Be Amazed

Every now and then, the universe serves up some situations that seem so unlikely… so improbable… it’s almost hard to believe they actually occurred. I’m talking about the kind of unbelievable coincidences that’ll make the most logical person start to believe in fate. So, today we’ll be checking out some wild glitches in the matrix, as we explore some one-in-a-million coincidences that’ll blow your...

Deep in the Himalayan mountains of India, some 16,500 feet above sea level, lies a mysterious lake known as Roopkund. This remote body of water is nestled below a steep slope on one of India’s tallest mountains, and its frigid waters harbour a dark secret that’s haunted experts for decades. Just below the surface are hundreds of human skeletons! How did they get there?! What could’ve possibly caus...

On May 5th, 2019, Aeroflot Flight 1492 was scheduled to fly from Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow to Murmansk Airport, in Russia. With 73 passengers and 5 crew on board, the pilots completed their pre-flight checks and lined up on the runway. At 18:03 they took off and began their climb. It was a little bumpy, but they’d handled worse. 5 minutes later, however, a deafening boom rocked the entire plane...

What’s that quote… ah, yes! “Revenge can be sweet, but forgiveness is sweeter.” Well, throw that out the window. Nothing is sweeter than an ice-cold plate of passive aggressive revenge! From filling your ex’s hot tub with poop to projecting Shrek onto your douchebag landlord’s house, I’ve got everything your petty, vengeance-fuelled heart desires. So buckle up, because it’s time for even more pass...

Do you have any idea what it’s like to live in North Korea? Let me give you a taste. You wake up early in the poor rural area you call home. It’s mid-winter, barely 20 degrees Fahrenheit outside, and your only source of heat – a tiny woodburning stove - isn’t nearly enough to keep you warm. You get breakfast and realise that you have one meal’s worth of food that needs to last you for the next thr...

If you ever find yourself in Minnesota and witness a pig, covered in grease, running past you – for the love of God , don’t chase it! And don’t you dare let your chicken cross the road in Georgia. These bizarre scenarios, it turns out, are entirely illegal. In fact, there are tons of strange laws out there that most people have never heard of, and as a result, there’s a chance that you unknowingly...

Ever get that sinking feeling on Sunday evenings, as another weekend passes by, and a new workweek draws closer? Back to that office cubicle… or that cash register… or those demanding Karens- sorry, customers … but as bad as that sounds, there are some truly terrifying jobs out there that make even the worst customer service jobs look easy! From crocodile stuntman, to daring electrical engineers,...

I’ve rounded up some of the biggest, most expensive, and downright most outrageous almost-buildings that never quite made it over the finish line. Put your hard hat on – oh, and watch out for falling rooftiles. Some of these places are a state. Let’s take a look at the biggest megaprojects that have never been finished.  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a gre...

Think of dangerous beasts, and what comes to mind? Sharks? Crocodiles? Clowns? Well, believe it or not, man’s best friend tops the list. Yep, dogs are the fourth deadliest species on the planet, and are responsible for a staggering 35,000 fatalities worldwide per year. And, to no-one’s surprise, humans have bred some to be more dangerous than others, purely for their own gains. So, from brutish bu...

Every year, 18 billion pounds of plastic trash gets dumped into our oceans. That’s enough to cover every foot of coastline around the world with five full trash bags. Pollution has turned our oceans into a ticking time bomb. But back in the 1970s, a little-known development off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida tried to save their local reef… by dumping a staggering two million used car tires...

Have you ever dreamed of making an incredible discovery? Whether that’s curing cancer or finding a way to end world hunger, we all want to have a positive impact on the world, right? Sadly, for the inventors on this list, their weird and wonderful creations turned against them in the grizzliest way possible. So, from the highest highs to the lowest lows – let’s take a look at some inventors who we...

Pop Quiz! What’s the name of the smallest country in the world? I’ll give you a hint, it’s also the heart of one of the biggest religions on the planet! You know, the home of a guy who mostly wears flowing white robes and gets driven around in this incredibly swag custom jeep. Have you already guessed? That’s right, I’m talking about Vatican City, often simply called the Vatican! The Holy City onl...

Is it really that time again? Have so many more people really removed themselves from the gene pool in increasingly stupid and embarrassing ways? From dimwitted diving attempts to self-steaming stupidity, it’s time to take a look at even more Darwin Award Winners!  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries...

Air travel is truly amazing. Because of it, it’s easier than ever before to see the world all its incredible cultures. But just because you’re on a plane doesn’t mean there aren’t rules – and if you break them, there can be dire consequences. So, from turning off airplane mode to climbing into the overhead compartments, get ready for some things you should absolutely never do on an airplane!  Our...

Countries around the world have pumped millions – and even billions – of dollars into huge construction projects that make our lives better. But some megaprojects should’ve been thrown in the garbage at the planning stage! So, grab a hard hat and a hi-vis jacket, because it’s time to check out the most useless megaprojects in the world! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhe...

Revenge rarely solves your problems… but boy does it feel good to get your own back! You want to steal my lunch? Then enjoy the sick burn I’m about to leave on this sticky note ! Except, not all revenge is plotted equally. While I’m a huge fan of passive aggressive messages, they don’t compare to getting someone arrested, costing them millions of dollars, or levelling their entire life with a sing...

From the Eiffel Tower to Big Ben and Lady Liberty, our globe is full of iconic monuments. However, for some pretty earth-shattering reasons, it seems that many of our world’s legendary landmarks that once seemed invincible could be at risk of being lost forever. From the crumbling wall of China, to the teetering Tower of Pisa, join me as we explore some landmarks that could disappear in our lifeti...

Animals have inspired humans to do some crazy things: our admiration of birds led us to pursue flight; our curiosity about deep-sea life spurred our love for diving; our longing to eat as much as a pig led to the all-you-can eat buffet! Still, there are some amazing animal abilities I don’t think we’ll ever catch up to. From bullet-punching shrimp to zombie toads, these are some of the world’s mos...

On December 7 th , 1978, the MS München – a German container transport ship – departed the port of Bremerhaven bound for Savannah, Georgia. This would be its 62 nd voyage across the North Atlantic – practically routine to the crew on board! But, tragically, it never arrived. Nor was it ever seen again. Something claimed this ship, something huge, something deadly, something once believed to occur...

Back in 1942, the US Navy conducted a potentially ground-breaking experiment in an effort to turn one of its ships…invisible. It went wrong – with disastrous consequences. Or at least, that’s how the story goes… indeed, throughout history, militaries around the world have secretly conducted all kinds of crazy experiments – some real, some shrouded in conspiracy. So, from psychic soldiers to flying...

You may think that mosquitos are just pesky blood-sucking flies, but these bugs are super spreaders of fatal diseases that have plagued humanity since the dawn of civilisation! Instinctively, we know to swat them away, but have you ever wondered what would happen if you didn’t? What if you let one of these bugs suck your blood and didn’t stop it until it was too late?! Well, stick around as we dis...

There’s no doubt that pretty much everyone wants to be a millionaire. But unfortunately money can’t be summoned out of thin air… or can it? In 2014, the unknown Dr Ruja Ignatova came out of nowhere with promises that everyone could make millions with a fabulous new invention of her very own creation. Dr Ruja may not be a household name, but she subsequently reached a level of fame and fortune that...

Throughout the animal kingdom, tongues are used for a wide range of purposes, like communicating, eating, and cleaning. But, as with everything in nature, there’s always a dark side. Whether it’s using those tongues as brutal bullets, spiky shredding devices, or even venom-filled killing machines! With that said, here are the animals that you should never allow to lick you. Our Sponsors: * Check o...

On the 7 th of June 1917, during the First World War, the village of Messines, Belgium, was rocked to its core by a massive earthquake... or at least, that’s what the German soldiers occupying the area thought it was. It was only when they saw the bodies of their comrades flung into the sky, which was burning orange with flames, that they suddenly realized this was no earthquake… this was a blast...

From the sinister secrets of neglected sanatoriums to churches hiding long-forgotten truths beneath their very floorboards; here are the true stories and incredible secrets of abandoned places that were completely forgotten by the world, ready to be remembered once more. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inq...