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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It’s nothing new for rare collectable items to sell for outrageous amounts of money. Coins, stamps, fine art… All can sell for thousands, if not millions of dollars. But that’s now what we’re here to talk about today. Instead, we’ll be looking at the more unconventional things that people collect for one reason or another. …
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Cults are a staple of horror movies, and it’s not too rare to see some horrendously twisted cult make headlines in reality, either. But not every cult is a brainwashing, abusive secret society – some of them are just plain bizarre in their beliefs. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the strangest cults …
Summer is almost here, and we’re ready for it. Until then, here are a bunch of summer fun facts that will have you even more excited for this wonderful season. Athens, Greece held the first modern Olympic Games in the summer of 1896. Us Americans eat a lot of hotdogs during the summer. July 4th …
Whether you live there, or just love fun facts, there is so much to learn about Ohio. Enjoy these Ohio fun facts to learn more about this cool state. Cleveland, Ohio has the Rock and Roll Hall of fame, and believe it or not, it makes more sense than people know being located there. Alan …
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Thanks to the still ongoing pandemic, traveling has been out of the questions for more than year now. Many habitual globetrotters are by now definitely getting the shakes, eagerly waiting for a time when they can get going again. If you’re one of them, you could try to scratch the travel itch by planning your …
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