Sniper rifles have been an important weapon of war ever since they were first invented. Through the second world war they were bloody vital in defending cities like Stalingrad. Individual snipers have gained great fame for becoming incredibly efficient with their...
I live in Britain, which is a weird little island. But it isn’t exactly dangerous. The only predators are tiny snakes, a small number of wolves, and mature single mothers. But some islands are much more dangerous. From an island completely infested with the...
Aztec mythology features some of the most interesting and mysterious characters ever depicted. Their amazing life stories could only have been thought up by drug-loving shamans – which is why psychoactive plants are so often shown on Aztec monuments. Many of the Aztec...
There are so many tales of miraculous survivals and some of them just seem to be beyond explanation. Just ask the Catholics, they love a good miracle or two. From a woman who fell 33,000 feet, and survived, to corpses thousands of years old in perfect condition. This...
A yacht is a real symbol of wealth these days. But rich people tend to want to outdo eachother. Maybe it’s that wealth turns people ego-crazy, or maybe it’s that a competitive attitude is needed to earn the wealth to afford a yacht. Either way, there have...
Ever since the huge flop that was 2012, all doomsday predictions are universally mocked. But through history there have been many more insane end world theories. So from a 16th century hoax to the event set for September 2015, here are the 10 most funny doomsday...
