Top 11 Shocking Facts About the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a weird and wonderful place, with a unique history and culture that UK residents are very proud of. They have a monarchy, in the form of Queen Elizabeth II, four countries, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the world’s sixth largest economy. Many...
These Are the 5 Most Dangerous Cities in the United States
Americans tend to trick themselves into believing that crimes only constitute a moderate problem in the United States, but the reality really is another. There are quite a few American cities that are considered high-risk as a result of the intense criminal activity going on in them and therefore are...
These Ten Countries Have The Most Bizarre Education Systems
When you think about the education you had as a child, would you consider it to be fairly normal? Most people think that their education system is completely right, with nothing bizarre or unorthodox about it; and they would be right. However, there are some countries that look at education...
Are You Sleeping Late? Study Shows Night Owls Are Smarter
Ben Franklin once said: “Early to bed, early to rise. Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” However, scientists are now working on a new motto: “Late to bed, early to rise. Makes a man wealthy and smart.” Indeed, some of the most notable and controversial of today’s studies have...
Not Drinking Alcohol? Prepare to Die Young
Alcohol is known to have stirred a lot of controversy over time and indeed it has been around for quite a while. In fact, surprisingly enough, the first recipe ever invented was that for beer. In one form or another, alcohol has been produced for more than 12,000 years and...
The Sad Story Of A 900 Pound Man That Ate Himself to Death
Ricky Naputi from Guam had weighed 900 pounds at his heaviest. He battled with his food addiction for years and finally succumbed to it on November 10, 2012. He was just 39 years old at the time of his death. A lot of people heard about him through the TLC...
This 31 Year Old Was Sick Of Expensive Rent, So He Built The Most Amazing Low Cost House!
We all hate that time of the month when we have to pay rent. House prices are increased, and some folks have devised ways of maintaining a comfortable lifestyle. Life is short, and you should make an effort to enjoy every bit of it. An example of building a low-cost...