Curious Corner

07/23/2024

07/19/2024

Before passing away, Albert Einstein said few words in German. The only person to listen was a nurse and she's didn't speak German.

07/19/2024

Tanzanite is a blue-purple gemstone only found in one place in the world - Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. They are far rarer than diamonds or any gemstones.

07/19/2024

A Saudi Prince once paid Kristen Stewart $500,000 to sit and talk with him for 15 minutes, she Donated that Money to a
Hurricane sandy relief funds.

07/19/2024

A 19-year-old created an ocean
cleanup array to remove 7,250,000 tons of plastic from the world's oceans.

07/19/2024

A town in Brazil named "Noiva De Cordeiro" has shortage of men and lot of beautiful women are looking for men to love and marry them.

07/19/2024

A temple covered in ash from the Ontake volcanic eruption, Japan.

07/19/2024

Australian artist Peter Cook groove this chair out of a tree using a special Tree Shaping Method.

07/18/2024

"Blackie mangoes," are highly prized in Jamaica for their unique ability to retain a yellowish-green skin even when fully ripe, unlike most other mango varieties that turn red. Despite their name, their flesh is a vibrant, juicy yellow, offering a sweet and rich flavor that makes them a beloved fruit among Jamaicans.
https://www.butter-n-thyme.com/types-of-mangoes/

07/18/2024

In Egypt and Portugal, if you ask for any salt or pepper when enjoying a meal, it's considered an insult to the chef, akin to saying they didn't properly season the food. So don't ask for any salt or pepper when enjoying a meal.
https://www.scribd.com/document/702451803/In-Egypt-Do-Not-Ask-for-Salt-and-Pepper-if-It

07/18/2024

Americans currently lead the world in luxury car ownership. The United States, with a population of over 330 million, boasts around 18 million luxury vehicles, making it the country with the highest number of luxury cars.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus

07/18/2024

IN GERMANY, THEY GIVE YOU 0.25 EURO FOR EVERY CAN OR PLASTIC BOTTLE YOU RECYCLE, IT'S A REFUND OF A DEPOSIT YOU PAID WHEN PURCHASING THE ITEM. THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE REASONS THE STREETS ARE SO CLEAN THERE.
https://www.dw.com/en/how-does-germanys-bottle-deposit-scheme-work/a-50923039

07/18/2024

Are you among 1% of population who had never seen a single episode of Game of Thrones?
https://www.vogue.com/article/people-never-watched-game-of-thrones

07/18/2024

The first woman to be
elected Prime Minister of a country was Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka). She won the
general election in July 1960.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirimavo_Bandaranaike

07/18/2024

A group of flat earthers spends $20,000 trying to prove the earth is flat accidentally prove it's round.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/flat-earthers-what-they-believe-and-why/

07/17/2024

The queen of UK is the legal owner of one-sixth
part of Earth's land surface.
https://electriciancourses4u.co.uk/useful-resources/amazing-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-world/

07/17/2024

IN 1940, A MYSTERIOUS MAN WAS PHOTOGRAPHED IN CANADA WEARING WHAT SEEMS TO BE MODERN CLOTHING AND CARRYING A CAMERA. ITS AUTHENTICITY WAS PROVEN BY NTV IN RUSSIA IN 2010. IS THIS A MAN WITH INCREDIBLY MODERN STYLE? OR EVIDENCE OF
TIME TRAVEL.

In 2010, an image from Bralorne Pioneer Museum’s “Their Past Lives Here” online exhibition, hosted on the Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC), went viral. This photograph, showcasing an accidental museum marketing hero, drew everyone from photo historians to conspiracy theorists to the clickbait qu...

07/17/2024

Nuclear waste can be
cleaned up using sunflowers.
https://www.ua-magazine.com/2022/03/27/sunflowers-cleaners-of-nuclear-disasters/

07/17/2024

A chinese influencer Qu Qu makes $20 MILLION a year by teaching women how to marry
rich men.
ttps://www.dialoguepakistan.com/en/bizarre/chinese-influencer-earns--19-million-annually-teaching-women-to-marry-rich-men-online

07/17/2024

There is a restaurant in Malaysia
where discount system depending
on how thin you are.
https://thetravelbible.com/pay-what-you-weigh-a-unique-dining-discount-at-a-malaysian-eatery/

07/17/2024

China, United States, UAE, India, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea - top 7 countries with the most skyscrapers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_with_the_most_skyscrapers

07/17/2024

The World's Most Dangerous House
The Cliff House, conceptualized by Australian architecture firm Modscape, is a daring and innovative design that redefines the limits of residential construction. This five-story modular home clings precariously to the side of a cliff, providing an unparalleled living experience for those who crave adventure and breathtaking ocean views. The design, inspired by barnacles clinging to a ship's hull, envisions the house as an extension of the natural rock face rather than an addition to the landscape.
The Cliff House features three bedrooms, a living area, and a kitchen, all equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize the stunning views of the surrounding ocean. Access to the home is exclusively through a carport located on the top floor, where a lift or stairs take residents to each descending level. This unique entry point enhances the home's sense of seclusion and exclusivity.
The house's construction relies on advanced prefabrication techniques and engineered steel pins that anchor the structure securely to the cliff. These pins ensure stability while minimizing the impact on the cliff's natural formation. The minimalist interior design focuses on maintaining a connection with the ocean, with furnishings that do not detract from the scenic vistas outside.
Though still a conceptual design, the Cliff House represents a bold response to the challenge of building on extreme coastal sites. It promises a living experience that is as thrilling as it is luxurious, embodying the ultimate blend of modern architecture and natural beauty.

07/16/2024

In 1948, a man wore 30-pound, three-toed lead shoes and stomped around a Florida beach during the night. The footprints lead people to believe that a 15-foot tall penguin was roaming their lands. He kept up the prank for 10 years, visiting various beaches. The hoax wasn't revealed until 40 years later.

07/16/2024

A Japanese man named Yasuo Takamatsu lost his wife in the 2011 earthquake and has not stopped looking for her body for more than 10 years. He has dived more than 800 times
into the ocean to retrieve her.
https://www.good.is/japanese-man-who-lost-his-wife-in-the-2011-tsunami-learned-to-dive-at-56-to-find-her-in-the-ocean

07/16/2024

After losing both arms in an accident, an 18-year-old girl from India received limbs from a male donor. To everyone's surprise, the donor hands, which were once big and hairy, changed skin tone and became slender and more feminine over the years to better blend in with her body.
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/indian-female-amputee-gets-hands-from-male-donor-doctors-puzzled-by-change-in-new

07/16/2024

This college grad took photos with her immigrant parents in the fruit fields where they worked to give her a better life.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/college-grad-takes-powerful-photo-with-parents-in-the-fruit-field-they-worked-in-to-give-her-a-better-future/

07/16/2024

Liam Neeson once worked as a school teacher, but got fired for punching a student in the face after the student confronted Neeson with a knife.
https://www.irishpost.com/news/liam-neeson-used-to-be-a-teacher-but-was-sacked-for-punching-a-student-who-attacked-him-with-a-knife-199871

07/16/2024

The world's most extreme toilet is located in Serbia at the edge of a cliff. Over 8500 feet, and above the
sea level.
https://www.finedininglovers.com/article/worlds-most-extreme-toilet

07/16/2024

China produces 440 metric tons of gold each year which is only 14% of the worlds 3150 tonnes of gold produced each year. The USA is the number 4 producers with 245 metric tons.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/264628/world-mine-production-of-gold/

07/16/2024

Humans have more empathy for dogs than they do for other humans.
Follow for more.
https://www.whiskerdocs.com/blog/humans-show-more-empathy-dogs-their-peers