The Greatest Drunks From History – Alcoholics In History

The Greatest Drunks From History – Alcoholics In History

Richard Nixon once got so drunk he wanted to nuke Vietnam. Luckily other members of his administration knew he was not clear headed. Otherwise it could have been the worst hangover ever. And he was not alone – many other world leaders were also legendary drinkers. Even Alexander the Great is thought to be among […]

Mongolian Death Worm: The Sand Monster of Mongol Folklore

Mongolian Death Worm: The Sand Monster of Mongol Folklore

In the deserts of Mongolia is said to be a creature so deadly, just mentioning it’s name is a taboo. Spending most of it’s time underground, the creature was only made known to westerners in the early 1900s. But word of it soon spread and even the prime minister of Mongolia confirmed it’s existence. Some […]

The Most Haunted Graves In The World

The Most Haunted Graves In The World

Today we will look at some of the most haunted graves in the world. Whether or not you believe in ghosts and the paranormal, their stories are interesting to all. So without wasting words on a long into, let’s get into the first. The Grave of Caroline Walter In southern Germany there is a mysterious […]

The STRANGE Life of Ota Benga

The STRANGE Life of Ota Benga

In the early 1900s a young man was held prisoner at the Bronx zoo. Put on display like an animal, he was a unique attraction for the zoo. He was human but unlike any visitors had ever seen before. His teeth razor sharp and pointed like some kind of real life vampirism. The man also […]

Why South Africa Has 3 Capital Cities – Weird South Africa

Why South Africa Has 3 Capital Cities – Weird South Africa

There are many weird South Africa facts but today we examine the most amazing of them all. South Africa is unique in a very specific way. Most countries have just one capital city – often the largest or oldest. But South Africa actually has 3: Cape Town Pretoria and Bloemfontein. Each of those cities has […]

Liminal Spaces: The Creepiest Trend On The Internet

Liminal Spaces: The Creepiest Trend On The Internet

On the internet a new trend emerges every day, but only every decade or so is there one I find genuinely chilling. Even they are not usually noteworthy. But over the last year an especially unnerving one was born. It is one that few understand and whose origin goes back centuries. For many it has […]

North Korea’s Bizarre Floating Hotel

North Korea’s Bizarre Floating Hotel

I think North Korea has a special place in all our hearts. There are several reasons why we love it. First of all it’s the only country ruled by a sex symbol. Well… apart from Serbia. But it’s also a nation full of strange and unique places. In 2015 North Korea was added to google […]

Strange Mythical Creatures of The Bible – Biblical Monsters

Strange Mythical Creatures of The Bible – Biblical Monsters

The bible is perhaps the most influential book of all time. Clearly there is great wisdom to be found in it but also great mystery. Many monstrous creatures and mythical beings are described in the bible – some stranger than others. It says something that unicorns are among the least interesting. The other creatures we […]

The Most Depressing Country On Earth

The Most Depressing Country On Earth

Over Christmas I was having a pointless conversation with someone very boring. But during it they posed a genuinely interesting question: what is the most depressing country in the world? It’s hard to answer because there are different ways to look at it. You could link misery to poverty, and simply say the poorest country […]

Why North Korea Banned Christmas

Why North Korea Banned Christmas

I have a problem, because my favorite country is North Korea. That’s partly due to the charisma of Kim Jong Un but it’s also much more than that. North Korea is the country of my dreams. It’s where I want to go old and eventually retire – just like most of you. The problem is […]

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