1: Italy has a free, public wine fountain
In the quaint town of Ortona, Italy, there exists a public wine fountain where visitors can enjoy complimentary wine. The Dora Sarchese Winery has generously provided this fountain, making it accessible to the public, particularly catering to those journeying along the Camino di San Tommaso. While not the pioneer in such offerings – Venice boasts a wine fountain in St Mark’s Square during its annual carnival – the one in Ortona operates throughout the year. Although the winery keeps the specific type of wine flowing from the fountain a secret, travelers consistently express positive sentiments about the quality of the wine. Here’s to a delightful experience! Cheers!
2: 60 % of all lakes on earth are located in Canada
Canada, the Earth’s second-largest country, boasts an astonishing 60% of the world’s lakes. If that doesn’t astonish you, consider this: the total number of lakes in Canada surpasses the combined count of lakes across the entire planet! Notably, the Great Bear Lake holds the title of Canada’s largest lake, spanning an impressive 31,153 km² and plunging to a depth of 435 meters.
3: 600 people work everyday at the Eiffel Tower
When it comes to the most famous tower in the world, it seems like the work is never done. The Eiffel Tower is the daily work place of 600 Parisians, making it not only one of the biggest tourist attractions worldwide, but also one of the largest job generating businesses in the French tourism industry.
4: Jet lag feels worse if you travel from west to east
Scientific findings indicate that jet lag tends to be more pronounced when traveling from west to east. Our internal clock follows a natural sleep/wake cycle that is slightly longer than 24 hours. When journeying from west to east, the day becomes shorter, whereas traveling from east to west lengthens the day, facilitating a more seamless adaptation for the brain.
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5: Working when on vacation is worse than you think!
Studies indicate that engaging in work-related tasks during your vacation, such as sorting through work emails and participating in activities like messaging and reviewing work materials, leads to a diminished ability to retain memories of your time off.
6: Great wall of China stength comes from Sticky rice
During the construction of the Ming dynasty portions of the Great Wall, laborers employed a mixture of sticky rice flour and slaked lime, the conventional ingredient in mortar—the adhesive paste utilized to bond building blocks. The sticky rice mortar created such a robust connection between the bricks that, in numerous locations, the growth of weeds remains impeded to this day.
7: Best part of your trip is actually in the planning and preparation phase
In 2010, a study found that the act of going on vacation may not automatically boost your happiness. Surprisingly, the anticipation of the upcoming time off leads to elevated levels of reported happiness. It’s a compelling rationale to initiate the planning of your next vacation without delay!