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Six Of The World’s Strangest Plants

The World’s Strangest Plants: Rafflesia Arnoldii The largest flower in the world, this parasitic plant can bloom over three feet tall. Despite its alluring appearance, the plant exudes a pungent smell and has no leaves, stems or roots. The large center can hold six to seven quarts of water. Selaginella...

By Mamta Bhatt Dec 26, 2011

Six Of The World’s Strangest Plants

The World’s Strangest Plants: Rafflesia Arnoldii The largest flower in the world, this parasitic plant can bloom over three feet tall. Despite its alluring appearance, the plant exudes a pungent smell and has no leaves, stems or roots. The large center can hold six to seven quarts of water. Selaginella...

By Mamta Bhatt December 26, 2011

Five Fascinating Unusual Rites Of Passage

Wysoccan, Algonquin Indian Tribe In Quebec, young boys of the Algonquin Indian Tribe were caged and fed the hallucinogen, wysoccan, to usher them into manhood. Considered more powerful than LSD, the drug was used to force adolescents to forget memories of their childhood. Unusual Rites Of Passage: Teeth Filing, Bali...

By Mamta Bhatt Dec 22, 2011

Five Fascinating Unusual Rites Of Passage

Wysoccan, Algonquin Indian Tribe In Quebec, young boys of the Algonquin Indian Tribe were caged and fed the hallucinogen, wysoccan, to usher them into manhood. Considered more powerful than LSD, the drug was used to force adolescents to forget memories of their childhood. Unusual Rites Of Passage: Teeth Filing, Bali...

By Mamta Bhatt December 22, 2011

Five Mysteries Uncovered By Google Earth

Ancient Human Ancestor, South Africa Plucky paleoanthropologist Professor Lee Berger used Google Earth (from the comfort of his armchair) to find bones of an ancient human ancestor in South Africa. After isolating patterns in a region he thought most likely to house human remains, Berger led a small contingent (his...

By All That's Interesting Dec 1, 2011

Five Mysteries Uncovered By Google Earth

Ancient Human Ancestor, South Africa Plucky paleoanthropologist Professor Lee Berger used Google Earth (from the comfort of his armchair) to find bones of an ancient human ancestor in South Africa. After isolating patterns in a region he thought most likely to house human remains, Berger led a small contingent (his...

By All That's Interesting December 1, 2011

Six Incredible Yet Unknown Destinations Across The Globe

From an island of 200 people off the coast of Australia to a hidden gem in Laos, a fantastic look at incredible yet unknown destinations around the world.

By All That's Interesting Nov 28, 2011

Six Incredible Yet Unknown Destinations Across The Globe

From an island of 200 people off the coast of Australia to a hidden gem in Laos, a fantastic look at incredible yet unknown destinations around the world.

By All That's Interesting November 28, 2011

Ten Utterly Insane Human Records

From the longest ear hair in the world to the most rattlesnakes held in a human's mouth, these slightly insane human records will blow your mind.

By All That's Interesting Aug 14, 2011

Ten Utterly Insane Human Records

From the longest ear hair in the world to the most rattlesnakes held in a human's mouth, these slightly insane human records will blow your mind.

By All That's Interesting August 14, 2011
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