Tattoos have a long history that spans all continents, many countries, and centuries of traditions and customs. You might think you know everything about them, but here are 10 facts about tattoos that just might surprise you!

Only last week the world’s fastest bullet train began testing in Japan. Named the Shinkansen ALFA-X the train is said to be capable of 400 kilometers per hour, a whopping 249mph! Expected to begin production in 2030 it will become the world’s fastest train carrying its passengers at a steady speed of 360kph, or 224mph.

While traveling to far-away countries, you want to make sure to explore not only local attractions, but also unusual locations. In Thailand, for example, one unremarkable establishment suddenly transformed into a cute little cafe for animal lovers that you will never want to leave.

Whether it be good or bad, some people have had an impact on the world and how we see it today. It’s almost impossible to imagine our current world without taking into account what the actions of these few individuals have done to shape it.

Civilizations come and go. A war, famine, or natural disaster can wipe out entire cities, countries, or even empires. However, in the midst of the chaos of history there are a few cities that have managed to persevere and maintain their status as central hubs for trade, government, and civilization in general.

There are four places named Chota Char Dham (the four abodes), which together form a small circuit of pilgrimage site located high in the Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand. These places used to be very hard to reach as you had to walk through mountains and hilly trails for days, but things changed after 1962 when roads were built for better connection, making it possible for all kinds of people to visit Chota Char Dham.

The latest research has now shown that despite our most pessimistic predictions of climate change – and more specifically, the speed at which the polar caps are melting – it’s actually going a lot faster than we dared anticipate.

Some sauces complement the meal, while others enhance its flavor, which is why almost every culture has like a million different types of sauces in their cuisine. Let’s have a look at 9 most delicious sauces from around the world.

These people are amazing! They are living with pets, like most of us, but their pets are huge and dangerous!

Being involved with some kind of religion is one of the oldest pastimes in the world. But there are some crazy ones we bet you’ve never heard of before.

Conspiracy theories have gripped people around the world since the dawn of time. Did the moon landing really happen? Was 9/11 an inside job? Is Elvis still alive? Did you know there were conspiracy theories about Antarctica? If you didn’t: here’s a small list of the most common ones.

World economics is a weird thing. Well, actually it’s kind of like regular people economics but on a much larger scale and with much larger numbers. And just like people, countries can be either rich or poor.

Let’s take a look at the fastest cars on the planet – the ones in production, that is. No use dreaming about a fast car if you can’t buy it.

Let’s take a look at some lesser known, lesser successful ancient civilizations you’ve probably never heard of. It’s like a trip down memory lane, but you’re taking the wrong path on purpose.

Hypnosis has interested the masses for as long as it first showed up. Just the simple fact that it’s something that you’ll only see in two very specific contexts (a circus or a mental institution) perfectly prove the weird position hypnosis is currently in. Is it scientific and can the results be reproduced, or is it nothing more than a party trick?

Chernobyl, it’s a catastrophe that has kept people weary about this form of energy for several decades now and the area surrounding the plant where the disaster happened still hasn’t come anywhere close to recovering from what happened all those years ago.