- A fake painting bought with fake money!
In 2003, two Spanish men sold a fake version of the infamous painting Goya. To their surprise, the buyer, who was never found, bought the 1.7 million fake painting with fake money whilst the two fraudsters were arrested as soon as they tried depositing the money.
Karma!
- Some landmasses on Earth have never been explored!
The Earth is so big, that in the millions of years of technological advancement, we haven’t roamed the entire globe yet. Wow!
- ‘Spiders can’t hurt you’
In Australia, an episode of Peppa Pig was banned, as it taught children not to be scared of spiders!
Considering the danger of Spiders in Australia, its banning was understandable. Many do see why this episode was banned…
- The friendly Louisiana Correctional Facility officer
John Whitley, a Louisiana corrections officer was so popular, the inmates threw him a party!
The officer was not as aggressive to the inmates, and treated them with respect, unlike most officers. He also managed to help the inmates get an education. That party was well deserved!
- What to do when lost in the woods
A Canadian man who was lost in the woods of Wollaston lake damaged a powerline so that the maintenance crew could find him. However, It caused several hundred people nearby to be left without power for more than 30 hours.
Axe + Powerline = Rescue, quick maths!
- Coyotes and badgers can hunt together
In many fairy tales, there are stories with different animal relationships, and it seems this one has been lifted right out of a book!
It’s teamwork! Badgers can catch their prey in burrows whilst coyotes can chase them on the ground. Moreover, as coyotes have better vision, and badgers have a great sense of smell, they make a great team!
- There is a type of grape that tastes exactly like cotton candy!
Bred by a group of farmers in California for more than 12 years, this grape has 12% more sugar than regular grapes. They smell and look like regular grapes but the taste resembles the one of cotton candy.
- A World Cruise Ship as a home!
It’s possible to rent or buy spacious and comfortable apartments onboard. The best part is that you have the opportunity to cruise worldwide whilst living on board for the majority of the journey making occasional 2-3-day stops in various cities. It seems a little too expensive though – these luxurious apartments can cost up to $9.1 million. However, it is possible to rent it instead, making it perfect for families and friends to enjoy together.
- Did you know that rainbows can appear at night?
The Moonbow, a rainbow caused by the moon, is less bright than a regular rainbow, in fact, it could be perceived as white to the human eye.
It can be found near waterfalls or when there are rains in certain conditions, such as a not-too-high full moon and a dark sky.
