Christmas is celebrated in various ways throughout the world, many of which are not your typical tree-presents-nog setup the majority of us have come to expect. Some of the ways that we as a people celebrate the most festive time of year are completely bizarre, intriguing and, in some cases, completely disturbing. Such as … 10.…
Author: Paul Jongko
There are many traditions around the world that are interesting and fun, but there are also those that are downright bizarre and even a little cruel. You’d think customs involving babies would be the former, but we’ve found 10 particularly weird kinds of the latter. 10. Bathing Newborn Babies with Boiling Milk Karaha Pujan is…
Our ancestors relied on the supernatural to explain certain phenomenon. Ancient civilizations that saw strange things would try to explain them by associating them with the gods or monsters. This resulted in the creation of various myths which, as you’ll soon discover, have a bit of truth to them. They became myths thanks to exaggeration…
Every now and then you see a story in the news about someone who’s miraculously come back to life. Maybe it’s a miracle, or maybe it’s just bad medicine — read these amazing tales and judge for yourself. 10. MaNdlo “MaNdlo” is a prostitute from Zimbabwe who reportedly collapsed and died while having a wild…
When we hear the word “hero” we usually think of adults who fought in battle or otherwise sacrificed their lives for their countries, or who achieved great things that average people like us wouldn’t dare attempt, assuming we even had the capacity. But anyone can be a hero, and that includes young, innocent children. These…
Almost all of us would cringe at thought of sacrificing a person’s life for the purpose of appeasing the gods. Modern society associates the phrase “human sacrifice” with brutal, demonic, or satanic rituals. However, cultures that are considered by scholars to be highly civilized, affluent, and advanced considered human sacrifice a normal part of life.…
For many of us, the underworld—Hell, Hades, Xibalba, whatever you call it—is located in a spiritual realm, only accessible to those who have departed this physical world. However, for some people, death isn’t a requirement to enter this terrible place. For them, there are certain areas where one can enter the underworld even if you’re…
For centuries, objects associated with Jesus Christ have been venerated. Their authenticity has not been verified, but whether you’re a believer or not the history behind these religious relics is fascinating. 10. The Holy Nails Experts have debated how many nails were used to crucify Jesus almost from the moment it happened. Some say it’s…
Many people are afraid of insects, probably because they’re creepy, disgusting, freaky, and scary. But despite their weird appearances, many insects possess incredible abilities that will put other animals, and even us humans, to shame. Despite their miniscule sizes and simple brains, these lowly creatures hold the key to solving some of mankind’s greatest problems.…
Succeeding in life is not easy. Go ask someone who you know is successful, and they will surely tell you that it takes tremendous amounts of hard work, commitment, patience, dedication, and perseverance to succeed. They might even add that in order for you to achieve success, you need to fail first. Failure goes hand-in-hand…
China is a global superpower—an economic and political giant that is fast becoming the world’s most powerful nation. As of today, this country has the second-largest economy in the world, surpassing the EU. Experts predict that China will overtake the US economy by 2016. As such, it’s not surprising to know that many countries are…
Hercules, Beowulf, King Arthur, and Thor are all pretty badass ancient warriors, except they never existed. Real life heroes from the olden times sadly do not get the exposure and recognition they rightfully deserve. Lucky for you, you’re going to introduce and honor a bunch of them right now. 10. Moses (Israel) Many of us know…
There are a lot of everyday things that many of us wrongfully believe were invented in modern times. This is understandable, since many of these objects require sophisticated forms of technology, or were only introduced to the public in the 19th or 20th century. However, as surprising as this might sound, a lot of supposed “modern”…
Many people believe in the existence hell; some do not. Well, we really can’t blame those who don’t believe in hell, can we? There are no scientific evidences that prove that this terrible place does exist. What we only have are accounts from the Bible that point out that hell is as real as the…
There’s something magical about the planet Mars that easily catches our eye and piques our interest. Whether it’s the blood-red hue, its similarity to Earth, or the possibility that we may one day be able to live on it, we always seem to find something new to love about our red neighbor. There’s a lot more…
World records are there to motivate and inspire us. They challenge us to overcome our limitations and to achieve seemingly impossible feats. On the other hand, there are some world records that are just plain dumb and downright hilarious, but combined with the fascinating element of sex, these world records become ten times more entertaining.…
Japan is a very beautiful and fascinating country, but it seems a lot of people only know the barest minimum of facts related to this ancient culture. It’s time to remedy that, and teach you that … 10. Eating Raw Horse Meat Is Perfectly Normal in Japan Many of us would cringe at the thought…
Jesus Christ is the center of the Christian faith. Many people who practice Christianity around the world believe him to be the Promised Messiah, the Savior, the Prince of Peace, the Lord of lords, the King of kings, etc. It is prophesied in the Bible that one day He will return to Earth to build…
Medical experts will tell you that a boy is biologically considered a man when some parts of his body are already fully developed. Others will argue that a kid only becomes a real man if he engages in “macho” activities like careless sex, fighting, or excessive drinking. On the other hand, there are those who…
Did you know that superheroes actually exist? They’re not humans, spirits, or aliens, but rather aquatic animals dwelling in the depths of the sea, or inhabiting the tranquil waters of rivers and ponds. These water animals may not be as handsome as Superman, as sexy as Catwoman, as strong as the Hulk, or as invincible…
One universal truth that we, as human beings, cannot escape is the fact that we’re all going to die. It might not be today, tomorrow, or a year from now, but one thing’s for sure. Death is an inevitable aspect of life, which all of us has an appointment with. Yes, death is inevitable, but…
I’m pretty sure that almost all of us at some point in our lives loved hearing and chanting children’s rhymes. Who wouldn’t? They are fun, catchy and somewhat nonsensical. But did you know that many of these seemingly innocent nursery rhymes actually have hidden meanings—and not just ordinary meanings but gruesome, terrifying connotations? Yes, you…
When we hear the word “inventions”, the first thing that comes up into our minds are images of intricately designed laboratories and bespectacled scientists possessing superior intelligence—holding and examining blueprints too complicated to be understood by the average mind. Indeed, many inventions were discovered in an orderly, scientific manner. But did you know that some of…