Posts Tagged ‘Weird’
10 Bizarre Festivals You Won’t Believe Exist
The world is filled with strange and interesting things, and as we know, humans tend to honor the truly weird. A quick Google search and you’ll find a whole list of unusual events. For instance, have you ever had the urge to see how far you can throw a cow chip (a.k.a cow poop)? Well, at the Wisconsin State fair in Prairie du Sac you can find out, I mean, if you want to.
Read MoreThe Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors from Around the World
The faster summer approaches, the more we begin to crave sweet, cool ice cream. Savory options are more popular than ever before, and chefs seem to be trying to one-up each other to see who can serve up the craziest flavor.
Read MoreMascot Overload: Japan’s Obsession with Mascots
Referred to as yuru-kyara or yuru-chara, mascots in Japan are everywhere and can represent anything from an event, festival, town, city, political institution, public service organization, company, historical site, to so much more! These Japanese mascots tend to have relatable characteristics to whatever they are promoting and are a bit out-of-the-box when it comes to characters.
Read More13 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.
Read MoreAre You Afraid of the Dark? The Scariest Places in the World
We’ve all settled in for a solitary evening at home, steaming cup of liquid in hand, only to hear a menacing creak, an inconspicuous smash, or a non-descript voice. Even the slightest unfamiliar sound can transform a familiar locale in to something eerie and unsettling. Now, imagine an unfamiliar place with a storied history of odd, unexplainable occurrences.
Read MoreCreepy Tunnel Systems Beneath Major Cities
For many people, going underground represents one of their worst fears come to life. Heading down into a dark, cold, dank environment with no clue about where the exit is and how to get there is for many people the stuff of nightmares. But for others, an underground tunnel represents endless opportunities to explore and discover new places.
Read More15 International Hot Beverages You Have to Try
Whether you’ve traveled extensively or not, you know the world is vast and different. People worship different Gods, have their own unique cuisine and diets, and either enjoy warm weather or crazy snow storms. However, if there’s one thing that’s common to all cultures, it is the love for a hot beverage.
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