Rose fossils dating back 35 million years have been discovered by archaeologists. Roses are the oldest plant species to be grown for decoration, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The rose (genus Rosa, family Rosaceae) is the oldest plant species cultivated and used for decoration. According to documents dating back to AD 50, the flowers were grown in vast plantations and local hothouses to ensure a year-round supply of medicinal extracts, cooking ingredients, and ornamentation. Roses were used to decorating buildings, furniture, and people in ancient Rome, and petals were laid to create rose carpets and walkways.

Area 51 is a government-owned piece of property in the United States that is considered to be the site of intense extraterrestrial activity. But did you know that in the Marvel reality, Iron Man really owns Area 51? Iron Man bought Area 51 from the government and used it as a safe haven for the reality jewel.

In addition to being lovely, sunflowers are also regarded as a medicinal herb. Sunflower tea is excellent for colds and fevers. Every component of the sunflower, from the seeds to the roots, can be used to treat a variety of diseases and inflammation.

Asparagus, which has a sweet-earthy flavor, is a good source of folate. This B vitamin may be an ally in the fight against high blood pressure, according to research.

Speaking of wings, we may have purposefully saved the most fascinating butterfly information for last! Butterflies have four distinct wings, regardless of how they appear in motion or in drawings or paintings. The wings closest to its head are known as the forewings, while those farther back are known as the hindwings. During the flight, all four wings move up and down in a figure-eight pattern due to the strong muscles in the butterfly's thorax.

Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Linda Manuel Miranda will be co-hosting this year’s gala and red carpet event. And Blake Lively took the red carpet by strom this year

Your mattress may contain one million to ten million dust mites, depending on its age. For healthy sleeping, it's crucial to replace your mattress after the suggested amount of time.

After regular services were discontinued, some Cambodians built their own trains out of bamboo. It is now a popular tourist destination and a must-see for anybody visiting Cambodia.

In a single lifetime, a person will shed approximately 40 pounds of skin.
Humans, like snakes, shed their skin, but at a much slower rate. Your shed skin, on the other hand, will amount to nearly half of your body weight when accumulated.

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.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are Canadian citizens! Mr. and Mrs. Claus were given their own Canadian e-passports by Canadian Immigration Minister Chris Alexander in 2013.

Are you prone to mosquito bites? Iceland will suit you perfectly! Iceland is mosquito-free, thanks to a lack of small ponds and temperatures that are unfavourable for mosquito breeding – so you can sleep with your windows open anytime you like.

Couples perform the horo, a classic Bulgarian folk dance. It is a vibrant, vivacious dance with numerous variations. The horo, which has two dancer circles—one inside and one outside—is the most popular variation.

In 1958, organized searches for yetis were launched by both American and Soviet teams. Cryptozoologist Gerald Russell, who headed up the American effort, claimed that "the yeti race is now an international one."

Various sources have varying opinions on his passing: According to the traditional sources, he passed away in 1227 as a result of wounds sustained when he fell from a horse. According to the Galician-Volhynian chronicle, Western Xia engaged him in combat and killed him. According to Marco Polo, the infection from an arrow wound he sustained during his final mission caused him to pass away.

Iguanas have excellent vision and can distinguish between hues and ultraviolet light. They also have a unique photosensitive organ called the pineal gland, or parietal eye, on top of their skulls. This enables them to see in dim light, making them great night hunters.

Here’s an interesting story! Back in 2012, about 125 students got caught cheating on a government class exam. Harvard went on to investigate this scandal, and most of the students caught were made to withdraw from the university. Yale – the arch-nemesis came up with a humorous shirt to wear during a Harvard-Yale football game, it read “Try cheating your way out of this one!” Harsh!

 

If you're curious about the origins of the word "cake," it comes from the Middle English word "Kake." This term was used in the Middle Ages to describe a flat and round bread that was baked on both sides. It sounds a lot like the cakes we have here. It is also closely related to other words like pastry or tarts. Not only are they similar in words, but they are also similar in other ways.

Despite the fact that they have recently gained popularity. Cupcakes are far from a new invention. They've been around for more than 200 years. They were mentioned in the late 18th century, so don't think of them as miniature cakes. In every way, they are much more than that.

Leonardo da Vinci, the ideal of the Renaissance man, was a talented musician as well as a skilled painter. In addition to playing the lyre and the flute, he sang regularly at noble meetings and at the palaces of his benefactors. Some of his musical creations are also included in his surviving manuscripts.

But don't worry, Earth is not in danger! Astronomers think our Milky Way has a massive black hole that is light-years away from Earth.

Meat-inspired perfumes are more common than you might guess. While definitely not gourmands, these scents are still weirdly food-like. Que Cologne from Pork Barrel BBQ is described by the brand as a mix of smoke, meat, spices, and "sweet summer sweat", and there is a perfume called Bacon Classic that smells exactly like fried and salty pig mixed with cedar, orange, and pepper.
Wild, right?

Iztuzu Beach, near the tourist hotspot Fethiye, is one of the most important loggerhead turtle breeding areas. Every year, between May and October, endangered turtles arrive to lay their eggs on the protected shore.

Yes, you read that correctly. According to Sveaskog, forests cover around 57% of Sweden. That equates to 23 million hectares or roughly the size of the United Kingdom. The Swedish Forestry Act governs forest management in terms of both production and the environment. The Act, among other things, says that there is a responsibility to reestablish forest after it has been felled.

Some individuals in Ancient Rome thought that if they drank the fresh, warm blood of a fallen Gladiator, they would gain power. They also thought that consuming blood may help them recover from epilepsy.