I’m sure you must have pondered enough to know which is the world’s strongest currency. Most likely the first thought which might crop up in your mind is that it could be either British Pound, US Dollar, or Euro. There has been a lot of turbulence witnessed by market participants in the currency market across […]
From measuring time through sundials to achieving accuracy with the invention of calendars, the world witnessed a revolutionary change with the introduction of the Gregorian calendars. However, as the old saying goes, to err is human. Sometime back, some curious minds unravelled a mystery that was right in front of eyes but went unnoticed for […]
If you are a travel freak and interested in exploring the tallest statues around the world then this article is for you. The construction of statues is ongoing since ancient times. These exclusive tall statues make a significant space in the travel and tourism industry worldwide. These statues which are spread all across the world […]
There are so many bizarre traditional practices observed across the globe. Some of these traditions have been what distinguish those who practice them from the rest of the world. Here are some of the most bizarre traditions observed by tribes across the globe. This is an ancient Spanish celebration that dates back to 1620. Castrillo […]
Miami Instagram model Courtney Cleanney appeared in bond court on Saturday morning, accused of stabbing her boyfriend in their shared apartment. Kleiny, 26, also known as Courtney Taylor, who has more than two million followers on Instagram, was charged with second-degree murder with a deadly weapon in the murder of Christian Toby Obomselli in April […]
The Navajo Believe that the skinwalkers are shapeshift witches that pose as disfigured animals such as wolves and bears. Traditions claim that skinwalkers were formerly healers and medicine men who became corrupted by their own power and turned evil. It’s also been said that breaching tribal taboos and committing social offenses can turn anyone into […]
On Christmas morning of 2011, William Wallace of Anaheim, California and his wife Za’Zell Preston watched their children opening their gifts. Seven weeks earlier, the couple had welcomed a boy into their family, and the Christmas morning scene in their living room appeared to be the epitome of joy. The night before, however, their father […]
The terrible biological and chemical warfare research section of the Imperial Japanese Army, Unit 731, is responsible for some of the most unsettling “experiments” that it has ever carried out. None of the locations in which World War II was fought saw such a sustained period of activity as the Pacific Theater. In truth, Japan […]
The Amazon Basin is home to the candiru , also known as toothpick fish, or vampire fish. This parasitic freshwater catfish belongs to the Trichomycteridae family and is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The candiru is is believed to enjoy swimming into male penises. Few animals roam the Amazon region like the […]
Unfortunately, stress happens to everyone at some point in their lives. Stress and aging are both normal aspects of life. Stressful conditions may not have as much of an impact on our bodies and minds when we’re young and robust. However, as we age, the body’s natural defenses progressively start to deteriorate, making it harder […]
Every girl seems to dream of meeting her prince. Although there are not enough real princes for everyone, there are still lucky women who legally marry the heirs to the thrones. One of them is the current Empress of Japan, Masako. True, her life turned out to be completely different from a fairy tale, and […]
Have you ever thought about why Catholic clergy shaves cleanly while Orthodox clergy almost always wear a beard? What is the reason for such a difference in appearance? Did the Orthodox grow beards just to somehow be different? “And the Lord said to Moses: Declare to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and tell them… […]
