Even if you’re not a practicing Christian, the religion of Jesus Christ and his disciples has spread so far and wide—especially in the West and around the English-speaking world—that it’s nearly impossible not to know its meaning as a religious symbol. Meant to memorialize Jesus’ persecution and the power of his faith and belief in
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What is a nice, relaxing vacation without an eerie ghost story? Considering that modern humans have inhabited Europe for nearly 50,000 years, it is no wonder the European continent alone has hundreds of them. For example, it is said that if you stand outside the Roman Colosseum and stay quiet, you may just be able
Few experiences in life are as terrifying as being on board a ship as it is sinking. Sheer panic as alarms blare, everything shifts, and the water keeps rising, leaving passengers and crew members with nothing to do but pray that help comes in time so they can see their loved ones again. Tragic situations
We tend to think of inventors as brainy people in white lab coats, mixing small vials of colorful liquid together, and in a puff of smoke, something is invented. Or the engineers laboring away, wrench in hand, as their spouses stand by idly while they waste away in their worthy pursuit of improving the combustion
Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol (1843) is one of the most iconic Christmas stories. The novella is about Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser who becomes kinder after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The story has been adapted and riffed on hundreds of times over the years and has
What can you buy for one dollar today? Maybe a few eggs, a fast-food hot dog, a candy bar, or yogurt. Not much. One dollar is very little, but this is where the irony of life sets in. There have been huge and notable things that were sold for $1. The transactions that fall under
When you hear the word animal, what comes to mind? Perhaps the word causes you to think of marine life, such as the whales, dolphins, and seals that call the oceans home. Maybe it brings to mind the jaguars, sloths, and toucans that reside in the Amazon rainforest. Or perhaps it makes you think of
Artists inspired by real life are famously allowed to exercise “poetic license.” That is, to not let the truth get in the way of a good story. But it sure is easier if the story is already good. And when it comes to opera, where the story is one of several art forms that are
The sports world is filled with all kinds of strange stories and interesting facts. We’re not talking about memorizing a bunch of player stats or team numbers here, either. We mean real, weird, crazy, once-in-a-lifetime stories from the world of athletic competition. There’s no end! Humans have been playing sports for pretty much as long
Your brain is a powerful part of your body that can have a large impact on your mental state and is known as a strong indicator of intelligence. By reading this sentence, your brain works overtime to help you identify and understand each letter and how it can form words and ideas. But did you
When we think of heroes, particularly heroes of war, we often imagine a macho soldier clad in camo with honors bestowed on him for his heroics, a bullet belt over his shoulder, and a nice, sexy Hollywood battle scar to show he took a bullet for a friend. In an ideal world, these types of
New Jersey, the Garden State—home to mob bosses, gangs, and serial killers—has been the scene of many violent murders over the years. Every killer, from the highest level mafia capo to the lowest violent drunk, has stalked the streets of New Jersey. There have been hangings, shootings, stabbings, and drownings. Mobsters, mafiosos, and thugs have
Antinatalism is the philosophical view that it is almost never right for people to procreate. This stance seems absurd to many at first sight, but antinatalists have come up with arguments that they feel prove that being born is almost always a mistake. The writer Emil Cioran said, “Not to be born is undoubtedly the
Many filmmakers develop a brand. Audiences see a director’s name and know to expect a certain type of entertainment experience. When each movie master below leaped to something strikingly different, the result could be an artistic and commercial success or an equally splashy failure. Related: Top 10 Most Bizarre Movie Casting Ideas 10 Steven Spielberg
All the things we’ve learned about water during our school years seem so simple and logical, right? It always moves to find its lowest point. It makes up the majority of the human body. It makes up the majority of planet Earth! And it’s necessary to sustain and grow life for flora, fauna, and everything
Prepare to embark on a wild culinary journey! We’re about to explore some bizarre food combinations that, against all odds, taste surprisingly good. These are the weird duos that’ll make your taste buds do a double-take and then applaud your adventurous spirit. Here are ten strange food combinations that actually taste pretty good. Related: Top
The world contains about 900,000 official islands—both continental and oceanic islands. Some countries only have a few, while others are formed of numerous. The Philippines has the most, with over 7,000 islands and islets. While most are commonplace, there are islands where things are not quite normal. From a rock that horrifies scientists to a
The reason the final dance in Dirty Dancing is so great is not only because of Patrick Swayze’s moves but also because the song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” perfectly complements the scene. Sometimes, movie and TV producers hit the nail square on the head when it comes to choosing certain songs for
Christmas is typically known as “the most wonderful time of the year,” and for a good reason. This holiday season allows us to not only spend time with family, friends, and those dearest to us, but it also provides an opportunity to spread love and kindness as we celebrate our religious beliefs, participate in cultural
Death is like taxes. We hate it. Also, sorry for the reminder, but it’s coming for us all—every living, breathing human on this planet and most other plants and animals. We don’t like to think about the end and keep it in our distant minds, but every so often, we read something about the ultimate