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18 Historical Mysteries That Still Nobody Can Explain

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:05:07 +0300

History is full of the unknown, and for some reason, we as humans tend to concentrate on the mysterious things more than the undeniable facts. So if you love a little mystery, you are in for a treat. rom a 2,000-year-old body that still had hair and eyelashes on it, to a text that nobody in the world can understand, this list shows you the unexplained side of the history.

20 Strange Planets That Are Both Interesting And Terrifying

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:13:42 +0300

We all know that the space is weird as it is - its mysteriousness is exactly the reason why people were fascinated with the night sky since the beginning of our time. There are things there that are beyond our comprehension and that defy our traditional laws of physics. Hence, no matter how hard we try to understand and explain our vast universe, there will always be mysteries out there that are yet to be unraveled.

17 Facts About Walt Disney That'll Make You Say, "How Did I Not Know This?"

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:23:05 +0300

Walt Disney received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.

We Made A List Of The Most Interesting Celebrity Autographs

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:53:41 +0300

John Hancock, former president of United States Congress, has arguably one of the most famous signatures around. As the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, he led the charge for what was considered treason against the king. Popular history writes that he wrote his name in such large letters so that, "The fat old king could read it without his spectacles." Because of his bravery signatures are now often referred to as a ‘John Hancock.’

15+ Photos That Prove Japan Is Not Like Any Other Country

Thu, 31 May 2018 12:56:35 +0300

You might know Japan as home to anime, sumo wrestlers and Cherry blossoms but What about all of their extremely innovative toilets? Have you ever Dreamed about Your train always arriving on time? Drainage canals that look like Koi ponds? Or Vending machines filled with fresh eggs?

37 Facts About Freddie Mercury Most People Don’t Know

Wed, 23 May 2018 10:08:27 +0300

Freddie Mercury was known for his flamboyant stage presence and immense vocal talent, leading the British band Queen. Since his death in 1991, there have been quite a few debates about Mercury. For example, whether or not Freddie's vocal range spanned four full octaves. But even if we don't get any answers to some of the mysteries surrounding the great musician, there are a lot more facts that reveal just how interesting he really was.

12 Weird Pregnancy Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 13:46:49 +0300

Pregnancy is one of the most fascinating things that every woman will experience. There is nothing like growing a human inside of your own body. Some women that already gave birth couple of times will feel like and learned more and more about the process and all of the weird (and usually normal) symptoms of pregnancy. Here are 12 weird facts about pregnancy that will blow your mind!

15 Things Your Dentist Doesn’t Tell You

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:38:40 +0300

However, although dentists are without a doubt trustworthy and honest, there are plenty of things that they don’t tell us or want us to know about. Sometimes this might be because of the fact that they do not consider it important for the general public to know, whilst in other instances, it might be because of misinformation or a misunderstanding on the dentist’s part.

15 Terrifying Facts About The Bermuda Triangle

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:44:54 +0300

The Bermuda Triangle is a triangular region in the North Atlantic ocean that is somewhat bounded by Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico. This area has been known to exude paranormal activity and is even feared by many people.

Orgasm facts that will blow your..mind

Sat, 20 Feb 2016 11:24:46 +0300

Valentines day is coming up, so we’re going to use that as an excuse to talk about orgasms. Not that we really need one. Here are some things you might not have known about the best experience you can have for free.

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Sylvester Stallone

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:16:46 +0300

Actor, screenwriter and director Sylvester Stallone has been associated with historic movies that will live on for generations so long as older films continue to be released via new forms of media and continue to be featured on television stations. He played the role of Rocky, the ultimate underdog who captured our hearts via a series of movies that has spawned a new film that will open before the end of 2015

11 Amazing Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About 007

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:55:21 +0300

James Bond is arguably one of the most iconic on-screen characters of all time. That’s a bit of an ironic phrase when you consider that he is supposed to be a super spy. Yet despite his affinity for saying his own name, Bond continues to persevere throughout the decades. Whether it is his ability to be suave with the ladies, his gun skills and assortment of gadgetry or simply his Martini drinking skill, Bond continues to be a draw for audiences.

10 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About M&M’s Candy

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:58:15 +0300

For decades, people all over the world have enjoyed munching on these button-shaped, chocolate-filled treats with an “m” distinctively printed on each of their candy shells. But what most people don’t realize is just how wildly popular M&M’s really are. Bloomberg actually lists the Mars-produced goodie as “The World’s Best-Selling Candy,” with its sales in 2013 amounting to over half a billion dollars in America alone. And while the usually brown-bagged delight is a permanent fixture in stores located in over 100 countries, a lot is still not widely known about it.
Here are ten M&M’s facts that you probably aren’t aware of:

20 Scientific Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:59:20 +0300

Who doesn't love fun facts? On top of that, who doesn't love fun facts that are scientifically backed and can be stated as quantifiable truths? Most people I'll go out on a limb to say because most peopel can't get enough of these little guys and always more. So, here you all go, more! Another 20 crazy, interesting facts that are backed by science.

15 Truths That Are Actually Stranger Than Fiction

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:08:38 +0300

The easy part about school is taking the facts the teacher tells you and regurgitating them come test time. But what about the facts you just can't believe? We're told to question everything, so it's no surprise that there are some things out there that just can't be real, no matter what anyone tells you. Somehow, these facts are true, proving once again you can't believe everything you read (but who wants to do all that research?)

19 Facts Everyone Who Is Always Tired Will Understand

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:14:25 +0300

“I want to marry my bed.”

15 Facts That Seem Totally Fake But Are Actually True

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 09:34:51 +0300

Some facts just sound too good, or too bizarre, to be true. It's funny how strange our world really is when you stop and think about it. Like, did you know there's a Banyan tree out there that's bigger than your average Walmart? Uhhh... what? How is that even possible?

20 Things You Need To Know About Armenia

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:49:58 +0300

The Kardashian sisters visited their ancestral homeland last week to draw attention to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. But the country has plenty going on, even when it’s not being graced by some of the most famous members of its diaspora.

Here’s why you should seal your love with a kiss this Valentine’s Read

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:30:37 +0300

Interesting facts about kissing

6 Weird Animal Facts

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 14:41:02 +0400

In a series called Nature is Magical, artist ChaosLife illustrates six super fascinating animal facts. Well, with the exception of the last one, which is that flamingoes exist and I already knew that. I’m not a gentleman or a scholar (I’m a female and a dum-dum) but I know what’s up with flamingoes. I feel robbed of my sixth fun animal fact — I demand a re-do!

What “trash” and “garbage” meant before they were synonyms

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 10:41:25 +0400

For many English speakers, the words “trash” and “garbage” are virtually interchangeable. If there’s a difference at all, it’s a subtle one rather than the words having completely different definitions. But that wasn’t always the case…

11 Words With No English Translation

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:27:53 +0400

The relationship between words and their meaning is a fascinating one, and linguists have spent countless years deconstructing it, taking it apart letter by letter, and trying to figure out why there are so many feelings and ideas that we cannot even put words to, and that our languages cannot identify. The idea that words cannot always say everything has been written about extensively - as Friedrich Nietzsche said, “Words are but symbols for the relations of things to one another and to us; nowhere do they touch upon the absolute truth.