10 Strange Facts About U.S. Presidents
Many leaders are known beyond the borders of their own countries, but how well do we really know them? Check out ten unusual facts about some former U.S. presidents.
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10 Shocking Videos From The Mexico City Earthquake
This month, Mexico has been rattled by two powerful earthquakes just 12 days apart. On September 7, a magnitude-8.1 earthquake—the strongest to hit Mexico in a century—killed 90 people, but did less damage than it could have, as the quake’s epicenter was off the Pacific coast. The most recent, a magnitude-7.1 temblor, hit the city...
10 Weird Phenomena That Occur in the Human Mind
Ever since the dawn of our species, our minds have shaped the world we live. From problem-solving to forming ideas and executing them, everything we see around us is a product of the human mind, but there is so much more to our minds than the capability to ideate and innovate. Check out some of...
5 Stunning People With Waardenburg Syndrome
Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is named for the Dutch ophthalmologist Petrus Johannes Waardenburg, who discovered it in 1947. This group of genetic conditions can cause hearing loss and changes in coloring (pigmentation) of the hair, skin, and eyes. Most people with the affliction have normal hearing, but moderate to profound hearing loss can occur in one...
7 Things Exclusive to Redheads
Redheads make up only about 2% of the world’s population, and that scarcity makes them all the more intriguing. Cultural reactions have varied from ridicule to admiration. Many common stereotypes exist regarding redheads, and they are often portrayed as fiery-tempered.
15 Embarrassing Stories Of People Thinking No One Was Watching
"Dance like nobody's watching." This quote floats around social media, gets tossed into the lyrics of pop songs and even gets tattooed onto people's bodies. The advice behind the quotation is to find freedom in everyday life. A person shouldn't spend time worrying that people are watching and judging they're every action. The core idea...
20 Expressions That Make People Cringe
“For all intensive purposes…” she said, continuing on with her speech to rally the troops. I missed the rest of her Monday morning diatribe because I could only focus on that odd mistake. A mistake that seems so ridiculous. Did she really think the phrase “for all intents and purposes” was “for all intensive purposes”?...
8 Fascinating Stories Behind Cemetery Headstones
Check out 9 unusual gravestones and the unbelievable tales surrounding them.
10 Abhorrent Working Conditions
While many countries provide excellent standards for employed men and women around the globe, there are sadly some that exploit their workers heavily. Here are some of the worst working conditions prevalent in our world today.
5 Bands That Were Mistaken For The Beatles
Wishful thinking or a simple case of mistaken identity? Check out five instances in which the Fab Four were confused with other bands.