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An Idaho man with a hobby of breaking Guinness World Records achieved one of his most dangerous titles by walking 206 feet and 8 inches with a powered chainsaw balanced on his chin. David Rush, who has broken more than 200 Guinness World Records to promote STEM education, took on the record for farthest distance walked balancing a chainsaw […]
Some towns get unusual names through marketing chutzpah or misplaced enthusiasm or even through bad spelling. But Whynot, North Carolina might be the most relatable story of all: it’s probably the world’s only town named out of sheer boredom. Whynot is located in the Piedmont Triad region of north-central North Carolina, about eighty miles east […]
Today, candlelight is primarily used for romantic dinners or temporary solutions during power outages. Before electricity, however, the candle had diverse uses. Candles were a critical source of light, they could be affixed to chandeliers or carried around conveniently in brass holders. And their wax could be used to seal correspondence for privacy or official […]
For generations, they have signified femininity and glamour – but a pair of high heels was once an essential accessory for men. Beautiful, provocative, sexy – high heels may be all these things and more, but even their most ardent fans wouldn’t claim they were practical. They’re no good for hiking or driving. They get […]
Most people have one animal phobia or another, be it a fear of sharks thanks to sensationalist blockbusters or horror of anything that creeps and crawls—but when it comes to which species are worth being afraid of? The answer might surprise you. Ferocious beasts of all shapes and sizes can be downright deadly. Some actively […]
In a shocking incident, the Maharashtra Forest Department has arrested four men for allegedly raping a Monitor Lizard in the Sahyadri Tiger Project. Giving details of the incident in the Gabha area at Gothane on Thursday 14th April, Sangli forest officials said CCTV footage showed four armed men roaming the forest. The accused have been […]
Guinness World Records announced the world’s tallest family is a Minnesota clan of five with an average height of 6 feet, 8.03 inches. The record-keeping organization said the Trapp family of Esko was officially dubbed the world’s tallest family after being officially measured by an orthopedics doctor. Parents Scott (6 feet, 8 inches) and Krissy (6 […]
Meet the faces who turned themselves into fascinating animals through heavy body modifications. I’ll tell you something; I’ve always had a thing for wolves. Even before I took one of those spirit animal quizzes, I’ve already been into them. They fascinate me. They’re majestic. I consider getting a wolf tattoo one of these days and […]
Stalking Cat (born Dennis Avner; August 27, 1958 – November 5, 2012) was an American man known for his extensive body modifications intended to increase his resemblance to a tiger. For his 14 surgical procedures towards that goal, he held a world record for “most permanent transformations to look like an animal.” “Stalking Cat” was […]
A baby goat has been called a miracle by villagers after being born hairless, jet black and with wrinkled skin – adoptive mum Aysel -said ‘I dress him in my grandchildren’s clothes’ A one-of-a-kind mutant baby goat has become the main attraction of a local village after it was born hairless – with locals calling its birth […]
