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3D tattoos make for one mind-bending optical illusion as they seem to twist and bend on the wearer’s skin. Tattoos have come a long way since the 18th century back when Captain James Cook first introduced it to Europe calling it a “tattaw.” But they go back centuries before that when mummies were tattooed in Egypt around 3351 and 3017 BCE. They became modernly popular after Cook made three voyages to the South Pacific in the 1700s. Following those voyages, it’s believed he and members of his crew returned to England with tattoos. He even presented King George with two native men from the island who were tattooed … Read more

January 6, 2025

Creepy

10 Creepy Wikipedia Pages That Will Make Your Skin Crawl

The internet is a rabbit hole of strange and unsettling tales, but few corners are as eerie as these creepy Wikipedia pages. From mysterious disappearances to bizarre medical conditions, here’s a roundup of the creepiest, most spine-tingling Wikipedia entries. Fair warning: you might want to keep the lights on. 1. Joyce Vincent – The Woman Who Vanished Without a Trace Imagine this: a flat in London filled with wrapped Christmas presents, shopping bags, and the television still on. It’s cozy—except for the fact that Joyce Vincent had been dead in that flat for nearly two years before anyone noticed. Found … Read more

January 5, 2025

Travel

The Notoriously Illegal 4,000 Step Stairway To Heaven Hawaii Is Pure Insanity

The Stairway to Heaven in Hawaii is an awe-inspiring and controversial landmark that has captured the imagination of adventurers and hikers worldwide. Known officially as the Haiku Stairs, this iconic 3,922-step trail ascends the dramatic slopes of the Koʻolau mountain range on the island of Oʻahu. Despite its breathtaking views and historical significance, the Stairway to Heaven Hawaii has become a subject of legal battles, environmental concerns, and passionate debates about preservation. Stairway To Heaven Hawaii The Haiku Stairs were originally constructed in 1942 during World War II as part of a U.S. Navy communications project. Perched high in the … Read more

When You Put Tree Rings on a Record Player, The Sound Is Unexpectedly Beautiful

March 16, 2023

Have you ever wondered what the sound of trees would be like? ME either. We all know that rings on a tree represent plenty of useful information about the life of the tree itself. It can indicate the environmental conditions regarding rain levels, disease, and how quickly the tree grew. Each ring has its specific story to tell.

Forget Coffins! This Company Will Turn You Into Beautiful Diamond Creations When You Die

March 15, 2023

Algordanza is a Swiss startup company that’s reinventing the wheel when it comes to memorial keepsakes made from the ashes of deceased loved ones. The company uses cremated human remains to create memorial diamonds that can be worn conveniently wherever you go. As it stands, diamonds are simply pressurized carbon atoms that are baked and then squeezed

The Craziest Multi-Tool Ever Made Has 100 Blades And A .22-Caliber Five-Shot Revolver

March 14, 2023

This multi-tool is without a doubt the Mother of all Swiss Army knives. This crazy and incredibly complicated multi-tool was made in Solingen, Germany, around the early 1880s for J. S. Holler & Co.’s cutlery store in New York City. And when I mean multiple blades, I mean 100 blades, and that’s not even the craziest

23 Awesome Inventions You Absolutely Need In Your Life

March 10, 2023

Things are invented every day, and while the majority of those things you’ll probably never need, you may want to appreciate their genius. In fact, all of the awesome inventions on this list are extremely clever and solve our most basic daily dilemmas. In the modern era, there has been a surge of incredible inventions and gadgets that

Artist Creates Underwater Museum By Placing Giant Sculptures On The Ocean Floor

March 8, 2023

Unlike most artists, Jason deCaires Taylor‘s art is not on display in a clean contemporary building, it’s actually at the bottom of the ocean 30 feet down to be exact, in Cancun, Mexico. The Cancun Underwater Museum holds about 400 sculptures used from materials that encourage coral growth and form a new home for a variety of aquatic

Cherry Blossom Tree Made From Over 800,000 LEGO Breaks Guinness World Record

March 5, 2023

The world’s largest life-sized cherry blossom tree made of LEGO bricks just bloomed and it’s fantastic. And by bloom, we obviously mean assembled by wickedly talented sculptors. The 14-foot tall and 5-foot wide cherry blossom tree sits perched at Legoland Japan in Nagoya, Japan, and is the largest LEGO brick cherry blossom tree in the Guinness Book

Archaeologists Unearth 2,200-Year-Old Mosaics In An Ancient Greek City

March 3, 2023

One of the most important cities in the Eastern Roman Empire was Zeugma: A once flourishing city home to 80,000 inhabitants situated in the present-day province of Gaziantep in southern Turkey. Now, researchers are digging up exciting ancient mosaics. Excavations began in 2007 and just seven years earlier, in 2000, the ancient city was completely submerged underwater. To

15 Drops Of Seawater Magnified 25 Times Looks Completely Fascinating

March 2, 2023

If you visit the beach this summer, we hope you’re careful in the water. It’s not because it’s harmful but the ocean, after all, is an ocean and there are plenty of organisms alive in a single drop of seawater. With every gulp or splash of water in your eye, there are tons of tiny

Scientists Use DNA To Reconstruct Face Of 19th-Century Man Accused Of Being A Vampire

February 22, 2023

Scientists have digitally reconstructed the face of a man accused of being a vampire in the 19th century, shedding light on the superstitions and folklore of the time. Using only his skull as a reference, the team of researchers was able to create a 3D model of what John Barber might have looked like. Barber,

Over 100 Years Ago, Artists Were Asked to Depict the Year 2000, These Were The Results

February 22, 2023

Here’s something I think you’ll find quite interesting. These crazy images were created by French artist Jean-Marc Cote, and a few others back in 1899, 1900, 1901, and 1910. There are at least 87 known cards and they only came to light decades later when science-fiction author Isaac Asimov chanced upon them in 1986, publishing

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December 17, 2024

DIY

19 Of The Coolest Christmas Tree Toppers Ever

If you haven’t decorated your tree yet or just feel like your Christmas tree toppers could use a little extra pizzazz, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the perfect time to let your creativity shine. Why settle for a basic star or angel when you can think outside the tree? From Darth Vader wielding a candy cane lightsaber to Harry Potter perched atop with a golden snitch, Christmas tree toppers have become a playground for pop culture, humor, and holiday cheer. We’ve even seen King Kong gripping … Read more

December 16, 2024

Science

Dogxim: The First Ever Dog-Fox Hybrid Discovered In The Wild

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists documented the first known hybrid between a domestic dog and a Pampas fox. Known as Dogxim, this remarkable animal was found in Brazil and has captivated researchers and the public alike. This finding sheds light on the fascinating and unexpected possibilities of hybridization in the animal kingdom, sparking curiosity about the genetic interplay between domestic pets and their wild relatives. Dogxim, First Dog-Fox Hybrid Found In The Wild The story began in 2021 in Vacaria, a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The animal was found after being struck by a car and was … Read more

December 15, 2024

History

21 Scary Pictures With Horrifying Backstories That Will Keep You Up At Night

You’re going to find many of the scary pictures below downright disturbing and unbelievable. Some were taken minutes before and after tragedies, and even on their deathbeds. These famous pictures made their way into news headlines and buzzed around the internet for their disturbing nature. What’s interesting about these scary photos is that once you see them they’ll stay with you forever. Much like stories, images add a very important component to storytelling that text just can’t. Why? Because of something very simple, speed. According to research compiled by 3M, visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text, which means you … Read more