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There are quite a few towns behind the names of famous… ‘stuff’. (the now-renamed) Asbestos in Canada or Balaklava in Ukraine are two examples. Some of these quirky towns really are the centre of the universe for fans of the ‘thing’ and, in this article, we find out about five of these towns, the connections... Continue Reading →
In this spoof piece, we take a look at some of Amazon’s most hilarious product reviews. Amazon, that Aladdin’s Cave; a Santa’s grotto of goodies for all ages, selling over 12 million products and eliminating yet another reason to change out of our pyjama bottoms and leave the house. Amazon has been guilty of soiling... Continue Reading →
10 jaw-dropping facts that show just what massive proportions the Blue Whale has. Whales are amazing creatures which inspire awe, fear and respect due to their sheer size. As marine creatures that reside in the polar regions, humans knew very little about whales over the course of history; many feared or revered them. In Old... Continue Reading →
Throughout history kings, queens, emperors and other rulers are seldom remembered in a positive light, but in this list let's take a look at 10 aristocrats responsible for such horrid crimes they’ll give you nightmares. Emperor Qianfei Emperor Qianfei of the 5th Century AD (thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com) Dubbed China’s Caligula, Emperor Qianfei ruled in the 5th Century.... Continue Reading →
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