It’s true, cats were considered sacred animals in ancient Egypt. And from what I could see from our visits to Egypt they are still cared for and revered. Our guesthouse in Cairo had plenty of cats hanging out on its rooftop terrace that we enjoyed cuddling with. Cats were thought to bring good luck and they were so revered that when a cat died, the pharaohs had them mummified. As a cat lover, I can relate.

Only 9-35 adults remain in the wild at Ball’s Pyramid, Lord Howe Island.

It is also the biggest meromictic basin in the world. A meromictic lake contains water strata that do not mix together. Regular holomictic lakes, on the other hand, have at least one period every year when the surface and deep waters mix. Although meromictic lakes may be found all over the world, they are extremely uncommon. The proportion of meromictic lakes to holomictic lakes is around one to 1,000.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation grew preoccupied with inviting Lionel Messi to join the Spanish Football Team a few years after he arrived in Barcelona. But Messi had a different plan; he wanted to follow in the footsteps of former Argentina great Diego Maradona and play for his country, so he turned down the opportunity. When the Argentine Football Association learnt of the situation, they planned two under-20 friendly despite knowing nothing about young Messi (actually, they did not know who that Messi guy was).

It takes a particularly terrifying creep to inspire Hannibal Lecter, Norman Bates, and Leatherface, but that's what horrifying serial killer Ed Gein left behind. When he was apprehended and his house of horrors in Plainfield, Wisconsin, was discovered, police discovered masks and lampshades made of human skin, among other atrocities. His incredible depravity served as a source of creative inspiration.

Alzheimer's disease was initially identified by a German physician named Alois Alzheimer in 1906. The doctor identified memory loss and cognitive function issues in Auguste D., the patient.

Brazil produces roughly 40% of the world's coffee, far outpacing other coffee-producing countries. They've managed to keep the top spot for the last 150 years, and their coffee plantations cover approximately 27,000 km2. I don't think any other country will be able to dethrone them any time soon!

The information on cataracts is unambiguous. Once they begin to form, they will only get worse. Because cataracts cannot be reversed, it's crucial to contact a doctor as soon as any symptoms show up. The reduction in vision brought on by cataracts can be stopped. A synthetic intraocular lens is used in place of the damaged lens following laser surgery. The vision of each person is boosted as much as possible thanks to this personalised lens.

Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, got the idea for the company back in 1997 when Blockbuster had charged him a late fee of $40 for a VHS copy of Apollo 13. His little idea soon grew into something a lot bigger and he eventually launched Netflix in 1998. 

Queen Victoria may have been one of the longest reigning monarchs, but she was also one of the luckiest. On at least eight occasions—most of them while riding in her open carriage—would-be assassins tried to kill her. She also had a stalker. A man by the name of Edward Jones broke into the royal residence at Buckingham Palace several times and was eventually caught—but not before he sat on her throne and stole her underwear.

Swiggy has also made investments in other startup companies. On February 26, 2019, Swiggy invested an undisclosed amount to Fingerlix for its Series C round of funding as the lead investor. This was followed by a $1.9 million investment on April 7, 2020.

Fairyfly eggs are frequently laid in large groups. Additionally, because they typically only live for a week, it is challenging for them.

Almost every pirate ship had its own set of rules that all pirates had to follow. This included how the loot would be distributed, who would be assigned which chores, and what was expected of everyone. One of the most common rules, believe it or not, was no fighting onboard. If two pirates disagreed, they would have to wait and fight on land.

Yes, absolutely! T-shirts arose from undergarments in the nineteenth century. The top and bottom garments of the one-piece union suit (also known as "long underwear") shown above were cut. During the late nineteenth century, longshoremen and miners used the style to keep cool in hot environments.

When you visualise with your vision boards every day, you will strengthen your commitment and resolve to attain your goals in life. According to studies, those who frequently regard themselves as successful are less inclined to give up on their aspirations. Highly successful personalities such as Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Tiger Woods frequently saw themselves as successful, regardless of the hardships they faced along the way. This is because when you think about achieving your objectives, you will feel motivated and inspired, and you will feel certain that you will want to take action to attain them. When you are optimistic, you are more inclined to persevere during difficult times.

According to legend, it was discovered by a shepherd who had forgotten some milk in a skin container for a while and when he rediscovered it, it had already turned into what we now call yogurt.

Buying an original work of Inuit art delight many tourists that travel to Greenland. A tiny statue known as a tupilak is the most accessible specimen of this art. The tupilaks were previously carved from bone and were thought to be a significant piece of witchcraft that could murder one of the artist's adversaries, according to Inuit tradition. Some Inuit carvers have been successful in crafting monstrous tupilaks from wood, narwhal tusks, or reindeer horns in modern times. Tupilaks are available for purchase at gift shops and are no longer connected to witchcraft.

The northwestern Brazilian city of Manaus, on the banks of the Negro River, is located in the centre of one of the world's most lush jungles. Manaus, the Amazon's largest city and a major port, is a well-developed and busy metropolitan centre with a population of over 2.5 million people. However, the metropolis' position is unusual in that it is totally encircled by the Amazon Rainforest.

Fish and other marine animals wouldn't exist without algae, which forms the foundation of the marine food chain.

Between 1502 and 1503, Sultan Beyazid II commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to create a bridge across the Golden Horn. Da Vinci's design, which followed the three geometric principles of the pressed-bow, parabolic curve, and keystone arch, would have been the world's longest bridge at the time, but the sultan did not sanction it.

To create the flavour base, you mix the seasoning each time using masala, chilli powder, coriander, cumin, and other spices. The proportion of each spice varies depending on the dish, resulting in a balanced flavour that complements the ingredients.

We bet your average Hyrax doesn’t know its hardened poop is so special that people want to spray it on their bodies. A lot of niche perfume houses use this animalic, fecal note in their perfumes even now.

Santa's way of expressing happiness and joy is 'Ho Ho Ho'; if he said 'Ha Ha Ha,' people might think he was laughing at them!

People used to make windows out of flattened animal horns before that.

Given that it is a plant, it is thought to be safe to use. However, you should exercise caution when consuming it as a supplement rather than the plant in its natural form. Because there are numerous companies providing ashwagandha pills, not all of them are created equal.