You might not be able to identify a current Swedish musician or band off the top of your head. However, there is no question that you have heard Swedish music. For years, Swedish-produced or Swedish-written songs (including big British and American singles) have dominated the charts. You've probably heard of ABBA. Since winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, this band has opened the way for other Swedish talents. This includes musicians such as Roxette, Robyn, Lykke Li, Avicii, and others who have achieved international acclaim. If you like ABBA, you should go to the ABBA Museum in Stockholm.

Not surprisingly, the city of Alexandria was named after the conqueror of Egypt in 331 BC. One of the ancient wonders of the World, the Lighthouse of Alexandria was here.

Santa Claus did not always wear red robes. He used to dress in green, purple, or blue clothes, and this was a long-standing tradition at the North Pole. It was the company Coca Cola that decided to dress him in red in order to match their brand colour, which had a red background.

During the late 90s, the company used to call their subscribers near the company’s location for surveys. They would also ask them to visit the company and observe how they work. When they visit, the company bought them coffee to gain valuable information about their usage.  

 

One quiet little secret exists in Grand Central. The whispering gallery, also known as the whispering wall, is a modest secret that stands apart from the surrounding turmoil of city life. It is located on the less frenetic lower level and has no great fanfare to indicate its presence. Four arched entryways make a square shape in the whispering gallery. And if you whisper something into the arch and someone else stands 30 feet away with their ear to the arch diagonal from yours, they'll be able to clearly hear what you said — despite the distance and the acoustic deafening noise that is typical of Grand Central.

Every crystal you find has mineral structure. For some, this structure corresponds to sacred geometry, determining how the crystal functions with a specific type of energy. These structures are distinct from tetragonal, hexagonal, trigonal, triclinic, or monoclinic structures. Each of these has inner structures that have been observed to reverberate throughout nature and within your body. Hexagonal crystals, for example, are known to be the most powerful healers, whereas cubic and isometric minerals are good conductors of energy. It is best if you become more acquainted with this before purchasing some of these crystals.

The Nabataeans revered their dead and took special care to honor them as they transitioned from this world to the next. They constructed over 1,000 protected tombs in the mountains surrounding the city. These tombs coexist with depictions of their gods, creating a sense of fluidity between the sacred and the mundane.

The music of Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem, dates back to between 1569 and 1572. This makes it the oldest melody used in a country’s national anthem, although it did not become the official Dutch anthem until 1932. 

The lyrics were also written at least 400 years ago and they refer to “Dietse Bloed”, an old word for Nederlands (Dutch).

The North Rhine-Westphalia city of Cologne is home to the Cologne Cathedral. It is Northern Europe's largest Gothic church. The second-tallest spires are found there. The largest cathedral in the world is made up of these enormous spires. In the distant past, in 1248, construction on the Cologne Cathedral began. It took until 1880 for the cathedral's construction to be completed.

Those who believe they are the most intelligent in the DC universe appear to be doomed to miss the more obvious secrets. Lex Luthor finds it absurd that Clark Kent, a mild-mannered reporter, could be his arch-nemesis in this case. Because of his hatred for Metahumans, he finds it difficult to believe that one can live a normal life.

Tianna Marsh's year was manufactured by a BMW dealership in New Zealand. The BMW Newmarket dealership advertised in the New Zealand Herald, claiming "April Fools' Day Promotion - Bring your automobile and this voucher to the BMW Newmarket shop this morning, ask for Tom, and we'll trade your old car, whatever it is, for a fresh new BMW." Although it was mostly dismissed as a hoax, Marsh and her buddy went to the dealership expecting to be offered a toy vehicle in return for her old Nissan. Instead, she abandoned her 15-year-old Nissan Avenir and sped away in a brand-new BMW 1 Series.

Yeti Project Japan founder Yoshiteru Takahashi allegedly discovered a yeti cave on Dhaulagiri, the seventh-tallest mountain on Earth, but his camera malfunctioned before he could capture a clear picture of the creature.

It's okay to choose a salicylic acid-containing toner if your skin tends to be oilier. Aloe vera-based solutions work like magic to balance oil production or eliminate excess oil because it has calming characteristics and smoothens your skin as well. It helps to maintain a consistent ph balance and refines your pores.

Lamellae, a hair-like structure that lines the beaks and tongues of flamingos, helps them sift dirt and silt from their prey.

Work and friendship can coexist. Having friends helps you find work and be more happy, creative, productive, and competitive at work, according to various studies. Some people in India and Indonesia claim that their coworkers understand them better than their other friends or even their spouse. However, you must exercise caution because not everyone at work is treated equally.

Another interesting Bhutan fact! Thimphu, Bhutan's capital city, is the world's only capital without traffic lights. In fact, there was such a public outcry when traffic lights were placed that the city reverted to utilising white-gloved traffic cops till today. This was only seen at one road crossroads in Thimphu, but it was an interesting sight! Aside from that, there are no traffic signals in the entire country. It works because, given how mountainous and secluded Bhutan is, there aren't many cars around. Bhutanese people are also quite relaxed and laid back, even when it comes to driving in an organised manner.

If you want to view the Eiffel Tower in all its splendor, you should go to Paris in the summer. According to the Los Angeles Times, the 1,062-foot monument grows more than six inches taller in the heat due to thermal expansion, which allows the iron structure to literally grow. However, if you want the best view, go during the day because the tower begins to shrink as the sun sets.

This will come as no surprise to most cat owners. Every sofa is a sofa bed to them. Otherwise found on your favourite seat or computer keyboard.

 

True. The Greeks of old would bring a cake with candles on it. To the temple of Artemis, the Goddess of the Hunt and the Moon stood in for the glistening moon. 
As each candle stood for a year that had passed, it wasn't until the 1700s that it started to become a birthday custom.

One of the main things that spirituality can do for you is to help you find meaning in life. When you know what your purpose is, it’s easier to stay on the right path and move forward with the design of a cosmic journey.

If blessings are on one side of the coin, an evil eye is on the other. We can't refute it; all we can do is shield ourselves from it. Tiger Eye Gemstone has served as the wearer's protector. The stone keeps opponents' ill will and jealousy from close relatives at bay. If you know of someone in your family who is always sick or who becomes sick after a certain incident, purchasing a protection stone for them might be the first step in establishing a protection wall around them.

At Allahabad Pioneer was published as one of the biggest English dailies in India. It was also known for its great Railway system which unites Bengal with Central India and Bombay

Ferrari is no longer a family-owned company. Enzo Ferrari sold half of the firm he controlled outright to rival Italian carmaker Fiat Group in 1969. The transaction provided Ferrari with much-needed capital. Just before his death in 1988, Enzo Ferrari and his son Piero Ferrari sold even more of the firm, leaving the Ferrari family with only 10% control. The parent company of Ferrari is now known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, according to a recent filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Today, the Ferrari family earns just a small portion of the earnings from Ferrari sales and branded items, which are worth billions of dollars each year.