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Shilajit or mumijo, Mohave lava tube, 2018. Shilajit (Sanskrit: शिलाजीत; lit. ' conqueror of mountain ', 'conqueror of the rocks'), salajeet (Urdu: سلاجیت), mumijo or mumlayi or mumie [1] is an organic-mineral product of predominantly biological origin, formed at high altitudes of stony mountains, in sheltered crevices and cave.
This has meant that the heads of wealthy regions such as Île-de-France or Rhône-Alpes can be high-profile positions. Proposals to give regions limited legislative autonomy have met with considerable resistance; others propose transferring certain powers from the departments to their respective regions, leaving the former with limited authority.
A request was made to the Council of State to rename the department Ariège-Pyrénées. [11] According to the proponents of this project, the word "Pyrenees" would better position the department to promote itself throughout France. The demand was rejected. Foix is the administrative capital of the Ariège.
Mississippi is third-highest when it comes to consumption which is why it’s in the top 10 most expensive states for electricity. On average, a Mississippi household will pay $136.98 a month on ...
The excellent state of preservation owed a debt to writer, resistance fighter and politician André Malraux, who, as Minister of Culture (1960–1969), restored the town and many other sites of historic significance throughout France. The centre of the old town consists of impeccably restored stone buildings and is largely car-free.
The most expensive pharmacy in France is located in Courchevel. Courchevel has one of the largest bases for ski instructors and other seasonal workers due to the size of the three valleys area. Courchevel's couloirs are considered some of the most difficult black runs in the world. Courchevel, along with the Three Vallees, is renowned for a ...
The silk and spice trade, involving spices, incense, herbs, drugs and opium, made these Mediterranean city-states extremely wealthy. Spices were among the most expensive and in-demand products of the Middle Ages, used in medicine as well as in the kitchen. They were all imported from Asia and Africa.
Swapping the US for France wasn’t part of Taylor Barnes’ plan. But as the cost of living in the US increased, the LA artist began thinking about a new life abroad.