Different cultures, different ways of executing a marriage but one thing in common- the union of two individuals. From smashing of plates down to kidnapping of brides, read on 10 of the most bizarre wedding traditions. 10- POLTERABEND Plate smashing was popularized in Greek weddings as an expression of happiness and abundance. Plates smashing have reached other parts of the world too. In Germany, plate smashing happens the night before…
Prank calls were famously part of some morning talk shows on the radio and tv when the host called random people and annoy their victims for the amusement of the audience. Prank calling has been a popular telephone gag or joke which is illegal in some states. The idea is to call a friend, family member, a relative, or simply calling random numbers, to annoy them by whatever idea comes to…
Roughly 48 years back a Mothman was seen in the Point Pleasant area of West Virginia. A report published in the Point Pleasant Register on November 16, 1966, read “Couples See Man-Sized Bird…Creature…Something”. The Mothman is a legendary moth-like creature who was introduced by Gray Barker in 1970. In 2002, its film adaptation, The Mothman Prophecies was practically based on the book The Mothman Prophecies by John Keel. Below are ten common…
One prestige of being an actor is fame and money. The success of any actor could be measured by how famous he is through his film appearances but then it is impractical to measure fame but money is. Although not all actors do not show off their wealth to showcase where they stand in the money tree, their net worth is public knowledge. Merv Griffin got the biggest net worth…
It is always fun to hang out with friends and have a drink or maybe two…okay fine let’s admit, it feels good to get really drunk sometimes-l0l- and the best part is… the drinking games that come with it. So invite some friends over and bring some booze (but no drugs), a deck of cards, duct tape, ping pong balls, party cups, some more booze and let loose, now get…
Fraternity and Sorority system exist in colleges and universities around the world. Its purpose is to promote community service, leadership, and academic accomplishment. Sororities are founded by women at colleges and universities as an educational integration for its members. Each sorority or group is governed by rules of the National Panhellenic Conference. America’s 10 famous sororities are listed below. 10- Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Delta Pi was founded by Eugenia Tucker…
There are 14 independent mountains in the world that are more than 8,000 meters (26,247 ft) high above sea level. All eight-thousanders are located in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges in Asia, with Mount Everest being the highest at 29,029 ft. and the notorious killer climbs are on K2, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat, and Annapurna. Mountaineer Reinhold Messner holds the title as the first person to climb all of the Fourteen Eight-Thousanders in…
Urban legends or urban myths are forms of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not be true. It’s merely passed on and circulated tales that did not originate from an urban area. Some of the famous urban legends we know are the famous “bloody mary” tale, “the sitter and the man upstairs”, “the urban myth about coke” and many others. 10- The Legend of Bloody Mary This urban…
A huge crowd is usually found in shopping malls, churches, stadiums, and parks. These places are meant to be filled with people. But overcrowding a train or a pool is odd, to say the least. Check out some of the overcrowded intersections, fast-food chains, shopping malls, and many others in Europe to South America and Asia. 10- OVERCROWDED STREET – OXFORD STREET Oxford Street is the biggest and busiest road in…
Many of us are fascinated by deserted places, the distinct eerie beauty of their emptiness, and the silence that surrounds the area made them a little more interesting. Although many of these abandoned places have been linked to ghosts and creepy stories, most of them became tourist destinations because of their preserved beauty and interesting history. In this list are several breathtaking abandoned places from Europe to Asia, and America. The…
