This list is fully referenced to document the dangers that lurk among the leaves . . . and the beaches. Skunk Cabbage is a huge, foul smelling North American member of the Aurum family. Native to swamps, the odor of the plant is often mistaken for an irate skunk until the huge golden or purplish flowers are seen emerging from the leaves. The appearance of the plant is like an alien artifact....
10 The “My Way” Killings People in the Philippines love karaoke. The country is full of karaoke bars, and singing is a large part of their culture. For the most part, karaoke is a playful activity, but some people have taken it very seriously. On more than one occasion, people in the Philippines have been murdered while performing Frank Sinatra’s 1969 song “My Way.” The deaths have been called a coincidence by some because the song is a popular karaoke tune, but many Filipino karaoke bars have banned the song....
10The DeAngelo Bailey Verdict Eminem (born Marshall Mathers) is far and away the best-selling rapper of all time. Part of his recipe for success has been a dramatization of his troubled past. His songs have included fictional references to murdering his ex-wife Kim and ravaging his mother Debbie. Another victim of his verses was his childhood bully, DeAngelo Bailey. In Eminem’s song “Brain Damage” from The Slim Shady LP, Marshall raps, “I was harassed daily by this fat kid named DeAngelo Bailey,” before detailing the abuse, which includes a savage beating in the boys’ room....
Imagine driving in your car and suddenly thousands of spiders come raining from the sky. Well, that’s exactly what happened to Erick Reis, a 20-year-old web designer from Santo Antonio da Platina, a town about 250 miles west of Sao Paulo. Reis, who was the videographer for his friend’s wedding, had the wherewithal to pull out his video camera and tape the spider torrential which he then posted on YouTube which then became quite the video sensation....
Many Germans were deceived by Hitler. In the early years, they embraced him as the savior who would pull Germany out of a long economic depression and make their country great again. There was a lot of emphasis on national pride. The Nazi Party promised young Germans a new future in a brand-new Germany, and millions of children eagerly joined the Hitler Youth and similar clubs. Not only were the outings fun, but the youth enjoyed wearing uniforms, waving flags, and earning badges....
Parasite: Leucochloridium paradoxum The life of a snail isn’t exactly glamorous, but they make the best of it—their shells make them difficult to eat, they’re evolutionarily wired to avoid sunlight and open spaces where predators might be lurking, and their slime coating makes them unappetizing to most predators anyway. But when amber snails fall into the zombie grip of the Leucochloridium paradoxum flatworm, their lives turn into what might be the most excruciating existence in the invertebrate world....
Brother Theodore was a dark comedian/philosopher who ran a one man show for several years, in New York. Sometimes appearing to border on lunacy, he tickled and often astonished audience members with his view on life. His take on Gollum is spectacular. As a kid, this Gollum was what interested me in Tolkien’s life work. The animation is a bit wacky, but the voice work is fantastic. Eddie Murphy has found his niche....
SEE ALSO: 10 Reasons Donald Trump May Be A Political Genius Over the years, several professional comics have declared a run for the office of President, but thus far, none have had much success. That isn’t to say it never happens… Al Franken won a Senate seat, and the Presidents of Guatemala and Ukraine were actual comedians before they became politicians. In the U.S., these nine professional comics gave the idea of being President a try (whether they were serious or not)....
The first garden gnomes were made in Gräfenroda, a town known for its ceramics in Thuringia, Germany in the mid-1800s. Philip Griebel made terracotta animals as decorations, and produced gnomes based on local myths as a way for people to enjoy the stories of the gnomes’ willingness to help in the garden at night. The garden gnome quickly spread across Germany and into France and England, and wherever gardening was a serious hobby....
In 1898, William Odor and his family built an architectural wonder. To achieve the barn’s unique round shape, green lumber was soaked in water and molded to fit the exact curve of the roof. The lower level was used for animals, and the loft was host to dances and social events. In 1988, the barn was donated to the local historical society, who restored it. Today it is a visitor’s center....
In the earliest forms of post-mortem photography, coffins were seldom seen and the dead would be posed as if they were still alive. Children were posed with toys or asleep in their bed. Even special frames were cleverly used to make the corpse stand upright. For many poor children whose siblings died, they would be required to pose with their brother or sister in a macabre family portrait. Bear in mind that this all had to happen within days of the person’s death in order to take the photographs prior to the visible onset of decomposition....
There are all kinds of weird and wonderful theories about the shadowy syndicate. But how much of it is true? Well, the illuminati were a real society. Throughout its history, Europe has seen several organizations with that name. Each one claimed to be particularly enlightened in its own way. But none of them look anything like the mythical group that conspiracy theorists seem to love to obsess over. Here are ten things they’ve got drastically wrong about the illuminati....
The office is so relentlessly demanding that its toll in aging its occupants is a meme at this point. Some historians say American leaders age two years for every one they serve in the White House. Barack Obama famously entered the office young and vibrant in January 2009. Eight years later, the stresses of the job had radically grayed his hair. But what happens after it’s all over? Do ex-leaders finally let their hair down (sorry, Barack, no pun intended) and relax?...
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Apart from collapsing underneath people’s feet (and making great CCTV footage), sinkholes also slowly consume cities and famous landmarks. They may even develop their own weather. These holes often contain ancient treasures and mysteries that lure scientists down inside dangerous places. Unfortunately, sinkholes also hold very modern horrors. 10 New Giant Sloth In 2009, a professional diver investigated a sinkhole. The underwater structure was located in Mexico, south of Cancun....
The Felix Hong Kong More Believe it or not, before these black marble urinals were installed, the glass windows were the urinal. There is a unique drainage system (not clearly seen in the photograph) that enabled men to stand in front of the windows and urinate without spillage. John Michael Kohler Arts Center Sheboygan, WI More New York Artist Matt Nolen created this work on commission. These three urinals, as well as three sinks, two stalls and all the walls of the restroom depict changing architecture styles from ancient Egypt to current time on one wall....
Initially, Scott had no intention of going into the movie business. He returned to England and began working as a set designer for the BBC. Realizing there was more money in advertising, Scott formed his own ad agency with his brother, Tony. During this time, Scott directed some of the most iconic commercials of all time, including Apple’s Orwellian-themed 1984 Super Bowl ad. His first experience directing came in 1965, when he conscripted his teen brother to shoot a short film along the beaches of northern England....
See Also: 10 Creepy Urban Legends From Around The World But our willingness to believe urban legends once served some evolutionary benefit. These stories often had a kernel of truth, warning us against certain real-life dangers. In a world with few answers, it was always more advantageous to err on the side of caution and avoid any potential human-chomping predators. It did not matter whether that predator was a mythical Sasquatch or just an oversized bear....
The following 10 stars interacted with individuals who went on to kill or who had already murdered other people. It just goes to show that you should be careful about the company you keep. 10 Creepy Photos Of People Unaware They Are With A Serial Killer 10 Peter Lorre And The Hillside Stranglers From beyond the grave, Peter Lorre saved his daughter. Decades after Lorre stalked young girls in 1931’s M, real serial killers threatened Los Angeles....
It is already obvious that we will develop robots to do practically anything, regardless of how weird that thing could be. There are already robots out there with bizarre or controversial characteristics and uses. Here are 10 of the weirdest robots we have made so far. 10 Robots That Eat Plants And Maybe Humans The Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot (EATR) was created by Cyclone Power Technologies and Robotic Technology Inc....
