Pronghorn hunting in western North America requires a license and may involve a draw. Hunters can use vehicles to find the animals, which live in flat terrain. Pronghorn hunting season varies by region and the animals are visible during the day. The small size of the animal means large caliber rifles are not necessary. Pronghorn […]
Bavaria is the largest of Germany’s 16 states, located in southeast Germany and bordering Switzerland, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Its capital is Munich, and it has a rich culture dating back to the Middle Ages. Bavaria is traditionally Roman Catholic and has its own political party, the Christian Social Union. Many famous people, including […]
The Golden Temple in Amritsar, India is the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism, attracting around 100,000 people for worship every day. It is also home to the largest free kitchen in the world, serving up to 100,000 meals on weekends and religious holidays. All visitors are entitled to a vegetarian meal from langar, the […]
The world’s deepest underwater mailbox is in Susami, Japan, 33 meters below the surface. Divers can purchase waterproof postcards and write messages with oil-based markers. Approximately 1,500 letters are delivered each year, and the mailbox is made from non-polluting metal to prevent damage to coral reefs. The idea was proposed by the postmaster in 1999 […]
McDonald’s opened a restaurant on a ski slope in Sweden called McSki in 1996. It offers a full menu and indoor seating for 140 people. McDonald’s has unique locations worldwide, such as an all-glass restaurant in Georgia and a UFO-shaped one in New Mexico. The mountain wasn’t going to come from McDonald’s, so McDonald’s went […]
A Dutch town named Geldrop has named a quarter of its streets after JRR Tolkien and his characters, including Tolkien Lane and streets named after elves and dwarves. The neighborhood’s original planning was suggested by a big Tolkien fan, and even the local kindergarten is named De Hobbit. JRR Tolkien created new languages and wrote […]
Runners in Moldova’s 10km run were rewarded with a glass of wine at the finish line in the world’s largest wine cellar, Milestii Mici State Winery. The event aimed to promote Moldova’s wine industry and attract visitors to the country. Moldova is the least visited country in Europe and has a breakaway region, Transnistria. More […]
Olive trees have been grown in the Mediterranean since 8000 BC. Spain is the largest producer of olive oil, but Greece consumes the most. Olives are harvested twice a year, with an early harvest in October producing oils rich in antioxidants. Each tree can produce 66 pounds of fruit or one gallon of oil. Olive […]
Silicon Valley, located south of San Francisco Bay, has been a hub of technology, electronics, and science since the early 1900s. The region includes cities such as San Jose, Cupertino, and Palo Alto, and was home to the first major technology company, Hewlett-Packard. The area’s high concentration of universities and colleges attracted numerous students and […]
About 90% of Canada’s population lives within 100 miles of the US border, which is over 30 million Canadians. Ontario has the highest population, followed by Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta. Nunavut is the largest territory but has only 30,000 people. Canada has a high rate of migrants, ranking 15th in the world. Approximately 90 […]
California’s wind energy production has decreased from over 90% to less than 2%. Europe produces half of the world’s wind energy, with China, the US, and India being major producers. Wind power capacity is expected to double by 2014. Denmark uses the highest percentage of wind power for energy, while Texas generates the most wind […]
Venezuela has the highest annual lightning strikes with around 1.2 million strikes per year, occurring over Lake Maracaibo for thousands of years. The phenomenon lasts for 10 hours with 3,600 strikes every hour, and is linked to the area’s landscape. Lightning can strike up to 10 miles away and can hit the same object multiple […]
Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia, 7 degrees north of the equator, with a tropical climate. It is separated by the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea, and neighboring countries include Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. The country’s location near the Strait of Malacca is commercially significant, and its exports include palm oil, rubber, and […]
The West Indies are a chain of over 3000 islands located south and slightly east of Florida, east of Central America and southern Mexico, and north of South America. They are divided into three main island groups: the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles. The Bahamas are the northernmost set of islands, while […]
Timbuktu, Mali, was a major center of Muslim and African culture in the 14th and 15th centuries, with thousands of traders passing through it every day. The city’s population and influence declined after being sacked in the 16th century, and it is now threatened by desertification and the Sahara. Timbuktu’s architecture is characterized by the […]
Harpers Ferry is a historic town in West Virginia, situated at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. It has a population of around 300 people and is home to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, which covers nearly 4,000 acres across West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. The town is known for its role in […]
The Pentagon, home to the US Department of Defense, is located in Arlington, Virginia, not Washington, DC. It has no street address but four zip codes, was built between 1941 and 1943, and has 131 stairways, 4,200 clocks, and 691 drinking fountains. Over 200,000 phone calls are made from it daily. Many people believe the […]
Hell’s Kitchen, once a rough area of New York City, has become a desirable residential neighborhood for business people, entertainers, and writers. Located in Midtown Manhattan, it has great restaurants and bistros and sees a lot of traffic due to its essential medical care, storage, and transportation. The neighborhood’s name dates back to the end […]
The QE2 cruise ship had the world’s largest consumption of caviar, with guests eating about a ton a year. It made its maiden voyage in 1969 and crossed the Atlantic Ocean at least 800 times. After being sold to a Dubai investment firm in 2007, plans to turn it into a floating hotel failed. The […]
Socotra, an island off the coast of Yemen, has over 800 plant species, with 33% being unique to the island. It is a World Natural Heritage Site and has rare plants, such as the Socotra fig and dragon blood tree. The largest collection of the rarest plants can be found on the island of Socotra, […]
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