The Oldest Existing Libraries in the World

admont abbey library

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

The Mysterious Pareidolia

face in the wall

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

Can You Buy Abandoned Churches in Texas?

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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

Really Weird Abandoned Places

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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

Getting Permission for Exploring Abandoned Houses

Nature Images, Outdoors, Abandoned Building

There are several compelling reasons to obtain permission to enter someone else’s property. One of the tips for exploring abandoned places is to ask permission. The most important reason to inquire before entering is that it may save you from legal trouble. If you are caught on private property without permission from … Read more

The Mysterious Crooked Forest in Poland

crooked forest in poland

“Nature is always mysterious and secret in her use of means; and art is always likest her when it is the most inexplicable,” wrote 19th-century English writer John Ruskin.   We now have the most modern and advanced science to help us figure things out. But the universe still leaves us with perplexing … Read more