What is sold on the black market? Your immediate thoughts might jump to things like drugs, stolen luxury goods, or data from hacked websites, but the reality is often much stranger. Many seemingly nonsensical products are widely bought and sold through illegal channels. However, all that bizarre stuff is actually worth a fortune due to …
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A peculiar fad is taking South Korean youths by storm. They are spending time on online shopping apps, placing one order after another. Oddly, none of them will ever receive the things they buy. That’s fine, though, as none of them has paid a won for anything. After all, the shopping apps are all fake. …
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How do you think people react to a smile? With a smile, scowl, spitting, yelling or maybe a, “How are you?” Assumed they were celebrating. Thought they were a motivational speaker. Thought they were hiding embarrassment. Asked which toothpaste they use. Thought the person was famous. Invited them to an event. Assumed they had exciting …
Do you know anyone that married more than on person, at the same time? Polygamist or not? Giovanni Vigliotto Often described as one of the most prolific bigamists in U.S. history, Vigliotto used dozens of aliases and reportedly married more than 100 women between the 1940s and 1980s. He would typically disappear after taking money …
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When you have ridiculous amounts of money, you can have anything you need. You may also acquire many things you don’t need. For instance, you might get stuck with a medieval fortress. Russian businessman Vladimir Galaganov has been caught in an unusual dilemma. After spending decades building houses for others, he decided to finally construct …
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Do you know these stories about people who have babies that aren’t theirs? Do you know the Heidi Broussard Story? The Lydia Fairchild DNA Mystery (United States)Lydia Fairchild nearly lost custody of her children when DNA testing appeared to show she was not their biological mother. Authorities suspected fraud, but doctors eventually discovered she had …
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Weird recipes with beans that people love go from sweet to savory and are all filled fiber and protein. Do you think you’ve had any of the recipes on the list? Black Bean Brownies Instead of flour, these brownies use pureed black beans as the base. The beans create a dense, fudgy texture while adding …
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Scientific experimentation is fundamental to advancing our understanding of the world around us. But those experiments can be strange or even horrifying at times. Researchers across history have organized funny, mind-boggling, and revolting studies alike to test out their ideas. Sometimes the results have been worth it. Other times… Less so. Here’s a collection of …
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Do you know about these odd reality tv companies that have come from the stars? What’s your favorite? Skinnygirl – Created by Bethenny Frankel after appearing on The Real Housewives of New York City. It began with low-calorie cocktails and expanded into numerous products. Uncommon James – Jewelry and lifestyle brand founded by Kristin Cavallari …
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What do you think are the most popular foods people eat in the summer? Are there a lot of things on this list that apply to you? Watermelon with salt – Common in many countries; salt enhances the sweetness. Grilled cactus (nopales) – Popular in parts of Mexico during hot weather. Shaved ice with beans …
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