In the USA, one of the weirdest tourist attractions is the “Salvation Mountain” in California, which is an outsider art installation created by Leonard Knight. The mountain is made entirely out of adobe clay and straw, and is painted in bright, vibrant colors with religious messages and Bible verses. Despite its remote location in the […]
Pekin in Illinois
The city of Pekin in Illinois was misnamed due to the misconception that it was located on the opposite side of the world from Beijing, China. In reality, it is situated across from the Indian Ocean.
Hysterical strength
Hysterical strength is a phenomenon where individuals exhibit remarkable physical strength in exceptional circumstances, surpassing their normal capabilities. For instance, a woman who rescued several children by fending off a polar bear and another who lifted a car to a height sufficient to rescue a person are both examples of this remarkable display of strength. […]
Jelly Belly Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan relied on jelly beans to help him overcome his smoking habit. In fact, he had such a fondness for them that he ordered 300,000 jelly beans to be delivered to the White House each month. He would frequently distribute them to guests and staff, and black licorice was his favorite flavor. As a […]
Third Man Syndrome
The Third Man Syndrome refers to the phenomenon where mountain climbers and explorers report feeling the presence of an unseen entity during traumatic survival situations. This entity is said to communicate with the victim, offering practical advice and encouragement. Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1919 book “South” documented his belief that an intangible companion accompanied him and […]
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Michael Buffer’s catchphrase “Let’s get ready to rumble!” has generated $400 million in revenue through licensing as of 2009. Buffer started using the phrase in 1984 and trademarked it in 1992. He uses it in various forms in licensing deals, including Jock Jams, video games, advertisements, and other products. Variations of the phrase have been […]
The Great Depression in 1931 and Cameroon
During the Great Depression in 1931, reports of American citizens suffering from starvation were so widespread that colonial-era Cameroon in West Africa collected funds to aid them. The amount raised was $3.77, equivalent to approximately $70 in today’s currency.
Nellie Bly’s Journey
Nellie Bly, a female reporter, successfully recreated Jules Verne’s famous novel “Around The World In 80 Days.” In 1888, she proposed to her editor at the New York World to undertake a journey around the world, making Verne’s fictional story a reality. On November 14, 1889, with two days’ notice, Bly boarded the Augusta Victoria […]
Procrastination
Do you struggle with procrastination? You may find yourself avoiding tasks like composing an important message or writing a report, despite knowing you should start. Unfortunately, criticizing yourself won’t help. In fact, it’s detrimental. Research shows that procrastination is not just a waste of time, but it’s also linked to real problems. Contrary to popular […]
2014 Pulitzer Prize
The winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for poetry sold fewer than 400 copies, suggesting that writing fiction may be more profitable.