer, an Austrian architect, created the BMW headquarters in Munich, which took four years to complete. Construction lasted from 1968 to 1972, with the goal of finishing in time for the 1972 Summer Olympics. The building, which is located close to Olympiapark, has served as the BMW headquarters since 1972. The design is inspired by a BMW engine, with four towers signifying four engine cylinders. The four interconnecting towers are hung on top of a single foundation. The building has a total of 22 stories, 18 of which are utilised as office space.

If the Bible contains the earliest reference to the passport, the origin of the two French words 'passer' + 'port' meaning "to pass through a port" dates from the 15th century. It was also written as a compound word at the time, "passport." From the middle of the 15th century, the compound name "passport" was used to refer to the movement of people after it was first used to authorize the movement of goods. However, it is not certain that the term "port" referred solely to seaports, but rather to the gates of fortified cities.

For diabetics, amaltas is helpful in regulating blood sugar levels. The cassia fistula's activity improves insulin sensitivity, which in turn helps regulate blood sugar levels.

More than 700 different versions of Cinderella have been collected from all over the world, and it has been translated into almost every language. In addition, it is the most popular pantomime on the British stage.

The demise of massive stars results in black holes because the gravity of the star overwhelms the natural pressure that the star maintains to sustain its form. When the pressure from nuclear reactions drops, gravity overwhelms and destroys the star's core, and the star's various layers are hurled off into space, resulting in a supernova. The rest of the core collapses, leaving a place overrun by density and devoid of volume — a black hole.

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 man responsible for the creation of arguably the most well-known cartoon character in the world, Mickey Mouse, was afraid of mice! Does it get any more ironic? Walt Disney had a deep-seated fear of the four-legged creatures. But he also saw them as sympathetic. That was why he choose to base Mickey on a mouse. It turned out to be a solid decision from Disney. Mickey Mouse helped turn Disney into one of the world’s biggest entertainment companies.