We also learned that Swiggy has had no problem securing venture capital backing from wealthy investment firms. It is considered a late-stage venture capital company that has held more than 13 rounds of VC fundraising. The most recent round of fundraising closed on April 5, 2021, in the form of a Series J funding round that was led by Carmignac and Falcon Edge Capital, most recent investors were joined by a group of 21 other investors.

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.

Shintoism, unlike Christianity, does not have a distinct sacred scripture written down since it evolved from folk religion and nature worship in tiny communities. Instead, model literature includes "Kojiki," "Nihon Shoki," "Kogo Shuui," and "Senmyou." These manuscripts are known as Shinten. 

Who knew a high-ranking Norwegian officer could be found in the Edinburgh Zoo? Originally, King Penguin Sir Nils Olav served as the Norwegian Guard's mascot. He swiftly rose through the ranks, from Corporal in 1982 to Knighted in 2008, and Brigadier in 2016.

Zurich was named the world's third most expensive city in both the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey and the Mercer Cost of Living Survey. Zurich is also the most populous canton, with a population of 402,762 people. The median property price is CHF 13,000 ($13,036) per square metre, with a three-bedroom apartment renting for CHF 2,324 ($2,330) per month. However, the average pay in Switzerland is CHF 103,296 ($103.298), so they can't really complain.

According to eyewitness accounts, yetis may reside in China, India, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and Russia.

Other minerals can be combined with soda ash, lime, and sand to produce glass of various colours. For instance, violet glass is created when nickel oxide is added to the mixture.

If you want to boost the bacteria in your bowel, eat a high-fiber diet or take fiber supplements. Fiber is a prebiotic that the bacteria can convert to healthy chemicals for nourishment (that can also help prevent colon cancer).

The Vent Haven Museum has a collection of vintage ventriloquist dummies.
Ventriloquist dolls can be quite creepy, and a museum containing hundreds of ventriloquist dolls is almost certainly a horror movie destination for many. The Vent Haven Museum in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, houses over 900 ventriloquist dolls and other related items such as photographs and replicas.

British lieutenant-colonel Charles Howard-Bury discovered enormous footprints that were roughly "three times" the size of a typical human's while hiking around Mount Everest in 1921. His story was quickly picked up by Henry Newman of the Calcutta Statesman, who printed the description as metch kangmi, which he mistranslated as "abominable snowman." His guide claimed they had been left by a met-teh kangmi or "man-sized wild creature."

When perfumer David Holtz spoke to the Cut about making a genuine lily fragrance, he talked about how his initial scent smelled like soap—flat and flowery—far from the actual smell of fresh lilies. That’s when he realized that live lily flowers have a note which smells like “ham or baloney.” Then he took notes of clove, which has the component eugenol which gives it a smoky character and added them in. That’s how he got his lily scent, proving that animalic notes are necessary to add depth to generic florals.

When you find your dog eating on something he shouldn't, he averts his gaze and assumes a submissive stance. That indicates he recognizes his error and expresses regret, correct? Scientists believe it's unlikely. It's more likely that the behaviors that owners identify with a dog's remorse are a reaction to being reprimanded. They just do not consider their violation as thoroughly as you do.

Beyond the skyscrapers, South Korea has stunning natural scenery, with forests covering 64% of the area. Several mountains in the area, including eight that encircle the capital. Visitors attending this month's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang may enjoy a quiet backdrop of Buddhist temples and dreamy peaks, such as the majestic Seoraksan, which forms part of the Korean peninsula's mountainous terrain. In addition, the nation boasts 2,413 kilometres of coastline, with broad coastal plains to the west and south and approximately 3,000 tiny uninhabited islands far offshore.

Hindi and Urdu are very similar, with most terms being the same in both languages. If you know Hindi, you can easily speak with anyone in Urdu.

Yes! You read that right. Parrots have zygodactyl feet. Parrots' feet are much like human hands that they use to pick up their food and bring it to their mouth. They have one of the strongest feet among all the birds, which they use to clench branches for a long period. The strong feet even allow these birds to hang upside down from the branches.

In the meanwhile, the sterling silver-copper alloy may be used to make not just jewellery but also cutlery and tableware. Because of copper's hypoallergenic characteristics, sterling silver is non-irritating to the skin.

The word Bamboo derives from the Malay word "Mambu." Malay is Malaysia's and Indonesia's national language. The Dutch modified the name to "Bamboes" in the late 16th century (1590-1600), after which it gained its Neo-Latin name "Bambusa."

Leonardo da Vinci, the ideal of the Renaissance man, was a talented musician as well as a skilled painter. In addition to playing the lyre and the flute, he sang regularly at noble meetings and at the palaces of his benefactors. Some of his musical creations are also included in his surviving manuscripts.

You may have assumed it would be as simple as lighting your candle, but it's actually a little more difficult than that! Did you know that a candle's first burn is the most crucial? 
You must allow your candle to burn sufficiently long the first time you light it! Depending on the size of your candle, it may take several hours for the entire top layer of wax to become liquid. Your candle will not burn evenly if you don't do this.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are Canadian citizens! Mr. and Mrs. Claus were given their own Canadian e-passports by Canadian Immigration Minister Chris Alexander in 2013.

The coconut bought in western shops does not resemble the ones growing on the tree. There are three layers to an unopened coconut. The exocarp is the outermost layer, which is usually smooth and green or yellow in colour. The fibrous husk, or mesocarp, is the next layer. The final one is called the endocarp, and it envelopes the seed. When you buy a coconut at the shop, the exocarp and mesocarp are usually removed, leaving only the endocarp.

Because red hair keeps its pigment more tightly than any other hair color, it must have its pigment taken before being colored by bleaching, which, of course, destroys the hair. Continue to wear red!