The most unimaginable thing any food lover could imagine would be eating a meal 295 feet above a roaring waterfall. For just $450, you get to enjoy a picnic in mid-air, surrounded from every side by the grandeur of nature. But remember you are dangling 295ft in the air. A U.S. couple took the challe
The Alaska Highway or the ALCAN Highway is a monument that shows human perseverance and grit. Built during World War II, this 1,390-mile road connected the United States to Alaska. It passes through the Canadian wilderness. Instead of being a strict military project, with time it has become the magn
In the history of space-age March 23, 1965, remains special. During NASA’s Gemini III mission, an astronaut John W. Young smuggled a corned beef sandwich into space. Such snacks are unapproved for flight by NASA due to concerns about the risks posed in a zero-gravity environment. Around two hours in
Have you ever thought of having a burger cooked with grease that is over 100 years old? Well, here’s your chance. Opened in 1912, Dyer’s Burgers are far from your everyday burger. As soon as they opened the cafe, they began to develop a secret process to create a uniquely delicious world-famous burg
In the vast Arizona desert, cell phone towers that typically tower over communities, have been hidden inside cactus-shaped disguises. These structures are not only functional, ensuring uninterrupted communication services. But they also aim to maintain the natural aesthetic of the environment. Borro
For centuries, the town of Viganella in northern Italy faced a unique and challenging problem. The Italian town gets no sunlight for 83 every winter. It sits in a deep, narrow valley in the Italian Alps. As the town surrounds the Swiss Alps, the sun dipped behind the surrounding mountains from mid-N
The phenomenon known as the “returning soldier effect” has intrigued researchers for decades. After major wars, particularly the World Wars, demographers observed something strange. That is a notable increase in the number of boys born compared to girls. This unusual demographic pattern was named th
TV channels are abuzz with news on the latest hurricane to batter the South Eastern US, Hurricane Helene. As you watch this news, you might wonder why we are naming hurricanes or cyclones with human names. Where did it all start? This tradition started with one man – Clement Wragge. He was an eccent
Did you know that the USA has a city named Paris? It’s not the famous capital of France, but just a small town in Texas with that name. Paris in USA county seat of Lamar County, Texas. It is located on a ridge between the Red and Sulphur Rivers in Texas. What makes this Paris…
When thirteen British colonies in North America sued for independence from Great Britain in 1775, it had to find a powerful international friend. These states that we now know as the US today became independent in 1783. France and America established a longstanding alliance and friendship based on t
Marcel LeBrun, a millionaire from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. This Tech Entrepreneur launched an ambitious project to combat homelessness in his community. According to the CBC, Fredericton has nearly 1,800 people who found themselves homeless for at least a day. To Tackle the issue, the Can
Around the world, some trees have stood through millennia as testaments to nature’s strength. These trees are not simply old, but the oldest living creatures on Earth. From the near-5,000-year-old Methuselah, in California, to Utah’s Pando colony, which has been growing since 80,000 years ago, these
Adventurous records have gone to the lengths of formal dining experiences. In 2005, Bear Grylls, David Hempleman-Adams, and Lieutenant Commander Alan Veal pulled off the wildest stunt of the highest open-air formal dinner. They had a dinner party at an altitude of 25,000 feet and set a world record.
Among the many heroes of World War One, few stand as unique as Sergeant Stubby. Stubby is a stray dog that became the most decorated war dog in U.S. history. Found on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, Stubby’s journey from a homeless pup to a brave soldier is simply amazing. With unparalleled l
Death Valley is known for extreme heat and desolate landscapes. But the valley is known for a strange phenomenon. It has rocks that move and inscribe long tracks along the smooth Death Valley floor without intervention. These are called “sailing stones.” The trails are most commonly found in Racetra
Isola Bella is located on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. It is a very small island with breathtaking views. The island is 320 meters long and 400 meters wide. Isola Bella is famous for its grand palace and beautiful Italian-style gardens. The Borromeo family transformed this island over the centur
It’s not a great surprise if we find marine fossils inland areas around the world. After all, it is no secret that oceans covered the earth a very long time ago. But finding fish and ocean fossils in the tallest mountain range in the world came as a surprise to many. However, scientists and explorer
In 2018, something unusual happened. NASA detected a variation in the Earth’s rotation caused by a human-made structure—the Three Gorges Dam in China. This dam, located on the Yangtze River in central China, is massive. It creates a reservoir that holds an incredible 39.3 billion cubic meters of wat
The famous Vietnam War surrounded by controversy had its beginning in 1945. The French got involved in a protracted guerilla war led by Vietnamese nationalist leader Ho Chi Minh. After the French faced defeat at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam was split into two parts. One a Communist governmen
In the late 1990s, an ambitious project began taking shape off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. Richart “Rishi” Sowa, is a man with a vision for sustainability. He set out to build a floating island entirely from recycled materials, primarily plastic bottles. Richart filled plastic mesh bags by using ov
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge across the Golden Gate or the strait that connects San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. On May 24, 1987, this iconic bridge experienced a significant, unexpected event. At its 50th-anniversary celebration, the Golden Gate Bridge sagged approximately
In 1912, the RMS Titanic along with around 1500 passengers, collided with an iceberg during its maiden voyage. The sinking of the ship that was recognized as “unsinkable” is one of history’s great tragedies. While the bodies of all those lost perished in the North Atlantic Ocean, thousands of artifa
Step out onto the world’s edge with the Grand Canyon West Skywalk, a glass bridge that lets you walk 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. This awe-inspiring feat of engineering offers panoramic views of one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders. The Skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped structure at Eagle Po
Leatherback sea turtles sometimes called the lute turtle are the largest sea turtles in the world. They grow up to 2 meters ( 7 feet)long and weigh over 2,000 pounds or about 1000 kg (equal to a US ton). Their backs are soft and leathery, much less like other sea turtles’ hard shells. This allows…
