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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 staggering 35,000 fatalities 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 dire consequences. 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 some megaprojects 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 good to 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!
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