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6 Insane Conspiracy Theories That Actually Turned Out To Be True
It’s getting harder to separate truth from fiction in the age of fake news. But conspiracy theories and propaganda are as old as society itself. Perhaps most disturbing of all is the growing wealth of scientific evidence suggesting that we’re influenced even by news we know to be fake. How many disproven JFK assassination theories are…
Stupid Little Things That Nearly Torpedoed Huge Movies
Stupid Little Things That Nearly Torpedoed Huge Movies Hollywood should be a well-oiled machine, by now. And it is: A well-oiled machine that's easily brought to a complete standstill by something minor and annoying. Because well-known movies are being held up by bizarre, inconsequential stuff just constantly. Things like: 10: 9: 8: 7: 6: 5:…
The Great 90’s Celebrities Where Are They Now
The Great 90’s Celebrities: Where Are They Now? Denise Richards Denise Richards had memorable roles in hit shows "Saved by the Bell," "Melrose Place," and "Seinfeld". Her movie breakthrough came with the sci-fi action "Starship Troopers" in 1997. It served as a starting point for her to get more film roles in movies like "Drop…
Everyday Objects That Started Out As Something Else Entirely
Everyday Objects That Started Out As Something Else Entirely Normally, one glance is all it takes to figure out why a thing was invented. Cars came about because we needed a better way to get from here to there, guns were created because we needed a more efficient way to wreck shit once we got…
10 Times GPS Failed With Terrible Consequences
10 Times GPS Failed With Terrible Consequences Since the introduction of GPS satellite navigation systems, drivers have become increasingly reliant on the devices to get from A to B. The days of executing a meticulously planned road trip from map reading and navigational skills alone have become a thing of the past. Okay, maybe we…
The Best Parenting Hacks Ever
The Best Parenting Hacks Ever Raising children takes a lot of dedication, hard work, and sacrifice, yet it is one of life's most rewarding journeys. While some probably less than pleasant things are unavoidable (they will pee the bed at some stage), with a bit of imagination and creativity you can certainly find ways to…
7 ‘Ocean’s Eleven’-Style Heists (That Happened In Real Life)
7 'Ocean's Eleven'-Style Heists (That Happened In Real Life) Hollywood makes the "big heist" look like a cool, dramatic affair. And if they do it right, the audience is left in awe of the criminals who pulled it off against all odds. That, of course, is irresponsible. In reality, criminals are not so bold or…
10 Countries That Are Completely Unique In One (Weird) Way
10 Countries That Are Completely Unique In One (Weird) Way Every country is unique, that's not an especially surprising revelation. What is startling is the specific way that some countries are incredibly different from even their closest neighbors. Sure, yeah, we're more alike than we are different. But those differences can be pretty damned weird.…
10 Rare Old Medicines That Had Horrific Side Effects
10 Rare Old Medicines That Had Horrific Side Effects Medicine has come a long way from the “good old days” of garlic-filled masks and astringent herbal teas. Even in relatively recent times, drugs have been used which have horrific effects on the human body. But—and this is a big but—they can and often do work.…
10 before-and-after photos that track the changes we’ve made to the Earth
10 before-and-after photos that track the changes we’ve made to the Earth Often, small changes made over time are hard to see. Even when we're making dramatic transformations to our world - through deforestation, industrialisation, and fossil fuel extraction and use - it can be hard to see how large the scars we're creating are.…
10 Historical Figures Who Disappeared And Have Never Been Found
10 Historical Figures Who Disappeared And Have Never Been Found Most people who go missing turn up safe and well, within a few hours or days. Some, unfortunately, are found dead. When people do leave, the reason is often obvious, too—because they are running away from something (debt or the police, for example) or to…
10 Pictures That Almost Got Their Photographers Killed
10 Pictures That Almost Got Their Photographers Killed A picture is worth a thousand words—or the life of its photographer. Obviously, photographers will often go to extremes to get the perfect shot. For some, these pictures can make their careers, but there may be a high price. Possibly too high. War and wildlife photographers are…
8 Of The Luckiest People
8 Of The Luckiest People To Ever Exist On Earth We use the expression ‘lucky dog’ way too loosely nowadays. We think getting a good deal online, a nice vacation, or a good-looking partner is being lucky. We thought so too, before we came across this. Your definition of luck will change altogether after reading…
10 Insane Tours That Are Extremely Dangerous
10 Insane Tours That Are Extremely Dangerous Every year, thousands of people travel the world, booking tours that offer thrilling and exciting experiences while often completely unaware of the dangers they may present. When we think of guided tours, we imagine a fun and informative experience. What most of us do not picture is a…
10 British Crimes Stranger Than Fiction
10 British Crimes Stranger Than Fiction 10: Marie Wilks In June 1988, Marie Wilks was 22 and pregnant with her second child when she took a road trip with her baby son and 11-year-old sister. They had been to visit her husband at an army training camp. As an inexperienced driver, Marie soon became…
10 Times Wild Animals Saved Humans
10 Times Wild Animals Saved Humans 10: Lions Save Girl From Kidnappers Sometime in June 2005, a 12-year-old Ethiopian girl was walking home from school when she was abducted by four men. (Rural Ethiopia has seen many instances of men kidnapping women they intend to forcefully marry.) The girl remained with the men for…
Top 10 Remarkable Finds Involving Old Ships And Explorers
Top 10 Remarkable Finds Involving Old Ships And Explorers The haunting remains of sunken ships make for more than just a gripping view. Each arrives like a time capsule, bringing bits of history and a fair share of mysteries. In recent times, researchers have found fascinating alternative stories attached to known explorers, unique ships, and unexpected…
The Funniest Tattoo Fails Ever To Be Inked
The Funniest Tattoo Fails Ever To Be Inked So, you have finally decided to do it! You have gotten your nerve up and you have found your way to the tattoo shop. You sit in the waiting room eagerly nervous to get in that chair for your very first tattoo. But wait what are you…
‘Modern’ Things That Are JUST. SO. OLD.
'Modern' Things That Are JUST. SO. OLD. Since we hate being wrong about stuff, we asked our image magicians to dig up the true histories of things we think are modern. And we gave some old-fashioned cash to our favorite entries. 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6:…
Bizarre Ways Actors Landed Their Most-Famous Roles
Bizarre Ways Actors Landed Their Most-Famous Roles You probably think actors land their most famous roles by having fancy, high-powered lunches and nailing super-formal auditions. But it turns out Hollywood is just as insane and random as the rest of the world. Probably moreso. So actors get cast in famous, career-making roles for truly bizarre…
Tiny Things That Changed The World In Huge Ways
Tiny Things That Changed The World In Huge Ways Small acts can have surprisingly large consequences, which should come as no surprise to anyone who's a fan of the documentary Back To The Future. It's called the butterfly effect, and it happens absolutely all the time. For example ... 1: 2: 3: …
10 Weirdest, Most Bizarre Animals Found
10 Weirdest, Most Bizarre Animals Found There are literally millions of different species on earth—scientists are not even sure how many. We live in a world with a lot of biodiversities. When you think about animal life though, you probably think about dogs, cats, horses, chickens, seagulls, and other common animals. You may be wondering…
Everyday Things That Are Surprisingly Dangerous
Everyday Things That Are Surprisingly Dangerous There are a ton of things in this world that we immediately recognize as dangerous. We're smart enough to avoid them. It's the safe-looking stuff that will get you. As a public service we asked our readers to find examples of ordinary, inconspicuous stuff that's just lying in wait…
Hollywood’s Laziest Attempts At Faking Movie Locations
Hollywood’s Laziest Attempts At Faking Movie Locations Movie and TV studios have entire back lots and huge props departments whose job it is to trick your brain into thinking you're in some well-known location. But more often than not, movie producers elect to swap in some other city, instead, and just hope you won't notice.…
10 Most Unexpected Plane-Related Incidents To Happen In Recent Times
10 Most Unexpected Plane-Related Incidents To Happen In Recent Times Air travel is a convenient and affordable means of transportation. Airlines, not to mention the flight crew, do everything in their power to make sure their customers have a pleasant experience, no matter what their budget. Yet, nobody’s perfect. Airlines can make some hilarious mistakes, from…
Most Expensive Auction Items
Most Expensive Auction Items Those who have an appetizing desire on antiquities and precious possessions, will tell you that an auction house is perhaps the best place to spend loads of money on things that carry a rich heritage with them. With the recent rise in the luxury spending trend, the list most expensive items…
The Surprisingly Weird Aftermaths Of Famous Events
The Surprisingly Weird Aftermaths Of Famous Events Historical events have well-known consequences. That's what makes them historical. The thing is, for every widely-known tragic or inspiring outcome, there are countless smaller ripples that go largely forgotten. Our plasticians are here to set the record straight about the truly weird, surprising outcomes from events that made…
Hidden talents of the rich and famous
Hidden talents of the rich and famous From tattoo artistry to piloting planes Ever wondered what musicians and actors get up to in their spare time? This selection of celebrities’ secret skills is full of surprises: 1. Margot Robbie – tattoo artist On the set of Suicide Squad, the Australian actor tattooed her co-star Cara…
Clever Life Hacks to Simplify your World
Clever Life Hacks to Simplify your World At first I was surprised, but soon realized that we all want to simplify and improve our lives; especially when a solution to a common problem is cheap, effective and easy to-do! After spending a lot of time sifting through reddit’s Life Hacks subreddit, BuzzFeed’s endless Life Hack…
Top 10 Biggest Animals
Top 10 Biggest Animals Animals take many shapes and forms and come in a great diversity of sizes, from microscopic to the 30 m long blue whale! Whether you measure in terms of weight, height or length, there is no denying some animals are huge in comparison to others in their class. 10. Goliath Beetle…
10 Mysterious Ancient Inventions Science Still Can’t Explain
10 Mysterious Ancient Inventions Science Still Can't Explain Googling "mysterious ancient discoveries" or "unexplained ancient inventions" leads to dozens of sites listing artifacts supposedly so baffling the only possible answer could be aliens, time travel, the paranormal, the Iluminati, or aliens. Wait - did we already mention aliens? Sorry: they're a go-to explanation for anything…
Most Ridiculous Lawsuits
Most Ridiculous Lawsuits While frivolous lawsuits aren't uncommon in today's litigious environment, some stand out because they are so preposterous. Here are seven examples. 01: The $67 Million Pants Roy Pearson was an administrative law judge in Washington D.C. In 2005 he took a pair of pants to a local dry cleaner for alterations. The…
Photoshop or Not? 10 Amazing Places You Won’t Believe Aren’t Artificial
Photoshop or Not? 10 Amazing Places You Won’t Believe Aren’t Artificial Have you ever been fooled by a Photoshopped image? Today’s CGI and image editing software is so good that sometimes a convincing fake can look close to reality than a real photograph. We covered almost all of the world’s continents – from famous North…
Dream Jobs That Seem Way Too Good To Be True
Dream Jobs That Seem Way Too Good To Be True Work, inherently, isn’t designed to be fun. When I was teenager working as a bus boy—outside in the blaring NJ summer sun—I never once looked up from cleaning half-eaten oysters off the floor beneath a group of sloppy tourists to say to myself, “Whoa, I…
10 Unbelievably Cool Homemade Creations
10 Unbelievably Cool Homemade Creations 1: Homemade Dialysis Machine Three times a week, Hu Songwen sits on a small toilet in his home in a rural east China town and fires up his homemade dialysis machine. Hu, who suffers from kidney disease, made it from kitchen utensils and old medical instruments after he could no…
10 Most Amazing Engineering Achievements
10 Most Amazing Engineering Achievements 1. The International Space Station (ISS) First on our list is a space age engineering accomplishment. The ISS was launched in 1998 and has been orbiting Earth ever since. The station holds a crew of 6 astronauts and is the largest artificial object in orbit: it is 72.8 m (239…
The 10 Most Beautiful Animals in the World
The 10 Most Beautiful Animals in the World All animals living on earth are beautiful. The diversity on our planet is practically endless with different sizes, shapes, characteristics and colours. Thanks to the beautiful animals living in all environments, the world is a more pleasant, mysterious and interesting place. Beauty is a broad and subjective…
10 Amazing Hotels You Need To Visit Before You Die
10 Amazing Hotels You Need To Visit Before You Die Here we have a combined edition of some of the most amazing hotels in the world that is a must visit before you die. Although, there may be many who cannot afford these locations but most of us would love to spend some quality time…
Top 10 Spookiest Submarines
Top 10 Spookiest Submarines Humans have been sailing for millennia, but submarines as we know them today are a more recent innovation. It takes a brave soul to journey in one of these claustrophobic underwater vessels, surrounded on all sides by the crushing pressure of the sea. We all know about the Yellow Submarine, but…
‘Unsolved’ Mysteries That Have Been Thoroughly Solved
'Unsolved' Mysteries That Have Been Thoroughly Solved Like The Voynich Manuscript or the Mary Celeste, there are a lot of mysteries out there that continue to baffle the masses. To be clear, this isn't that. The myths found below are perpetuated by people who simply refuse to do a quick Google search. For example ...…
Studies That Prove Scientists Are Weird, Weird People
Studies That Prove Scientists Are Weird, Weird People Scientific curiosity is pretty much a requirement for anyone in math-related fields, and it's definitely responsible for a ton of technological advancements. But it's also responsible for a bunch of goofy data. So here are some examples of weird things that scientists actually studied, and more important,…
10 Extraordinary Dogs That Saved Lives
10 Extraordinary Dogs That Saved Lives Mankind has formed a special bond with dogs ever since we’ve been able to train them to do various tasks. Hunting, guarding, and herding were some of the most popular uses for dogs throughout history. Today, we use them to catch fleeing criminals, find hidden drugs, and be our…
10 of the Most Amazing and Unusual Homes You’ll Ever See
What is the most unusual home you have ever lived in? Many of us only know what it is like to live in stucco or brick buildings, with everyday walls, windows, and doors. But there are houses all over the planet that are far different from the traditional, offering a unique way of life, and…
10 Bizarre Things Criminals Did To Evade The Police
10 Bizarre Things Criminals Did To Evade The Police Criminals will do anything to get away with their sinister deeds. After all, nobody wants to go to prison. While some criminals go about evading the authorities with conventional methods, others choose to do so in a creative way. Most of the time, however, there is…
Startlingly Dark Secrets About The Disney Company
Startlingly Dark Secrets About The Disney Company Disney likes to pretend it's all cute rodents, wholesome superheroes, happy princesses, and family-friendly amusements parks. But underneath that veneer of fun and joy exists something darker. Or that was our theory, so we asked our readers to do some digging. Here's what they dug up: 10: 9:…
Celebrities Who Look Like Other Celebrities
Celebrities Who Look Like Other Celebrities 10: Jada Pinkett Smith and Zoe Saldana These two are close enough in age to be sisters (only 7 years between them) and we think that someone's mom isn't telling the truth, because these ladies could be twins! They look more alike than Zoe does with her own…
The Most Expensive Mistakes Ever Made in History
Every person on Earth makes mistakes. No one is perfect. Yet sometimes a combination of incorrect actions leads to such large-scale consequences that there’s only one question left in mind: How could this happen? Bright Side collected the biggest mistakes in the history of humanity, the effects of which cost a fortune. 10. An overly…
The 10 Most INSANE Roller Coaster Rides In The World 2018
The 10 Most INSANE Roller Coaster Rides In The World 2018 Rollercoasters are thrilling adrenaline-inducing experiences and the most exciting part of amusement parks! But some parks have gone a step too far, creating rides that are way too insane. Here at I’m A Useless Info Junkie, we have gathered the most scariest roller coaster…
10 Gigantic Versions Of Childhood Games
10 Gigantic Versions Of Childhood Games Hopscotch, paper airplanes, musical chairs. Many people enjoy these kinds of games as children but forget about them as adults. However, a rare group of people remember these games and help to create versions that dwarf those we played in our backyards or on school grounds. This list will…
10 Infamous Alcatraz Inmates
10 Infamous Alcatraz Inmates Between 1934 and 1963, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary housed America’s most dangerous prisoners. Next to the death penalty, a ticket to Alcatraz was the most severe punishment for hardened criminals. In the 1930s, crime was out of control in the United States. In 1932, for example, there were 631 bank robberies. Gangsters…
10 Most Dangerous Spiders on Earth
10 Most Dangerous Spiders on Earth Spiders are equally fascinating and terrifying. Watching them weave their intricate and surprisingly strong webs fills you with both fear and curiosity. While most people are afraid of spiders, some are truly disturbed by them, this is called arachnophobia. Not all people who have this phobia can explain the…
10 Most Luxurious Hotels in the World
10 Most Luxurious Hotels in the World Traveling is a wonderful way to refuel energy and to explore new cultures. If you love to do it in a classy way, then staying in a luxurious five-star hotel is the best choice. You must not miss the elegant feeling when staying in a luxurious environment and…
10 Of The Biggest Scams Ever In History
10 Of The Biggest Scams Ever In History Since the time people started using money, there have been numerous cases of scams and frauds. History shows that scammers are expert in preying on people’s gullibility. But even after stealing millions, the future for these people does not bode well, and usually, their frauds are exposed.…
Disturbing Facts About Seemingly Normal Cities
Disturbing Facts About Seemingly Normal Cities We have this theory that there's something weird about literally every location. So we asked our contributors to show us the weirdest, most puzzling facts about famous cities. Turns out we were right. Here's what they told us: 10: 9: 8: 7: …
The Weirdest Details About Famous Movie Props
The Weirdest Details About Famous Movie Props By now we've pretty much established that Hollywood types are making everything up as they go along. Well, apparently that goes double when it comes to property masters. There are bizarre, hilarious, creepy stories behind most of the props you see on screen in iconic movies and TV…
10 Of The Coolest Helicopters Ever Created
10 Of The Coolest Helicopters Ever Created Helicopters, when compared to the likes of airplanes, are relatively new to the aircraft world. They only came into production and daily use following World War 2, and by then numerous engineers and designers had already begun to design their own versions to outperform and outproduce the competition.…
10 Rarest Animals On Earth
10 Rarest Animals On Earth Have you ever wondered about the rarest animals on Earth? It’s a sad reality, but we are losing animal species at an alarming rate. While not all of the animals on this list are necessarily considered “endangered”, they would still be very challenging to photograph in the wild. In fact,…
10 Mysterious Amazing Discoveries That Still Remain Unexplained
10 Mysterious Amazing Discoveries That Still Remain Unexplained These 10 amazing discoveries are perfect examples of the odd things found on earth that no one can explain. In this day and age, one would think we have it all figured out. An explanation for everything, but it turns out, we’re still trying to explain phenomena…
Things You’re Doing Wrong
Things You're Doing Wrong You didn't know you were going through life making things so much more difficult for yourself. But you are. 1. Wearing bobby pins. The wavy side goes down for maximum hold. 2. Shining patent leather shoes. Instead of buying shoe polish and stuffing it in the back of a drawer where…
Hilariously Cringeworthy Moments From Live TV Shows
Hilariously Cringeworthy Moments From Live TV Shows You know how those Weather Channel guys do a crazy walking against the wind thing, while bystanders stroll casually by in the background? That's the world of live TV, now. Between reality shows, news, and ongoing, live coverage, we're constantly bombarded with epic, hilarious moments. Moments like: 10:…
Perfectly Timed Photos Taken At Just The Right Moment
Perfectly Timed Photos Taken At Just The Right Moment When all of the moons and stars align the most perfectly timed photos are born. You never know when you are going to click your camera and capture the most amazing image ever, but once, okay maybe twice, in a lifetime it happens. The perfectly timed…
10 Ruthless Moves From The British Royal Family
10 Ruthless Moves From The British Royal Family Being a member of the British royal family isn’t as easy as it looks. You can’t be political, controversial, or show emotion. And any slipup you do make will be all over the news across the globe in very short order. The queen mother’s motto was, “Never…
The world’s strongest militaries
The world's strongest militaries Despite budget cuts and a reduction in size, the US has maintained its position as the world's strongest military, according to a report on globalization from Credit Suisse. While the US is still far and away the world's top military superpower, Russia and China are its closest rivals. Canada, however, is…
Top 10 Luckiest People In The World
Top 10 Luckiest People In The World Some people, despite all the black cats and broken mirrors in the world, seem to have all the luck. These 10 people take that luck to the extreme, making fate seem more than just a philosophy. 10: Bill Morgan When his car collided with a truck and…
10 Wild West Lawmen Who Were More Dangerous Than The Outlaws
10 Wild West Lawmen Who Were More Dangerous Than The Outlaws In the days of the frontiersmen, the line between wild and west often became blurred, with people switching and re-switching sides so frequently that it was difficult to tell who was the lawman and who was the outlaw. Outlaws often became bounty hunters to…
Top 10 Most Expensive & Luxurious Motorhomes 2018
Top 10 Most Expensive & Luxurious Motorhomes 2018 ________________________________________ If you prefer traveling, particularly on the open highway, then you perhaps love a nice motorhome which is a home away from home. The extravagance of possessing your personal vehicle with a kitchen, a bathroom, and all the required facilities has made a motorhome a preferred…
CELEBRITY FACTS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
It's hard to keep a secret in Hollywood. With constant media scrutiny, tabloid headlines and up-to-the-minute updates on social media, even the most hush-hush celeb facts are pretty well-known. That being said, there are always a few hidden gems that just seem to slip through the cracks every now and then. And to honor these…
Celebrities With Head-Scratchingly Weird Quirks
Celebrities With Head-Scratchingly Weird Quirks Celebrities are kooky people, everyone gets that. The thing is, their eccentricity sometimes goes way, way deeper than people realize. All that weird stuff you already know about is just the tip of the iceberg. Don't believe us? Well ... 1: 2: 3: 4: …
10 Forbidden Places Where Outsiders Are Arrested (Or Worse)
10 Forbidden Places Where Outsiders Are Arrested (Or Worse) Who wouldn’t be fascinated by a secret land or a forbidden territory? To wonder what’s behind closed doors, locked gates, or barbed-wire fences just because we’re barred from entry seems to be human nature. The more adventuresome among us will often try to find out. Urban…
‘Sweet’ Movie Romances That Should Creep You Out
'Sweet' Movie Romances That Should Creep You Out Everyone loves a good movie romance. They leave us all warm and fuzzy inside, at least until the popcorn and Milk Duds buzz wears off. By then our brains have moved on, so we never really give those romances any analytical thought. But if we did, we…
Brilliant Ideas America Should Steal From Other Countries
Brilliant Ideas America Should Steal From Other Countries Nobody's saying the United States isn't great, OK? The thing is, though, when you hold up some of our customs and comforts to other countries', we're kind of behind the times. But we're a flexible nation, right? So we sent our readers to the far corners of…
Bizarre, Real Demands Celebrities Made Behind The Scenes
Bizarre, Real Demands Celebrities Made Behind The Scenes Being rich and famous affords you a lot of luxuries. One of these is being able to demand whatever the hell you want - no matter how crazy and obnoxious it makes you look. We asked our readers to do some digging and unveil some of the…
Amazing Stories Of Survival Against All Odds
25 Amazing Stories Of Survival Against All Odds From deep within the Amazon to out on the open oceans these are 25 amazing stories of survival against all odds. 1: Juliane Koepcke She was the sole survivor of LANSA flight 508 that came apart mid-air over the Peruvian rainforest after being struck by lightning. Juliane…
The 10 Most Shocking Historical Events
Throughout the course of history, the world has witnessed a multitude of catastrophic events. Dating right back to the horrors of the atlantic slave trade during the eighteenth century to the terror attacks of September 11 2001, these historical events have shaped and continue to mould our worldview. Indeed, some of these historical events have…
Actors who flat out refuse to work together
It seems every job has at least one—the annoying coworker that everybody in the office avoids like the plague. Perhaps they like to play "pranks" that only they find hilarious, or they steal lunches out of the communal refrigerator, or maybe they like to show off for management at every possible opportunity by stealing credit…
10 Daring Jewel Thieves Who Totally Got Away With Their Crimes
10 Daring Jewel Thieves Who Totally Got Away With Their Crimes Jewel thieves have always been considered to be a cut above ordinary criminals. Perhaps it’s because they tend to rely on brains more than brawn. Defeating an impossible security system and getting into, and out of, a locked vault holds many of us in…
10 Bizarre Helper Animals You Don’t See Every Day
10 Bizarre Helper Animals You Don’t See Every Day We’ve all become used to seeing guide dogs and hearing dogs. In some places, people don’t even bat an eyelid at seeing a miniature horse helping out its owner. However, in recent years, the number of creatures assigned the title of “emotional support animal” (ESA) has…
Amazing Pictures Taken At Just the Right Moment
Amazing Pictures Taken At Just the Right Moment A picture is said to be worth 1,000 words, but sometimes there are those that simply leave you speechless. Whether it’s because a photographer was both talented and patient enough to wait for the perfect shot or because the stars aligned for that once-in-a-lifetime spontaneous photo, it…
Amazing Celebrity Connections You Didn’t Know Existed
Amazing Celebrity Connections You Didn’t Know Existed We already knew famous people like to kick it with each other, doing cool stuff like burning $100 bills, shooting their cars into space, and hunting poor people for fun. But what's weird about this is which famous people are connected to each other, and the ways they're…
10 Of The Dumbest Criminals In The World
10 Of The Dumbest Criminals In The World 10: Deaf Robber Can’t Hear Alarm In August 1995, Klaus Schmidt tried to rob a bank in Berlin by walking in with a pistol and demanding money. So far, this is pretty standard for a bank heist. However, as the robbery progressed, the bank employees noticed that…
The top 10 biggest man-operated machines in the world
The top 10 biggest man-operated machines in the world 10. Komatsu D56A Dozer It's 4.8 metres tall, and operating at 1,150 horsepower, the D575A is the world's biggest bulldozer. The D575A is mostly used in mining operations, and can move 70 cubic metres per pass. 9. P&H L-2350 Loader The L-2350 loader, from American earth-moving…
10 times celebrities got real about the biggest money mistakes they ever made
10 times celebrities got real about the biggest money mistakes they ever made It's easy to assume that celebrities, with their lavish lifestyles and exorbitant bank accounts, are also good with money. But having plenty of money doesn't mean you know how to save, spend, budget, or invest it properly. Many have struggled with standing…
Iconic Onscreen Moments Made Possible By A Lack Of Money
Iconic Onscreen Moments Made Possible By A Lack Of Money Money: It's the thing that most rap songs and every episode of DuckTales is about. It's also the thing that allows for movies to be made. So when filmmakers are broke, it usually means you wind up with garbage movies. But occasionally, being utterly skint…
Amazing Photos That Prove We Know So Little About the World
Amazing Photos That Prove We Know So Little About the World When you are bored with your routine and dreams seem unachievable, just think about the amazing world around you. Look around and see the bear-shaped clouds or a bucket of paint that contains the entire universe. At moments like these, we realize that magic…
7 Amazing Things You Won’t Believe Actually Exist In Nature
7 Amazing Things You Won’t Believe Actually Exist In Nature This world is full of wonders you wouldn’t believe existed in Nature. To truly comprehend these magnificent sights, you must witness them for yourself. so here are 7 Amazing things you won’t believe actually exist in nature : 1. Reflective Salt Flats in Bolivia Salar…
Famous Characters That Got Ruined By Sequels & Prequels
Famous Characters That Got Ruined By Sequels & Prequels Movie franchises dedicate an incredible amount of time and energy to developing universes, with histories, characters, and convoluted explanations for plot holes. Which makes it all the more confusing when a sequel or prequel somehow manages to contradict or undermine its characters anyway. If you need…
10 Celebrities Who Married Their Fans
10 Celebrities Who Married Their Fans Everyone has probably dreamed of dating or marrying their favorite actor or singer. It may seem like a fairy tale, but for a few lucky people, it has actually become a reality. These ten celebrities fell in love with one of their fans and put a ring on their…
Insane Historical Facts That Will Forever Change Your Perception Of Time
Insane Historical Facts That Will Forever Change Your Perception Of Time Time is usually referred to as the fourth dimension. Time is the measure of events from past through present. It is also a very perplex concept in which even the brightest of minds fret over understanding it. Time is such an embedded idea ingrained…
Amazing Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Amazing Facts That Will Blow Your Mind OK, "blow your mind" is a bit dramatic. 1. Google's founders were willing to sell to Excite for under $1 million in 1999—but Excite turned them down. 2. There was a third Apple founder. Ronald Wayne (pictured at home in 2010) sold his 10% stake for $800 in…
Photos Taken In The Right Places AtTthe Right Time
Photos Taken In The Right Places At Tthe Right Time It’s been seen that, every now and then, with all the photography devices around, someone captures a truly amazing once-in-a-lifetime photo. There is no perfected strategy for taking a perfect shot, sometimes you just have to be in the right place at the right time……
These 10 Vehicles Are The Most Astonishingly Awesome Behemoths Ever Created
These 10 Vehicles Are The Most Astonishingly Awesome Behemoths Ever Created There is seemingly no end to the machines that man can produce. From the dryer to the Apache helicopter, it’s truly incredible what human beings have been able to create. Still, there are some inventions that stand a bit taller than the rest… literally!…
Bizarre, Unexpected Facts About Iconic Figures From History
Bizarre, Unexpected Facts About Iconic Figures From History There are amazing facts about historical figures that entire industries of publicity people try to keep you from knowing. They may not even be all that sinister or weird, but if they don't fit the public image that the history books are trying to portray, they get…
Creators Who Had Brilliant Cameos In Their Own Work
Creators Who Had Brilliant Cameos In Their Own Work We all know that movies and shows are full of clever cameos -- celebrity buddies will pop up in each other's movies, or someone stopping by a film set will appear in a scene, or some famous person wants to jump into the spotlight for a…
10 Outrageous Facts About Pablo Escobar’s Absurd Wealth
10 Outrageous Facts About Pablo Escobar’s Absurd Wealth Pablo Escobar was a family man, a giver to the poor, and one of the wealthiest and most feared criminals ever to have lived. In less than two decades, he became more than just the head of the Medellin Cartel; he was also known as Don Pablo,…
5 Real Crimes Dumber Than Anything You’ve Ever Heard
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10 ‘Unsolved’ Mysteries Of The World That You Probably Didn’t Know Were Already Solved
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Diabolically Clever Celebrity Pranks
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Amazing Facts You Never Knew About Your Body
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History books have a way of leaving out the most bizarre details about famous goings-on, presumably because school-age minds can't handle them. Well, Cracked readers can. In fact, they crave them. So here's your fix of weird, disturbing details about well-known historical events. 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: …
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The 10 Richest Athletes of All Time
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10 Incredibly Significant Moments In History
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10 Most Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries Of All Time
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The 10 most successful bank robberies in history
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10 Pictures Taken At The Right Moment
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10 of the Most Elaborate Hoaxes In History
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10 Most Expensive Houses in the World
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10 celebrities you never knew had a TWIN sibling…
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Top 10 Most Expensive Things In The World
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Strange animals from around the world
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Top 10 Most Exotic Animals In The World
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Top 10 Ancient Gadgets
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These are the 10 most expensive cities in the world
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10 Of The Most Amazing Sculptures In The World
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5 Real Buildings That Look Totally Photoshopped
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10 Celebs Who Gave Up Fame to Work Regular Jobs
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Famous Actors You Didn’t Recognize In Famous Roles
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10 Actors Who Went for a Dream Body and Won
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Top 10 Most Expensive Heists
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10 Things That Prove Your Life Is A Lie
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The Most Perfectly Timed Photos Ever
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Early Drafts That Almost Made Famous Movies Incredibly Weird
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Ten Highest Paid Actors In The World
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Fake Images That Fooled The World
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Amazing Facts You Probably Didn’t Know That Will Blow Your Mind
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10 Celebrities Who Had Surprising Jobs Before They Got Famous
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Here Are 10 Of The Most Heavily Guarded Locations On The Entire Planet
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10 Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries That Still Remain Unexplained
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10 Photos That Look Photoshopped But Actually Aren’t
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10 Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Life
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10 Truly Amazing Places You Must Visit Before You Die
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Everyday Things You Never Knew Even Had A Purpose
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Top 10 Life Hacks of the week
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10 Celebrities Who Have Let Themselves Go
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