Next time you complain about the weather, think about the weather in Charrapundji, India, which gets up to 26 meters of rain per year, 37 times the average for Northern Europe.
What is the chemical name of lactic acid?
Lactic acid (used to acidify milk for cheese) chemical name is 2-hydroxypropanoic acid.
Why is the Ferd’nand cartoon atypical from others?
The Ferd’nand comic is atypical from other comics in that it does not contain speech bubbles or text – however, the latest editions occasionally have audio descriptions.
What is Jens Olsen’s world clock?
Jens Olsen’s world clock, located in Copenhagen City Hall, consists of over 14,000 parts and must be wound once a week. The clock was only completed 10 years after his death.
How many suicide attempts are there each year?
The WHO estimates there are between 10 and 20 million non-fatal suicide attempts worldwide each year.
Which parrot can’t survive in captivity?
Pygmy Parrots are easy to keep in captivity. However, the species called Green-headed Pygmy Parrot has never been successfully kept alive for more than a few days in captivity.
How many visitors do the campsites in Svendborg have?
In 2008, campsites in Svendborg and the surrounding area had 311,698 guests, 6.4% more than the year before.
What was the 7th most watched movie in 2008?
Midnight is a 1984 Danish film directed by Erik Balling and was the 7th most watched Danish film of all time (2008).
Coldest and warmest temperature?
The highest temperature ever recorded in Alaska is 38 degrees Celsius (Fort Yukon, June 27, 1915), while the coldest temperature was measured on July 21, 1983 at -89.2°C at the Vostok base in Antarctica.
What is Duff Beer?
In some Arab countries, Duff Beer (Homer Simpson’s favorite beer brand) is lemonade, so that young children don’t start drinking at an early age.
