North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is en route to China aboard one of his heavily armored, fortress-style trains, state media reported Monday. The 41-year-old dictator is expected to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday to attend a military parade with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kim’s …
Read More »Halloween horror movie homes and the stories behind them: Would you dare to visit?
Spooky season is near, and spine-chilling movies may put people in the Halloween spirit. But have you ever wondered if the homes from your favorite horror movies actually exist? Ahead of Halloween, here are real-life dwellings and sites where some of your favorite scary flicks were filmed. FAKE SPIDER WEBS …
Read More »Popular tourist destination Iceland on edge as experts fear imminent volcanic eruption
Fears of a volcanic eruption have led to the closure of the famousBlue Lagoon, a geothermal spa near the town of Grindavik, not far from the international airport. The spa’s temporary closure occurred after a series of rattling earthquakes. Grindavik has now been evacuated. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa located …
Read More »Major Midwest city tops bedbug infestation list for fifth consecutive year
When it comes to city living, most people expect the hustle and bustle of traffic and busy sidewalks, but probably don’t think of pests. Orkin has released its latest bedbug report, spotlighting which cities have the biggest infestations. The list is based on both commercial and residential treatment data from …
Read More »Las Vegas casinos ditch live dealers for electronic games amid ongoing tourism decline
Las Vegas tourism continues to decline as fresh numbers reveal that fewer visitors are traveling to Sin City. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) recently released its numbers for July visitors, noting a 12% drop from last year. There were 3,089,300 visitors this July compared to over 3.5 …
Read More »Archaeologists discover rare Christian artifact on remote island amid luxury resorts
A rare cross was recently uncovered in the United Arab Emirates, shedding light on Christian history during the early Islamic era. The discovery, made at Sir Bani Yas Island in the Persian Gulf, was announced by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism in August. The island contains a variety …
Read More »Passenger jet aborts Boston takeoff after flame and smoke spew from engine
A Swiss International Air Lines flight departing for Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport after flames were seen shooting out of its engines. A video shows flames coming out of the aircraft’s engine as it moved forward, seemingly slowing its pace. “Investigations into the exact …
Read More »Thieves steal priceless ancient jewelry from prominent history museum, police say
Thieves recently targeted a prominent cultural institution in Wales, stealing precious ancient jewelry from its gallery, officials said. St. Fagans National Museum, one of the most visited museums in the Welsh capital of Cardiff, was broken into at around 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 6. The open-air museum is on the …
Read More »Terrifying video shows gorilla smash glass as crowd reacts in disbelief
Visitors at the San Diego Zoo in California were left in shock over the weekend after an animal went bananas. A male gorilla charged his habitat, shattering one layer of the three-layer glass window. Dramatic video shows the moment the western lowland gorillastormed the tempered glass on Saturday. MEDIEVAL SHOE …
Read More »Couple stunned as Tudor-era treasure surfaces beneath their backyard garden
A British family uncovered a treasure trove in their own backyard — and now it’s going under the hammer for a whopping six-figure sum. The lot is being sold by coin dealer David Guest Numismatics. It will be auctioned in Zurich, Switzerland, on Nov. 5., and is expected to fetch …
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