About a third of adult humans have a snake phobia (ophidiophobia). Even if you’re not terrified of snakes, chances are you would jump like an acrobat if a snake were to slither unexpectedly between your legs while walking through tall grass. Scientists have found that humans were hardwired to fear snakes during our evolutionary process. And that may not be such a bad thing because there are plenty of snakes that can kill a human …
Some incredibly amazing statues have been built through the ages, most of which pay homage to deities, cult figures, conquests, ideologies, heroes and achievements. Many cities around the world are so crowded with small or medium-size statues that they have become part of the landscape and almost go unnoticed. On the other hand, there are statues so imposing due to their size and design that they have become landmarks and tourist attractions. Let’s now look …
The database on ambient (outdoor) air pollution – the largest of its kind – covers 1600 cities and 91 countries, and indicates where air pollution levels and the related health risks are higher. The aim of this database is not to rank cities or countries but to reflect the monitoring efforts undertaken in those countries. World Health Organization (WHO) has brought together this information on ambient air pollution collected by cities worldwide in order to …
One of the most popular felid is the domestic cat, that has being associated with humans about 10,000 years ago. However, the Felidae family include all other wild cats, including the “big cats”, a term commonly used to refer large wild cats. The several species of cat are quite similar, in structure and behavior, despite of the enormous differences in size. All cats are carnivores and efficient apex predators. What is it about the big …
Spider… A lot of people gets terrified just to hear the word spider. In fact, they are not the most cuddly looking creatures and some of them can really kill people! They are everywhere, and you may not know it but, there is always a spider within a few feet of you at any one time! There are so many different spider species, approximately 40,000 world wide, that it’s hard to figure out which ones …
Do you know someone that doesn’t enjoy a good flirt? I sure don’t. However, I do know people that are too far gone into their own shell, that there is no chance in hell they will come out and cease the moment, when it comes to flirting. I have to admit that this trait comes easily to some people rather than others. But do not despair, because it is so easy to learn and is …
The Global Peace Index (GPI) is an attempt to measure the relative position of nations’ and regions’ peacefulness. It is the product of Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) and developed in consultation with an international panel of peace experts from peace institutes and think tanks with data collected and collated by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Countries covered by the GPI must either have a population of more than 1 million or a land area …
Formula One (Formula 1 or F1) is the highest class of single seater auto racing and it’s very popular among the lovers of motorsports. The cars used in F1 are the fastest multi-turn circuit-racing cars in the world, and reach speeds of up to 350 km/h (220 mph)! Toplst presents you a list of the 12 greatest drivers since Formula One started in 1950. All the drivers listed below are already retired from racing. 12. …
The Global Peace Index (GPI) is an attempt to measure the relative position of nations peacefulness. Countries covered by the GPI must either have a population of more than 1 million or a land area greater than 20,000 square kilometers. 20. Bhutan Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia located at the eastern end of the Himalayas. It is bordered to the north by China and to the south, …
