We all like to discover new and interesting things in life right? And who cares if these interesting things might be a little off-kilter. Knowledge is power, right? So take a break from all the crazy politics going on and learn something new below. 1. Do you take good care of your teeth? How often …
You find yourself wanting to take a day trip to visit the historic Overtoun House, a 19th-century mansion and estate built in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It was first built in 1863 by a man named James White. The stunning building has a storied past of being owned by an industrialist turned baron, housing injured soldiers …
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“It is only through mystery and madness that the soul is revealed.”― Thomas Moore Who doesn’t like a good mystery? Georg Baresch sure did. Way back in 1637, he wrote to a famous polymath about a mysterious book he had in his vast collection. In the letter, he mentioned a mysterious “sphynx” that was taking …
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“What is this, a skyscraper for ants?!” A huge petroleum reservoir was discovered just over 100 years ago in Wichita County, Texas. Much like the Klondike Gold Rush way up north, people flooded the area, increasing the surrounding population by 20,000 seemingly overnight by 1918. Oil men, riggers, and all sorts of would-be fortune finders …
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You’re in the tropics strolling down the beach at night when you suddenly spot something a bit…out of place. As the waves roll in front of you, an alienesque white glow emanates from the watery depths. Do you run? Do you scream? Do you search for this article and find out what’s behind this uber-cool …
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Around 260 kilometers north of Turkmenistan’s capital city, Darvaza, lies a devilish view. A circular depression opens up in the middle of the surrounding desert and visitors are greeted by the sight of leaping flames, boiling mud, and the burning smell of ancient history. The phenomenon goes by several names: The Gates of Hell, the …
