While natural disasters seem to get more press coverage nowadays, they’re are nothing new. Natural disasters have influenced the course of history throughout the ages, causing famine, loss of life, and in extreme cases, the destruction of entire civilizations. While they are, thankfully, strange occurrences by design, there are times when mother nature simply outdoes even herself and creates something truly bizarre. Whether they defy explanation or simply leave us in awe at the sheer force they employ, here are 10 of the strangest natural disasters on record. picked by molnatisi 2 months ago tags strange weird disasters |
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Biggie had it right when he said “Mo’ money mo’ problems”. Finding yourself up to your eyeballs in cold hard cash may seem like the answer to all your prayers but if you don’t know how to handle all this money (and the reality is most people don’t), winning the lottery can become a living nightmare. Following, are some of the worst cases of lottery disasters; th... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
Today, cadaver dogs are the gold standard for detecting and recovering bodies in earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. "These dogs are highly effective, but it takes lots of time, expense and manpower to train them. If there was a device that was as effective for a fraction of the cost, that would be something worth pursuing," says Dan Sykes, Ph.D., collaborati... read full post picked by kakana 3 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures or surf the great beyond from your computer chair, it’s easy for the human brain to see complexity and touches of man-made civilization in the impressive natural formations of our world. Our brains are wired to mistake culture when nature mimics man-made structures. From geometrical faces carved by the forces of nature to sleeping giants in the sea, here ... read full post picked by kakana 4 months ago 4 comments edit related share world |
Physicists from the University of Georgia have developed a new way to create "natural motors" for tiny machines. The researchers say the technique could lead to new methods of drug delivery, disease treatment and bioengineering, the university said in a release picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Mysterious UFO sightings may go hand in hand with a puzzling natural phenomenon known as sprites — flashes high in the atmosphere triggered by thunderstorms. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
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"The decedent had jumped from the top of a ten-story building intending to commit suicide (he left a note indicating his dispondency). As he fell past the ninth floor, his life was interrupted by a shotgun blast through a window, which killed him instantly." And the story gets better... 10 comments edit related share weird(The website has some strange colors, hard to read. The full story is copied in the comments.) picked by muppetmaker 1 year ago |
It's not just your imagination. The world has gotten more dangerous. picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
Ever wonder how condoms got invented? Here's a fascinating look at the history of the condom. picked by ordinarychick 3 years ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
Two of the world's worst natural disasters in recent years stemmed from different causes on opposite sides of the globe, but actually had much in common, according to researchers who are part of a large National Science Foundation-funded research initiative that has been studying both the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 and the Hurricane Katrina of 2005. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Ginseng, Vitamin A, Garlic, St. Johns Wort and more may react dangerously with common prescription drugs. picked by fred 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
Video gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry where one successful title can lead to an enormous financial return. For every successful video game title, there are numerous disasters that may bankrupt an entire company. We have compiled the Top Ten Video Game Disasters. picked by 1krazykorean 2 years ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
We decided to plough the history of the entire Internet, from the roots of its underlying technology, to the Web properties that helped it explode, the litigation it endured on the way and disasters companies have suffered as a result of the Net's popularity. picked by cactushair 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share technology |
Despite our ever-increasing knowledge of the natural world, too many people still see it as just another means to make money. picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share world |
Police and medical examiners who thought a man died of natural causes changed their minds after funeral-home workers found bullet holes in his head. picked by Bornbad 9 months ago 3 comments edit related share weird |
Over the last 20 years lakes and streams in remote parts of the UK, southern Scandinavia and eastern North America have been increasingly stained brown by dissolved organic matter. An international team, led by researchers from University College London and the US Environmental Protection Agency, demonstrates that the colour change is indicative of a return to a more natural, pre-industrial state ... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
World Heritage Sites are named by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The sites, both cultural and natural, added to the list are deemed "of outstanding value to humanity" and deserve protection and preservation, according to the UNESCO Web site. picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share world |
Many of the most fantastic natural phenomena, however, are also least easy to spot. Some are incredibly rare while others are located in hard-to-reach parts of the planet. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago 2 comments edit related share world |
Heath Ledger may have died from natural causes, not a drug overdose, because the amount of drugs in his system was too low to have killed him, it has been reported. picked by icepigs 2 years ago 7 comments edit related share entertainment |
Throughout history there have been many unusual relationships and love affairs. Some may seem normal by today’s standards, but in their time caused great controversy. This is a list of the top 10 bizarre relationships. 4 comments edit related share plime.comWarning: Some pictures are NSFW picked by kamaloo 2 years ago |
MapOfStrange - strange things in google maps 6 comments edit related share scienceThe MapOfStrange website is a way of recording strange, wacky, weird and wonderful anomalies, sights and oddities from Google Maps and Google Earth. picked by bingo 1 year ago |