There was a "Golden Age of Piracy," but piracy dates back to ancient times.

Pirates wore earrings to ward off seasickness.

Pirates had a sophisticated mail system and a retirement plan.

Pirates did wear patches, but not because they were all missing an eye.

It's home to India's only legitimate two-wheeler taxis

Goa celebrates two independence days

And some pirates did have hooks and wooden pegs.

Did you Know? Taj Mahal Changes Colour Three Times A Day

Palm trees have been associated with humans since the dawn of time.

Have you ever heard of Palm wine?

Not All Palm Trees Are 'Trees,' and Not All Plants Called Palms Are Truly Palms

Did you Know? Palm Trees Are Important Religious Symbol

Some Believe That Aliens Built Machu Picchu

Petra was built in the honor of the sun

petra was destroyed during an ancient massive earthquake

Petra is near a famous biblical site

the famous petra tresury is actually a graveyard

Did you Know? In-flight oxygen masks aren't intended to last the whole flight.

Airplane air is significantly drier than any you might experience on earth.

An engineer designed a plane with a detachable cabin to save passengers.

Did you Know? Some planes can fly 5 hours after their engine goes off

If someone dies on your flight, their body might stay in the cabin with you.

No, Jahangir, the Mughal emperor, did not find Kashmir. Emperor Ashoka established Srinagar.

Interesting fact! Even during Ancient times, women had significantly greater authority.

Fun Fact! Flamingoes bend their legs at ankles not knees.

Did you Know? The world wastes about 1 billion metric tons of food each year.

Did you Know? Many feet bones don't harden until you're an adult.