Turkey is well-known for traditional foods such as Turkish Delight and Turkish Coffee, but it is also the world's greatest producer of hazelnuts. Turkish hazelnuts account for around 72.9 percent of global supply, with the country's Eastern Black Sea region producing approximately 60 percent of that.

Egypt is located in a strategic location between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The Suez Canal connects the two seas allowing for ships to easily sail between Asia and Europe. Egypt has been a very strategic location for centuries.

Research is necessary before deciding whether to adopt or buy a new beagle puppy from a breeder. Fortunately, there are a lot of resources available to aid in your search for a rescue or breeder that provides beagle puppies that are healthy and from ethical sources.
 

What you conceive of as a wonderful city today has a lengthy and little-known past. Some long-held hypotheses hold that London was founded by Romans around the year 50 AD. The origin of its name is likewise a mystery. London was known by several names throughout history, including Londonium, Ludenwic, and Ludenberg. The most widely accepted explanation is that the name London is derived from the old Celtic word "Londinous," which meaning "brave."

Nepal has broken records for its enchanting natural beauty, housing the world's deepest lake, Shey Phoksundo; the tallest grassland, Chitwan; the deepest gorge, Kali Gandaki Gorge; and harboring the highest altitude lake, Lake Tilicho. Arun Valley, the world's highest valley, is also in Nepal. It is the only country with such a wide range of altitudes, ranging from 59 meters to 8,848 meters. If you visit Nepal, your social media posts will be filled with pictures of these ultimate destinations.

For reference, the range for being considered a genius begins at 140. Even without knowing her IQ, it's clear from her work that Plath was extremely intelligent. She was a gifted student throughout her life, winning numerous scholarships and awards — including a scholarship to Smith College.

The richest cat in the world according to Guinness World Records is Blackie. When his millionaire owner passed away he refused to recognize his family in his will and instead gave his 7-million-pound fortune to Blackie! We can’t believe that interesting cat fact!

Malta is quickly becoming one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, thanks to its warm climate, diverse adventure zones, architectural and historical landmarks - including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and seven megalithic temples.

The waters surrounding Malta and Gozo are a stunning combination of blue and green. The most popular site on the Maltese islands is the Blue Lagoon on Comino Island.

When you first start taking retinol, your skin goes through a small adjustment period that is frequently accompanied by redness, mild irritation, or flakiness. This is particularly true if you use too much retinoid or one that is too potent for your skin.

Poland is the EU's top candle manufacturer as of 2018. All candles manufactured in the EU were worth €619 million to it, or 38% of the total. 10% of the value of candles produced in the EU in 2018 was produced by Germany, which comes in second, and Italy, which comes in third (source: Eurostat). 
Chinese, American, and Vietnamese candles were the most common imports from non-EU nations.

If you think conspiracy theorists are a minority, you're mistaken—at least according to one study. Political scientists J. Eric Oliver and Thomas Wood reported in 2014 that almost half of the American public believes in at least one conspiracy theory. Their findings were based on countrywide surveys that were conducted over several years. "We conceive of conspiracy theories as simply another sort of magical thinking," Oliver added, rather than seeing them as paranoid loners. People who believe in conspiracies are more inclined to believe in other sorts of magical thinking, such as the paranormal or the supernatural, according to their research.

The animators who created the pack of balloons in Up actually created every single one. The film's effects artist, Jon Reisch, told Tech Radar, "The entire canopy is filled with balloons. We didn't just simulate the outer shell." And they even got a specific count of exactly the number of balloons: 10,297.

Data analysis by Vocativ (via Yahoo! News) found that more world leaders are Scorpios than any other sign, with 22 powerful representatives. Scorpios are known for their independence and ambition, which may assist them in climbing the ladder.

Allahabad which will be now known as Prayagraj is home to mysterious Hanuman Temple. It gets submerged in the waters of Ganga when it is in full flow.

The orientation leaflets are arranged in one or two pinnae pairs in a bipinnate compound. Each pinna also contains 10 to 26 leaflets. These plants grow on soil with little nutrient concentration and are not shade-tolerant. Similar to other Fabaceae plant species, the orientation of the leaves undergoes nyctinasty motions, sometimes known as "sleep," throughout the night and reopens in the light.

Prior to technological advancements, heavy material fiber curtains prevented the necessary air circulation. As a result, the harsh weather remained outside, but the harmful air, smell, and smoke were trapped. As a result, the house environment was quite unhealthy for sick members, particularly infants. However, as technology advances, the fibers and patterns can be made to meet the requirements while also providing a breathable fabric that keeps dust outside while keeping the inside environment healthy.

Catnip's hidden ingredients include nepetalactone, an organic substance, and nepetalic acid, a metabolic consequence of nepetalactone. While ingesting it works, Demos claims that even smelling it might pique kitty's curiosity.

Sharks have microscopic teeth called epidermal denticles that cover their bodies. Because of this, their skin feels like sandpaper.

Japanese alpinist Makoto Nebuka proposed that the word yeti derives from meti, which in some Tibetan, Nepalese, and Bhutanese dialects means "bear," or from the Tibetan Sherpa phrase yeh-teh, or "small, man-like animal."

Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Director in 2010 for her Iraq war thriller, 'The Hurt Locker in. Kathryn beat her ex-husband James Cameron who was up for the same award for his 3D epic 'Avatar'. She is only the fourth woman to ever receive a nomination, the others are Sofia Coppola for 'Lost In Translation' (2004), Jane Campion for 'The Piano' (1994) and Lina Wertmüller for 'Pasqualino Settebellezze' (1977).