Do you know about these most insane cases of survival ? Do you have a story of your own to tell? Buried Alive in Snow for 12 Days In 2010, a Japanese man was trapped in an avalanche for 12 days. He was able to survive by rationing snow as drinking water and remaining in …
What do you know about odd death traditions around the world? Would you want to use chopsticks to separate bones to place into an urn from a loved ones cremated body? Japanese funerals follow Buddhist traditions. The deceased is cremated and family members use chopsticks to transfer bone fragments to an urn. Memorial services are …
Have you heard of all these 12 wildest feats of climbing by people? Illegal or not, they could die but they just have to try! 1. Mount Everest, Oxygen-Free Climbing Everest is already brutal and without supplemental oxygen, next to impossible. At that altitude, your body is beginning to slowly shut down, your judgment is …
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Did you know there’s a percentage a food needs to be called that? Here are some examples and what it takes in different countries to be considered each food. Chocolate in the United States To be labeled chocolate, a product must contain at least 10% chocolate liquor or the ground cocoa mass made from cocoa …
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When remarkable people lose a part of their bodies, something weird happens. Often, somebody grabs the severed and goes on an odd journey to places unknown. During their travels, some of these lost limbs, heads, and other appendages become as — if not more — famous than those to whom they were once attached to. …
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Do you know these fashion facts? There are so many things we think are one way but it’s because of something else. Early denim fabric was brown, not blue. Then indigo dye was later used because it masked dirt and wear better. Fashion can influence politics and protest and clothing has been used as protest …
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Do you know about these fascinating fashion facts? Like why Egyptians really used makeup in the first place? (Hint: as protection.) While extreme corsetry existed, most historical corsets were designed for posture support rather than waist-slimming. Many women found them comfortable, similar to modern bras. (Sorry but what women “wants” to wear or thinks that …
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Do you know these black bear fun facts? Did it surprise you to learn that a baby black bear is so little? Despite their size, black bears are generally shy and avoid humans whenever they can. Black bears are classified as “Least Concern” by the IUCN due to stable populations. Black bears are highly intelligent …
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Everybody appreciates a beautiful building, even if they know nothing about architecture. And sometimes, it’s easier to appreciate famous buildings when you don’t understand the science and art behind them. If you did, you’d be either incredibly frustrated or running away in abject terror. Surprisingly many world-renowned buildings are, in reality, garbage at the purpose …
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Do you think these are crazy cultural things or are some of these traditions typical to you? Like, how about spitting when you say hi to someone? In some parts of Spain, people willingly throw themselves into chaos during La Tomatina This annual festival has thousands of participants hurl overripe tomatoes at each other in …