Edit: This small scared sacred lake is located in Dogon, Mali and fishing here is only permitted once a year during a ritual called Antogo. This muddy event is usually over within 15 minutes once all the fish have been caught by locals.
This building in North Yorkshire, England is situated on the migration routes of wild geese. In cloudy weather, the gray color of the wall blends into the color of the sky with the result that many birds fly beak first into the side of the building. The owner contacted the authorities of the city for assistance and they have appealed to the public for artists who have a good concept for the wall’s design.
This unusual comic is called “Gashlycrumb Tinies” and is the work of Edward Gorey.
In the Cambodian town of Skuon, fried spider is a regional delicacy. The spiders are bred in holes in the ground and then fried in oil as a tasty treat. Not only do the locals enjoy these odd treats, they have become popular with tourists too.
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Products you could buy if you were from the fictional cartoon town of Springfield in The Simpsons.
These revealing images highlight the oppressive living conditions of many Hong Kong families. The urban slums are home to the poor and elderly and homes are sometimes no bigger than the average toilet cubicle. Aerial photos taken by the Society for Community Organisation show the harsh reality of life in one of the richest cities. Rental in the city is around $11.60 per square foot per month which is why people are forced to live in such small spaces.
Fauja Singh, a 101 year old man prepares to run his final race.
The Syrian conflict began almost two years ago and has escalated into a brutal civil war. The rebels have become very adept at crafting impressive homemade weaponry as seen here.
These maps illustrate some very interesting other ways of viewing the world and you never knew you needed.
Almost 60 percent of aircraft accidents actually occur on the runway at the airport. Here are some terrifying runways that will make you think twice about flying.
This seriously unhygienic and unkempt house was home to a family with children despite being dilapidated and filled with garbage and mold.
Infographic represents thirty great shot formulas.
Patented by Warden, J.C Gardner in 1866, the Oregon Boot or Gardner Shackle was manufactured at the Oregon state penitentiary by prisoners.
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