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13 Strange Burial Traditions from Around the World
Here in North America, we try and keep death as far away from everyday life as possible. In many other countries, burial traditions are commonly and openly practiced, leading to a more death-positive outlook from those involved. Although some may seem obtuse, most of these burial traditions have the dual purpose of honoring the deceased person’s life and providing an outlet for the family’s grief.
The World’s Best Gingerbread Houses
This year, we’ve gathered some incredibly inspiring gingerbread houses to help give you some ideas for how to decorate your own edible abode. While most of these gingerbread houses have already been consumed, there are always a new crop of amazing gingerbread houses that are created each holiday season – maybe yours will take the top honors this year!
Tallest Unoccupied Buildings in the World
Man has forever been trying to reach for the clouds, and the skyscrapers dotting our cities’ horizons are monuments to this dream. However, some dreams never quite come to fruition. Around the world, there are empty towers that remind us of hard financial times and failed attempts to conquer the sky.
15 Boat Trips You Should Do Once in Your Life
Traveling by boat can be a great way to explore a new country. Sometimes, it’s not possible to get a flight to visit a village hidden inside the jungle or to a small island with no airports. Sometimes, the only way to get there is by hopping on a boat.
Sporting Events That Need to Be Experienced Live
Watching sports on TV is a great American pastime, but there are some events that are best experienced in the flesh, where you can really feel the energy of the crowd and get a close view of the action. Here are 12 sporting events from around the world that you could watch at home, but that are best experienced live.
14 Wonderful Bookstores You Need to Visit
There are so many amazing bookstores open today that this list was hard to narrow down, but we’ve decided these few are among the most exciting bookstores in the world. Check out the list below and get ready for some serious book envy.
The World in Donuts
What people might not know is that every culture around the world has their own unique type of donut. We’ve done a convenient round up of these deep-fried delights. Take a look to see which kind of donut you should try next.
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