In the middle of the vast desert landscape of northeastern Saudi Arabia, you’ll find a rock standing tall, but once you look around, you’ll see a tomb carved on that very same rock. Also known as the “lonely castle,” Qasr Al-Farid is one of the well-known monuments of the Madain Saleh archeological … Read more
Our world contains the strangest things and places that somehow leave people breathless with how well preserved and simply passing the test of time. Stonehenge, Pyramid of Giza, and Moai are some of the few places that piqued the majority’s interest, and for a good reason. Unraveling strange places like this always … Read more
While many of the very earliest television shows were short-lived and obscure, a lot of people have probably heard of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! In some context. It first started out as a comic, which some might remember regularly reading in the newspaper. This was usually just a single-panel daily comic … Read more
The Library of Congress serves the U.S. Congress and is recognized as the national library in the country. It has long been a bastion of history, knowledge, and information since it was established in 1800. It is home to more than 38 million books and other printed material. In addition to books, … Read more
Rain, snow, and hail are some of the usual things that we expect to fall from the sky. But meat, spiders, and frozen iguanas? And even gold bars! Nope, we’re not straying away from the topic here! These are some strange items that fell from the sky. The metaphorical “Raining cats and … Read more
As Oscar Wilde says: “Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.” It’s true that there are often examples of people deriving inspiration from real-life situations to create their masterpieces. However, it’s incredible to consider just how often life truly imitates works of art, books and comic books, music, movies, and … Read more
This strange and abandoned town is in Perm Krai, Russia, located on the Kosva River. In the late 1980’s the town had a population of 36,858 – today. It is zero!
The black house with the red dot on it on Howard’s Knob,” “The Stahl House,” “The Cult House,” 448 Howards Knob Road. It is known by many different names, but almost everyone in Boone has at one time or another looked up and seen the strange black mansion on Howard’s Knob. After … Read more
Russian architect P.S. Boitzov built many French-style medieval castle in the 19th century–but Muromtzevo Mansion is by far the most spectacular of them. The legend of this odd castle begins in the 19th century, when a Russian nobleman traveling through France made aquaintance with a French lord. The two began to squabble … Read more
Intro Art has enjoyed a rich history with our species. It has undergone many revolutions and has experienced hundreds of different styles of being expressed. Each culture and area of human civilization has produced its own masterpieces. Naturally, what with color being such an integral part of various sorts of art, there … Read more
There are many strange and unusual occurrences in the world in every era, but some of us might not know all the stories. The tale of the green children of Woolpit, for instance, is a little known story that began in England during the middle of the 12th century. This will put … Read more
The animal world is a beautiful, fascinating, and mysterious one. There are several parts of the world that we still have to explore, which means that many species are as yet undiscovered. As science progresses, it also uncovers a lot about animals that we didn’t know before. Shape-shifters, for instance, aren’t very … Read more
Visiting France usually means that you have a lot of tourist destinations in mind. The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and several other options are usually at the top of one’s priority list when they go to this country. However, seasoned travelers and those who like their travels to be a bit different … Read more
What’s in a name? If you’re fond of traveling, the United States is definitely one of the best countries to be in. There are all kinds of tours available, with each road trip giving you memories and experiences to last a lifetime. You can even set the theme of your travels according … Read more
Most of us have probably heard of or even visited popular travel destinations such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Westminster Abbey in London, or the Vatican in Rome. There are still some places that most people haven’t heard off that are strange, unusual and off the general public radar. In fact, … Read more
Some of us might hear about cults such as The Manson Family, Scientology, and Moonies, but what we don’t know is that there’s a whole lot more of obscure religions and cults with weird beliefs and rituals such as alien worship and even murder. That’s why in this article, we are going … Read more
Ancient mystery religions and secret cults who worshipped little-known gods outside of more mainstream and official temples and practices. Their groups were so secretive that in many cases members were banned from discussing their practices and beliefs with people who were not also members. Because of this secrecy, many details about their … Read more
The American Kennel Club recognizes over 190 dog breeds and some of them are found in such small numbers which makes them rare and unique that’s why they might look unfamiliarly weird to us. But even if they look uncommon, these dog breeds are the perfect companion. From being your running buddy, … Read more
Do you sometimes wonder what are the weirdest buildings are? Well, you’ve come to the right place because we are here to present to you the world’s strange and unusual buildings. Because who says a building has to look boring and normal? 1. The Basket Building in Ohio This building is … Read more
Doves, chicken, crows, they’re all birds that you’ve heard of. How about Frogmouth, Kakapo, and Oilbird? You’re probably thinking these are made-up words. News flash! They’re not! Our planet is home to over 10,000 bird species! We’re living among the most exotic and unique creatures and we don’t even know it. Not … Read more
From Pokemon Go, planking, twerking, and Snapchat filters, almost all of us are guilty when it comes to succumbing to at least one weird fad that has become popular throughout the years. But long before these strange fads were the thing, our folks had more bizarre was to pass their time. Maybe … Read more
There are a lot of people who are creeped out by spiders. In fact, about thirty percent of the people in America are afraid of them. Who wouldn’t right? With those multiple big eyes and eight long legs. But those are not enough to describe most spiders because Scientists frequently discover new … Read more
The animal kingdom is full of one remarkable fact after another. Do cats really have nine lives? Does licking a toad’s back can really get you high? And do vampire bats have the ability to donate blood? Keep on reading because we are here to debunk some strange and unusual facts and … Read more
From John Quincy Adams’ belief of the mole people to Ulysses S. Grant being a white supremacist. Historical people had some bizarre, disgusting and somewhat horrifying habits that you never knew they possessed. So prepare to take a look at the secret lives of the world’s historical people you thought you knew. … Read more
Every country and culture have their own traditions. These are the rituals, ceremonies, and festivals we follow depending on our own beliefs. These can be about birth, marriage, the transition to adulthood, and even death. Some of these can be common for most of us, but there are also certain ceremonies and … Read more
A lot of people believe luck comes from rituals, certain beliefs and superstitions. This is definitely true in the world of sports. Some players have a lucky shirt, hat or other garment they wear or follow specific rituals before a game. Here are some of the more renowned and interesting superstitions and … Read more
Almost every famous musician played the piano, violin, guitar, or drums. But aside from these “mainstream” instruments, there are strange, unusual musical instruments that have been used over time. Some are even bigger than you can imagine. So take a seat and relax because we are here to give you a list … Read more
We’re pretty sure everyone knows someone who is good at or enjoys playing at least one sport. It can be basketball, volleyball, chess, soccer, or football. But have you even heard about sports such as chess boxing, wife carrying, or camel wrestling? If not, then you’re in for a treat. Because we … Read more
Most of us are excited about eating desserts or sweets after having dinner. Some of the most popular desserts are cakes, chocolate, and ice cream. But did you know that aside from these, there are many other desserts enjoyed by a lot of people from all over the world? Yes, and some … Read more
Flags always represent a nation, movement or a group. Choosing the right design, symbols, colors, and insignia for a flag can say a lot about a country, group or movement. Just take a look at the American flag, it has fifty stars that represent its fifty states. There are symbolic and eye-pleasing … Read more