The Alipore Zoo is literally something to be proud of, from the Royal Bengal to the greatest species of animals. However, few Kolkatans are aware that it is also the country's oldest zoo. Alipore's tagline as a brand could be - entertaining everyone since 1875!

Chisinau, occupied by the Red Army in June 1940, was devastated by a severe earthquake in October of that year, measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale and destroying much of the city. As if that wasn't enough, the Luftwaffe arrived the next year and destroyed what was remained the city to smithereens.
 

For the longest time, it was assumed that witchcraft was primarily a female activity. However, there are male counterparts to witches, who are commonly referred to as wizards, warlocks, or sorcerers. Throughout history, countless men and women have been persecuted on suspicion of practicing witchcraft.

The Grand Teton National Park is another well-known national park in Wyoming. It is located in the state's northwest corner. The Grand Teton National Park contains about 1,000 kinds of vascular plants, as well as 300 species of birds, various animals, and fish species, as well as several reptiles and amphibians.

The Alzheimer's Association estimates that family members, unpaid carers, and close friends provide close to 83 percent of the support for elderly people. Almost half of all carers are said to assist senior citizens who have Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia.

Hong Kong is the phonetic equivalent of (heung gong) in Cantonese, which literally translates as "fragrant harbour," derived from the delicious perfume of Aquilaria sinensis, Dongguan incense.

To be honest, the way a spider's muscles work is quite fascinating. Their muscles can only pull their legs inward, not extend them out. Spiders will pump a watery liquid into their legs to help push them out again to avoid this problem. Because there is no fluid being distributed to retract the legs of a dead spider, they are always curled inwards.

In 2007, the Yonsei Medical Journal published a major example of scientific support for the Law of Attraction. Ji Young Jung et al., from Korea, discovered a high link between optimistic thinking and overall life happiness in the population. This is consistent with the views of academics who advocate positive thought activities to increase manifestation potential. "These findings suggest the promise of positive thinking as a method for psychological interventions aiming to increase life satisfaction," the authors of the medical journal paper wrote.

Tulsi leaf extract has been demonstrated to reduce blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes patients.

Unlike the majority of other whales, belugas can swim backwards as well as forward.

The yeti belt is home to both polar and brown bears, and due to climate change, their ranges are overlapping, resulting in the interbreeding. Yetis are merely regular bears or hybrid polar-brown bears, according to some skeptics. However, hybrids have only been reported in North America.

We are always told that chocolate causes tooth decay, but it actually prevents tooth decay. The antibacterial agents in the cocoa beans inhibit the growth of the cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth and prevent tooth decay. But yes! This doesn't give you the right to eat chocolates daily

Despite their small size, they work extremely hard and it shows. If given the chance, their voracious appetites can obliterate entire homes and businesses! Termites damage property every year to the tune of billions of dollars, as was previously stated. Termites alone damage structural property in the US to the tune of $5 billion. Don't ignore the issue and incur unanticipated costs. You must have an inspection performed as soon as you suspect termites or another pest. Wood emits vibroacoustic signals that help pests decide which food source to infest next.

According to Formula1, the most common type of injury is head and neck injuries. Formula One has attempted to reduce this type of damage by requiring very high standards for the drivers' helmets. The first need is that a Formula One helmet be exceedingly light. This advancement creates the problem of developing a product that is also as tough as it has to be. The helmets must pass a series of fragmentation and deformation tests to guarantee that they fulfill the stringent criteria. Because of its strength, carbon fibre is the principal material used to build Formula One helmets. The exterior shell is made up of two layers, the majority of which are made of carbon fibre.

If cats are repeatedly exposed to catnip, they might develop desensitized to its effects. When your cat has finished playing with the catnip toys, put them away, and aim to provide catnip once a week or so.

If your clip-ins become damaged over time, don't toss them out completely! If the wefts appear to be in good condition, you may simply extend its life by removing the broken clip and sewing in a new one.

On an Intrepid tour, you may participate in a homestay, walk into the forest, and discover more about rural life in Cambodia.

In stark contrast to their modern-day high status, lobsters were routinely fed to convicts during colonial times (and slaves). They were filthy, inexpensive, and everywhere. Prisoners were ordered to limit their consumption of lobster to three days a week when they became sick of it.

The Kalka Shimla Rail route line is perceived as a world Legacy site by UNESCO. The rail line was worked to interface Shimla during English Raj with the Indian Rail line framework. "The Guinness Book of Rail line realities and accomplishments " records the Kalka Shimla Rail line as the best-limited check Designing in India.

Blackbeard (AKA Edward Teach) was the most feared pirate in the world. He would weave hemp into his beard and light it on fire before boarding a ship, giving him a demonic appearance. Yikes! That would frighten us as well.