Imagine being in a place where time seems to have stopped, where nature has beautifully, yet hauntingly, taken back what was once possessed by humans. The abandoned fishing village of Houtouwan, on Shengshan Island, China, is such a place. Once a bustling community, it now acts as a hauntingly beaut
Imagine a city that doesn’t just sit by the ocean, but floats on it. This isn’t the setting of some fantasy novel; it’s real life. The world’s first floating city is currently taking shape in the Maldives, and it’s just as breathtaking as you might expect. This is a city and is ten minutes by…
Only 14 years young, Sirish Subash has left the world astonished with his brilliance. Awarded America’s Top Young Scientist, he created an AI-powered pesticide detector in handheld form. That, again, is a sure promise for changing the face of agriculture by helping farmers get to the villainous pest
Niihau is a place that fascinates anyone who knows its story. It is Hawaii’s Forbidden Island. Privately owned by one family since 1864, this isolated island in the middle of the ocean is a preserved era. It is to this day, left untouched by modern civilization. Niihau lies 17 miles (27 km) southwes
The Hindenburg disaster is one of the saddest and most memorable disasters in aviation history. On May 6, 1937, the largest airship in the world burst into flames over Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 35 people. 13 of them were passengers while 22 were crewmen. The disaster was caused by a spark ignit
Dive into the otherworldly beauty of the world’s largest underwater statues in the Bahamas’ crystal waters.
The Amish community in Pennsylvania represents a lifestyle that has remained frozen in time. Modern conveniences here give way to far more orthodox values and ways of living. The Amish of Lancaster County in Pennsylvania is America’s oldest Amish settlement. They stand out for their unique way of li
Indeed, Kiribati is an exceptional island country, often considered peculiarly placed on the world map. It is the only country in the world that definitely falls into all four hemispheres of the globe: northern, southern, eastern, and western. Such a position has made this country a geographical mar
In the middle of Argentina, Pedro Martin Ureta invested 40 years of his life. It is to tribute to his late wife, Graciela who passed while she carried their child. Without writing her name, without a monument, plaque, or even gravestone for her, he created a tribute that was alive and had left: grow
The story of Juana Maria, the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island, involves survival and mystery. She lived on that island utterly and completely alone for almost 18 years, with the inclement weather and lack of foodstuffs. Juana Maria’s life took off on a legendary level. She influenced books, movies,
Picture yourself meandering through the quaint streets of Nice, France, and coming across that quaint café with a pricing policy like no other. At La Petite Syrah, the price of your coffee isn’t just about the beans or the brew; it’s about your manners. This French café charges extra if a customer i
Imagine for a moment an automobile created from plants. A non-metal-one that would be lighter, stronger, and more ecologically friendly than the cars of today. This was not just a dream. It came to a reality back in 1940s. That is when Henry Ford unveiled his groundbreaking hemp car. The Henry Ford
People have been enchanted with the richness and sweetness of chocolate for centuries. It was in 1845 that Joseph Fry combined a mixture of cocoa butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Indeed, this combination was instrumental in turning chocolate from a mainly liquid drink into the first-ever chocolate b
Imagine not being able to see the sun below the horizon for weeks. A land just bathed in perennial light gives you experiences found nowhere in the world. Welcome to Svalbard, Norway the land where the sun never sets. Svalbard previously known as Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is an archipelago in the
The “Firefall” at Horsetail Falls dyes the waterfall in a bright, glowing orange. This uniqueness makes thousands of people come to Yosemite National Park to see it. The natural Firefall event takes place in February and has been around for as long as Yosemite has existed. The exquisite display of c
Johnny Cash is that towering figure in country music known worldwide by his nickname ‘Man in Black.’ Deep, resonant, and very heartfelt was his voice. Johnny Cash wasn’t merely a singer but a teller of stories through songs of love, sorrow, and redemption. He left an indelible mark on music history.
In May 2011, the retired bricklayer, Joao Pereira de Souza rescued the injured penguin in Rio de Janeiro. The penguin was covered in oil and unable to move. The penguin referred to as ‘Dindim’ is a Magellanic penguin. This species is known for living in the oceans of South America. They make their w
Caral is situated deep within the desert landscapes of the Supe Valley in Peru. It challenges histories of human development by being the oldest known urban settlement in the Americas. The city of Caral, dating back 5,000 years, rewrites the book on ancient civilizations. Discovered at the end of th
Have you ever wished you could have all the McDonald’s meals you wanted, any time? Just think of walking into any McDonald’s restaurant and having all the Big Macs, fries, and McFlurries you want without ever reaching for your wallet. According to Forbes, the McDonald’s Gold Card is a promotional to
Have you ever wondered why some of the most popular foods in America do not appear when you are traveling abroad? In reality, there are many common US food bans in several other countries owing to health issues associated with a few ingredients. This now raises an interesting contrast between what w
Hundreds of thousands of passengers place their lives in the hands of a pilot in the cockpit every single day as they fly. However, passengers who flew with the pilot William Chandler simply didn’t know the risks they were under. The commercial pilot Chandler flew for 20 years without a valid licens
Constantine is variously referred to as the “City of Hanging Bridges,” because its face is dominated by ravines and bridges. Shaped in such a form by these breathtaking bridges, Constantine, in Algeria, is the third largest city in Algeria. The city is securely located on a rocky plateau 650 meters
The world’s shortest international bridge connects Canada with the United States. This is just a 32-foot-long bridge that mingles the Zavikon Island with a smaller islet that belongs to the United States. The border of the two countries was set along the Saint Lawrence River which also surrounds the
Falling in love is magical but the day you tie the knot with your other half is even more special. But for a couple in the US, their special day got even better. Joel Burger and Ashley King, a couple from New Berlin, Illinois, didn’t share a deep affection for each other. But also their…
