Dogs might be man’s best friend, but another place on the podium must surely go to horses. It is hard to argue that any other animal has helped humanity advance as much as them. For around 5,000 years, horses have helped people move heavier payloads over longer distances in a much shorter time than they
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The ghosts of grandeur haunt the skeletons of massive structures abandoned across the globe, each telling a tale of faded glory and unfulfilled potential. From colossal hospitals that once echoed with the footsteps of both healers and the ailing to futuristic resorts that never welcomed a single tourist, these giants stand as stark reminders of
Art is most commonly found within—and on—the walls of galleries and museums, but some artworks are placed in nature. A natural setting—be it deep in a forest or in the middle of a desert—can make a piece of art seem extra strange. Just think of the mirrored monoliths that started mysteriously popping up around the
Coffee and the caffeine it contains is the world’s most popular drug. Before heroin, cocaine, or marijuana took the stage, the War on Drugs went after coffee. Ever since its discovery in Ethiopia around AD 800, controversy followed coffee as it made its way north, spreading throughout the Middle East and, from there, around the
Smartphones are, by this point, completely ubiquitous in modern society. Everywhere you go, it feels like you need an app to navigate things from digital tickets gaining entry to games and concerts to the ability to read a menu. QR codes, apps, social media accounts, and even the ever-handy GPS are all available at your
Brazil’s recent ban on X is just the latest example of how governments around the world are cracking down on digital communication. But in a time when information is power, people are finding clever ways to stay connected and speak freely. Some platforms and technologies are designed to outmaneuver censorship, offering safe spaces for communication
As any insider knows, Hollywood is a dog-eat-dog place. With financiers and bullish studios twisting artistry into cold hard dollars, the dreams—and careers—of many an actor are regularly chewed up and spat out. But the few big-screen performers who make it don’t always have the full picture, even at the top of their game. Friends,
Homosexual activity has always carried some level of risk as, if discovered, it was often used as a means to attack those involved. The results of being accused of homosexuality could range from simple mockery to social isolation to legal charges. Throughout history, there have been a number of scandals that were triggered by or
Before motion pictures, plays were the most popular medium of long-form storytelling for live audiences. From ancient Greece to the Renaissance, plays and playwrights have captured the hearts and minds of the masses. Names like Homer and Shakespeare will ring out throughout the ages for their literary prowess. Like any other great nation, America has
Human identity has long been considered to be rooted in our DNA, the unique genetic code that supposedly defines who we are. Yet there are extraordinary cases that challenge this notion, revealing the complexities and mysteries of what truly makes us human. These stories push the boundaries of science and force us to reconsider the
Top 10 Secret Projects The Government Tried To Cover Up Subscribe To Most Amazing Top 10: http://bit.ly/2Ibyk6i Most Recent Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj2rni0BfKo&list=UUBINYCmwE29fBXCpUI8DgTA Today we’re going to be taking a look at some crazy experiments the government thought would be a good idea to execute. We are going to be focusing specifically on Central Intelligence Agency, or
Certain companies are known for having a ruthless reputation when it comes to protecting their intellectual property. Disney and Apple, for instance, are no strangers to sending cease and desist letters to fans and companies for infringing on their copyright. While most C&D orders aren’t particularly noteworthy, here are 10 that are funny, shocking, or
To the ancient Romans, Luna was the goddess of the moon, and often in Roman art, she was shown piloting her horse or oxen-driven, heavenly white chariot in her realm across the sky. The ancient Romans adopted the Greek goddess Selena, who was also depicted driving her chariot and was symbolized by a crescent-shaped moon.
Normal superheroes are usually cut from a recognizable mold. But some creators throw the mold away and create superheroes different than anything we’ve seen before. Sometimes, they’re just ridiculous—like Super President, who somehow juggles running the country and fighting crime without breaking a sweat. Other times, they’re designed to teach us powerful virtues, like Bibleman,
While the Nazis were one of the most awful and destructive forces in the long history of humanity, they were also notable inventors. Surprisingly, Adolf Hitler’s underlings invented quite a few important and major things during their run in Germany and their spread across Europe in the 1930s and 1940s. In this list, we’ll take
As the popularity of gossip magazines and their online counterparts shows, people have an insatiable appetite for celebrity scandals. They also have a strong need to speculate and air their suspicions about those involved. Most of the time, these are things like love affairs. Rarely are they criminal, and rarer still do they involve the
I was going to write about the ten most incredible experiences you can have in South Africa, like stargazing above the numerous shipwrecks littering the coastline, coming face-to-face with a great white shark, or discovering the history of modern humans. But after reading about yet another senseless murder that rocked the country, just 13.7 miles
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