In the world, the Netherlands has the highest concentration of museums in the world. Just in Amsterdam alone there are 42 museums.

Ancient Egyptians used the spice Thyme to help preserve mummies.

Parma ham is only Parma ham if it is made in the Parma region of Italy. The British chain supermarket Asda, made and packaged its own "Parma ham" and was successfully sued by the real Parma ham people (Parma Ham Trade Association).

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