10 Great Warrior Monks From History – From Japan To Germany
The concept of the warrior monk has long been common in seemingly every culture, from Europe to East Asia. From modernity, through medieval times, to the ancient world there have been many warrior monks. Most were humble and unknown, their deeds and lives have accordingly been forgotten by history. The job of a warrior monk, […]
10 Impossible Places That Shouldn’t Exist
Some places in the world are just weird. Like the great blue spot, or Area 51, or Sesame Street. And then there are places that seem unexplainable, like they shouldn’t even exist. It’s those places we today look at. I’ve decided to make a list of them because I have no imagination and it’s the […]
Countries That Changed Their Flag
Most flags are boring. Usually it’s just 3 random colors thrown together – and they don’t even have the decency to put a big Maple leaf on top. On the other hand, some are more unique. Two national flags feature a dragon, for example. One has a double headed eagle, and this one isn’t even […]
10 Dark Chinese Legends
China is not just a country. It’s an entire civilization, one that seems to go back more than 5 thousand years. A sign of this distant past can be seen in Chinese folk religion – the ancestor worship and mysterious, esoteric rituals. In fact, the people of China often refer to themselves as ‘Descendants of […]
10 Countries That Hate Each Other
Countries; there are too many of them. 195 UN member states, stop it. Why does Bhutan exist? It serves no purpose. There are too many nations and not enough land to go around. So of course, many regions are mired in land disputes. Some countries really don’t get along. Rumor has it North and South […]
The Weirdest Serial Killers In History
Serial killers are not normal – actually they’re the least normal people in the world. But everything in life is relative, and some serial killers are just beyond strange. Here are four of the weirdest serial killers you could ever hear of. The Weepy-Voiced Killer In the state of Minnesota is a disgusting city called […]
10 Strongest Coca Cola Competitors
The Coca Cola Company is among the largest and most well known companies in the world. With a revenue of around 40 billion dollars, few people have never heard the name coke. Boosted by their flagship brand, from which the company name is drawn, it has been a big business for over a century. But […]
Ikea Competitors: 10 Biggest Competitors To Ikea
Ikea is one of the world’s largest companies, with a revenue of more than 40 billion dollars. Boasting 445 locations, few places are untouched by the Ikea brand, the best known of all Swedish brand names. Known for their iconic ready to assemble furniture, the name IKEA is based on the initials of it’s founder […]
