8 Amazing Facts About Argentina
by I recently spent a month in Argentina. It is quite a place; lively, with a rich history. Here are 8 things I learned, exploring the country.
Category: Weird and Wild
The Rise and Fall of Flares
Flares seem like the essential piece of 1970’s fashion, but they were actually invented more than 200 years ago.
The Secret History of Ambien
Ambien is the world’s most popular sleeping tablet. Side effects include; sleep driving, night terrors and sexting.
9 Things You Didn’t Know About the English Language
The English language has a long history, full of detours, adventures, and cul-de-sacs. Here are 9 things you don’t know, about the world’s most utilised …
8 Major Cities That Changed Their Names
The world’s major cities seem as unchanging as the continents. But many of them have turbulent histories, and have changed hands, and names several times. …
The Real ‘Annabelle’ Doll
‘Annabelle’ is a porcelain doll, possessed by an evil spirit, star of her own popular movie franchise. Now, meet the real Annabelle doll.
Almost World War III
The world’s nuclear weapons are safeguarded by sophisticated computers and fool proof early warning systems. System with gold standard tech, back-ups, checks and balances, manual …
The Cats of Sydney Harbour Bridge
The cats of Sydney Harbour Bridge made their home in one of the world’s most famous landmarks, delighting tourists for decades.
The Cat Who Lived
In 2009, ‘Lucky’ the cat fell out of a ninth floor window and survived. This is, The Cat Who Lived… WEIRD, WILD and MISC Keri …