Cemeteries have been around for thousands of years. Intricate tombs and burial sites were built in ancient civilizations, such as Egypt and Rome, in honor of the deceased. Additionally, in some societies, it was believed that a proper burial was essential to ensure safe passage to the afterlife. However, burial practices changed … Read more
Towns that were formerly inhabited but are now mostly or entirely unoccupied are referred to as abandoned towns or ghost towns. These towns can be found all over the world, and there are several reasons on why they were deserted. For instance, it happens when the industry or agriculture that once supported … Read more
Spain is rich in cultural past, with numerous odd customs and ceremonies. The Baby Jumping Festival, also known as “El Colacho” in Spanish, is a unique tradition. This bizarre ritual features mature men dressed as devils jumping over rows of babies sleeping on the ground. The celebration has been honored for generations … Read more
Whispers of an ancient tradition resonate through the trees as the moon rises over the dense Amazonian rainforest. The Sateré-Mawé tribe’s secluded village sits deep in the woods, where a frightening initiation ceremony takes place under cover of darkness. This unsettling rite is not for the faint of heart, as young men … Read more
For generations, Chinese women endured the agonizing practice of footbinding, in which their feet were firmly bound to restrict development, resulting in misshapen and crippled feet known as “lotus feet.” Although it is currently illegal, this practice was originally considered a mark of beauty and social rank, and ladies who did not … Read more
Similar to biological evolution, language evolution occurs gradually and generation by generation; as a result, there is no clear transition between one language and the language that arises from it. Since all languages are as old as mankind itself, it is difficult to argue that one is actually older than any other. … Read more
Even though fortune telling is an old or ancient practice, it is still quite popular today in the modern age of technology, where almost anything is possible. One of the reasons why fortune telling is popular even in today’s era is because people are still eager to find out what the future … Read more
Beneath the towering Tokyo skyscrapers, cherry blossom landscape, rich history, and technologies way ahead of time, Japan is loaded with eerie destinations. Japan is known for horror stories and chilling paranormal activities. So, if you’re in for a creepy treat, you might want to know more of the creepiest places to visit … Read more
Like Belle in Beauty and the Beast, every book lover dreams of stepping into a gigantic library to wander, explore, and lose themselves in browsing and reading books. Now, it’s no longer a fantasy because there are many libraries out there that have stood for centuries. They have retained much of their … Read more
Sometimes, it’s fun when your eyes play tricks on you. You see “faces” staring back at you from a power plug, a cabinet, or a potato. Or you see the likeness of Jesus Christ in the clouds or a guy’s face on the surface of the moon. This phenomenon is called pareidolia, … Read more
After congregations outgrow their buildings, both large and small houses of worship do not always continue to function as religious sanctuaries. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition is headquartered in an old synagogue in Chicago. Aside from strange abandoned places in Texas, there are also abandoned churches. Cities have converted abandoned churches into antique … Read more
Exploring unusual and abandoned places is difficult to resist, and many curious people turn it into a hobby. However, because such locations may contain hazards, it is critical to heed posted warnings and avoid areas where entry is prohibited. Even these creepiest places around the world, are full of wonder and can … Read more