According to Bayer, the noise you hear is "air trapped in the stomach and forced into the mouth after being devoid of water for brief periods of time." Lobsters lack vocal cords and are unable to process pain.

The northwestern Brazilian city of Manaus, on the banks of the Negro River, is located in the centre of one of the world's most lush jungles. Manaus, the Amazon's largest city and a major port, is a well-developed and busy metropolitan centre with a population of over 2.5 million people. However, the metropolis' position is unusual in that it is totally encircled by the Amazon Rainforest.

Although it's rarely used, the phrase's full form is "as joyful as a clam at high water." The full meaning of the idiom is clearer because clams are normally safe from predators during high tide.

Christian Bale said he was inspired by a Cruise interview on David Letterman's show, in which he was struck by the star's "very intense friendliness with nothing behind the eyes," as American Psycho's director, Mary Harron put it.

The Great Pyramid of Cholula, also known as Tlachihualtepetl (meaning "hand-made mountain"), is a massive edifice in Cholula, Puebla. It is the greatest archaeological site in the New World, as well as the world's largest Pyramid.

It is not always possible for the hero to save the day. If Aquaman had been successful in rescuing Black Manta from pirates, perhaps the ray-themed supervillain would have pursued more honourable endeavours? Manta is angry at Aquaman for "not saving him and abandoning him to a life of horrible servitude, violence, and abuse," according to Bounding into Comics.

Some of the rocks date back more than 540 million years. The rocks along the Russian Platform date back to the Precambrian epoch, the earth's first aeon. This epoch spanned from the birth of the solar system 4.6 billion years ago through the emergence of the first multicellular creatures. To put it into perspective, the ancient rocks in the Black Sea existed for about 300 years before dinosaurs were on the scene.

Just as there was a run on pet rats, the population of clownfish in their natural habitats took a precipitous drop following the release of Finding Nemo, which stars a clownfish. Marine biologists reported that the numbers of the fish dropped by as much as 75 percent in the Australian reefs they inhabit.

North American Horned Lizards can spew blood from their eyes when attacked! Autohemorrhaging is a process that can be repeated numerous times in a short individual if necessary. The blood jet, which can shoot up to four feet, is utilized to terrify predators as well as to clear dirt and dust from their eyes on occasion.

Due to cost or a lack of infrastructure, 70–75 percent of the world still doesn't use toilet paper.

Copper in electrical components provides for improved gear and engine control, as well as the expansion of entertainment and sensor systems. The more intricate and efficient the electrical systems of contemporary automobiles are, the more electricity they demand. As a result, more copper.

The chia plant is fickle and requires highly specialised growth conditions. It cannot withstand frost, yet it need low temperatures to create large quantities of omega-3 fatty acids. Chia grows best between 23 degrees north and south of the equator. This region has some of the ideal conditions for growing chia seeds.

While Bulgaria is the oldest European country by name, the Republic of San Marino, an autonomous state inside Italy's borders, is Europe's oldest independent state. It was born in the year 301 AD. As other Italian republics fought and collectively became part of Italy, San Marino was able to maintain its independence for centuries, thanks in large part to its steep geography.

There are quite a few landmarks around the Harvard campus. The most famous one is known as the statue of three lies. It’s called so to account for its three inaccuracies. The sculpture states that it is of John Harvard, the founder of Harvard and that Harvard was founded in 1638. However, John Harvard was not the founder of the university, he was the first major benefactor. Also, Harvard was founded in 1636 and not 1638. What’s more? The sculpture isn’t of John Harvard at all, but that of some unknown student.
 

Not All Palm Trees Are 'Trees,' and Not All Palm Plants Are Actually Palms These evergreen plants can grow as shrubs, trees, or long, woody vines known as lianas. Plants such as the yucca palm, Torbay palm, sago palm, and traveler's palm do not belong to the Arecaceae family.

Switzerland has one of the highest rates of gun ownership among developed nations. However, this does not always imply an increase in crime; Switzerland has about half the number of gun-related deaths as the United States. Switzerland has one of the lowest crime rates among all developed nations.

Chihuahuas are little dog breeds that belong to the toy category. The Chihuahua's typical height ranges from 5 to 8 inches. No more than 6 pounds are present. The Guinness Book of World Records certified Milly, a Chihuahua, as the tiniest dog ever to live in 2013. When completely grown, she was barely 3.8 inches tall!

 The lack of natural predators in their usurped habitat is why sea lampreys have been so successful in their penetration into the Lakes. This increases the urgency with which the administration must cope with the invasion.

The only remaining monument of the 7 ancient wonders of the world is still standing in Egypt. Only the Great Pyramid of Giza, in El Giza, Egypt has stood the test of time. The Pyramids of Giza are located in the capital city of Cairo and are as awe-inspiring as they always have been. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of all the pyramids and it was built to house the Pharoah Khufu in the fourth century. Today is known as the pyramid of Cheops. You cannot miss visiting the pyramids when you travel to Cairo, they can be seen from all over the city. The Pyramid of Khufu is massive standing at a height of 146.7 meters (481 feet)

Fecal microbiota transplantation is a method of restoring beneficial bacteria in the colon. The only approved use for fecal transplantation is for someone infected with Clostridiodes difficile (or C. diff) that’s unresponsive to antibiotics. The procedure involves a colonoscopy and transplants feces from a healthy person into a sick person.

In the U.S., doctors completed the first fecal transplants for C. diff infections in 1958. But the practice dates back to 4th century China, where they used a fecal suspension called “yellow soup” to treat digestive problems.

Unfortunately, the Greeks take credit for this discovery, although it was Aryabhata who discovered a formula demonstrating that the Earth rotates on its axis. He then calculated the circumference of the Earth as 39736 kilometers by calculating the value of pi to be 3.1416. Scientists have calculated that the exact circumference of the Earth is 40,075 kilometers. That is really awesome!

Julia Roberts' reaction is genuine when Edward snaps the necklace case on Vivian's fingers—Richard Gere decided to improvise, surprising her. The moment was so endearing to the filmmakers that they decided to keep it in the film.

St. George Rotunda, which was constructed in the middle of the third century AD during Roman times, is the oldest structure in Bulgaria. This church, which is in Sofia, has stood the test of time through wars and earthquakes.

The languages of the individuals who were brought to South Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries had an impact on the formation of Afrikaans. These included the now mainly extinct Khoisan languages, several Bantu languages (primarily Xhosa and Zulu), Malay, Portuguese, French, German, Scottish, Yiddish, and South African English.

According to legend, it was discovered by a shepherd who had forgotten some milk in a skin container for a while and when he rediscovered it, it had already turned into what we now call yogurt.