Turns out some people like summer house places you wouldn’t guess off the bat. Do you think you know all of them? In Sweden and Finland, families often own tiny wooden cottages on private islands where the midnight sun barely sets in summer. Now this makes sense! In Norway, many summer cabins sit on …
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Do you know about the first beaches? Tell us in the comments! Environmental movements in the late 20th century raised awareness about beach pollution and coastal conservation. Governments and organizations started protecting marine ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Surf culture grew rapidly during the 1950s and 1960s, especially in coastal regions with strong waves. Beaches became …
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North Korea is probably the most repressive state on the planet. Everybody knows that the whims of the ruling Kim family dictate everything that happens in the country. That said, not many of us realize just how ridiculously oppressive the North Korean regime is. Many things that are perfectly normal elsewhere can land you in …
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Ghostly islands that appear out of the ocean mists only to disappear again are a staple of maritime stories. It’s no wonder, either, considering such islands really existed. Kind of. Phantom islands are a maritime phenomenon where a sailor, having seen something, marks an island or continent on a map. However, when others later sail …
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Do you think you know all these odd restaurant foods? Which of them have you tried? From Italy comes Casu marzu, a cheese containing live larvae that help break down fats, making it extra soft and intense in flavor. Vietnam serves snake wine, with whole snakes infused in alcohol, sometimes displayed dramatically in bottles. In …
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Are you really bored and can’t think of anything to do? Here’s a fun way to pass the time: go on Google Maps, turn on satellite imaging, and start looking around. You’d be surprised at how many strange things you can find. And you’d never even know they’re there if you weren’t looking down from …
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You have an ailment and nothing the doctors do seems to cure it. At that point, you might consider turning to some alternative medicine practices. Some of them have a grain of truth to them and may provide some relief. Some are practiced earnestly but do nothing, and some are malicious plots designed to extract …
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Do you think you know these 31 army facts? Let us know if there is something missing from the list! The Army has its own criminal investigation division, separate from civilian law enforcement. There are specialized units for nearly every environment, including arctic, jungle, desert, and mountain warfare. One lesser-known fact is that the Army …
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Meteorites are fascinating, and so are the craters they leave behind. Some of them are among the world’s most renowned natural sights and tourism destinations. Others, meanwhile, are more obscure and mysterious. That may be because of their difficult location, ancient myths that surround them, or they may simply be so old or huge that …
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A fishing charter on the ocean is different from a day of fishing on the lake. What do you think? Safety equipment like life jackets, radios, and emergency beacons are required onboard. Fish finders can display underwater structures like reefs and shipwrecks. Certain fish, like tarpon, are known for dramatic jumps and intense fights. Motion …
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