Ever wondered how much of the extraordinary hides in the ordinary? The world around us is full of curious details, mind-boggling facts, and fascinating things that most of us overlook in our daily hustle. Did you know that your heart creates enough pressure to squirt blood 30 feet away, or that honey never spoils and…
Sometimes, your 9-5 job isn’t enough to make two ends meet comfortably, and you may find yourself searching for strange ways to make money. Maybe you are fresh out of college with a humongous student loan on your back or have your heart set on a gorgeous apartment with a hefty price tag. Whatever the…
In today’s discussion of ‘myth or reality’, we explore the infamous Friday the 13th. Its long-standing association with doom and misfortune had left many crippled with fear of ‘what might happen!’ Maybe not everyone but a large section of the Western population is convinced of the ominous nature of this day. So, why is Friday…
How many times have you woken up recalling a crazy dream and then instantly forgetting it? If that sounds familiar, you are not alone! Dreams are an incredibly mysterious part of our lives, and only remembering its fragments can be really frustrating. Most of us dream every night. And despite spending around one-third of our…
Japan is an incredible land of surprises! During my first visit to Japan, I would have described my expectations based on what is Japan best known for—sushi, cherry blossoms, and a selection of incredible temples. But boy, was I in for a treat. I saw the weirdest things in Japan, things I could only dream…
Breakfast might not be the most important meal of the day after all! Find out why. What if we tell you that breakfast, the “most important meal of the day”, suggested by experts, and nutritionists worldwide is just a scam? Yes, breakfast is a scam. Is breakfast important? Yes, it is definitely important! You start…
Every now and then, a word in the English language goes on a journey as strange as its meaning. ‘Weird’ is one of those words. Today, we use the word casually in everyday conversations. It is used to describe anything unusual or slightly offbeat—like that one friend who collects vintage lunch boxes. But have you…
I remember one time I unknowingly stayed at a creepy motel and I swear I saw a shadowy figure in the mirror. No one believed me until I randomly saw that place in the list of the most haunted motels. Now I have a ghost story to share with my friends! If you’re a fan…
With over 8 million species of living creatures on our planet, it’s no surprise that not everyone has had the opportunity to see them all. Even if you dedicated your entire life to viewing pictures of all the unique animals on Earth, it would take you approximately 8 years if you spent 30 seconds on…
Did you know Lady Gaga carries a teacup and saucer with her as a sign of good luck? In certain regions of India, it is believed that seeing a pair of starlings will attract good luck while spotting one will only invite bad things in your life. Why? That’s a mystery! Good luck superstitions don’t…