Do you love sailing, fishing, or just taking a pleasure ride on water? A single mistake can turn fun into chaos! We present you a collection of hilariously funny boating mishaps to keep your laugh going. Check them out and share with friends who need a good laugh!
Banana boats and summer fun go hand in hand—until someone falls off! This mid-air backflip is pure gold. Props to the cameraperson for catching the perfect shot!
Snakes are some of the most feared creatures, but they do not have claws, legs or sharp predatory teeth. Their poison, or toxic saliva, may cause paralysis, destroy tissues, clot blood, or even this may cause continuous bleeding – severe pain is often accompanying such manifestations. Some measure, at most, 19 feet, others spit venom from 23 feet away, and some are being worshipped as gods! Let’s try and explore more here!
Some snakes are dangerous even without biting! The Philippine Cobra can spit venom up to 10 feet, making it a serious threat. Found near ponds, rivers, and fields in the Philippines, its venom can cause paralysis and stop breathing within minutes.
You must have heard about world records, where some are strange and some are absolutely crazy! From a 93-year-old man walking on the feet of an airplane to jumping into space, many such brave people in the world have created strange world records by risking their lives. Here are the 10 most dangerous world records
Would you put a rattlesnake in your mouth? How about 13 of them?Jackie Bibby, known as the “Texas Snake Man,” did the same. He’s spent years working with snakes and has been bitten multiple times, but that didn’t stop him from holding 13 live rattlesnakes in his mouth for 10 seconds! One wrong move, and things could’ve gone horribly wrong—but luckily, they didn’t.
Once vital for defense, most military bases remain abandoned, frozen in time. WWII fortresses to Cold War bunkers, these haunting sites harbor forgotten history. Lovers of history, here are some fascinating bases you might well consider following up on and pass on to your historian friends!
Built by the Nazis during World War II, this massive submarine base in Saint Nazaire, France, once housed deadly German U-boats. It was one of five submarine bases constructed in occupied France. Despite the passage of time, the structure still stands, an imposing relic of the war.
Evolution is really something-super species have established themselves as progressive survivalists by overcoming time. Some of the species go back to the time of the dinosaurs to those whose lifetimes outnumber the human generations. Learn about the many wonders of timeless creatures in nature!
Despite not being the largest whales in the ocean, humpbacks certainly know how to leave an impression. With their broad, rounded heads covered in small bumps (called tubercles), they have a unique and unmistakable look. But their most beautiful trait? Their mesmerizing songs! These gentle giants sing melodies that can travel for miles underwater. Despite their size, they are incredibly friendly and can live up to 95 years!
Market crashes have not just been an occurrence of the 20th century; they’ve been a general occurrence throughout history. While some stocks rise, some may drop, affecting people all over the world. Wanna know the biggest market crashes? Let us find out the greatest crashes ever!
Back in 1869, two businessmen, Jay Gould and James Fisk, tried to take control of the gold market on the New York Gold Exchange. At the time, the U.S. economy was already struggling due to the Civil War. To stabilize things, President Ulysses S. Grant had introduced a policy to sell Treasury gold at regular intervals. However, when Gould and Fisk’s scheme was exposed on September 24, 1869, gold prices crashed, triggering a stock market meltdown. The country faced economic turmoil for months afterward.
Some people have a fear of the dangerous, and these strange homes really do seem to do that – imagine waking up in your bed every morning. Some of these homes are built in such strange ways that engineers claimed they were unbuildable, while others were built into the edge of a thousand-foot cliff. Whatever the case, the people who design and live in these strange and dangerous homes clearly live for the adrenaline rush!
Floating in the middle of the Drina River near Bajina Bašta, Serbia, the Drina River House is a sight to behold. Built in 1968 by two brothers, it was initially washed away during the rainy season but was rebuilt over the years. The house gained worldwide attention during the first Drina Regatta in 1994, an annual river festival with thousands of participants. Today, it’s one of Serbia’s most photographed landmarks.
Bridges are built to connect two places. But not all of them seem safe to cross! While most modern bridges are sturdy and well maintained, some span deep canyons, are made of glass, or even move with the wind. If you are afraid of heights, these bridges may put an end to your fears, but for those who like adventure, this can be a memorable experience.
This breathtaking pedestrian bridge, completed in 2005, stretches 410 feet across Malaysia’s Langkawi mountains. To reach it, visitors must take a cable car and then ride the SkyGlide lift. At 2,170 feet above sea level, it truly feels like walking among the clouds!
Most people dream of vacationing in places like Hawaii or Paris, but some of us are drawn to strange and mysterious places. If you feel that way, you’re in the right place! You can’t visit the hidden places on this list, but we hope you’ll enjoy reading about them!
Snake Island, also known as Ilha da Queimada Grande, is like a real-life nightmare for anyone afraid of snakes—especially Indiana Jones! This island off the coast of Brazil is home to many rare and endangered snakes. For safety reasons, both for people and the snakes, the island is completely off-limits to visitors. Both for people and the snakes,