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Art restoration is a delicate dance between preserving history and breathing new life into the past. But sometimes, well-intentioned efforts result in downright disasters. While some pieces have been mutilated, others have been lost altogether. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that you should never send art to Spain for restoration. From amateur

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “Ponzi scheme”? For most of us, especially in this day and age, the story of Bernie Madoff comes to mind. In even more contemporary times, your mind might run across a story like that of Sam Bankman-Fried, the now-disgraced founder of FTX who bilked billions

There’s something magical about live music. It could be how the bass reverberates through your chest, the crowd’s collective energy, or the raw emotion pouring out of the performers. Some concerts, however, transcend the ordinary, etching themselves into the memories of all lucky enough to witness them. Join me as we revisit ten epic concert

Basil in bubbles? Floating cows? These oddities can be found on what can only be described as the world’s strangest farms. Some of these places are so unusual that they are the first of their kind or highly experimental. From a plantation where the Moon calls the shots to a farm where everybody runs for

Are you the kind of person who can’t resist snapping a picture when you’re on vacation? You’re not alone. In the age of social media, documenting our adventures has become second nature. However, some places just seem to have that extra dash of magic that makes them irresistibly Instagrammable. Certain locations have become favorites for

What to do with those pesky political opponents? How will we rid ourselves of their opinions and dampen support for their cause before there is an uprising? Before the people realize what is at stake and take to arms. What would a true tyrant do when someone does not fall in line? Jail them, of

Welcome to the world of snacks, where the battle between willpower and the allure of tasty treats wages on. Whether you’re a snack enthusiast or a casual grazer, we’ve all fallen prey to the siren call of munchies. Join us as we explore the top ten addictive snacks and why we can’t stop eating them.

How much do you know about trash? If you are anything like us, the answer is… not very much. You know enough to throw it away, right? We hope. And maybe you are thoughtful enough to recycle some things for the good of the planet, too. Simple stuff, really! When you get done with something,

Capitalism is at the core of our society; businesses and corporations produce consumer goods. This system breeds innovation. However, with a competitive free market, a company cannot create just one product in the same way and continue to be successful indefinitely. As time passes, products must be revamped, upgraded, and improved. Sometimes, the public loves

Sometimes, the unthinkable happens on a film set by accident, and sometimes, it is by design. Certainly, it is not uncommon for a director to make larger-than-life demands, ordering the seas to part in order to get the perfect shot. However, some have gone further than others to achieve this, taking what might be considered

If you find yourself the most important person in your community, how will you let other people know you are the most important? This has been a problem for rulers throughout history. One of the methods of proclaiming your position was to wear a special item that was tied symbolically to your status. What could

Buckle up, science enthusiasts, because the natural world isn’t holding back on the extraordinary. From critters that create shockwaves hotter than the sun to animals that live forever, these 10 incredible creatures wield real-life superpowers that could rival anything from the pages of a comic book. Related: 10 Types Of Bacteria With Real Superpowers 10

As the saying goes, all things in moderation. However, what about when you decide to throw caution to the wind and just go ahead and forget that whole moderation thing? Well, it turns out that the saying is there for a reason and that when you totally ignore it and start consuming without thought, strange

There are literally thousands of languages spoken all over the world today—and thousands more long-dead languages that were spoken by small (or large) groups in the past and are no longer used. Communities and empires die out, languages fall out of use in favor of other more popular languages that surge ahead, and native tongues

Every so often, buildings are put up not out of need or passion but out of spite. These so-called spite houses are built or modified with the specific intent of irritating the neighbors. Although their initial purpose is to annoy, they occasionally become tourist attractions. Here are 10 of the most interesting (and sometimes strange!)

Thanks to the Home Alone franchise, millennials would know what is possible if a family with 11 children takes off for the Christmas holiday and a single child is left to fend for himself, all the while two dangerous criminals try to break in and steal everything they can get their hands on. Home Alone

As much as the world loves a good piece of art, sometimes bad ones can be just as much fun. Sold-out midnight showings of The Room and the popular podcast My Dad Wrote a Porno (in which a man reads his father’s embarrassing erotic novel out loud to friends) show that we love bad media

In October 1929, the American stock market crashed. After riding high for much of the 1920s, Wall Street took a major dip, and the economy followed. But for a little while after, Americans farmers far out west didn’t quite feel the effects of the crash. Farms had been producing profitable products for years since World

The Star Trek franchise has entered into a Golden Age in the 2020s. The science fiction juggernaut, initially launched in 1966, now has multiple series running simultaneously. There have been eight live-action and three animated TV series to bear the name Star Trek, four of which are currently on air. While Star Trek is science