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The traditional method of healing and medicine in Nepal is Ayurveda.
This ancient system of medicine focuses on natural remedies and the balance between mind, body, and spirit.
The Ghode Jatra festival in Kathmandu is celebrated with horse parades and performances to commemorate the victory over an evil demon.
It is one of the most vibrant and exciting festivals in Nepal.
Nepal has an abundance of natural hot springs, known as “Tatopani” in Nepali.
These hot springs are believed to have healing properties and are popular destinations for relaxation and rejuvenation.
The Pashmina shawl, made from the soft wool of Himalayan mountain goats, is a prized export of Nepal.
Known for its quality and warmth, the Pashmina shawl has gained international recognition.
Did you know tunas tear it up?
Before it became sushi, that tuna could sail through the sea at lightning speed. The fastest speed a tuna can swim has been recorded at over 45 km/h or about 28 mph.
Did you know the first documentary was staged?
What’s widely credited as the first documentary, Nanook of the North, was not true. Most of the film was staged—including its cast and surroundings. Although it “blazed cinematic trails” for its time, most of the film is full of “faking and fudging in one form or another,” as said in Criterion.
Did you know the lighter professional competitive eaters are, the better?
You’d think that the bigger the stomach, the more hot dogs would be able to fit, right? Not quite. Popular Science expanded on the theory that lighter contestants can out-eat their heavier competitors. The reasoning behind this is that a skinny person has room for their stomach to expand without being blocked by a ring of fat.
Did you know Elvis didn’t write “Blue Suede Shoes”?
Instead, the “pioneer of rockabilly music” Carl Perkins wrote the illustrious song that sold two million copies before Presley covered it, according to the LA Times. According to Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Wise Up!, Perkins wrote the song on an old potato sack.
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Nepal is home to the ancient city of Bhaktapur, known for its well-preserved architecture and intricate wood carvings.
Bhaktapur showcases the artistic and cultural heritage of the Newar community.
The tihar festival in Nepal, also known as the festival of lights, is a grand celebration where homes are illuminated with lights and flowers.
It is a time to honor gods and goddesses and show gratitude.
The Rara Lake, located in the remote region of Mugu, is the deepest freshwater lake in Nepal.
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Rara Lake offers a tranquil and picturesque setting.
Nepal houses one of the highest suspension bridges in the world, the Bhote Koshi Bridge.
This bridge offers breathtaking views and is a popular site for adrenaline junkies to engage in bungee jumping and other adventure activities.
The national animal of Nepal is the cow, which is considered sacred and is treated with great reverence.
Cows hold a significant cultural and religious importance in Nepali society.
Did you know the longest breath held underwater is 24:03 minutes?
That’s the typical amount of time it takes to watch one episode of The Office. But in 2016, professional freediver Aleix Segura Vendrell set this world record in a breathtaking attempt (literally).
Did you know lions are identifiable through their whisker patterns?
Like humans and fingerprints, each lion has a whisker pattern unique to their nose, according to the New York Times. Back in the late ’60s, researchers conducted a whisker hole identification method that involved overlapping photographs of lions’ noses with a standard grid.
Did you know there’s a 50,000-word novel without the letter “E”?
Gadsby is a lipogram, or a novel written without using a letter or letters. In the case of Gadsby, written by Ernest Vincent Wright in 1939, that letter is “E.”
Did you know you can tell if an egg is old based on whether it floats in water?
It sounds phony, but it’s time-tested. If an egg floats when you set it in water, then it’s old; if it sinks, it’s a fresher egg and you’re good to go.
Did you know before 1920, some people used to send children in the mail?
Because postage was cheaper than a train ticket, according to Smithsonian, some frugal parents chose this option. Newspapers ran amusing headlines, such as “Baby by Parcel Post” and “Parcel Post Baby Makes Trip Along L & E Railroad.”
Did you know blinking could serve as mental rest, not eye lubrication?
The intuitive reason why humans blink so much, 15 to 20 times per minute, is for eye lubrication. But research suggests that it’s actually to give our brains a break. Although these breaks only last for a few seconds, they could be giving the brain a chance to go idle and recharge.
Did you know you can survive in space without a suit?
Well, only for about 15 seconds. It takes that long for humans to lose consciousness in space due to lack of oxygen to the brain. In 1965, a technician was inside a vacuum chamber and accidentally depressurized his suit. After 12 to 15 seconds he lost consciousness, but his suit was repressurized at 27 seconds. According to Scientific American, the man recalled “the moisture on his tongue beginning to boil as well as a loss of taste sensation that lingered for four days following the accident.”
Did you know there’s a secret vault that holds nearly every type of crop seed?
It’s the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located in one of the coldest corners of the world: an island on the Svalbard archipelago, between Norway and the North Pole. This remote location allows the natural permafrost cooling necessary for proper storage of the world’s largest collection of crop diversity. If the zombie apocalypse were to become a reality, or just if farmers’ fields start to dry out, this seed vault would come to the rescue.
Did you know the computer virus Stuxnet has been able to cause physical damage?
Stuxnet is the MVP of computer viruses as it’s able to “[escape] the digital realm to wreak physical destruction on equipment the computers controlled,” per WIRED. Also, according to National Geographic, it’s been able to unlock computer-controlled locks in prisons.
Did you know corn, rice, and wheat make up most of the world’s staple foods?
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, these three simple, yet vital, ingredients make up the world’s staple foods and provide the majority of the world’s calorie intake.
Did you know American men spend more time on leisure activities than women?
A 2018 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report says that daily, men spend 49 minutes more doing leisure activities than women. The study found that on average, men spend 5.7 hours a day engaged in leisure activities, compared with 4.9 hours for women.
Did you know why we yawn?
The most popular, but likely wrong, theory is that yawning increases levels of oxygen to the brain. A more plausible theory: Yawning cools the brain down. A study conducted on mice found that as mice sucked in air, their jaws stretched—this increases blood flow to the brain. This combination of cooler air intake when yawning mixed with the blood flowing to the brain is thought to eventually cool the brain down.
Did you know viruses are not alive?
Viruses are not living things—they are inanimate and do not have cells. This means that they “cannot turn food into energy, and without a host, they are just inert packets of chemicals,” according to Discover Magazine.
Did you know “C” is the most common key used in pop songs?
A man analyzed 1,300 songs from the Top 100 charts in pursuit of patterns. As for chords, he discovered that the most common key in music is C, ranking at 26 percent. Popular songs in the key of C include Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man” and “Take Me to Church” by Hozier.
Did you know “love” is the most common word used in most music genres?
Love is what makes the world go round, after all. In a study, eight out of ten music genres reported the word “love” as the most used word (excluding rap and heavy metal).
Did you know stuntwomen get more beat up than stuntmen?
Clothing like skirts, tank tops, and high heels makes the job that much harder for women than for men. A man’s suit can be easily padded, while bare legs cannot. One stuntwoman even admitted to using gel petals under her skinny jeans for knee pads.