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.

Earthworms are fully formed when they are born, except for their sex organs. Their sexual system takes 60-90 days to develop. An earthworm's lifespan can range from four to eight years. Gardening earthworms, on the other hand, only live for a year or two.

When hot lava cools down quickly after being ejected from a volcano, obsidian, a sort of natural glass, can develop.

Fennel seeds contain a fragrant essential oil with antimicrobial qualities that assist to keep your breath fresh. The delicious fennel seeds boost saliva secretion, which aids in the killing of dangerous microorganisms. It is an easy and efficient home cure for foul breath. 5 to 10 fennel seeds might help you breathe easier.

If you want to be extremely successful and live your dream life, you must be crystal clear about your goals. Most people live in mediocrity because their hopes and goals are hazy. When you ask someone what they want, they will most likely say that they want more money, that they want to be happier, or that they simply want to live a healthy life. These are nebulous wishes rather than specific ambitions. When you are unsure of what you desire, your mind is unable to mimic tactics to obtain it. On the other side, if you are crystal clear about what you want to achieve in life, you will be able to devise particular plans and strategies.

Catnip is not addictive to cats, and aside from the rare hostile cat when exposed to it, no detrimental consequences have been seen. One thing to keep in mind is that the catnip you use should be organic, since it may include pesticides that are detrimental to your cat.

The Republic of China (RoC) is not to be confused with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Both parties fought during the Chinese Civil War which ended in 1949 and ignore each other’s sovereignty. Today the PRC controls mainland China and the RoC control Taiwan.

 

Eyebrows have been known to develop extremely slowly or not at all when under stress.

Amateur astronomers look forward to the Perseid meteor shower every year in August, and NASA predicts that the 2019 event will be among the finest ever. The new moon will offer the best viewing conditions, allowing the shooting stars to shine, so we may thank it for that. The greatest Perseid activity occurs on the nights of August 12 and 13, however, the Perseids are visible from July 17 to August 24. For the optimum viewing experience, get away from buildings and city lights. You'll be oohing and ahhing as up to 100 meteors per hour zip by.

Although the '90s Disney princesses are thought to be more feminist than the older ones, a surprising study found that this is not entirely true. Despite being bolder, more independent, and less reliant on men, princesses still speak 40% less than their male counterparts. More recent Disney princesses, such as Rapunzel from Tangled and Merida from Brave, are more equal, but even Frozen, a film about two sisters, had 59 percent male dialogue.

Although sunflowers come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, only one has entered the Guinness Book of World Records. A sunflower owned by Hans-Peter in Germany stands more than 30 feet tall.

If you are easily agitated, you can employ visualization to relax by creating vision boards. For example, if you are apprehensive about giving a speech, imagine yourself giving the best and most memorable speech ever. Consider yourself in a beautiful gown, with everyone appreciating your efforts. Display a picture of a stage and cut a picture of yourself to place in the center of the stage. Imagine yourself giving your finest speech to a delighted audience every time you view this vision board. When you feel out of balance, you can use visualization to get your thoughts back on track. Listening to quiet music and envisioning your day can help you order your thoughts, mentally prepare, and sleep better.

The 28-day duration of the Qatar World Cup makes it the shortest football World Cup since 1998. The 2014 World Cup in Brazil lasted 32 days, making it the longest 32-team World Cup to date. The shortest 32-team World Cup was contested over 31 days. The 2022 World Cup began on November 20 and ended on December 18 with the championship game.

This one from Amazing Facts About Hindi is one that practically everyone is familiar with. Simply put, Hindi is the simplest and most evolved form of Sanskrit.

There are three original copies of the Constitution, safely kept in special helium-filled cases in the library of the Parliament. The pages are bound together in black leather, with beautiful gold patterns.

The liver is the second-biggest organ and the largest gland in the human body. For an adult human, it can weigh up to 1.3–1.6 kg and is reddish brown in colour. The liver removes the poisons or chemicals that the body excretes as bile in the form of stool or urine. The liver produces bile, which gives the stool its brown colour.

Saint Marinus moved to Rimini, Italy, with his lifelong friend Leo, from the island of Rab in modern-day Croatia, to work as a stonemason. After the Diocletianic Persecution that followed his Christian preaching, he retreated to the nearby Monte Titano. He founded a little church in Titano and lay the basis for what is now the city and state of San Marino.

Iguanas are huge lizards that move quickly and easily on land. They have powerful jaws with razor-sharp teeth and long, spiky tails that may be used as whips to drive off predators.

Our supreme law is referred to as a living document, as it can be changed or amended. Those who crafted it wanted it to be by our citizens’ aspirations and understood the need for modifications. Changes done to the Constitution are called constitutional amendments. The document has undergone 105 amendments, the last being in August 2021.

The Korean alphabet is known as Hangul. King Sejong the Great designed it in the 15th century. Koreans have previously employed the Chinese alphabet and characters (called Hanja). Because this was difficult for commoners to learn, Hangul was invented for the sake of literacy. There are 14 consonants and 10 vowels in the alphabet. Letters are organized into syllable blocks.

Hawaiian art and culture have a rich history of mythology and folklore, and one of their scariest tales is that of the Hukai’po, which translates to “Spirit Ranks.” Also known as Nightmarchers, the Hukai’po are thought to be ghosts of ancient Hawaiian warriors who come out on sacred nights to reenact old battles, toting archaic weapons, helmets, cloaks, and raised torches. Anyone in their path risks harm, though it is suggested that you may be spared if you show proper respect to the marchers.

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.

A line of trombone players performs the routine by bending and standing in time to a drumbeat until one player's trombone is where the head of a neighboring player was just moments earlier. Players who mistime the routine in practice frequently suffer from broken noses or black eyes, earning the routine the moniker "trombone suicide." Another name for it is a "head chop" for obvious reasons.