Be Amazed

You can rest easy knowing that your mistakes weren't as bad. Not compared to hitting a switch which plunged an entire city into chaos, or not tightening one single bolt and leading to a cataclysmic meltdown! So, get ready to feel better about yourself, as we explore some tiny mistakes that had huge consequences.  

Caving, or spelunking, is not an activity for the fainthearted. A term used for exploring the extremes of cave systems, the deeper you go, the less light, space, and even breathable air there is. Sounds like my worst nightmare! But imagine squeezing yourself over jagged rocks and through impossibly tight spaces in the pitch black, when all of a sudden you come across a cave lined with…crystals! Lots of crystals! Sparkling structure...

Every now and then, the universe serves up some situations that seem so unlikely… so improbable… it’s almost hard to believe they actually occurred. I’m talking about the kind of unbelievable coincidences that’ll make the most logical person start to believe in fate. So, today we’ll be checking out some wild glitches in the matrix, as we explore some one-in-a-million coincidences that’ll blow your mind.

Deep in the Himalayan mountains of India, some 16,500 feet above sea level, lies a mysterious lake known as Roopkund. This remote body of water is nestled below a steep slope on one of India’s tallest mountains, and its frigid waters harbour a dark secret that’s haunted experts for decades. Just below the surface are hundreds of human skeletons! How did they get there?! What could’ve possibly caused the demise of all those people? ...

On May 5th, 2019, Aeroflot Flight 1492 was scheduled to fly from Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow to Murmansk Airport, in Russia. With 73 passengers and 5 crew on board, the pilots completed their pre-flight checks and lined up on the runway. At 18:03 they took off and began their climb. It was a little bumpy, but they’d handled worse. 5 minutes later, however, a deafening boom rocked the entire plane. All of a sudden the plane jolted,...

What’s that quote… ah, yes! “Revenge can be sweet, but forgiveness is sweeter.” Well, throw that out the window. Nothing is sweeter than an ice-cold plate of passive aggressive revenge! From filling your ex’s hot tub with poop to projecting Shrek onto your douchebag landlord’s house, I’ve got everything your petty, vengeance-fuelled heart desires. So buckle up, because it’s time for even more passive aggressive ways people got reve...

Do you have any idea what it’s like to live in North Korea? Let me give you a taste. You wake up early in the poor rural area you call home. It’s mid-winter, barely 20 degrees Fahrenheit outside, and your only source of heat – a tiny woodburning stove - isn’t nearly enough to keep you warm. You get breakfast and realise that you have one meal’s worth of food that needs to last you for the next three days, when the rations are hande...

If you ever find yourself in Minnesota and witness a pig, covered in grease, running past you – for the love of God, don’t chase it! And don’t you dare let your chicken cross the road in Georgia. These bizarre scenarios, it turns out, are entirely illegal. In fact, there are tons of strange laws out there that most people have never heard of, and as a result, there’s a chance that you unknowingly break the law on a daily basis. So,...

Ever get that sinking feeling on Sunday evenings, as another weekend passes by, and a new workweek draws closer? Back to that office cubicle… or that cash register… or those demanding Karens- sorry, customers… but as bad as that sounds, there are some truly terrifying jobs out there that make even the worst customer service jobs look easy! From crocodile stuntman, to daring electrical engineers, join me as we uncover the most dange...

I’ve rounded up some of the biggest, most expensive, and downright most outrageous almost-buildings that never quite made it over the finish line. Put your hard hat on – oh, and watch out for falling rooftiles. Some of these places are a state. Let’s take a look at the biggest megaprojects that have never been finished. 

Think of dangerous beasts, and what comes to mind? Sharks? Crocodiles? Clowns? Well, believe it or not, man’s best friend tops the list. Yep, dogs are the fourth deadliest species on the planet, and are responsible for a staggering 35,000 fatalities worldwide per year. And, to no-one’s surprise, humans have bred some to be more dangerous than others, purely for their own gains. So, from brutish bulld...

Every year, 18 billion pounds of plastic trash gets dumped into our oceans. That’s enough to cover every foot of coastline around the world with five full trash bags. Pollution has turned our oceans into a ticking time bomb. But back in the 1970s, a little-known development off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida tried to save their local reef… by dumping a staggering two million used car tires directly on top of it. Um, what? De...

Have you ever dreamed of making an incredible discovery? Whether that’s curing cancer or finding a way to end world hunger, we all want to have a positive impact on the world, right? Sadly, for the inventors on this list, their weird and wonderful creations turned against them in the grizzliest way possible. So, from the highest highs to the lowest lows – let’s take a look at some inventors who were killed by their own inventions.

Pop Quiz! What’s the name of the smallest country in the world? I’ll give you a hint, it’s also the heart of one of the biggest religions on the planet! You know, the home of a guy who mostly wears flowing white robes and gets driven around in this incredibly swag custom jeep. Have you already guessed? That’s right, I’m talking about Vatican City, often simply called the Vatican! The Holy City only covers 121 acres - that’s just 14...

Is it really that time again? Have so many more people really removed themselves from the gene pool in increasingly stupid and embarrassing ways? From dimwitted diving attempts to self-steaming stupidity, it’s time to take a look at even more Darwin Award Winners! 

Air travel is truly amazing. Because of it, it’s easier than ever before to see the world all its incredible cultures. But just because you’re on a plane doesn’t mean there aren’t rules – and if you break them, there can be dire consequences. So, from turning off airplane mode to climbing into the overhead compartments, get ready for some things you should absolutely never do on an airplane! 

Countries around the world have pumped millions – and even billions – of dollars into huge construction projects that make our lives better. But some megaprojects should’ve been thrown in the garbage at the planning stage! So, grab a hard hat and a hi-vis jacket, because it’s time to check out the most useless megaprojects in the world!

Revenge rarely solves your problems… but boy does it feel good to get your own back! You want to steal my lunch? Then enjoy the sick burn I’m about to leave on this sticky note! Except, not all revenge is plotted equally. While I’m a huge fan of passive aggressive messages, they don’t compare to getting someone arrested, costing them millions of dollars, or levelling their entire life with a single revelation. With that said, put t...

From the Eiffel Tower to Big Ben and Lady Liberty, our globe is full of iconic monuments. However, for some pretty earth-shattering reasons, it seems that many of our world’s legendary landmarks that once seemed invincible could be at risk of being lost forever. From the crumbling wall of China, to the teetering Tower of Pisa, join me as we explore some landmarks that could disappear in our lifetimes…