A researcher accidentally killed one of the oldest trees ever (nicknamed “Prometheus”) in 1964. He got a tree corer stuck. A park ranger helped him to cut the tree down and remove the tool. Eventually, when he counted the tree rings, he realized that the felled tree was almost 5,000 years old.
The pink cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. were a gift from Japan…
The pink cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. were a gift from Japan. In 1912, Japan sent more than 3,000 seeds to be planted near the Potomac River as a symbol of friendship between the two nations.
Below the huge Moscow metro system, there is another secret system called Metro…
Below the huge Moscow metro system, there is another secret system called Metro 2, closed off to the public and reportedly connects several giant bunkers and underground cities.
There was a guy named John Titor who was supposedly a time traveler from the year of 2036…
There was a guy named John Titor who was supposedly a time traveler from the year of 2036. He said that in his timeline in the year of 2015 there will be World War III. Also someone patented his time machine sketches.
In studies where random Monopoly players were given twice the money as…
In studies where random Monopoly players were given twice the money as their opponents, they began to act rudely towards other players and argued that they used strategy and skill to achieve victory.
The Hoover Dam is expected to be one of the last remaining visible structures…
The Hoover Dam is expected to be one of the last remaining visible structures from our species, and it contains a star map that if no other means were available, could be used to determine the exact date on which Hoover Dam was completed.
For 15 euros, you can use a zipline to travel from…
For 15 euros, you can use a zipline to travel from Spain to Portugal.
The Vlasic pickle Stork mascot was an attempt to capitalize on pregnant…
The Vlasic pickle Stork mascot was an attempt to capitalize on pregnant women’s craving for pickles.
Johnny Depp would close a club he partially owned on Halloween every year…
Johnny Depp would close a club he partially owned on Halloween every year because his good friend and fellow actor, River Phoenix, collapsed and died in front of it. He did this for over 10 years until he sold his part.
Dr Jack Kevorkian was imprisoned for 8 years after performing voluntary…
Dr Jack Kevorkian was imprisoned for 8 years after performing voluntary euthanasia on patients. His tombstone reads “He sacrificed himself for everyone’s rights.”