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Since 1800, every single president of The United States has lived and worked in the White House. It’s a big job that puts a big target on their backs – so over the years, security features of the White House have been constantly upgraded. The exact details are kept pretty confidential, but from past biographies, public construction records, and well-timed photos, we do actually have an idea of what’s going on behind the front door! From roof-top missiles, to hidden snipers, and even underground bunkers, join me as we take a look at what makes the White House a formidable fortress. 

If you go to Instagram, Tiktok, yourmom.com, or whatever your favorite social media platform is right now, you’ll see people praising celebrities like they’re Gods! But newsflash,celebs are mortal, just like us. Not only that, some celebs have met their mortal ends in the weirdest, grossest, and most mysterious ways imaginable. From toilet trouble, to Darwin Award level stunts, join me as we uncover the craziest ways that celebrities have met their maker. 

On a humid August night off the coast of Sicily, British billionaire, Mike Lynch, along with 21 other passengers, were sleeping soundly on Lynch’s luxury yacht, the Bayesian. Then, all of a sudden, a surging storm hammered the vessel. Shockingly, within minutes the Bayesian had capsized, tragically sending Lynch, and 7 others down with her. Now, you’d presume this was just an unlucky case of nature’s brutality. However, some theorists out there believe that somehow,Lynch was deliberately targeted that night! Intrigued? Well, get your trench coat and magnifying glass, as we re-open the case files on this, and plenty more, supposedly ‘solved’ mysteries!

Ahh, revenge. There’s nothing like the feeling of getting your own back, or hearing stories of terrible people who got their just desserts! However, some people have taken their revenge plots way too far – but in a way I just can’t get enough of. From cheaters who had their lives completely ruined, to immortalizing the deed with tattoos, here are even more stories of people who conducted some nuclear level revenge! 

When we think back millions of years ago, long before recorded history, we usually think about dinosaurs, right? Those big boys are cool, sure, but life on Earth actually existed for billions of years before the first dinosaur cha cha’d onto the scene! Though, it was verydifferent to what you might imagine. So, come with me on a wild journey from Earth’s very first days all the way through to the dawn of the dinosaurs! 

I wouldn’t know of course, but I’ve heard that it’s tough when you suck at video games. But it’s even tougherwhen the game rubs salt in the wound! Yeah, there are a whole host of games that actively mock you for messing up! From insulting achievements to patronising helping hands, here are some video games that roast you for being bad!

There are some strange and downrightterrifyingcreatures out in our world. I’m talking somereally weird stuff.But, luckily, the internet allows us to meet these monsterswithoutleaving the house. So today, we’re going to explore the world’s freakiest life-forms, investigating curious critters, otherworldly enigmas, and flying spiders, as we check out some weird creatures that made people say what isthat?!

In 2009, a pair of bored college students had a truly bizarre idea that changed their lives forever. By 2011, that same duo, Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez, were diverting over 1 million pounds of used coffeeaway from landfills and right into their bank accounts. Over the next decade, the pair would use that coffee to make hundreds of millions of dollars, and even meet the President. Were they turning the coffee into gold? Had they discovered a miracle-cure in the brown stuff? Well, grab a cup of joe, and sit back, as we’re about to plunge into the unbelievable story of how these guys got rich in one of the most surprising ways you’ll ever hear. And heck, we’ll even see how some other folks got rich turning used gum into shoes, and turning literal trash into food. Strap in, because this is about to get weird… 

Have you ever seen a creature that just couldn’tpossiblybe real? Maybe as the night fell you once saw a grotesquely tall, gangly, lumbering creature with burning eyesheading straight for you… but it turned out to be a lamp overgrown with vines. Phew… No? Just me? Well, you can see how our ancestors thought they saw impossible creatures like dragons, or unicorns, or bigfoot … but what if I told you these creaturesactually existed once? So, come with me as we uncover the real beasts that inspired these legends!

We all love hearing about cheaters who get exactly what they deserve, or bad bosses being publicly humiliated, or horrible friends being thoroughly exposed! But these revenge plots and calculated acts of sabotage don’talways go to plan… which is somehow even more entertaining! From bad dads who tried and failed to humiliate their families, to cheaters who got the ultimate lesson in karma, it’s time to go through some revenge plots that went really, really wrong! 

How many miles of railway tracks do you think there are in the whole world? 100,000 miles? Maybe 250,000 miles? In fact, the world’s railway network spans more than 800,000 miles, with trains proving essential to the economies of almost every country on Earth! But the trains riding the rails are getting bigger, longer, and more powerful every year – and some just have to be seen to be believed. From monstrous machines that cross deserts, to massive passenger trains that wind up mountains, let’s explore some of the largest and longest trains in the world!

Crime never pays. At least that’s how the old saying goes. But is it actually true? Well, if you’re one of the belligerent burglars or bank robbers we're covering today – it definitely does pay -- a LOT! Their rousing rustles have raked in millions, if not billionsof dollars. And while I don’t condone how they did it – you gotta put respect on the name. Stay alert, detectives, these guys could be armed and are definitely dangerous. Let’s look at the most impressive heists of all time.  

Have you ever noticed how lost things often turn up in the unlikeliest of places? Well, turns out missing people occasionally follow the same strange rule. From the missing millionaire found starting a new life with a remote tribe, to the impossible case of the man foundinside a dinosaur, let’s explore some impossible places people were found. 

Come with me on a wild tale of nationwide panic, criminal connections, and trash. As we set sail through some of the most mind-blowing shipping mishaps of all time. 

The human body is amazing, isn’t it? I mean, did you know our bodies contain 100,000milesof blood vessels? Or that we’re made up of around 30trillioncells? That only thing that makes human anatomy more astonishing is the weird things some people put inside them! Yep, whether on purpose or by accident, many folks out there have ended up with pretty mind-boggling things inside their bodies. From seedlings sprouting in ears, toentirespoons in stomachs, join me as we take a look at the craziest things ever found in the human body!

Were bananas always shaped so funny? Were Thanksgiving turkeys always so large? Did cucumbers used to look like horrifying, green spiders? Well get ready, because I’m about to answer all three of those questions and more, as we investigate foods that usedto look unrecognisable.

We’ve all dreamt of being a superhero, but the real-world lacks real superpowers. But while we may never have the natural ability to fly, possess super speed, or X-Ray vision, there are some incredible devices that can give you these feats! And you won’t even need to change into a costume. So, strap in, as we take a look at some awesome gadgets that give you superpowers!

Most of the time, a door is considered a pretty mundane thing, right? You open it to get from A to B and… well, that’s pretty much it. But what if I told you some doors were never meantto be opened? From a forbidden hotel room staff refuse to talk about to a secret chamber hidden deep within the Great Sphinx, it’s time to take a look at some of the most mysterious doors that can never be opened. 

This man went from being the 7th richest person in the world, to having a net worth of minus one billion dollars. Now how does someone go and do a thing like that? Well, turns out, the more you have, the more you’ve got to lose; and this guy lost much more than just money!So, grab some popcorn, as we dig into how, through a series of utterly insane twists, one man went from having over $30 billion in the bank to landing himself30 years in prison without a penny to his name!This is the crazy story of Eike Batista.

Ssomepeople have escaped from super crazy situations with the help of a whole lotta luck. From an exploding toilet to falling into a vat of liquid chocolate, let’s take a look at even more luckiest people who survived the impossible. 

According to the history books, the American continents once symbolised a brave new world where anything was possible—or so we were led to believe. Sometimes, a single discovery can shake our entire understanding of the Americas: from exposing uncomfortable truths, scrubbing the shine off beloved heroes, or challenging cherished beliefs. And there’s been more than just one discovery. So, join me, as we delve into some of the most uncomfortable and controversial finds in American history!

Videogames have been awash with controversy for nearly as long as they’ve existed. But some have proved so offensive that entire countries have demanded they be censored – or even completely outlawed! And the reasons why get pretty darn wild. So, from a cursing hedgehog to a drunk princess, let’s explore some banned and censored video games – and the weird reasons behind their censorship!

Marketing can be a difficult thing, especially when it comes to big brands trying to diversify and experiment. Sometimes they produce a hit like Cherry flavoured Pepsi, other times you get… Pokémon’s Sea salt and cheese flavoured water… cheese water? Really? Some of these products have to be bought to be believed… which is exactly what I did! So, join me as I purchase, review and regret some of the strangest products ever released by famous brands.

Question: What's the highest mountain on Earth? Would you say Mount Everest? Give yourself a point. Now, let's ask the opposite: what's the deepest hole on Earth?Some smart alecs among you might be saying The Mariana Trench, but that’s wrong. There exists a hole so deep that it exceeds the deepest depth of the famous Mariana Trench, and shockingly, it was dug out by humans! However, what they found at the bottom no one expected. What did they find? How deep did they go? And how deep have we dug before? Let's explore some of the deepest holes on earth, and what lies at the bottom of them!  

Back in 1974, a Japanese college dropout called Norio Suzuki heard a rumour. Apparently, on a lone island in the Philippines,far out in the dense jungle, was a Japanese soldier – a lieutenant no less - who’d been there since the end of World War 2, that’s almost 29 yearsat this point - refusing to surrender! Initially, Norio brushed this off as a hoax – if he’d been missing for that long, he must have been declared dead! Plus, there was no way someone could survive out in the jungle for that long. However, he did some research… the lieutenant, by the name Hiroo Onoda, had been missing since the war ended in 1945 and declared dead … in 1959. That was odd – it was a suspiciously long time to wait to declare someone dead. So, he must have been seen alive at some point. And if he’d survived that long… what was to say he wasn’t still there? Inspired by this wild legend, he decided to take matters into his own hands, and embarked on a daring adventure to find the lost soldier and bring him home! But it wouldn’t be that easy… not by a long shot. So, get ready, because we’re about to take one heck of a deep dive into the story of a man who fought for nearly 29 years afterWorld War 2 had ended. 

Of all the countries in the world, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, more commonly known as North Korea, might just be the most mysterious. Nicknamed ‘The Hermit Kingdom’, it’s famous for its isolation and independence, but also for its shocking lack of human rights. Because it exists under the iron-fisted rule of a dictatorship, headed by Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un, its laws are some of the most extreme in the world. So, with that in mind, let’s expose some of the craziest laws that’ve ever been enforced here, that we know of… 

We all make mistakes: some are small, some are big, and some are bigger… much, much bigger. And the bigger these mistakes are, the bigger the price tag that’s usually attached to them. From minor mistakes leading to million dollar losses, to corporate incompetence that’s bankrupted businesses, it’s time to explore more of the most expensive mistakes in history!

In 1804, the world population hit 1 billion for the first time ever. And think about how fast it grew from there: it took 123 years to add the second billion, then just 33 years for the third — and the jump from 7 to 8 billion took only 12 years. The curve isn’t just rising, it’s accelerating — and all those people have to live somewhere. So join me today as we explore some of the most densely populated places in the world right now, and what it’s like to live there!

What do tasers, dried oranges, and lawn rollers have in common? They’re all used to create movie sound effects in the most utterly bizarre and unexpected ways imaginable. Seriously - you’llneverguess what cinematic sounds those dried oranges are repurposed to create. As it turns out, most of us moviegoers overlook one of cinema’s most important elements… the sound effects. So, from whooshing lightsabers and gallant knights, to screaming aliens, animal impersonations and beyond, today we’re going to learn how they make the most famous sound effects in Hollywood!

Let's delve into tales of people finding legal loopholes to get unimaginably amazing deals!  

Nelson Mandela said you can’t truly know a nation until you’ve been inside its jails, but today, we’re going beyond nations… we’re going back through thecenturies. From unimaginably hellish prison pits, to very literal suspended sentences, wave bye-bye to the free world as we step inside the worst prisons in all of history, from ancient times to today.  

We tend to think of our ancestors as less smart versions of ourselves; after all, they didn’t invent smartphones, or the internet, or other truly visionary stuff! But actually, our ancestors were much smarter than many of us give them credit for, and some things they created have baffled scientists for centuries! From structures only giants could have built, to a computer that pre-dates the age of Jesus, it’s time to explore some of the oldest technologies that even scientists can’t explain! 

Is there any better feeling than watching a truly terrible person get their comeuppance? The answer is no. So if you love seeing the universe serve up delicious cosmic justice, you’re in the right place! From idiotic arsonists to troublemaking TikTokers, buckle up and get ready for another generous dose of satisfying times karma came for awful people!

Meet Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä, otherwise known as the White Death. By the time the Winter War finished in March 1940, he’d taken down over 500 Soviet soldiers all on his own, crowning him the deadliest sniper to have ever lived. Yet, despite the awesome achievement of this man, his story isn’t widely known. So, who really was Simo Häyhä, and how did he become the deadliest sniper the world has ever seen? 

Multiple Orca attacks on boats and sailing vessels have recently been reported off the Atlantic coast of Spain and Portugal. But why? Is this a weird game created by the Orcas? Is something in the ocean driving them mad? Let's dive into this mystery to find out why Killer Whales have decided to wage war against humans!

The Eiffel Tower, Trafalgar Square, Lady Liberty; our world’s full of some amazing and well-known national monuments. While hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people visit and marvel at these monuments every day, there are some smaller details built into them that remain hidden from view. From unknown undercrofts to secret sports courts, have your magnifying glasses at the ready as we uncover some mind-blowing secrets hidden in national monuments. 

There’s more than just one variety of revenge – there’s utterly ruthless revenge, calculated revenge, and life-ruining tales of revenge that you could argue go too far. Get ready for the schadenfreude, as we take a look at yet more extreme cases of revenge that were practically nuclear! 

From mysterious snapshots of unexplainable flying objects to official government reports and a possible interview with an alien being, here's some of the best evidence we have proving aliens exist. 

Egyptology is the scientific study of Ancient Egypt; a historic and rich culture spanning from 3100 BCE to around 332 BCE – almost 3,000 years! It was a culture so vast that the first documented Egyptologists were ancient Egyptians themselves! So, considering how long experts have been studying it, you’d expect them to know almost everything about the ancient treasures found here, right? Despite researching for centuries, there are discoveries Egyptologists have made that defy even their understandings. And worse… that scare them. From brutal burial practices to mathematical miracles, let's investigate discoveries in Egypt that have terrified Egyptologists.

Nothing feels as good as getting revenge!But as satisfying as tales of one-upmanship can be, there are some stories out there that – I’d argue – go too far. From a plan that took 20 yearsto play out, to a bully who got a literal buttload of karma, it’s time for even more extreme stories of revenge that took it way too far. 

From the guy that lives in the middle of a highway to the real-life version of the house in Pixar’s ‘Up’, let’s drop in for a visit with some of the world’s most unbelievablystubborn homeowners that flat-out refused to move.

Have you ever looked down at a candy bar you’re eating and asked… didn’t these used to be bigger? Or peered at the store shelves and thought, ‘I’m sure it wasn’t that expensive last year.’ Well, good news, you’re not going crazy! Food companies are constantly changing their products, often in the smallest ways, hoping their consumers – that’s you – won’t notice. Luckily, I’m here, and Ihatechange! So, let’s take a look at the products they don’t want you to know have secretly changed…

Have you ever dreamed of being an all-powerful magician or psychic? Have you ever wanted to make items vanish, bend people’s minds, or control their actions? Well, get ready to unleash your inner sorcerer as I unveil some amazing mind magic tricks that’ll make people think you’re inside their head!

Does anything scream childhoodlike Saturday morning cartoons? Nothing’s more innocent than sitting down with a bowl of cereal and enjoying some animated classics… until you grow up and realise your childhood favourites are actually packed full of strange implications, uncertainty, and - worst of all – subtext!So, buckle up, because we’re about to explore some dark cartoon theories that might just ruin your childhood. 

Ladies and Gentlemen this is your flight Captain speaking, I’d like to welcome you aboard Be Amazed Airlines – destination: secret knowledge. There’s a lot most folks don’t know about these big, crazy metal tubes we send up into the sky, and we'll reveal a thing or two that you’re bound to find pretty darn surprising! The seatbelt sign is now on so if you could please take your seats, buckle up and let me take you on a journey of some astounding airplane secret features that you never knew existed.

Let's revisit technologies, places, and everyday items we’re all familiar with, and see how they’ve transformed waybeyond recognition over time. From the first telephones and headphones, to the bizarre original appearance of fruits. Here are things that originally looked totally different! 

Food. It’s one of those things we literallycan’t live without. But not everything you put in your mouth is what you think it is. From common misconceptions and misunderstandings to companies that have cleverly misled consumers for years, it’s time to take a look at some of the things you eat that are a lie! 

As amazing as the world can be, it’s also full of terrifying places I’d avoid like the plague. Like caves. With over 45,000 caves in the US alone, and thousands more worldwide, you never know what horrors could be lurking within them… Well, unless you decide to go inside of course. Let's descend into the darkness and look at some of the most terrifying things ever found in caves!

The world’s filled with awesome attractions that really get your heart racing! But as exhilarating as they can be, some push the limits of fun too far! Whether it’s stomach-churning swings set thousands of feet over a canyon, extreme thrill rides built on top of buildings, or even plank walks carved into literal mountain sides, get your helmets and harnesses on, as we take a ride on some of the scariest attractions in the world!

From refrigerators to radios, and cars to coffee machines, the human race has come up with some pretty ingenious everyday inventions. But, as impressive as these are, they’re not exactly lifesavers. Well, apart from the coffee machine… I needcoffee! With that being said, there are some gadgets that could come in handy if you find yourself in an unexpected life or death situation. From earthquake-proof beds, to shark-repelling bracelets, and even slime robots… yes, slime robots, here are some incredible inventions that could save your life. 

What’s your limit? Could you keep your cool evading live fire? Could you push a Jeep with no wheels miles across the scorching desert? Could you survive 6 days of strenuous exercise in the freezing cold sea, with practically no sleep? These are just some of the things required merely in trainingfor the world’s elite military forces. And while a country’s military success depends on many factors like strategy, technology, and logistics, one thing they can’t do without is highly disciplined troops—trained to keep their cool in the most dangerous situations known to man. So, strap on your combat boots and get in formation, soldier, as we march through some of the most disciplined armies in the world! 

Humans are resilient and can live in all sorts of crazy places. For example, I live in a windowless padded room with nothing but a microphone, the internet, and a bottle... don't ask what I use that last one for. Still, as bizarre as my home is, some are even crazier!From miniscule islands to cities literally brimming with garbage, let’s explore some of the strangest places people actually live.

From dolls that grow human hair to shapeshifting masks that steal souls - hold those wards of protection close, as we explore yet more of the world’s most cursed objects that scientists can’t explain!

Whether you’re a galivanting gastronomist or a microwave maestro, prepare yourself to be blown away by the unbelievable reasons why some supermarket mainstays cost so darn much.  

Not all bodies of water are made for swimming. Some of these lakes, rivers, and pools may look inviting, but taking a dip in them might be the last thing you ever do! From pretty pools that are actually brimming with acid, to flooded holes that are impossible to escape, let’s dive into some swimming spots you should approach with caution – and others that you shouldn’t approach at all!  

If you’re anything like me, movies made your childhood. Even now, I’ll throw on some classic flicks and feel as though I’m returning to the good old days of my youth. At least, I used to, until I learned that many of these iconic favourites are actually kind of horrifyingwhen you think about it. From the horrific fate of the Grinches to the murderous ambitions of Willy Wonka, here are some unsettling movie theories that may well ruin your childhood! 

Everybody knows that secrets and intrigue are the building blocks of any great mystery, but what about when the building blocks themselves are the real mystery at hand? From secret chambers inside famous monuments to an ancient mega-pyramid that no one can find, grab your chisels as we chip away at some of the most curious architectural mysteries that have baffled even the smartest historians.

What’s the most powerful weapon you can think of? Probably some sort of big ol’ gun or bomb, right? But what about weapons that existed hundreds, if not thousands of years ago? What reigned supreme then? Was it truck-sized trebuchets? Ancient flamethrowers? Or what about a giant iron hand capable of capsizing entire ships? Well, put on your helmets, your body armor, and your water wings if that big hand is anything to go by, because we’re about to explore the most incredible ancient weapons to have ever existed! 

Our prehistoric planet was a terrifying place, thanks - predominantly - to the rampaging reptiles that once ruled here: dinosaurs! These monstrous creatures dominated the land for some 160 million years! But they weren’t alone. There were other beasts from back then, and a little while after, that could have given even the biggest dinosaurs a run for their money. From massive monstrosities lurking beneath the waves, to huge human-like goliaths that haunted the forests… here are even more animals that were way, way scarier than the dinosaurs. 

From death-defying decisions to solving some serious crime, it’s time we tackle some mind-bending riddles and – just maybe – crack the case of the century!

Be honest, have you ever stolen something? Maybe you snuck your sibling’s phone to play games without them knowing, or maybe you swiped a pack of cookies from the store. These might be small indiscretions, but compared to some things that’ve been stolen throughout history, they’re downright pathetic! I mean, what’s a pack of cookies compared to an entire house, a giant ship, or even a skyscraper! Yeah, get ready to be schooled in the art of stealing, as we take a look at even more of the biggest things that have ever been stolen! 

Weird and wonderful artefacts are being found all the time. But it’s hard work learning all the secrets of our forefathers when all you’ve got are two rusty pennies and a bad drawing on a cave wall. Really, it’s no wonder even the white coat wearing boffins get it wrong. So, trowels at the ready! But this is about more than big rocks. There’re also big heads and even bigger heads. What?! Come on – let’s go back in time to the most incredible civilisations scientists can’t explain!

For the 4.5 billion years our planet has existed, we humans have only been around for between 2-300,000 of them. But in that time, we’ve left our mark all over the world – often in the most perplexing and mysterious of ways. From inexplicable architecture to unfathomable attire, you’d better grab your fedora and whip as we dig up some of the most confusing archaeological finds that shouldn’t exist!

If I told you I’m a friend of Bill W’s, requesting a visit from Doctor Brown after a violent Operation Bright Star, you’d probably think I’d finally lost my mind. However, all the mumbo jumbo I just said is full of codedinformation, that’s easily understandable for those in the know. In fact, the world is full of secret codes, hidden in airplanes, jewelry, dating profiles and bank notes, and today I’m decoding them for you. Let’s explore a whole load of secret codes you aren’tmeant to know!  

Did you know that it’s almost guaranteed that every single species will eventually die out? In fact, scientists believe that 99% of all animals that have ever lived are now extinct. Sad, I know, but maybe extinction isn’t as permanent as we thought. Through advances in biotechnology there are some animals that are on the cusp of resurrection. It's time to learn about some unbelievable species that just mightmake a comeback. 

Ever since the dawn of time, humankind has been fascinated by space travel. But did you know that long before we put the first astronaut on the moon in 1969, animals had already been boldly stepping into the unknown for years? Let’s take a look at the mind-blowing – and tragic – history of every animal that went to space. 

We all love a good secret, and luckily, it turns out the objects we use every day are absolutely full of them! From Coke’s biggest secret to how batteries really work, join me for yet another dive into some of the most amazing secrets hidden in everyday things. 

A little birdy told me you’ve been telling everyone you’re tough? Oh please! You wouldn’t know tough if it flying side-kicked you in the face. But do you know who actually are tough? Shaolin monks. These hardy heroes put their bodies through the extremes of head hardening, nail pulling, and even gravity-defying stunts. Take a deep breath, and breathe out the bad energy.Let your mind be free as we explore some impossible training methods that make Shaolin Masters unbeatable.

You can rest easy knowing that your mistakes weren't asbad. Not compared to hitting a switch which plunged an entire city into chaos, or not tightening one single bolt and leading to a cataclysmic meltdown! So,get ready to feel better about yourself, as we explore some tiny mistakes that had huge consequences.  

Caving, or spelunking, is not an activity for the fainthearted. A term used for exploring the extremes of cave systems, the deeper you go, the less light, space, and even breathable air there is. Sounds like my worst nightmare! But imagine squeezing yourself over jagged rocks and through impossibly tight spaces in the pitch black, when all of a sudden you come across a cave lined with…crystals! Lotsof crystals! Sparkling structures stretching from the cave’s floor to its ceiling, with some as long as a school bus! But, as mesmerizing as this place might look, you wouldn’t have long to marvel at its impossible beauty. Well … if you want to make it out alive, that is. Why? Let's uncover what makes this giant crystal cave one of the most deadly natural phenomenon in the world, and explore some other caverns that - despite their splendor - you should never step foot in! 

Every now and then, the universe serves up some situations that seem so unlikely… so improbable… it’s almost hard to believe they actually occurred. I’m talking about the kind of unbelievable coincidences that’ll make the most logical person start to believe in fate. So, today we’ll be checking out some wild glitches in the matrix, as we explore some one-in-a-million coincidences that’ll blow your mind.

Deep in the Himalayan mountains of India, some 16,500 feet above sea level, lies a mysterious lake known as Roopkund. This remote body of water is nestled below a steep slope on one of India’s tallest mountains, and its frigid waters harbour a dark secret that’s haunted experts for decades. Just below the surface are hundreds of human skeletons! How did they get there?! What could’ve possibly caused the demise of all those people? I hope you’re not easily spooked, because it’s time to unravel the mystery of Roopkund Lake.

On May 5th, 2019, Aeroflot Flight 1492 was scheduled to fly from Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow to Murmansk Airport, in Russia. With 73 passengers and 5 crew on board, the pilots completed their pre-flight checks and lined up on the runway. At 18:03 they took off and began their climb. It was a little bumpy, but they’d handled worse. 5 minutes later, however, a deafening boom rocked the entire plane. All of a sudden the plane jolted, the primary radio went dead, and the autopilot became inoperative. But it was ok – the pilots knew this was a minor electrical failure, nothing major. What they didn’t know though, was that in less than 30 minutes, the life of every passenger on board would be on the line. Not just because of what the pilots were about to do… oh no…. because of the dangerous decisions the passengers themselvesmade next. 

What’s that quote… ah, yes! “Revenge can be sweet, but forgiveness is sweeter.” Well, throw that out the window. Nothingis sweeter than an ice-cold plate of passive aggressiverevenge! From filling your ex’s hot tub with poop to projecting Shrek onto your douchebag landlord’s house, I’ve got everything your petty, vengeance-fuelled heart desires. So buckle up, because it’s time for even more passive aggressive ways people got revenge. 

Do you have any idea what it’s like to live in North Korea? Let me give you a taste. You wake up early in the poor rural area you call home. It’s mid-winter, barely 20 degrees Fahrenheit outside, and your only source of heat – a tiny woodburning stove - isn’t nearly enough to keep you warm. You get breakfast and realise that you have one meal’s worth of food that needs to last you for the next three days, when the rations are handed out. Thirsty, you gather ice from the local river to melt, because there’s no infrastructure to provide running water here. You drink from and wash in the dirty water, before spending all day tending a local farm. It’s 12 to 16 hours of backbreaking labour, because the farming industry here hasn’t been mechanised, so everything is done by hand or with animals. As you walk several miles home, because there’s no public transport here and you’re too poor to own a bicycle – let alone a car, you find a dead rat in a ditch. You take it home to eat, because you’re thathungry. As you’re cooking, your front door bursts open, and a group of soldiers swarm in. They ransack your home, help themselves to what little food you have, and leave. You feel…lucky. Lucky?! Yes. Because they have the unchallenged authority to sentence you to years of hard labour in a work camp at any moment, with even less food, more work, corporal punishment from the guards… and worse. You consider doing what you have before - making a soup from grass and weeds, digging out the grain from animal manure, or even eating the manure itself just to quell your hunger. But you’re too exhausted. So, cold and starving, you try to sleep on top of a rotten straw mattress, knowing you’ll wake up and do this all again… and again… and again… until there is no again. If this was your country, you’d want to leave, wouldn’t you? But what if you couldn’t? This is the stark reality that a staggering 60% of North Korea’s poverty-stricken population face currently, as the entire country struggles with major food insecurity issues stemming from severe economic mismanagement. But why can’t they leave? And if you were in their shoes, how would you? Well, stick with me, as we explore why it’s so difficult to escape North Korea, and the only 9 escape routes available.  

If you ever find yourself in Minnesota and witness a pig, covered in grease, running past you – for the love of God, don’t chase it! And don’t you darelet your chicken cross the road in Georgia. These bizarre scenarios, it turns out, are entirely illegal. In fact, there are tonsof strangelaws out there that most people have never heard of, and as a result, there’s a chance that youunknowingly break the law on a daily basis. So, today, we’re going to find out how criminal you really are, by checking out crimes against fashion, bans on bellies, and even anti-grandma legislation, as I lay down the law with some insane things you don’t know are illegal! 

Ever get that sinking feeling on Sunday evenings, as another weekend passes by, and a new workweek draws closer? Back to that office cubicle… or that cash register… or those demanding Karens- sorry, customers… but as bad as that sounds, there are some truly terrifying jobs out there that make even the worst customer service jobs look easy! From crocodile stuntman, to daring electrical engineers, join me as we uncover the most dangerous and scariest jobs in the world!

I’ve rounded up some of the biggest, most expensive, and downright most outrageous almost-buildingsthat never quite made it over the finish line. Put your hard hat on – oh, and watch out for falling rooftiles. Some of these places are a state. Let’s take a look at the biggest megaprojects that have never been finished. 

Think of dangerous beasts, and what comes to mind? Sharks? Crocodiles?Clowns?Well, believe it or not, man’s best friend tops the list. Yep, dogs are the fourth deadliest species on the planet, and are responsible for a staggering35,000fatalities worldwide per year. And, to no-one’s surprise, humans have bred some to be more dangerous than others, purely for their own gains. So, from brutish bulldogs to destructive Dobermans, these are some of the most aggressive guard dogs in the world.

Every year, 18 billion pounds of plastic trash gets dumped into our oceans. That’s enough to cover every foot of coastline around the world with five full trash bags. Pollution has turned our oceans into a ticking time bomb. But back in the 1970s, a little-known development off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida tried to save their local reef… by dumping a staggering two million used car tires directly on top of it. Um, what?Despite what you might think, this wasn’t meant to hurt marine life – oh no! They wanted to help it. And the results might surprise you. So, stick around to find out just why two million tires ended up in the bottom of the ocean. 

Have you ever dreamed of making an incredible discovery? Whether that’s curing cancer or finding a way to end world hunger, we all want to have a positive impact on the world, right? Sadly, for the inventors on this list, their weird and wonderful creations turned against them in the grizzliest way possible. So, from the highest highs to the lowest lows – let’s take a look at some inventors who were killed by their own inventions.

Pop Quiz! What’s the name of the smallest country in the world? I’ll give you a hint, it’s also the heart of one of the biggest religions on the planet! You know, the home of a guy who mostly wears flowing white robes and gets driven around in this incredibly swag custom jeep. Have you already guessed? That’s right, I’m talking about Vatican City, often simply called the Vatican! The Holy City only covers 121 acres - that’s just 14% of New York’s Central Park - and contains a tiny population of around 800 people! But it’s here religious legacies such as the beautiful St Peter’s Basilica can be found, making it a spiritual centre for Roman Catholicism. But for all the prayers and blessings, the walls of this city also hold a hoard of sinister secrets. From forbidden archives to sacred scams, it’s time to grab your flashlights as we explore some dark secrets of the Vatican that the Popoe would rather stay hidden!

Is it really that time again? Have so many more people really removed themselves from the gene pool in increasingly stupid and embarrassing ways? From dimwitted diving attempts to self-steaming stupidity, it’s time to take a look at even more Darwin Award Winners! 

Air travel is truly amazing. Because of it, it’s easier than ever before to see the world all its incredible cultures. But just because you’re on a plane doesn’t mean there aren’t rules – and if you break them, there can be direconsequences. So, from turning off airplane mode to climbing into the overhead compartments, get ready for some things you should absolutely never do on an airplane! 

Countries around the world have pumped millions – and even billions – of dollars into huge construction projects that make our lives better. But somemegaprojects should’ve been thrown in the garbage at the planning stage! So, grab a hard hat and a hi-vis jacket, because it’s time to check out the most useless megaprojects in the world!

Revenge rarely solves your problems… but boy does it feel goodto get your own back! You want to steal my lunch? Then enjoy the sick burn I’m about to leave on this sticky note! Except, not all revenge is plotted equally. While I’m a huge fan of passive aggressive messages, they don’t compare to getting someone arrested, costing them millions of dollars, or levelling their entire life with a single revelation. With that said, put those sticky notes and witty quips away, because we’re about to explore even more tales of revenge that wreaked nuclear levels of destruction! 

From the Eiffel Tower to Big Ben and Lady Liberty, our globe is full of iconic monuments. However, for some pretty earth-shattering reasons, it seems that many of our world’s legendary landmarks that once seemed invincible could be at risk of being lost forever. From the crumbling wall of China, to the teetering Tower of Pisa, join me as we explore some landmarks that could disappear in our lifetimes…

Animals have inspired humans to do some crazy things: our admiration of birds led us to pursue flight; our curiosity about deep-sea life spurred our love for diving; our longing to eat as much as a pig led to the all-you-can eat buffet! Still, there are some amazing animal abilities I don’t think we’ll ever catch up to. From bullet-punching shrimp to zombie toads, these are some of the world’s most amazing animals!

On December 7th, 1978, the MS München – a German container transport ship – departed the port of Bremerhaven bound for Savannah, Georgia. This would be its 62nd voyage across the North Atlantic – practically routine to the crew on board! But, tragically, it never arrived. Nor was it ever seen again. Something claimed this ship, something huge, something deadly, something once believed to occur only once every 10,000 years… and – horrifically - it’s something that’s still out there to this day…  

Back in 1942, the US Navy conducted a potentially ground-breaking experiment in an effort to turn one of its ships…invisible. It went wrong – with disastrous consequences. Or at least, that’s how the story goes… indeed, throughout history, militaries around the world have secretly conducted all kinds of crazy experiments – some real, some shrouded in conspiracy. So, from psychic soldiers to flying bears, let’s investigate some of the craziest military experiments ever – and get to the bottom of them.

You may think that mosquitos are just pesky blood-sucking flies, but these bugs are super spreaders of fatal diseases that have plagued humanity since the dawn of civilisation! Instinctively, we know to swat them away, but have you ever wondered what would happen if you didn’t? What if you let one of these bugs suck your blood and didn’t stop it until it was too late?! Well, stick around as we discover why letting a mosquito bite you could be the worst mistake you’ll ever make and as we delve into the world's most dangerous insects.

There’s no doubt that pretty much everyone wants to be a millionaire. But unfortunately money can’t be summoned out of thin air… or can it? In 2014, the unknown Dr Ruja Ignatova came out of nowhere with promises that everyone could make millions with a fabulous new invention of her very own creation. Dr Ruja may not be a household name, but she subsequently reached a level of fame and fortune that most of us can only dream of. That is, until, on October 7th, 2017, something happened that nobody could explain. Dr Ruja disappeared without a trace. But what happened? Where did she go? And why did all this land her on the FBI’s most wanted list? This is a story of glamour, greed, and a global scam worth $15 billion. So, grab your detective hats as we follow the trail to investigate the world’s most wanted scammer that nobody can find.

Throughout the animal kingdom, tongues are used for a wide range of purposes, like communicating, eating, and cleaning. But, as with everything in nature, there’s always a dark side. Whether it’s using those tongues as brutal bullets, spiky shredding devices, or even venom-filled killing machines! With that said, here are the animals that you should never allow to lick you.

On the 7th of June 1917, during the First World War, the village of Messines, Belgium, was rocked to its core by a massive earthquake... or at least, that’s what the German soldiers occupying the areathought it was. It was only when they saw the bodies of their comrades flung into the sky, which was burning orange with flames, that they suddenly realized this was no earthquake… this was a blast! One so huge it annihilated some 10,000 German soldiers, injured thousands more, and produced shockwaves felt as far away as France! But the most incredible part was that the explosion hadn’t come from a bomb or artillery that rained down from above – it had originated from right under their feet. How on earth had something capable of an explosion of this magnitude gone completely undetected by so many men? The answer lay deep underground. This was where a specialist unit of Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and British tunnellers had worked tirelessly to set up one of the largest man-made explosions in all of human history. While the horrors of the trenches have been well documented, the story of these tunnellers isn’t as widely known, though it’s arguably even more harrowing. So, get ready, because I promise what you’re about to learn about these amazing men will blow you away!

From the sinister secrets of neglected sanatoriums to churches hiding long-forgotten truths beneath their very floorboards; here are the true stories and incredible secrets of abandoned places that were completely forgotten by the world, ready to be remembered once more.

From searching for the secrets of immortality to dumping 100 horses’ worth of poop on a giant Christmas tree, here are some of the craziest things the rich have ever done!

Eating too many carrots can turn you orange. You can taste garlic with your feet. And sharks have been around for longer than trees have. Got your attention? Good. If you’re hungry for more fascinating facts like those, just stay tuned as there’s plenty more where they came from! To find out why a good night’s sleep will instantly make you taller, or the reason you should never eat banana-flavoured candy near a beehive – sit back, get comfortable, and be prepared to be blown away by some of the most incredible facts that’ll make you say “I had no idea”! 

From peeing on a jellyfish sting to drinking that pee to stay hydrated, here are some survival myths that could get you killed. And what you should reallydo to survive. 

All around us, regular looking people with incredible abilities have pushed themselves to the extremes. Ready to be awestruck and inspired? You should be, because I’ve rounded up some terrifically talented genius-savants and burling brutes for your entertainment pleasure. This one’s seriously gonna blow your mind as we look at some of the most dedicated individuals with superhuman skills that defy explanation.