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The Ancient Greeks are credited with inventing sports stadiums for their Olympic and Panhellenic athletic contests. The word stadium itself is of Latin origin, however, and the most famous stadium in the world is, without doubt, the Coliseum in Rome. Intended for gladiatorial shows, the Flavian Amphitheatre (as the Romans called it) held over 50,000

Movies have captured our attention and appealed to our emotions ever since Thomas Edison first invented the motion picture camera. At their best, movies have not only tapped into the human imagination and created fantasy worlds of monsters, extraterrestrials, and superheroes that have scared us and put us on the edge of our seats, but

The dictionary defines a nomad as “a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.” While this definition captures the gist of being a nomad, the modern nomad might have slightly different priorities. Many choose this lifestyle to get away from

On July 10, 2008, the App Store was introduced to the world, and the way we consume and interact with technology has never looked the same. Apps became the go-to new format for brands and businesses to reach their audience. The introduction of apps has been the catalyst for all kinds of weird and wonderful,

Everything you know about plastic recycling is false, and most of it is from the very people fighting against plastic recycling. They have made up their minds to either lie to you straight up or give you half-truths that make you underestimate the problem. Those “people” are the oil and plastic industries. Yes, oil. Plastic

The expression “as American as mom and apple pie” has painted a picture of nostalgic wholesomeness since its first usage during World War Two. And each May, we celebrate our mothers and their contribution to our lives. But while most of them are angels of wisdom and compassion, there have been a few notorious moms

People are reported missing all the time, leaving authorities and loved ones to piece together clues and come up with theories. Sometimes, there are logical explanations, But other times, there are no clear theories, and the mystery remains unsolved. Not all these disappearances were of the forever kind, but they definitely are all strange and

A poet, a painter, a novelist, an inventor, a scientist, a movie director, an actress, a chess master, a rock star, and a business magnate, all enormously successful in their professions and world famous, had something else in common as well: each was a recluse. Why, we might wonder, could men and women with so

No matter whether it’s a first birthday, the first day of school, getting your driver’s license, or getting married, milestone moments are such an important part of life’s journey. They are often the most recalled memories when we look back, and they are the memories that spark joy within our hearts. While no one rite

From the late 1960s until the late 1990s, Northern Ireland was a killing field, one whose tentacles often extended to the Republic of Ireland in the south and England to the east. The root cause was simple: Catholics living in British-controlled, predominantly Protestant North Ireland wanted more of a say over their own destiny. They’d

Robots became a widespread concept in movies in the 1920s. Fast-forward to today, and we find robots playing a pretty significant role in our world—even if we do not all agree on what role a robot should play. So whether we are on the side of “bring on the technology” or feel a bit more

Showbiz is an industry that is notorious for chewing people up and spitting them out or forgetting them altogether. But it also has a tendency to put women through the wringer far more than it does men. So here are ten of the women rock history left out who you really should listen to. They

Following up on my recent list “Ten Odd News Stories Out of New Zealand,” I thought I’d look over what we call “The Ditch” to my Australian neighbors and see what oddities are turning up in the headlines over there. Turns out, the Aussies have some rather strange goings-on over their way, too, and here’s

Have you ever had a conversation with your friends about an awesome film, TV show, or childhood cartoon? How often is the talk about the hero? About the torrid love affair or the “will they, won’t they?” between the two main characters? What about the most hateable villains or the funniest series regular? Pretty often,

Not all heroes wear capes, as the saying goes. Advances in animal DNA technology now stand at the forefront of forensic science. Enhanced testing techniques and ever-expanding databases are helping law enforcement agencies to catch criminals. In recent years, the hair, fur, feathers, blood, and other bodily fluids from cats, dogs, birds, and other animals

An island is an idyllic destination for millions of travelers worldwide. Especially when the said island is sun-drenched with white sand beaches and surrounded by nothing but turquoise ocean. However, those with an adventurous side seek out the more obscure islands that harbor a secret or two, which makes for a fascinating visit every time.

For thousands of years, our ancestors gave way to their creative expression by creating figures of all sizes from bone, antler, ivory, and stone. The world’s oldest sculptures are often small enough to fit into the palm of your hand and do not come without their fair share of controversy. These incredible works of art

Hold on—most people don’t even know what the metaverse is. Here’s a little backstory, plus some Metaverse 101 thrown in for good measure. The word metaverse is a mash-up—Meta comes from Greek and means “next” or “beyond.” So metaverse means the next universe or beyond the universe. In 1992, Neal Stephenson authored the sci-fi novel

Everyone has a story to tell about when they got an undeserved or uncomfortable punishment from a teacher, but are they as ridiculous as these? From six-year-old kids being arrested to being placed in a mental facility, with these stories, you may even feel a bit better about your high school experience! Related: Top 10

We all make choices—some good, some bad, and some really, really bad. In this case, here are 10 people who did terrible things because God told them to. Related: Top 10 Churches Where God Is Not Worshiped 10 The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart On June 5, 2002, Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped by Brian David Mitchell