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Explore the spiritual wonders that surpass time and culture. From ancient temples to towering cathedrals, this list captures the devotion of civilizations worldwide, offering insight into the connection between faith and architecture. Here are the top ten religious architectural marvels. Related: 10 Amazing Ancient Buildings Still In Use Today 10 Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt Within

Movies transport us to mythical worlds, spark our imagination, and even tease our taste buds. While we’re often fascinated by the characters, plots, and settings, food takes center stage in a few cinematic moments. Join me on a gastronomic journey as we explore ten weird foods inspired by some of your favorite movies. Related: 10

Lady Jane Grey was the niece of Henry VIII of England, a king known for having six wives and separating his country from the Catholic Church. When he died, his young son Edward VI took power. Being such a young and apparently quite sickly king, Edward received a lot of help from courtiers such as

Gambling has grown ever more popular in recent years. With the rise of online sports betting in multiple places worldwide, it’s never been easier to place a bet on your hometown team—or one halfway across the world—and then watch and cheer as they cover the spread. Or, you know, as they fail to cover the

The suggestion that there could be hidden messages and even predictions coded into the Bible, specifically the Old Testament, is a notion that is largely dismissed by most as fantastical nonsense. However, the fact is, there are more reasons to examine some of these alleged messages a little more closely, perhaps not least due to

The cowboys, marshals, and outlaws of the Old West make up some of America’s most colorful mythos. Both heroes and villains have come from this time and place and become legends. In the 19th century, out West, horsemen and bank robbers rode across the land, taking the law into their own hands. After the Civil

From sadness to joy to chopping onions, all kinds of things can make people tear up. And while most consider their tears to be nothing more than salty water to be wiped away, some curious folk collect them instead. For the most part, they are the usual suspects: scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs—people who are naturally

Most tombstones today are dull affairs. If we are lucky, they will have our name on them and the bare facts of our lives. This usually only includes that we were born on such-and-such a day and died—hopefully after a suitably long period—on another date. Not much for future wanderers through graveyards to consider. The

There are a lot of fake facts flying around out there. Now more than ever, it’s easier to lie to people in large numbers and have phony posts, statements, and claims go viral. Never before have we all had such a large audience at our fingertips, right? And some people don’t exactly use it for

Nestled in southeastern California, Joshua Tree National Park boasts a landscape of rugged beauty and a rich history. From its tumultuous origins among miners to the shadowy era of Charles Manson and the legendary tales of Gram Parsons, the park’s past is a captivating blend of allure and danger. The park’s legacy also lingers in

Pop culture has become so fractured over the past decade or so that the idea of a monoculture now seems to be a thing of the past. Sure, you still have massive juggernauts like the Marvel Cinematic Universe which appear to have fans everywhere. But for the most part, the internet has allowed people to

Every decade and every generation has its own fair share of musicians and bands. The 1990s were not left out, from grunge to industrial to hip-hop and more. Every band also had the freedom to name itself, and most found inspiration in one thing or another. That inspiration then led the musicians to choose their

When one thinks of the Wild West, visions of rugged cowboys galloping across barren landscapes and chaotic saloon brawls come to mind. Who doesn’t imagine a shootout or maybe a cattle-roping adventure? However, it’s important to note that reality often differs from the romanticized portrayal of this era in popular culture. As it really was,

Many democratic countries have adopted a system where proposed new laws must be voted on, reviewed, and amended by many people before they can be enforced. At times, such systems can seem frustratingly slow, but this list will show that there is a very good reason for their thoroughness. There have been many cases where

“Rome never changes.” The Roman Catholic Church affirms that it does not change its doctrines. Critics disagree, pointing out how the faith of contemporary Catholics differs from what was believed and practiced just 60 years ago. Looking further back in time, we can see that the medieval Church of the imperious Pope Innocent III is

We all know how litigious Hollywood can be, especially in this day and age, when summer blockbusters regularly rake in billions at the box office. Movies are a big business, and big business goes hand-in-hand with legal complications. Sometimes writers overextend themselves, slipping into other people’s copyright unannounced; sometimes productions don’t take the necessary precautions,

It’s no secret that women can do just as much as men—especially in pursuits like science, art, governance, politics, and academic endeavors. And it’s sadly also no secret that women weren’t seen in this equally capable light for centuries. Men dominated all those fields seemingly forever. While many men did impressive things to advance civilization

Public houses and inns have existed in what today is the United Kingdom for a thousand years, at least. And many of the watering holes of the contemporary era are buildings that date back hundreds of years. With that in mind, then, it is perhaps not surprising that many of these pubs are some of

It takes a lot to destroy a town. It’s hard to even imagine how a town could be destroyed. One minute, it’s here, and the next minute, large areas of it—or, in the worst cases, pretty much all of it—are wiped out. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters are, of course, the most likely

The world has been obsessed with superpowers for years. We’ve all seen the classic powers, and with the rise in superhero movies, there’s a demand for new and unusual abilities. We’ve seen flight, speed, strength, mind control, teleportation, and more. Occasionally, a character will appear with a bizarre power in comics, TV, or movies. Sometimes,