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The Joker and the Academic // Google Mapsioso
The mysterious Shugborough Inscription, which has baffled scholars for centuries, may have finally been decoded. The inscription, which consists of a series of letters and symbols, is located on a 18t
The Media Isn’t Real // How to Live in a Hole
In Wisconsin, a fugitive survived for three years in a bunker he made from scratch. In New York, a group of Gen Zers believe that birds are not real and that they are part of a government conspiracy.
How to Sex A Chicken // The Caveman Cartoonists
The oldest known animation was discovered in a cave in Iran and is thought to be over 5,000 years old. The animation consists of a series of images of animals that are thought to tell a story. The a
Physics is So Classical // Other Cities Hate Macchu Picchu for this!
According to a physicist, the entire universe may be one giant neural network. National Geographic claims there are many secrets about Machu Picchu that have yet to be discovered. For example, there m
Rocks Racing On the Ground // Rocks Hiding Underground
The Dutchman's Gold Mine is a fabled lost gold mine that is said to be located in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. The mine is named after a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz, who was also know
Donkey Milk & Baby Mice Wine // Secret Septic Tunnels
The Templar tunnel in Acre is a weird and wonderful place. Built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, it is a hidden gem in the city. The tunnel is said to be haunted by the ghosts of the knigh
Alligator Snipers // Freshwater Mermaids
In the city of Weeki Wachee, Florida, live mermaids perform daily shows in an underwater theater. The city was founded in 1947 as a roadside attraction and has been home to mermaids ever since. In add
The Spiteful Potato Chip // The Hanging Gardens of…. Ninevah?
In 1853, chef George Crum was working in a Saratoga Springs, New York, restaurant when a customer, irritated by the thickness of his fried potatoes, sent them back to the kitchen. In a fit of pique, C
The Wonders of the World // Can’t Ring This Bell
There are many ancient wonders that are still around today. The Tamil Bell is one of them. It is a large bell that was used to summon people. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are also still ar
Garfield’s Ridiculously Painful Death // The Mayan City Found By A 15-Year-Old
In 1880, James A. Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, was shot in the back by Charles Guiteau. Guiteau was a disgruntled office seeker who was upset that he had not been given a positio