Rats and mice can both carry and spread the Rat-bite fever bacteria. While it can occur worldwide, the strain most commonly found in North America and Europe is Streptobacillus moniliformis. You can get the rat-bite fever from: Being bitten or scratched by an infected rodent, or touching a dead rodent.
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Turkey. Everywhere you look in Turkey; there is one common object in homes, offices, cars, and businesses. Many Turks believe that the blue evil eye wards off evil thoughts and presence.
How to Buy a Turkish Carpet. I have great respect for Turkish carpets and rugs. I have three in my house and often pop into any carpet shop just to marvel at the designs and patterns. There is an art to buying a Turkish carpet though, to ensure you get a good carpet for a good price.hey fear that the age-old tradition of handmade Turkish carpets is on the decline because of the mass availability of machine made carpets, which are half the price. Carpets weavers associations decided to pool resources, increase contacts and educate people about the process of making Turkish carpets.