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So from the crumbling ruins of a genocidal dictator’s lair to a cave regarded as the entrance to hell itself, here are ten of EasternEurope’s creepiest and most mysterious locations, both man-made and natural. 10 Doftana Penitentiary, Romania Nicknamed the “Romanian Bastille” for its use as a brutal political prison, the Doftana Penitentiary started life as a housing complex for workers at a nearby mine. In 1921, however, the Romanian king converted it into a prison for communists....

These days, many who have taken to the profession have indubitably experienced their share of ups and downs, predicated on a volatile economy and uncertain monetary prosperity. The following ten entries examine several unsavory street vendors who boiled over in events too bizarre and disgusting to comprehend or imagine prior to eating. 10 A Spicy Sriracha Shower You never know when you might cross paths with an unhinged individual destined to ruin someone’s day....

New discoveries provide clues about lingering historic mysteries or reveal unexpected answers. They rewrite pages on agriculture, art, rituals, and even forgery. But not every object pulled from the earth can be so cleanly given a label, let alone a purpose. Some are so strange that experts keep changing their minds about what they were supposed to do. 10 Neanderthal Tool Technique At Poggetti Vecchi in southern Tuscany, workers dug the foundations for new thermal baths....

Top 10 Things You Need To Do To Prepare For The Coronavirus 10 Balut Editors Note: Balut is a Chinese dish that the Philippines adopted in the 17th century. It is now considered a national dish of the Philippines, but it is a Chinese food – hence its inclusion on this list. “According to a study in 2007, Chinese traders and migrants brought the custom of eating fertilized duck eggs to the Philippines around the 17th century....

The following list delves into the history of these waterways, examining a myriad of inexplicable deaths, grisly murders, and deadly creatures lurking below the serene surface. 10Toxic Algae When the weather in New Zealand becomes warm and dry, the Greater Wellington Regional Council must step into action alerting all in the nation about the imminent danger blooming in the Hutt River. Toxic algae—Cyanobacteria—flourishes when the temperatures rise, posing a significant risk to humans and animals if ingested....

SEE ALSO: 10 Creepy Cases That Prove These Serial Killers Were Born Evil 10. Brian And David Freeman / Nelson Byrdwell Bryan Freeman, 17, and David, 16, who had shaved and tattooed their heads as a symbol of their Neo-Nazi beliefs, were immediate suspects when their parents and younger brother were found bludgeoned to death in their Salisbury Township, PA, home. The boys had been terrorizing the family and, as a whole, the town....

In his book Brief Answers to the Big Questions (2018), Stephen Hawkins states: “If you stacked the new books being published next to each other, at the present rate of production you would have to move at ninety miles an hour just to keep up with the end of the line”. Reading remains the most popular hobby in the world and some of the most interesting facts are featured here....

Watch this video on YouTube Gary Taubes is the latest advocate for a low-carbohydrate diet. But the reason I have selected this book for the list is not the principles of eating that he advocates but rather the fact that it is the result of an extensive compilation of all of the diet and food studies done in recent times. He proves (with a large number of citations) that the modern food pyramid is based on a poorly executed study which intentionally left out anything that went against the pre-conceived notions of the study team and that it is the modern guidelines for “healthy eating” that have, in fact, given us a society full of heart disease and obesity....

There were problems with motion sickness and the lag between a player’s action and the feedback to the headset (called “latency” in the jargon). By the time Valve launched Half-Life: Alyx in 2020, the developers had solved some of these problems. Headsets became cheaper, and the range of games increased. Google has introduced a range of cardboard headsets, bringing the price down to an affordable level for everyone. As people interact with a virtual world, their reactions are often funny to watch....

Different Class Pulp Wikipedia Unlike their Britpop peers, Pulp had been around for a good long time before they finally made it big with Different Class with its big single, “Common People.” Jarvis Cocker became a spokesperson alongside Blur’s Damon Albarn and Oasis’ Noel Gallagher for the new music scene that had swept the UK. Cocker, never comfortable with his position, went into a dark period following Different Class which is documented on their follow-up, This Is Hardcore....

See Also: 10 Gruesome Items Ed Gein Made From Corpses These following serial killers all took matters even further and began to get very creative with their victims’ corpses. Whether it is feeding them to live animals or cashing in the cadavers for a tidy profit; here are the top 10 most gruesome ways notorious serial killers disposed of their victims. 10 Joe ‘The Alligator Man’ Ball Fed Them To Alligators Serial killer Joe Ball also became known as ‘The Alligator Man‘ after the remains of his victims were discovered at his tavern in Elmendorf, Texas....

10Benjamin Franklin We may never know for sure what Benjamin Franklin meant when he (supposedly) said, “half a truth is often a great lie,” but we do know that he loved to tell a great lie. Despite this, he’s memorialized in art, history books, and even stuck on currency notes. Not bad for a cheating, lying, political opportunist! Even most amateur historians agree Franklin lied about, after having a hunch about the true nature of lightning, experimenting on lightning with a kite and a key....

Spoilt socialite and notorious practical joker Melanie Daniels is shopping in a San Francisco pet store when she meets Mitch Brenner. Mitch is looking to buy a pair of love birds for his young sister’s birthday; he recognises Melanie but pretends to mistake her for an assistant. She decides to get her own back by buying the birds and driving up to the quiet coastal town of Bodega Bay, where Mitch spends his weekends with his sister and mother....

10 Strange Archaeological Discoveries 10 Holey Skulls When archaeologists find human remains the amount they can learn from them can be spectacular. Everything from their age, sex, social class, down to their diet can be revealed from their bones. Often the context that they are discovered in is just as important. Were they buried with great pomp and loaded with grave goods? In the case of four skulls found in an Incan village in the Andes they were excavated from a pit full of food scraps and other domestic detritus....

Died of: a liver hemorrhage in 1942 at the age of 33 Bunny Berigan of Hilbert, Wisconsin, was an influential swing trumpeter, and played with Hal Kemp, Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey. His version of “I Can’t Get Started” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1975, and his tone is a blend of Louis Armstrong and cool swing. His severe alcoholism led to pneumonia and cirrhosis of the liver, yet he refused doctor’s orders to rest and quit drinking....

Rogan’s career—comedian, reality TV host, and UFC commentator—often leaves him inexperienced and uneducated on the topic at hand. This has led Rogan to some eccentric views on the world, some of which go as far as tin foil hat conspiracy. Thankfully, and to Rogan’s credit, he has gracefully walked back and/or apologized for many of the craziest when confronted by experts. Either way, here are ten of the best Joe Rogan conspiracies, ideas that’ll either make you cringe or stock up on Rogan-brand lizard-person repellant....

Here are ten momentous occasions from that adventurous age, in chronological order. Top 10 Triumphs Of Western Civilization 10 1419: Prince Henry the Navigator and the Science of Seafaring The man typically credited with kickstarting the Age of Discovery is Infante Dom Henrique of Portugal, Duke of Viseu, better known as Henry the Navigator. Born in 1394, Henry was the fourth child of Portuguese King John I, who reigned until 1433....

For every horrific natural disaster, there was a great scientific discovery. For every violent attack, there was a bizarre story waiting in the wings about hidden treasure. From the bad to the good, here are the highlights of humanity’s topsy-turvy world last week. 10 The Afghan Capital Was Devastated By A Gigantic Bomb Until recently, Kabul was one of the safest places in Afghanistan. The capital was protected by the “ring of steel”—a supposedly impenetrable circle of police checks and roadblocks....

Rickson Gracie 11-0 Family champion of the infamous Gracies of Brazil, Rickson is said to have over 400 victories in jiu jitsu, vale tudo, amateur wrestling and various other combat sports. His pro record stands at 11 wins with no losses. Son of Brazilian jiu jitsu’s founder Helio Gracie, Rickson is a 7th degree black belt in Gracie jiu jitsu. Always promoting Gracie Jiu Jitsu as the best fighting style in the world, the only spot on his record came in an American Sambo tournament....

“It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?” — Ronald Reagan Everybody loves an easy life, but some will go further out of their way to get it. We’ve all come across lazy so-and-so’s, skivers, lay-abouts and the odd couch potato, but did you know that the desire for the sedate lifestyle can become habit forming and even addictive? Dedicated skivers will sometimes spend a lot of energy plotting and slinking out of work – sometimes using loopholes in working practices as well as a number of tried and tested excuses....