myanmar, pagodas, kingdom, pagan, buddhism, temples, burmese, burma, thanaka, magic

The preferred method of carrying things is on the head in Myanmar

myanmar, pagodas, kingdom, pagan, buddhism, temples, burmese, burma, thanaka, magic

This is one of the more unusual facts about Myanmar that you’ll notice quite often when you're visiting and traveling in the country. People, especially women, tend to carry things on their heads rather than using their hands. Foreigners are shocked at first and automatically think back to the travel shows on Africa. But, carrying things on the head is quite popular and is a more convenient method of transport. You can expect to see vendors carrying food on a large metal plate or even a basket full of the weekly shopping on their heads.

Related Facts
hong kong, Special Administrative Region, Republic of China, China, one nation, two systems

The highest bar and swimming pool in the world

Spiders

Spiders have unusual muscles.

pirates, eyepatch, fixtional, pirates, national, nationalgeographic, appendages

There were also female pirates.

butterfly, chitin, protein,  insect exoskeleton, translucent

Butterflies eat only liquids.

spiderman, spiderman facts, spiderman facst, tobey maguire, spider-man, spiderman parents, richard p

Fun Fact! Obama's favourite superhero is Spider-Man.

gynecologist, OB-GYN

Off the clock, OB-GYNs have a lot of fun.

zygodactyl, parrots feet, parrots facts, wild facts

Parrots are the only birds who Can Eat With Their Feet.

matthewwood, riseskywalker, adamdriver, kyloren, triology, cruciallines, podcast

In his own closet, Adam Driver recorded his final words as Kylo Ren.

Contraception

Contraception use resulted in 26 million fewer unsafe abortions in the world's poorest countries.

Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea can also be beneficial if you are unwell or have a cold.

constitution, constitution upsc, upsc polity, facts about constitution, constitution facts, fun fact

Did you Know? BR Ambedkar was unhappy with the constitution

british museum, british museum london, sutton hoo british museum, hokusai british museum, british mu

The British Museum is older than the USA

Crocheting

Crocheting encourages more crocheting.

flamingos

Why flamingos balance on one foot is a mystery.

copper

A typical automobile consumes around 22.5 kg of copper.

chickens georgia

It’s illegal to let your chickens cross the road in Quitman, Georgia

oscars, theartist, bestpicture, 1929, wings, charlesbuddyrogers, richardallen, clarabow, younggaryco

Fun Fact! Who was the Oldest Oscar Winner Ever?

soap, saponification, Babylon, Ancient, alkali, oils,  Ebers papyrus, Egyptians, Chinese, Zhou Dynas

One of the most effective marketing campaigns in history began with a blunder.

Sea Lamprey

The Sea Lamprey eats burbot, catfish, ciscoes, perch, sturgeon, trout, and whitefish.

Bamboo,  grass, trees, woody, species, wood

Is bamboo a plant or a grass?

Fragrant Harbour

'Fragrant Harbour' is what Hong Kong signifies.

painting, famous, muse, artist, paint, art, beauty, canvas

Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon

taiwan, china taiwan, is taiwan a country, taiwan news, china taiwan news, taiwan flag, is taiwan pa

Taiwan’s Taipei 101 building was the tallest building in the world

the iron maiden, iron maiden, iron maiden facts,

Did you Know? The Iron Maiden Wasn't a Thing

flounder, fish, hogchoker

How Big Can Hogchokers Grow?