UNESCO designated kimchi and its traditional practices as intangible cultural heritage of Korea in 2015. Every year, just before winter, families, and communities meet to make kimchi from copious harvests. Kimjang is the name given to this grand event. This is a chance for the community to come together. Participants use this opportunity to discuss, exchange, and establish relationships in addition to joining forces to prepare for winter. Even though many families have switched to commercial kimchis, kimjang festivities remain significant in some locations.

Saint Nicolas, a Christian saint and Greek Bishop of Myra, was born in Patara, Lycia, or what is now known as Demre in Turkey. Also, it is believed that the Virgin Mary's ultimate resting place is someplace near Ephesus.

Writing, "I am not the serious, grave, cool-hearted individual you suppose; you would think me romantic and eccentric," Charlotte Bronte turned down a marriage proposal in 1839. While Anne may have once had a failed romance, Emily hardly wanted to leave the parsonage.

Because of the island's hidden coves and the absence of European powers for centuries, Madagascar was once a secure sanctuary for hundreds of pirates. Captain James Misson allegedly established an anarchist colony (Libertatia) there in the late 17th century, whereas Ile Sainte-Marie, four miles off Madagascar's east coast, was simply referred to on maps as "the island of pirates" at the time. When they weren't robbing treasure, countless brigands, including Captain Kidd, found refuge there. Some are buried in the cemetery on the island.

Ching Shih, a former sex worker and the widow of terrible pirate Cheng I, became a very successful pirate in her own right, eventually replacing her husband and commanding over 1,800 pirate ships and 80,000 soldiers.

The Roman Empire was created in 27 BC, while Rome was founded in 753 BC. Until 395 AD, the Empire governed Europe and parts of North Africa. Italy was split into distinct nations following the fall of the Empire until 1861. Festa della Repubblica, Italy's national day, is observed on June 2nd each year.

A conspiracy theorist could be accused of wearing a tinfoil hat. If so, you should credit Aldous Huxley's brother, Julian, for popularising the concept in his 1926 short tale, The Tissue-Culture King. In it, Huxley's characters realize that metal is excellent at preventing telepathy efforts and make "metal foil hats" for themselves.

According to a study published in the journal Cephalalgia, frequent workouts work just as well as daily medicine or relaxation in preventing migraines. Three times each week, participants exercised for 40 minutes. Doctors say sweat sessions may lower stress hormones that trigger head headaches.

Desi dogs are accustomed to both city and rural life, and they can live comfortably in either a farmhouse or an apartment.

Wyoming Territory became the first state to grant the right to vote to women above the age of 21 in 1869. Historians believe that, in addition to granting women equal rights with males, MPs passed the statute in order to attract more settlers to the state.

The Lamborghini Winter Academy teaches you how to have fun while driving 5-700 horsepower Lamborghinis over the Alps. During the winter. Nothing except snow and ice covered the ground. Unless you strike anything, it's also pretty cheap.

According to the World Bank, the yearly cost of air pollution is 225 billion US dollars. The eye-watering economic and social effects of poor air quality are highlighted in a report by the World Bank and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). It demonstrates what should be very obvious: dirty areas are less productive, attract fewer tourists, and deter job candidates.

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?

Understand that bad breath, or halitosis, is caused by more than just the foods you eat; it can also reveal information about your gum health. When food particles become trapped between your teeth, they promote bacterial growth, resulting in bad breath. Bacteria will begin to spread between your teeth and gums during the early stages of gum disease, forming infected pockets that contribute to bad breath.

The Met Gala, formally known as the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit, is a fundraiser for the museum’s fashion department.

Marvel launched a fan competition in the 1980s to find young writers and artists. One fan proposed a stealth outfit for the web-head, designed by Reed Richards and fashioned by Janet van Dyne. The concept didn't work out, but Marvel liked the costume and compensated the fan $220 for it. It appeared in comic books and even in films such as 2007's Spider-Man 3.

Kolkata has always promoted science and technology, and the city has produced some of the world's most renowned scientists. Birla Planetarium, Asia's largest, is now the world's second largest. It was built in 1963 and inaugurated by the then-Prime Minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru. Let us also mention that Science City is the largest scientific culture centre in the Indian subcontinent.

Nail polish was used to represent class in Ancient Egypt. The lower classes wore naked or light colours, while the upper classes favoured red hues (naturally). Cleopatra's tips were dyed a rusty colour with henna plant juice, while Nefertiti's were painted ruby colours.

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.

He did at first, but it didn't last long. After 1928, Walt stopped animating in favour of concentrating on the direction and development of stories. He trusted Iwerks and other accomplished artists to handle the grunt work of drawing. In fact, it's likely that he only ever really drew Mickey when people asked for his autograph. He never included Mickey in any of his theatrical releases.

Clark Gregg, who began his MCU arc in the first Iron Man, revealed to Cinema Blend that he was originally supposed to appear in two scenes. Agent Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D. was, in fact, just an unnamed agent in the script. Gregg's chemistry with Downey and Gwyneth Paltrow impressed director Jon Favreau, who expanded the role. Of course, Coulson would go on to play a pivotal role in the Marvel Universe, appearing in Iron Man 2, Thor, The Avengers, and Captain Marvel, as well as directing the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The coconut bra is not indigenous to Hawaii, but rather a Western concept.

Tomb Raider was cutting-edge stuff in 1996, but cutting-edge didn't always necessitate a staff of hundreds or thousands. The game was developed by Core Design over the course of three years (1993–96), with only six people on staff at the time.

There are many concepts of life after death too. While what we majorly believe is the fact that if someone has been a kind, generous and good person, he will go to Heaven after his death. In case he has not been good enough then the person is sent to hell and is punished according to the sins he has committed. In another theory, it has been revealed that the goods and bad of a person are canceled after his death, and after reaching a neutral ground the person is sent to a commonplace after death. In addition to that, another theory reveals that a creature keeps coming back to earth in different life forms and after ding, as a human, he/she attains supreme salvation.