Wife Carrying Is An Extreme Sport In Finland
Over fifty men happily sling their wives or partners over their shoulders and run off into the race. An hour-long gruel...
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Aeschylus The Ancient Writer Killed By A Falling Tortoise
Aeschylus is often regarded as the creator of the tragic genre. He is one of the early Greek writers whose plays have su...
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For Europeans Hershey’s Chocolate Tastes Like Vomit
If you ask any American they may tell you that Hershey’s is the chocolate to buy. But, if you ever offer one to a Europe...
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The Mysterious 17th Century Whipping Tom
If you were a lone woman roaming the streets of London in 1681, then you may have been on the lookout for Whipping Tom....
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The Underwater Postbox Of Susami Bay In Japan
If you have ever wondered how you may mail a letter if you are stuck living deep in the ocean, then don’t worry you can...
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Ernest Hemingway Cheated Death Over Five Times
Hemingway wasn’t a household name without taking a few risks not only in his art but also in his own life. From early on...
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Art Pieces Painted By Elephants Have Been Sold For Over $25,000
It all started as a joke in the 90s when an elephant expert by the name of Richard Lair decided to team up with conceptu...
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During The 17th Century Instead Of Divorce Wife Selling Was A Real Thing
During the 17th to 19th century, there was a weird and terrible custom of wife selling instead of divorce. It is a pract...
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The Incredible Story Of The Two-Headed Boy From Bengal
In 1790 a surgeon known as Everard Home wrote a series of medical articles about an extremely rare medical condition, wh...
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The Funny Looking Punt Gun Nearly Wiped Out Duck Populations
Use of what is known as the punt gun, a comically large looking gun, nearly wiped out the duck and waterfowl populations...
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