Lord of the Rings Image Source: NewZealand.com On the Alexander family’s sheep and beef farm - just outside Matamata (New Zealand) - Peter Jackson discovered the perfect place to create The Shire and village of Hobbiton for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Hobbit Trilogy. Since the Hobbits and filmmakers moved out, the Alexander family - who’ve farmed the 1250-acre [...]
You Won’t Believe How Much $$$ These Billionaires Made in 2017 – Chances are you’ve never heard of #1
They’ve made billions of dollars in the first four months of 2017 alone. You think we’ve all heard of them, but guess what? Bill Gates only came up at #13. These are the best Money Makers walking the earth today - such immense personal wealth. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index which analyses the net worth and derives yield from publicly available stock holdings [...]
The Most Outrageous Fitness Trends in the 21st Century
The Most Outrageous Fitness Trends in the 21st Century Image: Greatest Many fitness trends are way out there. While some are fairly straightforward, others are straight up wacky. Here are some of the craziest ones that have entered the public consciousness in the 21st century. [...]
Creative Billboard Ads That Are Too Distracting
We’re surrounded by billboards everywhere we go, and usually they’re so big, whether we like it or not, we can’t escape them. They’ve always been a part of our lives, and they’re not going anywhere, so if we have to look at them every time we’re stuck in traffic or simply crossing the road, they might as well be witty and entertaining. These companies took advertising [...]
These Are the Absolutely Random Things People Do While Stuck at Home
These days we find ourselves looking for distractions and entertainment. Spending all this extra time home, with no school, work or social events left us facing a new reality and wondering what would be the best use of our time at home. Some people try to utilize this time and make it count by learning a new hobby, attending to house chores they've been procrastinating or [...]
The Real Purpose Behind Everyday Items
We’re surrounded by different objects that seem so common in our daily lives, we think we know everything we need about them, and we don’t pay them too much thought. However, now more than ever, we spend a lot of time around the house, and this is just the time to learn the real purpose behind those everyday items, that's meant to make our lives a lot easier! The famous BIC [...]
25 Mind-Blowing Celebrity Car Crashes
Ryan Dunn Ryan Dunn, famous for his stunts in the Jackass movies, was traveling at more than 120 mph before crashing his sports car into a tree. Just a few hours earlier, the 34 year old Dunn had been photographed in a Pennsylvania bar. [...]
26 Spine-Chilling Roads That Will Test Your Driving Skills
Furka Pass, Switzerland Used as a location in the James Bond film Goldfinger, Furka Pass is a high mountain road (7,969 ft) in the Swiss Alps. Drive slowly as there are plenty of sharp curves overlooking steep drops. [...]
29 Bizarre Buildings that Have to Be Seen To Be Believed
City of Wine Complex, Spain The 21,530 sq foot Wine Complex is a titanium and stainless steel building which houses a five-star hotel, a spa offering 'wine therapy', a viticulture museum, a wine shop and, of course, gardens to sit and enjoy the endless variety of wine. [...]
11 Interesting Facts About Albania You’ll Love To Know
Albania is a country in southeastern Europe, lying on the Balkan Peninsula. It is a small country with Adriatic and Ionian coastline. The Albanian Alps runs across the interior of the country. Albania has many castles and archeological sites. However, there are quite a number of other facts apart from these generally known ones. For example, how do they view an individual [...]
25 Celebrities Outrageously Snubbed By the Oscars
Amy Adams At 42, Amy Adams has built up quite an impressive filmography including Enchanted, Julie & Julia, Man of Steel and American Hustle. With her nuanced performance in the sci-fi film, Arrival we were surprised that she didn’t get an Oscar nod. Although she has been nominated in previous years, she has never won an Oscar. [...]
25 Facts About Trump Tower You Never Knew
Location is Everything Trump Tower is located on New York City’s prestigious Fifth Avenue. It is next door to the world famous jewelry store, Tiffany & Co. In an interview, Mr. Trump admitted that everything connected with Trump Tower was successful including the location and that is how he decided to name his daughter Tiffany. [...]
12 Facts About Lionel Messi You Didn’t Know
Lionel Messi is currently the captain of the Argentine national team and plays as a forward for FC Barcelona. Messi is regarded as one of the greatest footballer of his generation and has won so many awards as a professional player both at club and International. Here are some other facts about Lionel Messi you didn't know. Profession: Footballer Full Names: [...]
12 Facts About Hillary Clinton You Didn’t Know
Hillary Clinton is the former First Lady of The United States of America from 1993 to 2001 and had held several other top positions in the US politics. Here are some of the basic facts about Hillary Clinton you need to know. Full Names: Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton Born: October 26, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Political party: [...]
10 Facts About Fidel Castro You Didn’t Know
Fidel Castro was a Cuban politician, dictator, and revolutionary. He was born on August 13, 1926 and died yesterday, November 25, 2016. He had been in poor health since an intestinal bleeding that nearly killed him in 2006. His younger brother President Raul Castro said on state television that his older brother died at 10:29 p.m. Friday in Havana. He ended the announcement by [...]
12 Random Facts About Algeria You Need To Know
It is a North African country with Mediterranean coastline and Saharan desert interior. It is bordered by, among other countries, Morocco, Tunisia, Mali, Niger, and Libya. Lining the hillside Casbah quarter is the Kachaoua Mosque with its narrow alleys and stairways. However, are these generally known facts about Algeria all the facts there are to know about the country? [...]
10 Random Facts About Andorra You Didn’t Know
Andorra is a tiny independent country or principality in Europe, lying between France and Spain. The country is situated in the Pyrenees Mountains. Andorra’s well known ski resorts and tax haven status encourage much duty-free shopping. Apart from those foregoing facts, are there other facts about Andorra that many people might not be aware of? Yes. Consider, for [...]
12 Interesting Facts About Angola You Need To See
Angola is a country in the Southern African country. It is bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, and lies between Namibia and Zimbabwe on the south, the Democratic Republic of Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east. The country has a varied terrain which encompasses tropical Atlantic beaches, a criss-crossing system of rivers, and sub-Saharan desert that runs right [...]
10 Cool Facts About Antigua and Barbuda You’ll Love To See
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent commonwealth country. It comprises its two namesake islands and several other smaller ones. The country is positioned right where the Atlantic and the Caribbean meet, and it is known for its reef-lined beaches, rainforests, and resorts. Are there other kinds of facts about the island country? Yes! What are they? Well, what are their [...]
10 Amazing Facts About Zimbabwe You Need To See
Zimbabwe is a country in Southern Africa. It is a landlocked country, and it is known for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife. Much of Zimbabwe’s landscape is within parks, games reserves, and safari areas. However, there quite a number of other facts about Zimbabwe which a good number of people the world over do not know about. For example, how many official [...]
14 Weird Facts About Afghanistan You Didn’t Know
Afghanistan is a country in southern part of Asia. It shares borders with, among other countries, Pakistan, Iran, and Turkmenistan. Afghanistan is a landlocked country, and it is the 42nd most populous country in the world. But there are quite a number of other facts which a lot of people may not be aware of. These not so known facts may appear to a lot of people as weird [...]
10 Random Facts About Armenia You Need To Know
Armenia, a former Soviet Republic, is an independent nation lying between Asia and Europe. The country is in the mountainous Caucasus region. Armenia is among the first Christian civilizations of the world. Its many religious sites include the Greco-Roman Temple of Garni and the 4thC Etchmiadzin Cathedral. But there are a number of other facts about the country. Those [...]
10 Cool Facts About Australia You Didn’t Know
Australia is a country/continent lying between two oceans. These are the Indian Ocean and South Pacific Ocean. The climate is generally between arid and semi arid. It is temperate in the south and eastern parts, but tropical in the north. But not all facts about Australia are of a generally-known nature. Some facts are not too well known by the public. But they are [...]
11 Interesting Facts About Argentina You Never Knew
Argentina is a country in South America. The country shares borders with Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The climate of Argentina is mostly temperate and arid in the southeast, and sub-Antarctic in the southwest. But there are many other kinds of facts about the country that many people do not know. Would you like to know them? Well, in what ways, for [...]
12 Cool Facts About Austria You’ll Love To See
Austria is a country in central Europe lying to the north of Italy. It shares borders with the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland. The climate is continental and cloudy. The winters are cold with snows in lowlands and mountains. The summers are moderate with occasional showers. Those are some of the generally know [...]
10 Interesting Facts About Yemen You’ll Love To See
Yemen is a country in the Middle East. Officially known as the Republic of Yemen, it is located in western Asia. Yemen is bordered on the north side by the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the second largest country occupying the Arabian Peninsula. But do you know: how Yemenis view men staring into women’s eyes? How Yemenis view public display of affection? How Yemenis [...]
11 Weird Facts About Vietnam You Never Knew
Vietnam is a country in Southeastern Asia. It is bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin. It is also bordering South China Sea along China, Laos, and Cambodia. The climate of Vietnam is tropical in the south and monsoonal in the north. Those are a few generally known facts. But see if you knew any of the following: what do Vietnamese refer to as “face”? How can [...]
10 Interesting Facts About Venezuela You’ll Love To See
Venezuela is a country in the Northern part of the South American continent. It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The country is located between Columbia and Guyana. The climate is tropical, usually hot and humid. However, it is more in the highlands. But check these out! How is nepotism viewed in Venezuela? How do they view saying a group [...]
12 Weird Facts About Zambia You Didn’t Know
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The country has a rugged terrain with diverse wildlife. Zambia has a variety of parks and safari areas. On its border with Zimbabwe, you have the Victoria Falls which is locally called Mosi oa Tunya meaning Smoke That Thunders. Those are a few of the generally known fact about the country. But there are a number of other [...]
11 Amazing Facts About Vanuatu You Never Knew
Vanuatu is a country in Oceania. It is in the South Pacific, and it is made up of up to 80 islands. They stretch up to some 1,300 kilometres. The island offers scuba diving and snorkeling at the coral reefs. Those facts are just a few of the generally known ones. But there are a number of other facts that many people do not know about or do not care to know about. These [...]
11 Weird Facts About Uruguay You Need To Know
Uruguay is a South American country. It is known for its verdant interior and beach-lined coast. Montevideo, the capital, is said to revolve around the independence plaza or plaza independencia. The capital was once home to a Spanish citadel. However, there are number of other facts about Uruguay which you would find weird. And yet, these are not generally known. So you [...]
10 Amazing Facts About Uzbekistan You Need To Know
Uzbekistan is a central Asian country. It was one of the soviet socialist republics. The country is known for its great mosques, mausoleums, and other great sites linked to the Silk Road. The Silk Road is, of course, the ancient major trade route between China and the Mediterranean. Those are the generally known facts. Here now are the generally less or unknown facts. [...]
10 Interesting Facts About United Arab Emirates You’ll Love To See
The United Arab Emirates is an Arabian Peninsula country. It is settled mainly along the Arabian or Persian Gulf. The country consists of seven federating emirates. The island capital Abu Dhabi is the home of Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque which is reputed to be capable of seating 40,000 worshippers at a time! Those are all generally known facts. But there lots of other facts [...]
11 Weird Facts About United Kingdom You Didn’t Know
United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Island. It is an island nation in north-western Europe. England, where William Shakespeare and the 1960s popular rock music band were born, is where the capital London is. Outside those few generally known facts, there is a horde of other less known or totally unknown facts about United Kingdom. For [...]
10 Amazing Facts About Ukraine You Didn’t Know
Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe. It is known for its Orthodox Churches, Black sea Coastline, and forested mountains. It is bordered by seven counties, including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Russia, and Belarus. However, there a quite a number of other facts about this country that many people do not know. You will find that these facts are [...]
11 Weird Facts About Uganda You Never Knew
Uganda is a landlocked East African country. It is bordered on the eastern side by Kenya, on the southwestern side by Rwanda, on the southern side by Tanzania, on the western side by DR Congo, and on the northern side by South Sudan. The country’s diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and the immense Lake Victoria. Uganda is the world’s second most [...]
10 Amazing Facts About Tuvalu You Never Knew
Tuvalu is an independent island nation within the British Commonwealth. There are 9 small islands altogether and they are all sparsely populated. They are covered with reefs and palm-fringed beaches. The marine area includes several uninhabited islets that only home to birds. Those are generally known facts about the country. And there lots more of such. But there are [...]
11 Interesting Facts About Turkmenistan You Didn’t Know
Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia. It is bordered by the Caspian Sea and largely covered by the Karakun desert. The country is bordered on much of its north eastern side by Uzbekistan, south eastern side by Afghanistan, and southern side by Iran. There are however, a host of other facts about the country that you would find interesting which a number of people do [...]
11 Interesting Facts About Turkey You’ll Love To See
Turkey is one nation straddling two continents: Eastern Europe and Western Asia. The country has cultural connections with ancient empires such as Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman. Istanbul is a cosmopolitan city which is home to the iconic Hagia Sophia and other great land marks. Those are just a few generally known facts. Those are just to wet your appetite [...]
10 Amazing Facts About Tunisia You Didn’t Know
Tunisia is a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. The country is bordered by Algeria to the west and Libya to the south east. The Bardo Museum in the capital has many archeological exhibits from Roman Mosaics to Islamic art. Apart from these generally known facts, there are quite a few other amazing facts about the country that many [...]