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Modern-day submarines are a fine example of ultra-modern technology. However, this is preceded by a history of about 160 years.…
People are real speed demons. For years we have been developing the fastest cars, planes and boats. Thanks to smart…
There is a lot of discussion about the use of nuclear power plants. Due to the current climate change caused…
Banks have always played a very important role in a country’s economy. In essence, it means that a bank lends…
A helicopter can land on almost any flat terrain, which is a major advantage over an airplane. It can also…
Aircraft carriers play a major role in military operations. Fighter jets and helicopters can take off and land from these…
As soon as you realise that you are expecting a baby, you want to know whether you are having a…
We all know the tooth fairy, don’t we? That mythical being who flutters into our bedrooms and takes away our…
When you think of islands, you imagine remote paradisiac places, untouched by civilization, where you can bathe in clear turquoise…
Since the time of Galileo, human beings have been using telescopes to scan the skies. Galileo explored the night sky…
The Illuminati has become the conspiracy theory of choice for paranoid types who are convinced that a shadowy, powerful organisation…
If there is one subject that has many conspiracy theories, it’s aliens! Is there other life in the universe? And…
Humanity has always been fascinated with the unknown and, perhaps more importantly, how we’ve doomed ourselves. Here are ten theories…
Organised crime is a dangerous threat in our society. Although it is a relatively new phenomenon, modern history has already…
Murders and violence carried out in the name of the occult are often some of the most grisly and disturbing…
In our modern age where anonymity is scarce, it seems unbelievable to think that a person could become world famous…
In these 10 countries you pay the most for a pack of Marlboros. 10. France ($8.37 ) 9. Singapore ($9.75…
10. Gornergratbahn: Gornergrat, Switzerland: 3,090 metres high (the highest open-air railway in Europe) 1898 The Gornergratbahn, or Gornergrat Railway (Gornergrat…
While crowdfunding may seem like a new idea, it has actually existed for centuries. Publishers would often fund new books…
Ever heard something which sounds so unbelievable it couldn’t possibly be true? Well here’s ten facts which will really mess…
There’s no age limit on invention, and here we reveal how commonplace items like the television, trampoline and even the…
Sometimes the truth seem stranger than fiction. Often we come across a fact we don’t believe only to Google it…
Hobbies don’t always have to break the bank. Here are our favourites where the entry cost is less than $50.…
The human body contains over 70 organs that are highly specialised to perform different functions. A single organ contains over…
Etymology is always an interesting subject. We often don’t give a second thought to the words we use in everyday…
Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most fascinating leaders in world history. Born on the French-owned Mediterranean island of Corsica…
The word “stress” is probably the most overused word on the planet, but maybe there is good reason. There are…
From fad diets to crazy detoxes, it doesn’t take much to get the general public lapping up anything under the…
In today’s fast moving world, many people find it hard to attended lectures and complete courses in the brick-and-mortar buildings.…
We’re all drawn to the allure of the unexplainable and the mysterious. Although nowadays most weird phenomena or strange occurrences…
We all love a good conspiracy theory (aliens, JFK ?). They bring out our inner paranoia and suspicions even when…
10. Griselda Blanco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JqECq-2JYY Almost the epitome of a poor ne’er-do-well, Griselda Blanco was born in Cartagena, Colombia and ‘went…
TED talks are a global set of conferences which are dedicated to ‘ideas worth spreading’. The talks have seen scientists,…
Few things have the power to topple the rich and wealthy like a sex scandal. Over the years, high-ranking politicians,…
IQ tests have long been one of the most popular ways to scientifically ‘score’ and determine a person’s intelligence. Research…
10. You Have a New Stomach Lining Every 3 to 4 Days! Your stomach is something of a marvel of…
10. Cicadas’ Long Infancy photo: Bruce Marlin / Wikicommons Most people in the world recognise cicadas if not by sight…
Largest Pharmaceutical companies in the world, listed by 2013 revenue converted to US$. 10 Eli Lilly 23.1 billion Despite being…