If there’s one thing people love more than competing, it’s being the best. But becoming the world champion in conventional games and sports requires years and years of hard work – and even then there might be someone better. It’s no surprise, then, that people have come up with some pretty weird competitions to prove …
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Yesterday, we brought you a story about moonshine distilled from apples grown in Chernobyl. This (not actually) radioactive drink got us thinking – what are the weirdest cocktails and alcoholic beverages in the world? So, we did a bit of research and threw this list together for you. We can’t promise these drinks taste good, …
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The human brain is one of nature’s greatest miracles. No other creature – living or dead – has achieved the same kind of ability for complex thought and reasoning as humanity. But that’s not to say that animals don’t have some fantastic abilities of their own. In many ways, some of them are actually way …
When you think about mythological creatures, you’re probably picturing dragons, unicorns, dwarves, giants… You know, stuff you could find in your regular fantasy novel. But it’s a wide world out there, and the generic mythic creatures are only a small sliver of everything people have come up over the ages. And some of that other …
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Whether you like to cook or not, we all gotta eat. Use these cooking hacks to help you make great food when you’re in the kitchen. Eggs in the Microwave If you’ve never made eggs in the microwave, you really should. They cook up quick and are the fluffliest eggs you’ll ever have. Crack two …
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As long as there have been restrictions on trade, there have been smugglers. Weapons, drugs, currency, even entire military vehicles are regular fare for smuggling rings all around the world. But sometimes, some people try smuggling more unusual objects. Let’s take a look at some of the weirdest stuff that smugglers have been caught with. …
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Finland is famously known as the Land of a thousand lakes. But the small, Scandinavian winter wonderland has lots of odd things. Whether you want to tour the country or simply want to learn more about Finland, this article covers loads of interesting things. Let’s get started. 1. Finland is the Happiest Country in the …
Spring is here and summer’s on its way, and for lots of people, that means planting season. Here are a bunch of fun plant facts for this growing season. Plants Live in the Ocean It’s true, and a huge reason why it’s so important for us to take care of the oceans. A huge percent …
There are a lot of famous streets in the U.S., from the Las Vegas Strip to Wall Street. But what about the smaller, less illustrious roads? Don’t they deserve some recognition too? You’re dang right they do, and that’s what we here for. We’ll take you on a road trip along the streets with the …
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