Hiking and camping are heaps of fun. But they are also hobbies that a naturally a bit risky. You never know what you might encounter out there in the wilderness. Occasionally, things get just outright strange when out and about. Here are 8 funny and odd stories from campers and hikers. 1. A Filthy Fall …
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What is a micronation? They’re self-proclaimed, often extremely tiny “countries” that typically aren’t recognized by any real state but still claim sovereignty over their own matters. These weird entities often have quite the story behind them. They might’ve been created after a dispute with the local government, as a practical joke, or some far stranger …
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Some families have a nemesis. It might be a neighbor, a distasteful distant cousin, or maybe an employer who mistreated one of the family members. Shanichara Bote’s family is different. Their archenemy is an elephant, and for a good reason. That elephant has killed four members of her family, despite them relocating to get away …
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Have you tried these strange but true health swaps? Less pharma means more health with things like magnesium for sleep and honey to help allergies. Magnesium instead of melatonin Some people use magnesium (especially magnesium glycinate) to support relaxation and sleep quality rather than taking melatonin. Electrolytes instead of sugary sports drinks Mineral-based electrolytes can …
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Do you know about these weird ways to look taller? Or you born with height? Wear the same color from head to toe. A single-color outfit creates a continuous visual line, making your body appear longer. Dark colors like black, navy, or charcoal can make this effect even stronger. Raise your hairstyle. Adding height to …
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How do you think children are different from 50 years ago? Things are always changing and these are some from the last handful of decades. The first years of life are more important than previously understood. Researchers now know that early childhood experiences strongly influence brain development, learning abilities, emotional regulation, and future health. The …
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Do you know about these crazy killers and why they said they killed? For attention or just to know how it felt, it doesn’t get much crazier than that. “I wanted to know what it felt like.” One of the most disturbing motives ever described is simple curiosity. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb murdered 14-year-old …
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Remember Spaceballs? If that’s too old for you, it’s a 1987 sci-fi parody by Mel Brooks, featuring an evil spacefaring race called the Spaceballs. I’m bringing the movie up because it turns out that space balls are real. But they’re not as comically heinous as in the film. Recently, beachgoers discovered strange metallic spheres on …
Did you read 10 True Stories That Sound Completely Made Up: Part One? Because this is part two. The Man Who Invented an Entire Country In the early 1820s, Scottish adventurer Gregor MacGregor claimed to be the ruler of a prosperous Central American nation called Poyais. He published detailed books describing fertile farmland, modern cities, …
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Do you think you know all about these true stories? Do you know about Project Acoustic Kitty? The Man Who Survived Two Atomic Bombs – Tsutomu Yamaguchi Tsutomu Yamaguchi was a 29-year-old engineer working for Mitsubishi when he traveled to Hiroshima on a business trip in August 1945. On the morning of August 6, he …
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