Kissing is an integral part of many segments of humanity. The act is present in large portions of the globe, with each culture coming up with their own unique twist. For example, the Germans have a word, nachkussen, which is defined as a kiss “making up for kisses that have been omitted.” Here are ten

Who wouldn’t be fascinated by a secret land or a forbidden territory? To wonder what’s behind closed doors, locked gates, or barbed-wire fences just because we’re barred from entry seems to be human nature. The more adventuresome among us will often try to find out. Urban explorers and island hunters will know better than anyone

Once in a while, a find comes along and rewrites a piece of history or gives a direct glimpse at something long-lost. The skeletons of animals do not exclusively reveal more about ancient biology. Rare remains also expose prehistoric landscapes, unknown industries, and how humans were a bigger extinction force than previously thought—one that sometimes

Several governments and intelligence agencies are operating secret prisons. The fact that these facilities do not officially exist means they are well-protected from the prying eyes of human rights agencies and the courts. Torture is often the norm in these places, and detainees are kept in inhumane living conditions. Various world governments don’t want you

Under the Uniform Commercial Code, Article 9, security interest holders in all 50 US states are generally permitted to repossess goods if a debtor has failed to fulfill their contractual obligations. This seemingly straightforward task that repo men and women face on a daily basis is often arduous, with perilous uncertainties. More than a few

When we think of mummies, most of us immediately imagine Egypt. However, people have been finding ways to preserve the bodies of their dead across all continents for thousands of years. Add to that the number of people who have been “accidentally” mummified by the natural conditions in which they died, and you’ll see that