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In some parts of India, like Tamil Nadu, when a bull dies, a funeral ritual is held, typically washing the animal, draping it withcotton cloths, applying turmaric all over its body and pattai on the forehead. The body is worshipped before it's buried. Did you know? 🎓

Why your mouth tingles after eating pineapple Did you know? 🎓

Chilly Exhibits - The Titanic Museum This basin filled with water is set to the exact temperature that the people in the surrounding waters of the Titanic would have had to swim in after the ship sank. The ocean temperature was about 30-degrees Fahrenheit Did you know? 🎓

A Thread of "The Tokyo Toilet" Project. Public toilets in Shibuya like you've never seen. Redesigned in 17 locations throughout Shibuya with the help of 16 creators invited from around the world. Did you know? 🎓

How deep are some of the best known sunken ships? Some of them are shown in this 3D animation, including some submarines and airplanes. Did you know? 🎓

This forest shaped like Italy can be found in Italy, in Castelluccio di Norcia, Umbria. On the occasion of the first centenary of the Kingdom of Italy, conifers were planted on the slopes of the mountain, drawing the profile of the Bel Paese. Did you know? 🎓

How to make a bottle rocket Did you know? 🎓

The Guoliang Tunnel road is carved along the side of and through the Taihang Mountains, China, connecting the village of Guoliang to the outside. Did you know? 🎓

A thatched roof is made of dry vegetation and requires regular maintenance. This is how it's performed. Did you know? 🎓

Did you know Devils Tower National Monument was established as the first US national monument in 1906? It covers 2.1 square miles and is not just a major tourist magnet but also holds sacred significance. You can learn more on this channel and get free daily travel guides around America and beyond! Subscribe for the top 7 things to do at Devils Tower National Monument (check the pinned Message) and more: @Widewander

Leafcutter bees cut and harvest leaves to line their nests. Each female constructs her own nest without the help of a colony, but they are significant pollinators. This is one at work. Did you know? 🎓

A hippo can run up to 48 km/h on land. Their bodies are too dense to swim as they sink. But given their powerful nature and ability to run fast they can hop underwater at speeds up to 24 km/h Did you know? 🎓

How to survive quicksand Did you know? 🎓

Negative buoyancy allows divers to sink effortlessly toward the ocean floor during freefall, without needing to kick or exert energy. Did you know? 🎓

Coordination practice for Chinese Children. 🏀 Did you know? 🎓

HKB Heuqueville is one of the most remarkable WWII bunker sites remaining on the Atlantikwall in Normandy, but also one of the most dangerous to visit. Overhanging the 100 m high cliffs due to years of erosion, it's precariously balanced. Did you know? 🎓

Watch as a Heart Attack unfolds 🫀🚨 The process starts with plaque rupturing, and a clot begins to form. The clot reduces the blood flow to the heart, which starves the heart of oxygen. Heart cells begin to die, resulting in various symptoms, such as intense chest pain. Next, the heart beats uncontrollably fast, also known as Ventricular Tachycardia. This can spiral into Cardiac Arrest, where the heart seizes to beat. Remember: this is a medical emergency and can require immediate intervention to save someone’s life. Time = heart muscle saved Did you know? 🎓

The harsh reality of the slaves held by Omani Arabs in Stonetown, Zanzibar in the 1800s. Did you know? 🎓

What happens when you touch an Acropora millepora coral. Did you know? 🎓

The Bermuda Triangle, explained Did you know? 🎓

K2 is widely considered the planet's toughest and most dangerous mountain to climb. The number of people who reached its summit (367) are less than the one who went in space (568). This is what climbing it looks like. Did you know? 🎓

India is the only country in the world that has both lions and tigers. Not only this: India is the only country in the world where all these animals can be found together in the wild. Why? Because India's varied climate zones support about 65,000 animal species, including bears, elephants, pythons, river dolphins, and rhinos, and 12,000 types of flowering plants. Did you know? 🎓

In theory, the prison should correct the convicts and thereby prevent the emergence of new crimes. And in a Washington state prison, some years ago, they decided to conduct an unusual experiment. As planned, for good behavior, prisoners were allowed to take cats for guardianship. An important point: these poor homeless animals were waiting for euthanasia, because they could not find the owners. Thus, the prison authorities decided to take them in. As a result, harsh prisoners became calmer and kinder. Moreover, the convicts even began to work harder to earn new toys and sweets for their furry cellmates. Did you know? 🎓

Homemade irrigation systems Did you know? 🎓

Freight trains in India vs USA vs China Did you know? 🎓

Road tothe moon🌝Veria, Greece Did you know? 🎓

Giraffes can't get some minerals from their typical diet, but can get phosphorus from bones. Giraffes don't swallow the bones; instead, they use their tongues to chew them in a process called Osteophagia. Did you know? 🎓

How drawstring are inserted into trousers Did you know? 🎓

Founded in 1550, Faial is located along the northern coast of the island of Madeira with a population of 1,567 Did you know? 🎓

Living root bridges are a form of tree shaping common in the southern part of the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. They are handmade from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees. Did you know? 🎓

Hans Zimmer's 'Paul's Dream' from 'Dune' played by 20 hands on 1 piano Did you know? 🎓

Self driving bus in China. Did you know? 🎓

Etiquette explains how a queen eats bananas Did you know? 🎓

Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Typhoons, Cyclones & Monsoons 🌧 What’s the Difference? Did you know? 🎓

This is How the International Space Station orbits around the Earth. Did you know? 🎓

Procedure to save lives. Did you know? 🎓

Rip currents are dangerous—here are some visual clues you can use to spot one. Did you know? 🎓

The sport shoe that was so good it was almost banned Did you know? 🎓

Negative geotropism or why bananas are curved. Did you know? 🎓

How sunflower oil is made Did you know? 🎓

Age 32 vs age 80 Did you know? 🎓

We steadily "dry out" as we age. A newborn human baby is 75 percent water, adult men are about 60 percent, adult women 55 percent, and elderly people are roughly half. Did you know? 🎓

Why train wheels are not perfectly cylindrical, but slightly conical. Did you know? 🎓

At Mount Fanjing, Guizhou province, China, two temples sit atop a lonely spire called the Red Clouds Golden Summit, rising more than 100 meters above the surrounding mountaintop. Did you know? 🎓

How a tarantula hawk wasp hunts Did you know? 🎓

If you enjoyed a cup of coffee this morning, you should thank this guy For 250 million years, pollinators have been the secret agents for sustaining life on Earth Over 500 plant species rely on bats to pollinate their flowers This is a lesser long-nosed bat after a busy night Did you know? 🎓

Creating a camping stove from a simple can. Did you know? 🎓

This is what baby jellyfish look like Did you know? 🎓

Two year old Devan can write numbers but more importantly, he knows 101 digits of 𝞹 Did you know? 🎓

How containers are organized and stacked within a vessel’s structure. Did you know? 🎓

Not everyone knows that the US and Russia are actually much closer to each other than normally thought. Did you know? 🎓

Are Green submarines a good idea? Did you know? 🎓

A monk in the Himalayas meditating in frozen temperatures 🥶 This type of meditation is called ‘Tapasya’ and is said to raise the temperature of the body’s core so you are unaffected by external forces of nature. Did you know? 🎓

The breathtaking Keketuohai National Geopark, the Tuohai Coco Mine is famous for its rich deposits of rare metals and its unique concentric ring structure. In operation since 1950. Did you know? 🎓

The art installation of Henrique Oliveira Based in Graslin Square in Nantes, France inspired by the film 'Fitzcarraldo", where extremely determined man wanted to build an opera house in the middle of a jungle Did you know? 🎓

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art. Initially developed for combat and self-defense, it has evolved into a gentle form of exercise in which practitioners perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths. Did you know? 🎓

What are scabies? Did you know? 🎓

Cheap method to avoid drips whilst painting! Did you know? 🎓

The job of the shepherd dog is possibly one of the most demanding, for a canine. However, some shepherd dogs know how to be efficient without spending excessive energy. Did you know? 🎓

This is a picture of an actual town in Mexico. The San Buenaventura complex, is located in Ixtapaluca, on the eastern outskirts of Mexico City Did you know? 🎓

What looks like a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie, actually shows how a reforestation session in British Columbia takes place after wildfires. Leslie Dart planted 4,545 trees in a day. Did you know? 🎓

A XX century Catholic last rites and sick call set, illustrated. Did you know? 🎓

Red Bull Stalen Ros is an event in the Netherlands where people on peculiar tandem bikes attempt to cross the water on a narrow bridge. Did you know? 🎓

A human with normal eyesight has 20/20 vision. Bald eagles can have 20/4 or 20/5 vision, meaning they can see 4 or 5 times farther than the average person. This is one spots a quite small fish and glides to catch it. Did you know? 🎓

SAIL Amsterdam is a quinquennial maritime event where tall ships from all over the world visit the city to moor in its eastern harbor. This is a time lapse of the event. Did you know? 🎓

Do you know the names of these nuts? Did you know? 🎓

A shrine in Japan called Hitokotonushi has become particularly popular with the local bee population, because it created miniature water fountains to provide water for thirsty bees, avoiding their accidental drowning. Did you know? 🎓

Fish transfer Did you know? 🎓

What if 8 billion people stood side by side Did you know? 🎓

The sinister origins of Fanta. Did you know? 🎓

Apples on a scale from most tart to most sweet Did you know? 🎓

Coffee terminology Did you know? 🎓

How eyeglasses are made. Did you know? 🎓

Languages spoken in China Did you know? 🎓

Secret hidden bunker in the Swiss Alps. During World War II, in case of German invasion, Switzerland cleverly developed tunnels and defense systems in ways that blend in with the natural surrounding environments. Did you know? 🎓

Why is a black eye? Did you know? 🎓

Public transportation in Finland. The country is known for its modern railway, as well as fast and comfortable trains. On a train children are free to play in areas specifically designed for them. Did you know? 🎓

Why animals don't cross this mysterious line? Did you know? 🎓

The speed rating for each tire is indicated by a letter on the tire wall. Many tire explosions occur due to increased speed, and this can be prevented by checking the letter indicated on your tires. Did you know? 🎓

The Belgian Draught is a tall, powerful and massive horse. Average weights are approximately 700 kg for mares and 900 kg for stallions, but weights of over 1000 kg are not uncommon. Did you know? 🎓

Katanas Katana – Japanese long bladed weapon, belonging to the group of so-called Japanese swords Katana is a weapon with a single-edged, curved (to varying degrees) blade (over 60 cm long), ending with a bevelled point . The guard is most often circular in shape and is often richly decorated. The handle is made of hollowed-out wood or copper, with a silk braid or, in the case of traditional katanas, with a braid made of specially prepared shark skin (thin and resistant to weather conditions and mechanical damage) with decorative elements. Did you know? 🎓

This couple planted over 2,700,000 trees to regrow a forest in 18 years. Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado and his wife Lélia Deluiz Wanick in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Did you know? 🎓

KidZania, the place in Tokyo where kids can try 50 different jobs. Did you know? 🎓

The Duquesne Incline is a funicular scaling Mount Washington near the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built in 1877 and still operating. Did you know? 🎓

Sydney, 1932 vs now Did you know? 🎓

Why aero planes should be washed every 7 days Did you know? 🎓

The Mountain of Hell is (an actually hellish) mountain bike descent on a crazy course held in Les 2 Alpes, France. The course is 15.5 miles long with a vertical drop of about 7,800 feet from beginning to finish line. Did you know? 🎓

Theodore Roosevelt's diary entry on the day both his mother and his wife died, both in the same house 11 hours apart. His wife had given birth two days earlier. Did you know? 🎓

Waterslide by night in Zibo, Shandong. Did you know? 🎓

What happened when 10-year old child prodigy Yeonah Kim met Julien Cohen: Antonio Vivaldi's Summer Did you know? 🎓

The Palais Garnier, an architectural masterpiece in Paris, stands as a testament to opulence and grandeur. Completed in 1875, it serves as the home of the prestigious Paris Opera. A cultural icon beyond its architectural splendor. Did you know? 🎓

The MS World Discoverer shipwreck, Solomon Islands Did you know? 🎓

In the 1930s, Frank Shutt, General Manager of The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, thought to place some of his ducks in the hotel's fountain. Nearly 90 years after, the ducks, living on the rooftop, still walk to swim in a now internationally famous tradition. Did you know? 🎓

Watch these coffee beans changing color during the roasting process. Did you know? 🎓

This flower is called "Queen of the Night." It blossoms only at night and only one night a year. Did you know? 🎓

Did you know? Barkerville, British Columbia, was once the epicenter of the Cariboo Gold Rush in the 1860s. ✨ Did you know? 🎓

Whittier Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in North America with a length of 2.5 Miles (4 km). Used to be a train-only tunnel but was later opened up to automotive traffic. It costs $13 USD to pass through the tunnel. Did you know? 🎓

The town of Whittier, Alaska, is known for having nearly the entire population living in a single apartment building. The building is called Begich Towers, a 14-story apartment complex that houses about 90% of the town's residents (total: 272). This has earned Whittier the nickname of a "town under one roof". The building, originally constructed as an army barracks, now serves as a cozy condominium featuring a post office, general store, police station, laundromat, health clinic, mayor's office, and a heated indoor pool. Whittier, Alaska is accessible only by air or through a single-lane tunnel that stretches over two miles through neighboring Maynard Mountain. The town's weather conditions can be harsh during winter, making the Begich Towers a convenient and practical living solution for the residents. In addition to the Begich Towers, there is a second condo building in the town where the remaining residents live. The town's school and gym are located in a separate structure but are connected to the Begich Towers by a tunnel, allowing for easy access during the winter months. Did you know? 🎓

The number of finger joints on each hand (excluding the thumb) makes it possible to count to 12 by using the thumb. Egyptians and Babylonians were fond of counting in base twelve like this and this is basically why we have 24 hours in a day and 60 minutes in an hour. Did you know? 🎓

Stunning 820 years old linden tree in the Czech Republic Did you know? 🎓