Switzerland has multiple mountains that rise above 3,000 meters. The Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route, a 12-day traditional Alpine climb that takes you directly to the well-known Matterhorn, is a stunning experience for fit hikers. Switzerland has 48 peaks higher than 4000 meters, more than any other country in Europe.

Mongolia is the home of one-third of the world's population of snow leopards. A snow leopard can't roar or purr, which is a fun fact.

Cardiovascular disease accounts for 70-75% of type 2 diabetes mortality (Kings Fund Policy Institute, 1996). Insulin resistance raises the risk of cardiovascular disease before the onset of type 2 diabetes. Hyperinsulinaemia has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (Ruige et al, 1998). The metabolic and systemic alterations associated with insulin resistance caused this elevated risk: insulin resistance syndrome.

It's true whether you believe it or not. Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which is a little-known fact. If you read other sources, you'll notice that they all say pretty much the same thing. This enzyme degrades proteins in your mouth, specifically your taste buds. This can ruin your palate for the rest of the day until your mouth heals. A fun fact that many people believe is that the enzyme bromelain is used in meat tenderizer. Pineapple is a fruit, so it's good for you. However, you should let a freshly sliced pineapple sit in the fridge for a few minutes before eating it so the enzymes can break down.

India was not conquered by Genghis Khan for the following reasons. Genghis Khan was aware of Iltutmish's military prowess. The Himalayas have shielded India from invasions by Central Asian tribes for countless years. Some historians, like the Juzjani, thought that the Khan's army, which was trained to fight in a cold environment, would be too vulnerable in India's hot climate.

The front of the Rolls Royce starring the Spirit of Ecstasy — an early hood peculiar to a Rolls Royce was prone to being tossed off its front. This booty hack is no longer a possible with the current models, thanks to a safety device that allows the mascot to retract quickly into the body of the car when force is applied. If you're wondering what the word means, it refers to the illicit love affair between John Walter, editor of The Car Illustrated magazine, and his secretary, Eleanor Velasco Thorton. Sultry and hot!

The theories of Einstein describe how massive objects distort space-time. According to Einstein, the movement of these objects should cause ripples in the fabric of space itself. In fact, three Nobel Laureates were able to observe a collision between two black holes 1.8 billion light-years apart. One of these black holes is 31 times the mass of our sun, while the other is 25 times. In a fraction of a second, the collision converted the mass of approximately three suns into gravitational wave energy!

Tobacco use is linked to hyperinsulinemia and an increase in insulin resistance (Facchini et al, 1992). Smokers are also known to have more abdominal fat (i.e. a higher waist to hip ratio) than nonsmokers (Shimokata et al, 1989). Smoking cessation improves insulin resistance, which includes the above-mentioned connections such as dyslipidemia.

Mirrors are creepy because research has shown that they can cause hallucinations. Many people have claimed that if you sit in a darkened room about 3ft away from a mirror and stare at your reflection for about 10 minutes, you may begin hallucinating. This is due to the small distortions that are forming within your reflection. Others have reported seeing other human faces as well as animal faces.

Palm trees are revered religious symbols. The people of Jerusalem greeted a triumphant Jesus just one week before his death and resurrection in the Bible, a tradition that is now known and celebrated as Palm Sunday, the week before Easter. Palms appear numerous times in both the Bible and the Quran. Palms are associated with peace and abundance in Judaism.

Streptococcus bacteria are the cause of erysipelas. Your skin will develop elevated red spots that resemble blisters. The leaves should be ground into a pulp that you combine with equal parts ghee. To gain relief, apply this combination to the troublesome areas.

Today's art incorporates kaleidoscopes in a variety of ways. The idea of reflection in Kaleidoscopes is used by the artist to create a piece of art.

Is it Made by Man? According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama helped the Vanara (monkey) army construct it. Since his wife Sita was abducted and held captive in Sri Lanka, he had to build this bridge to get there. Surprisingly, the carbon analysis of the bridge and the chronology of Ramyana (5000 BCE)

The oldest person to win an Oscar was Jessica Tandy at the age of 81. She won the Best Actress Award for her part in 'Driving Miss Daisy'.

Even though many people play golf to unwind, Disney was unable to handle it. Walt took up golf after quitting polo at his doctor's advice and got up at 4:30 a.m. to squeeze in nine holes before work. He quit the game because it was so frustrating and started playing lawn bowling, which is a more laid-back activity.

A number of discoveries indicate that the Sphinx was initially meant to be an even bigger achievement than what we see now. Large stone blocks, tool kits, and, believe it or not, lunches presumably abandoned midway through a workday were unearthed by American archaeologist Mark Lehner and Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass.

Nepal is home to 5,980 flowering plant species, 2% of the world's orchids, and 6% of rhododendron species. The country is home to over 250 species of flora and fauna, including 870 species of birds (roughly 8% of the world's total), 650 species of butterflies, and the world's largest moths and honeybees. The Chitwan National Park is a protected area for endangered and rare animals like Asia's one-horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Marvel launched a fan competition in the 1980s to find young writers and artists. One fan proposed a stealth outfit for the web-head, designed by Reed Richards and fashioned by Janet van Dyne. The concept didn't work out, but Marvel liked the costume and compensated the fan $220 for it. It appeared in comic books and even in films such as 2007's Spider-Man 3.

The Venus flytrap was put on the endangered species list a few years ago. Their natural environment has changed as a result of increased urbanisation and agricultural development. Furthermore, the presence of poachers has diminished the plant population in the wild. Poachers take Venus flytraps from their natural environment and sell them for a profit. If you come across a Venus flytrap in the wild, do not try to remove it. Also, if you choose to purchase one, be certain that you do so from a reputable nursery or merchant. We must all work together to keep this interesting species of carnivorous plants alive.

In 1925, Benito Mussolini founded a dictatorship in Italy, which he controlled until 1945. Mussolini, known as Il Duce at his peak, was not always a fascist. In reality, he began his political career as a radical socialist and served as Prime Minister of Italy until 1922. During WWII, he allied Italy with Germany and was killed by partisan fighters in 1945.

In Germany, the most common last name is Müller. This last name is shared by nearly 900,000 people in Germany! In Germany, surnames are frequently based on professions. The German equivalents of Smith, Weaver, and Baker are Schmidt, Weber, and Becker, respectively. English and German nomenclature are fairly similar.

More than 700 different versions of Cinderella have been collected from all over the world, and it has been translated into almost every language. In addition, it is the most popular pantomime on the British stage.

It has been shown that drinking two to four cups of coffee every day reduces the risk of suicide by 50%. Non-coffee drinkers had a greater number of attempted suicides than coffee drinkers.

Rattlesnakes, like other snakes, lack an eardrum in their inner ear anatomy, which prevents them from hearing sounds in the air. While some reptiles, like some species of lizard, have tympanic membranes, a snake's inner ear is directly attached to its mouth. Snakes must instead rely on their jaws to detect vibrations. However, there is an ongoing controversy among biologists as to whether snakes perceive sound through pressure or mechanical body vibrations.

Elephants are extremely clever and simple to teach, making them ideal for use as executioners and torturers. They may be taught to use enormous blades connected to their tusks to slowly destroy bones, crush skulls, twist off limbs, or even execute people. This manner of death was still used in various regions of Asia until the late nineteenth century.