A Facebook page titled The sound of Train recently posted an image comparing passenger train lines in the United States and Europe (archived link). The post quickly gained traction with 117,000 reactions, 21,800 comments, and 44,000 reshares, highlighting the public's interest in transportation infrastructure. The image, which later went viral on Reddit in 2023, sparked … [Read more...] about These Maps Claim to Show Passenger Trains in US vs. Europe. Here Are the Facts
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Eerie Facts About the Vertical Cemetery in the Philippines
In Sagada, Philippines, the native Igorot tribe have been burying their dead in hanging coffins, attached to the sides of cliffs in the mountains of Luzon, for about 2000 years. According to their beliefs, this brings them closer to their ancestral spirits and would also keep their bodies safe from scavenging animals. Below are some rather eerie facts about this ancient burial … [Read more...] about Eerie Facts About the Vertical Cemetery in the Philippines
Redditors Share Their Messed Up Animal Facts
Sure, nature is beautiful. But mostly, it's pure nightmare fuel. Nature is weird. One minute it's producing the most adorable panda you've ever seen, the next it throws in a parasite that bites off the tongue of its host, then pretends to be that tongue. Yes, as beautiful as nature (and evolution) can be, sometimes it can produce some shockers. Redditors have been sharing … [Read more...] about Redditors Share Their Messed Up Animal Facts
Interesting facts about Komondors
The Komondor also known as the Hungarian sheepdog, is a large, white-coloured Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog with a long, corded coat. White, corded hair cascading down their bodies is what makes Komondors one of the world’s most recognizable breeds. Their temperament is calm and quiet until they sense danger and spring into … [Read more...] about Interesting facts about Komondors
14 Dandelion Facts As Interesting As The Fluffy Plant
Even though Dandelions are so cute, many regions classify them as a weed. The Latin name of the plant is Taraxacum officinale. It refers to the plant’s medicinal properties as discovered by the Greeks. The name ‘Dandelion’ is a portmanteau of a phrase in France – ‘dents de lion’. The literal meaning is the lion tooth. If you have seen the plant’s leaves, then you would … [Read more...] about 14 Dandelion Facts As Interesting As The Fluffy Plant