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Devil’s Town and The Village of Blood
The locals believed for centuries that they were formed when devils fought for supremacy. In fact their origins are much more down to earth – literally. Take a trip to devil’s town, a peculiar place if ever there was one.
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Heaven on Earth: Suffused with light, the church – and, since 1453, mosque – of Hagia Sophia may be one of the most admired buildings in the world. At the sultan Mehmet IV remarked “It is the place where heavenly inspiration descends into the minds of the devout and which gives a foretaste even here below of the Garden of Eden".
The Spectacular Sea of Salt: Salar De Uyuni
The world’s largest salt flats, Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, is an unearthly place that has to be seen to be believed. Join us on a trip to one of the strangest areas the third rock from the sun has to offer.
Idiotarod 2009: Shopping Cart Chaos
There is no point being grown up if you can’t be childish every now and again. Taking this maxim to heart, the contestants of this year’s Idiotarod in New York City show you how it’s done.
The Laughter of a Nation
In 1993 I was visiting my, at that time, in-laws and staying with them in Suva, the capital city of Fiji. The country had just gotten their first television station. One of the first major movies to be broadcast was “Home Alone”. It was to be one of my fondest memories of my time in Fiji.
Adventurous Eating: Weird Menus From Around the World
No one wants to eat meat loaf every single night for dinner, but some of these restaurant menus take adventurous to a whole new level. Check out some of the strange and wacky menu items listed here.
10 Shockingly Bizarre Medicines Used by Our Ancestors
Here is a list of 10 traditional folk medicines that might surprise or even totally shock you. Some of these are even still in use today.
People are Quite Odd: 10 of the Strangest World Records
Have you ever considered trying to break a world record? Chances are you probably have. But have you ever considered sprinting barefoot across ice or typing books backwards? That you probably haven’t.
Anyone Hungry? Six Strange Ready-to-Eat Canned Foods
A list of six of the strangest canned foods you can find around the world.
10 Halloween Freak Show Candies : More Trick Than Treat
There are plenty of crazy candies out there for those who are looking for something a little different this Halloween. These Trick or Treats however, are truly abnormal candy flavors, great for alternative gift ideas, and maybe a good prank as well. Just make sure that you don’t take a bite out of one by mistake.
