It is the biggest inland body of water in the world. The Black Sea has a total area of 163,000 square miles, which is larger than the whole state of California. The Black Sea, however, differs from most other inland bodies of water in that it is also classified as a marginal sea.

The sweet nectar is produced by nectar-secreting glands inside the traps to lure creatures. The honey and the vivid red hue within the traps attract insects. Bugs become perplexed and mistake the scarlet interior of the trap and the nectar odors for unmistakable evidence of a flower. Venus flytraps frequently attract flying and crawling devices. The plant, on the other hand, has a higher success rate with crawling insects that wander inside the trap and consume the nectar.

Glassblowing is a disappearing art form. There is just no demand for blown glass today due to the rise of mass production. Really, it's a shame because blown glass is so exquisite and distinctive. No two pieces are exactly the same because each is entirely handmade. Only a few glass-blowing studios are in existence, and even fewer artists are skilled at blowing glass. 

James Gunn and the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 crew spent two years planning and creating Baby Groot's dance to Electric Light Orchestra's song Mr Blue Sky. Gunn had his producer video him busting some moves for this massive project (which definitely paid off).

The first Met Gala took place in December 1948. It was created by fashion publicist and CFDA founder, Eleanor Lambert, to raise funds for the costume institute and mark the opening of the annual exhibit. The Costume Institute actually became a part of the Met two years prior to the first Gala and is the only department at the Met that has to fund itself. Since 1995, the Gala has raised around $145 million for the costume institute.

If you've been struggling with your blood sugar, drinking chamomile on a daily basis may assist. Patients with type 2 diabetes were given the tea three times a day for eight weeks in tiny research published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, and those who did have lower insulin and cholesterol levels than those who drank plain water. (Once again, contact your doctor before adding to or modifying your medical treatment plan in any way.)

Here is another one that we should all be familiar with. Although it's tempting, it's important to maintain resistance.
The more dirt, filth, and bacteria are pushed deep into the skin the more you pop and pick at skin breakouts. Unwanted breakouts are caused by bacteria under the skin.

Over the years, the Times Square ball has gone through several transformations. However, none of them appeared in either 1942 or 1943. World War II was in full swing, and the army was concerned that the Big Apple's extravagant light shows would make it easy for German submarines to spot American ships in New York Harbor. So Lady Liberty's torch was turned off, the Brooklyn Dodgers stopped playing night games, and the Times Square ball drop was put on hold for two years.

The news of Pluto’s larger than expected size on Monday was particularly exciting to Pluto partisans because many believe the outsider was stripped of its planetary status because it was too small. However, Pluto was actually downgraded to dwarf planet because it’s simply not unique. Pluto is merely the brightest member of the Kuiper Belt, a mass of objects that orbit the sun beyond Neptune.
 

Lipstick is more ancient than you would imagine. It actually dates back to Queen Shubad of ancient Sumeria. The queen wore lip paint consisting of crushed red pebbles and white lead. The queen's stylish crimson lip was not her only historical contribution. When Shubad's tomb was unearthed in Ur in the 1920s, experts were astounded at the wealth on show. The tomb also housed the remains of 23 female servants who were executed for the sole purpose of being buried close to the queen so that they may serve her in the afterlife.

While the Alien franchise swaps in different androids for (almost) every installment, there is an interesting consistency to them: they go in alphabetical order. Ash, Bishop, Call, and, most recently, David (played by Michael Fassbender in Prometheus and Alien: Covenant).

Rorschach felt that the results of his test may reveal a person's psychological condition. Those who ruminate on details may see more pictures in motion, whereas creative types may experience more images in motion. Depressed people were reported to be unconcerned by the introduction of color, whilst "neurotics" were said to be disturbed by the abrupt burst of red. Teenagers were the only people he believed the test failed to examine because they had too many characteristics with the seriously crazy.

With over 500 million copies sold, Don Quixote is the best-selling novel of all time. The novel by Miguel de Cervantes, about a man who becomes obsessed with tales of knights and decides to become one, is the one that gave us the phrase "tilting at Windmills" to describe a noble but futile endeavour. Since its publication in 1612, Don Quixote's misadventures as he travels across the Spanish countryside seeking to right wrongs and uplift downtrodden peoples have entertained generations of readers. Don Quixote is also regarded as one of the first novels ever written.

When railway tracks were being laid during the 18th century, oil traces were found in Digboi, which led to the first oil well being dug in the city. Because of this, Digboi is also known as the oil city of Assam. Digboi has the oldest oil well in operation. Apart from oil, Digboi is also famous for the Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, the Golf Course, and its War Cemetry.

We've all been caught jaywalking. You will NOT see jaywalking during your vacation here, even though it is rather widespread in other world areas. This is one of the fascinating facts about South Korea that may take some getting accustomed to. South Koreans are extremely conscientious about traffic and pedestrian restrictions, therefore they will always wait for visual confirmation that they are permitted to cross the street, even if the crossing is clear! Fortunately, in a densely populated city such as Seoul, this results in safer streets and fewer traffic accidents.

Iguanas have a sensory organ called Jacobson's organ that allows them to detect smell, taste, and chemical signals. Iguanas learn about their environment and other lizards/people in this manner. When your iguana licks you, it's trying to figure out who you are.

Assam is always inextricably linked with the Kaziranga National Park, and for good reason. Kaziranga is a bonafide World Heritage Site, and it is also home to two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses. It is estimated that the population of Rhinos in the park is 2,401 as of 2015. Apart from the rhinos, Kaziranga is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. It was also declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006.

The government decided to declare Hindi the official language of India in order to bring unity to the entire country. Previously, many states recognized Hindi as their official language. Following this, Hindi is spoken in every state in the country.

Afrikaans is spoken throughout the world, not just in the Republic of South Africa. Though to a lesser extent, you can also hear it in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Australia, and New Zealand.

These insects are extremely elusive. As a result, it is even more difficult to determine whether a particular species is in danger of going extinct. For fairy wasps, there are no known targeted conservation initiatives. Additionally, it is not included on the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature).

Chamomile tea is antispasmodic, thus it may aid with period pains. According to a study published in the Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility, 40 women reported fewer cramps and lower anxiety after drinking chamomile tea twice a day during the luteal and menstrual phases of their cycles (two weeks before their period and when you actually bleed).

The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, a 500-year-old burial site, the Atsinanana woods, which are home to numerous rare ape and lemur species, and the Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, a labyrinth of limestone that spans a large portion of the island's western half. It's a jumble of twisted canyons, caverns, tunnels, and spires that's largely undiscovered. Because of the peculiar geology, there are indigenous species that have developed to live amid the karst skyscrapers.

Mirrors are creepy because research has shown that they can cause hallucinations. Many people have claimed that if you sit in a darkened room about 3ft away from a mirror and stare at your reflection for about 10 minutes, you may begin hallucinating. This is due to the small distortions that are forming within your reflection. Others have reported seeing other human faces as well as animal faces.

Don't gamble with your passport's expiration date before going on a trip. Some countries require your passport to be valid for at least 90 days after entry. However, to be on the safe side, you should guarantee the validity of six months - the time required by some.