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Ronda, Andalusia’s Hidden Gem

Perched atop a rocky Andalusian outcrop lies the culturally rich village of Ronda; one of the Pueblos Blancos, or famous White Villages. With its perfectly preserved 18th century construction, one might think that the township’s foundations are incredibly sturdy and flat. That, however, is not the case; the ancient Moorish...

By All That's Interesting Apr 8, 2013

Ronda, Andalusia’s Hidden Gem

Perched atop a rocky Andalusian outcrop lies the culturally rich village of Ronda; one of the Pueblos Blancos, or famous White Villages. With its perfectly preserved 18th century construction, one might think that the township’s foundations are incredibly sturdy and flat. That, however, is not the case; the ancient Moorish...

By All That's Interesting April 8, 2013

The Most Incredible Illnesses To Rock The Human Body

It’s safe to say that most people have experienced the occasional sore throat or a rough bout of seasonal influenza. Yet for all of the ordinary, run-of-the-mill afflictions we deal with on a day-to-day basis, there are just as many unbelievably bizarre diseases that exist throughout the world. Here are...

By Kiri Picone Apr 6, 2013

The Most Incredible Illnesses To Rock The Human Body

It’s safe to say that most people have experienced the occasional sore throat or a rough bout of seasonal influenza. Yet for all of the ordinary, run-of-the-mill afflictions we deal with on a day-to-day basis, there are just as many unbelievably bizarre diseases that exist throughout the world. Here are...

By Kiri Picone April 6, 2013

The World’s Craziest Drinks

Beverages. Refreshments. Libations. Regardless of what you call them, drinks are an essential part of human life and can vary greatly in terms of look, taste, and type. Here’s a look at some of the world’s craziest drinks, most expensive, and most unbelievable drinks: Craziest Drinks: Oldest Drink Before bread,...

By Kiri Picone Mar 31, 2013

The World’s Craziest Drinks

Beverages. Refreshments. Libations. Regardless of what you call them, drinks are an essential part of human life and can vary greatly in terms of look, taste, and type. Here’s a look at some of the world’s craziest drinks, most expensive, and most unbelievable drinks: Craziest Drinks: Oldest Drink Before bread,...

By Kiri Picone March 31, 2013

Amazing Animals With Sixth Sense

While animals are often considered simplistic in many respects, history has proven that while lacking in certain cognitive aspects, animals often exhibit a connection with their environment that surpasses human instincts. So far, animals have been credited with predicting earthquakes, creating complex languages, and anticipating diseases. Some stories are backed...

By Kiri Picone Feb 21, 2013

Amazing Animals With Sixth Sense

While animals are often considered simplistic in many respects, history has proven that while lacking in certain cognitive aspects, animals often exhibit a connection with their environment that surpasses human instincts. So far, animals have been credited with predicting earthquakes, creating complex languages, and anticipating diseases. Some stories are backed...

By Kiri Picone February 21, 2013

Four Of The Most Dangerous Amusement Park Rides To Ever Exist

The Most Dangerous Theme Park Rides: Perilous Plunge Plagued with technical issues upon its debut, the Perilous Plunge at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, is billed as the tallest and steepest water ride in the world. The initial design for the log flume did not provide proper restraints...

By All That's Interesting Feb 15, 2013

Four Of The Most Dangerous Amusement Park Rides To Ever Exist

The Most Dangerous Theme Park Rides: Perilous Plunge Plagued with technical issues upon its debut, the Perilous Plunge at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, is billed as the tallest and steepest water ride in the world. The initial design for the log flume did not provide proper restraints...

By All That's Interesting February 15, 2013

Five Of The Most Incredible Christo And Jeanne-Claude Works

Verhüllte Bäume (Wrapped Trees) Completed over the course of several days in November 1998, Wrapped Trees is an exceptional outdoor work that involved the meticulous covering of nearly 180 trees in Basel, Switzerland. Each individual tree had custom made silver polyester wrapping designed to allow the tree’s natural branches to...

By All That's Interesting Feb 13, 2013

Five Of The Most Incredible Christo And Jeanne-Claude Works

Verhüllte Bäume (Wrapped Trees) Completed over the course of several days in November 1998, Wrapped Trees is an exceptional outdoor work that involved the meticulous covering of nearly 180 trees in Basel, Switzerland. Each individual tree had custom made silver polyester wrapping designed to allow the tree’s natural branches to...

By All That's Interesting February 13, 2013

Brooke Greenberg: The Girl That Time Forgot

Brooke Greenberg, a 20-year-old Maryland resident, is amazingly the size of a preschooler. Weighing just four pounds at birth, she suffered from a condition known as anterior hip dislocation, which caused her legs to swivel up toward the shoulders. Although surgeons corrected the problem, during the next six years she...

By All That's Interesting Feb 9, 2013

Brooke Greenberg: The Girl That Time Forgot

Brooke Greenberg, a 20-year-old Maryland resident, is amazingly the size of a preschooler. Weighing just four pounds at birth, she suffered from a condition known as anterior hip dislocation, which caused her legs to swivel up toward the shoulders. Although surgeons corrected the problem, during the next six years she...

By All That's Interesting February 9, 2013
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