The world’s deepest underwater mailbox is in Susami, Japan, 33 meters below the surface. Divers can purchase waterproof postcards and write messages with oil-based markers. Approximately 1,500 letters are delivered each year, and the mailbox is made from non-polluting metal to prevent damage to coral reefs. The idea was proposed by the postmaster in 1999 […]
The name “Abcde” has been given to over 370 girls since 1990, with 32 in 2009 alone. It is pronounced “ab-si-dee” and is most popular in Hawaii. “Khaleesi” was a popular name in 2018, while “Liam” and “Olivia” were the most popular names in the US in 2019. “Muhammad” is the most common name in […]
Taiwanese dao liao centers are reintroducing knife massage, an ancient practice used to relieve pain and remove negative energy from the body. Steel cleavers are used to reach deeper pressure points, with the transfer of energy and chi being the focus. The practice of massage as a means of healing wounds, relieving pain and reducing […]
The Meguro Parasitological Museum in Tokyo is a strange medical museum dedicated to parasites and parasitology, with around 300 species on display, including the world’s longest tapeworm. The museum attracts 70,000 visitors annually and has a research library and gift shop. If you were to compile a list of the strangest museums in the world, […]
NASA employs a planetary protection officer to ensure compliance with the 1967 International Outer Space Treaty, preventing biological contamination during missions. This includes sterilizing spacecraft and avoiding sites with potential life. The cost of sterilization can be up to $100 million. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) employs nearly 18,000 civil service personnel, ranging […]
In 1876, the “Kentucky Meat Shower” occurred when small pieces of meat rained down on a farmhouse. The cause is believed to be vultures regurgitating their last meal. Some thought it was a sign from God, but it was likely a natural phenomenon. In many parts of the world, extreme weather events appear to be […]
Michel Lotito, born in France in 1950, consumed 9 tons of metal between 1959 and 1997, including bicycles, televisions, and even a Cessna plane. Doctors found no problems in his stomach and concluded that an extra thick gastrointestinal lining was responsible for his ability to eat metal. He died of natural causes in 2007. Diet […]
Healthcare workers in Ankara, Turkey rescued over 6,000 discarded books and created a makeshift library. The city has agreed to convert a former factory into a lending library with plans for a mobile library to serve nearby schools. Healthcare workers in Ankara, Turkey do more than just pick up waste and dump it in the […]
