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Whether you are just starting on your morning walk or are a pro athlete, there are days when we all require that extra boost, the motivation to keep going. And it is during such times when you feel cold and wet, or had a frustrating day in the office, that ...

One of the best things that you should do to safeguard your health is to have a primary diet consisting of healthy and wholesome food. It is a fact that 80% of untimely strokes and heart diseases can be avoided through healthy food choices and regular physical activity. Healthy eating ...

We have for our viewers an amazing optical illusion that can allegedly reveal the true personality of a person- depending entirely on which animal they end up spotting first. The picture, completely in black and white, depicts both a cat, as well as a mouse. The test will then reveal ...

For centuries, people have been singing praises about the benefits of Yoga. Interestingly, if one is actually looking for a deep relaxation that would cultivate some form of awareness between the mind and the body, yoga is definitely one of the best places to start.  It doesn’t lead to injury ...

Habits maketh a man. After all, we as humans are governed not just by a set of ideas and rules, but also by a list of routines and habits that give us our identity. We are what we do, and the very actions that we commit separate us from the ...

We all know what optical illusions are- they are devised to confuse the mind to challenge our perception as well as our visual skills. Therefore, we have a challenge for our viewers today! A man is hidden in the picture, and the challenge would be to spot him in under ...

One of the most calming sounds we hear is the wind rustling through the forest. But there is a strange dynamic about the relationship between the wind and trees. So while storms and strong winds destroy trees, there are also ways that the wind and trees work together to benefit ...

When one speaks of the zenith of ICE car technology, the Bugatti Veyron convertible comes to mind. It has a performance that will perhaps never be equaled, let alone bettered. But then you have not considered the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 L Grand Sport. Every hi-tech product, be it a camera ...

When Ho Khanh, a forest man from Phong Nha, discovered Son Doong in 1990, it was thought to be the largest cave in Vietnam and the largest cave in the world in terms of volume. Official measurements and surveying of Hang Son Doong were conducted in 2009 by the Howard ...

Chinese painter Leng Jun is a hyperrealist who creates remarkably lifelike portraits. The talented artist is especially well-known for his intricate oil paintings of ladies, in which each hair strand and piece of apparel is expertly captured. Jun, who was born in Sichuan in 1963, completed his studies in fine ...

A fabled palm thrives in the stunning Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean. The Lodoicea maldivica, commonly referred to as the coco-de-mer or double coconut, is well recognized for yielding the biggest and largest seeds in the entire world. Scientists, tourists, and poachers all find these striking seeds appealing due ...

The sun rose and set in Barrow in Alaska for the last time for over two months. The annual phenomenon occurred in this remote Alaskan town this year on November 19. The town has recently been renamed Utquigvik and is located well north of the Arctic Circle. The tilt in ...

It would definitely come as a surprise to most people when they know that France actually has the highest timezone of any country. In reality, France has 12 different time zones, thanks to the overseas territories- which also include the claim the country has to Adelie Land in Antarctica. For ...

If there was ever a possibility of one surviving a plane crash, who would let that slip? Vladimir Tatarenko, an aviation engineer from Ukraine, has been periodically working for three years to devise a method through which one would be able to create a detachable plane cabin that would then ...

According to a luxury outlook report published by the real estate consultancy firm, Sotheby's, most of the ultra-high net worth individuals from India have come out as some of the highest number of property buyers in London throughout 2022. The crowd is led by those Indians who have been living ...

For those who have not learned to swim or are too afraid to venture into the water, the Dead Sea is the ideal place. If your goal is to go swimming in the sea without the danger of being pulled under or dragged away by waves, this is the right ...

Road paving, or as we often refer to it as road printing, is a somewhat clever method of laying brick roadways that the Dutch have successfully devised. The Tiger Stone Paving Machine is an autonomous brick paver developed by the Dutch industrial company Vanku that creates brick roads on its ...

The lane makers of Victoria, Australia, have come up with an excellent technology to help drivers navigate their routes through the darkness. To improve the nighttime visibility of highway lanes, three Australian businesses have developed glow-in-the-dark road paint. The teal-green color of the paint has evoked memories of TRON on ...

On February 7, 1812, marks one of the most important (rather bizarre) incidents for the greatest community on the Mississippi River from Natchez, Mississippi, to St. Louis, Missouri, during the time, which was New Madrid. An incident that left them and the world in a state of confusion for the ...

Situated on Flores Island in Indonesia, Mount Kelimutu National Park is world-famous for its volcano with separate lake colors.  The 3 distinct lakes of Mt. Kelimutu have ancient myths associated with them. At times amber, at other times turquoise, and then you find them turning green. We have seen lakes ...

It is the world’s largest necropolis a mere 20 meters under Paris. And the dark underworld contains the stuff horror films are made of. The dark tunnels beneath the ‘City of Lights’ houses the world-famous collection macabre collection of skulls and bones known as the Paris Catacombs. Hidden within is ...

Krzywy Domek comes across as a drunk house or crooked house. And that is exactly what that name means in Polish. But the name is nowhere as bizarre as the building itself that is bang in the middle of Sopot, a city in Poland. The crooked house seems like an ...

Living in a nation classified as a dry, subtropical desert isn’t easy, especially if that is its only major topography. Qatar is a small, flat country that has little variation in weather with constant high temperatures. It is worse in its capital city, Doha, due to the number of buildings, ...

The reality of India’s urbanization is a dense web of ever-increasing disparities and inefficient local authorities. With 55% of the world’s population moving to urban areas, governments talk of smart cities. They believe that it is the only way to accommodate the ever-burgeoning population. And the capital city of New ...

The Chilean Atacama Desert stretches around 60 miles along the Pacific Coast and is one of the driest places on Earth. It receives less precipitation than the polar deserts. It is in the middle of such wilderness that Chilean figurative sculptor Mario Irarrazabal created his most famous work, the Hand-in-the-Desert. ...

Regrettably, Matthew Perry has passed away at the age of 54. The distinguished actor, famed for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in Friends, was discovered deceased at a residence in the Los Angeles area on Saturday. According to TMZ, Perry was found in a jacuzzi at the location, and no ...

After my first serious relationship ended, I wondered how soon I should reactivate my account on OkCupid, the site where it had started. “You don’t want to go on a date if you’ll come home crying that it’s not your ex,” one friend said. But when I relayed that perspective ...

Life is hard enough without making it more challenging. Yet, this is what most people do simply because they haven’t learned — or accepted — some universal truths. Don’t let years pass you by as you struggle to develop into a better person. Implement the following advice and witness how ...

In a novel approach to explore potential extraterrestrial occurrences nearby, Ring has unveiled its 'Million Dollar Search for Extraterrestrial' initiative this week, promising a staggering reward of $1 million. The company calls upon its users to capture "unaltered scientific evidence of a real extraterrestrial lifeform" using their Ring devices. The ...

Most people are familiar with traditional equestrian sports and horse-related activities. However, a video from the 2023 Finnish Hobby Horse Championship has gained widespread attention on social media, leaving users in disbelief over its authenticity. The Finnish Championship is a hobby horse event, which is a competition or gathering where ...

Have you ever found yourself constantly expressing disdain toward others? Interestingly, as we age, such feelings may actually become more prevalent. Allow me to share a personal narrative... My friendship circle has drastically shrunk over time. Now, my family, especially my siblings and a couple of cousins, have become my ...

A Chinese man found himself in a hospital emergency room after engaging in a prolonged kissing session with his girlfriend. The incident, which resulted in the man experiencing a loss of hearing, took place on August 22nd. According to South China Morning Post, the couple was engaged in an extended ...

How many letters are in the alphabet? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about the number 11… Prime Number: 11 is a prime number, only divisible by 1 and itself. Palindrome: It is a palindromic number in both binary and decimal forms. Unique ...

What can you hold in your right hand, but never in your left hand? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Left-Handedness… Evolutionary Puzzle: The consistent presence of a left-handed minority across human populations and history poses an evolutionary puzzle, given that hand ...

How can you physically stand behind your father while he is standing behind you? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Backs… Vertebral Column: The backbone, or vertebral column, consists of 33 vertebrae: 7 cervical (neck), 12 thoracic (mid-back), 5 lumbar (lower back), ...

This belongs to you, but everyone else uses it. What is it? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Names… Etymology: The study of the history and origin of names is called onomastics. Within this field, there are specific subcategories like anthroponomastics (study ...

How is seven different from the rest of the numbers between one and ten? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about the number Seven… Biblical Significance: In the Bible, the number seven is used frequently and is considered the number of divine perfection ...

First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Fishing… Ancient Practice: Fishing is an ancient practice that dates back to at least the beginning of the Upper Paleolithic period about 40,000 years ago. ...

Three different doctors said that Paul is their brother yet Paul claims he has no brothers. Who is lying? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Lying… Definition: Lying involves making a false statement with the intention to deceive. It’s distinct from simply ...

What are the next three letters in this combination: OTTFFSS CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Sequences… Fancy trying some even harder riddles? Click here for many more!  

A is the brother of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. So how is D related to A? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Uncles… Definition: An uncle is the brother of one’s parent or ...

What gets wet while drying? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Towels… Origin: The towel originated in Turkey, and the city of Bursa is credited with introducing the first standard woven towels in the 14th century. Types: There are several types of ...

I have keys, but no locks. I have space, but no rooms. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Keyboards… Origins: The keyboard layout as we know it today originated from typewriters, ...

What disappears as soon as you say it's name? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Silence… Origins of the Word: The term “silence” comes from the Latin word “silentium,” which means the state of being silent or quiet. Physiological Effects: Prolonged exposure ...

I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Maps… Definition: A map is a visual representation of an area—a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships ...

There's a new theory making waves on the internet: The Mayans might have crafted QR codes millennia before modern technology could decipher them. The buzz started when a video emerged showing what appears to be a Mayan statue bearing an uncanny resemblance to a QR code, looking like something straight ...

You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy. What am I? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Candles… Ancient Origins: The earliest candles ...

I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Echoes… Acoustic Phenomenon: At its core, an echo is a sound that reflects ...

Which two words, added together, contain the most letters? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Post Offices… Ancient Beginnings: The concept of the postal system dates back to ancient civilizations. The Persian Empire had a system called the “Angarium” which employed mounted ...

Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it you die. What is it? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Nothing… Definition: At its most basic, “nothing” refers to the absence of something or the lack of anything. Philosophical ...

If you have it you don’t share it. If you share it you don’t have it. What is it? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Secrets… Historical Espionage: The act of keeping secrets, especially in the realm of government and military information, ...

I get shorter as I get older. What am I? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Candles… Ancient Origins: Candles have been used for thousands of years, with evidence suggesting ancient Egyptians used rushlights or torches made by soaking the pithy core ...

When is the only time that today and tomorrow come before yesterday? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Dictionaries! Ancient Origins: The earliest dictionaries date back to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China. These were often specialized glossaries or lists ...

What is 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat, and 2/4 goat? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Chicago! Nicknames: Chicago is often referred to as the “Windy City”, though the origins of this nickname have more to do with its historically boisterous politicians than ...

The man who invented it doesn’t want it for himself. The man who buys it doesn’t buy it for himself. And, the man who needs it doesn’t know he needs it. What is it? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER And while you’re here, check out these 10 facts about Chicago! History: ...

Two Chinese workers were taken into custody for causing irreparable harm to a segment of the Great Wall by using heavy machinery to form a shortcut. The iconic Great Wall of China, one of the select few human-made wonders discernible from outer space, has its roots tracing back to the ...

The Philadelphia Police Department is currently delving into an incident supported by compelling footage. The video captures an emerging MMA athlete, Egor Kostyuchenko, being pulled along a city road, desperately trying to prevent carjackers from making off with his vehicle. Kostyuchenko devotes the majority of his time to training. However, ...

A yoga class at the North Sea Observatory in Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire, was mistaken for a scene of "ritual mass murder," prompting an emergency response from local police on a Wednesday night. Millie Laws, the 22-year-old yoga instructor leading the class at the Seascape Cafe inside the observatory, described ...

Hunters have set a new record in Mississippi by capturing the state's longest alligator in the Yazoo River. The massive creature measured an impressive 14 feet and 3 inches (4.34 meters) and tipped the scales at 802.5 pounds (364 kilograms), reports the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP). ...

While therapy has long been an established method for individuals to discuss their feelings and worries, the traditional setting of face-to-face sessions might seem daunting to some. A recent study conducted by Tebra, a platform for independent healthcare practitioners, delved into the sentiments of 1,000 Americans and several healthcare professionals ...

From the moment we're born, we're seemingly trained to defend our viewpoints, convinced that our perspectives are the "correct" ones. This instinct is evident at family gatherings, schools, workplaces, and even casual social events. When our beliefs are challenged or debunked, it often feels like a personal defeat, causing us ...

In a heart-stopping incident, a parkour enthusiast mis-stepped and almost faced a fatal fall from a high-rise building. Parkour runners are known for their fearless approach to navigating urban obstacles, turning cityscapes into their personal playgrounds. However, this recent event underlined the inherent dangers of the sport. A video now ...

Gardens are more than just serene havens for humans They're also bustling hubs of activity for numerous species, from birds to bees. And these creatures play the crucial role of pollination, ensuring the growth and reproduction of many plants. Pollinators vary and can include butterflies, bats, bees, beetles, and many ...

Elon Musk, after acquiring and rebranding the social media giant Twitter to X, faced significant backlash. The idea of creating an "everything app" was met with a spectrum of responses. However, his latest public appearance at the Valorant World Championship Final unveiled a more direct display of dissent. A report ...

In a tale that sounds like it was ripped straight from the pages of ancient scripture, a man found himself unexpectedly on the menu of a humpback whale off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Before you jump to conclusions, this isn't a Jonah reboot, but the real-life experience of lobster ...

In what might be the most delectable twist of art critique, Noh Huyn-soo, an enterprising South Korean art student, recently decided to savor a bite out of Maurizio Cattelan's prized "Comedian" - a banana artwork valued at a ripe $120,000. During his visit to the Leeum Museum of Art in ...

Despite ongoing controversies surrounding the topic, the development of a human-pig hybrid is underway. Reports indicate that scientists are pursuing the creation of chimeras with specific objectives in mind. What is the Human-Pig Hybrid? A chimera, though akin to cloning, is distinct due to the source of the transplanted nucleus. ...

Donald Trump's distinctive hair has sparked debates and jokes in American politics. However, these animals, with their comical renditions, are clearly oblivious to the debates - they're just here for the hair! 1. Grumpy Trump A feline sports the Trump-inspired hair, mirroring the former president's stern facade. Beware, this kitty ...

Many people recognize the importance of sleep for humans, but few know its intriguing details. Let's dive into some astonishing facts about slumber. Rest and Life's Clock It might surprise you, but we dedicate roughly a third of our entire lifespan to slumber. While it seems like a large chunk ...

Fifty-six-year-old Ambo, a resident of Guntung River Estuary in East Kalimantan, displays an extraordinary bond with Rizka, treating the four-meter saltwater crocodile with the same affection one would give to a pet fish, turtle, or any other aquatic creature. Contrary to the terrifying image often associated with crocodiles in movies ...

In the vast and treacherous wilderness of southern Australia, a tale of survival and desperation unfolded. Lillian, a 48-year-old woman whose identity remains unknown, embarked on what was meant to be a leisurely vacation in the picturesque region of Bright, Victoria. Little did she know that her adventure would turn ...

Bank robbery scenarios rarely have happy endings. They usually conclude with somebody injured, shot, or even dead. But not this time. A California man showed that, sometimes, all you need is a bit of understanding — and a warm hug. Michael Armus Sr., 69, didn’t expect to be walking into ...

The recent arrest of a South Korean true crime fan, Jung Yoo-Jung, for committing a brutal murder has sparked widespread shock and concern. Jung's premeditated actions demonstrate a disturbing obsession with true crime, as she spent months researching ways to dispose of a corpse before finding and killing her victim ...

In this modern era, our leisure time is often consumed by mindlessly gazing at screens, endlessly scrolling through our social media feeds. This repetitive activity can lead to a lack of mental stimulation as we encounter the same content repeatedly, without engaging our minds. Instead, why not utilize your free ...

The lottery has long been a popular game of chance, with millions of people around the world trying their luck in the hopes of striking it rich. However, for Romanian-born mathematician Stefan Mandel, winning the lottery was not a matter of luck, but rather a calculated formula. Mandel managed to ...

When it comes to newborn humans, their appearance is quite distinct from that of adults. With their hairless bodies and peculiar proportions, they stand out in the animal kingdom. However, if we shift our focus to other creatures in nature, human babies suddenly appear as mere replicas of their parents. ...

The Darwin Awards have been a source of entertainment for over 25 years. The awards began in 1993 at Stanford University as part of a biological research project. The awards are meant to be humorous, and celebrate those who have removed themselves from the human gene pool in spectacular and ...

Marijuana's growing acceptance worldwide is gradually changing perceptions. With its potential for medical purposes, anxiety relief, and recreational enjoyment, an increasing number of individuals are embracing the plant. Nevertheless, recent research questions the suitability of marijuana use for adults aged 30 and above, urging reconsideration of this habit within this ...