New discoveries about famous landmarks are always great. Yet, the richness of ancient Italy rests in the forgotten moments of ordinary life. Celebrations, workshops, and graves left behind insightful and often tragic new details from the lives and deaths of ancient Italians. 10 A Rare Sundial Ancient devices that kept time with sunlight are called sundials. An unusual limestone version was found in 2017 during excavations of Interamna Lirenas, a Roman town southeast of Rome....

Even a member of the band that single-handedly shaped the face of music found himself trapped in the arms of a genre too irresistible for even a rock pioneer. The disco-inspired “Goodnight Tonight” was recorded in 1978, when the genre was high-flying, and mixes Latin dance elements with a funky bassline, that also sounds like it was more derivative of disco’s ancestors, rather than its imitators. Which makes sense: Paul McCartney’s songwriting has always seemed to be the result of careful studying and an appreciation for classical values, hard work and diligence, opted for in an environment of rampant plagiarism....

Popobawa (meaning “bat-wing” in Swahili) is said to be a large, bat-like creature with one eye and a very large penis. It is said to stalk the men and women of Zanzibar, Africa, and surrounding islands. It is a shapeshifter, often taking the form of a human or animal. It usually visits households at night, and it doesn’t discriminate against men, women, or children, often sodomizing an entire household before moving on....

10 Accidental Inventions That Changed The World 10 The bathing machine The idea of organized leisure took hold in England during the Industrial Revolution. Belief in the healthy properties of sea air encouraged the rise of the modern summer vacation, but sea bathing became a dilemma in the face of emerging Victorian prudishness. To discourage intimacy between bathers of opposite sexes, beaches became gender-segregated, and bathing machines soon crowded England’s fashionable resorts....

At the time, the market leader in game music quality was the Commodore 64; which had three whole audio channels to play around with; while rivals Spectrum, Atari, Amstrad and PC had to make do with single channel ‘plinky-plonky’ music and sound effects. Then along came the Commodore Amiga (and thanks to stolen blueprints, the Atari ST), with new 16-bit technology, and up to 8 available audio channels to mix down to high quality stereo....

There are deep roots to why sexists rarely change or certain strangers win trust more easily. As with all mental arenas, things can also get deliciously weird. Science has discovered that humans can psychologically hibernate, that a person’s dark side has a number, and that the trauma of Santa Claus destroys trust in parents. 10 Why Reverse Psychology Works Parents who use reverse psychology to make kids eat broccoli tap into an interesting psychological phenomenon....

The most fascinating facts and mysteries involve the way that humans and colors interact. From those who can hear colors to seeing them in the emotions of others, green and all the rest will never again just sit there. 10 Different Hominids Used Red Red is perhaps the first color that humans used in abundance. This popularity began in prehistoric times but might have nothing to do with the vibrant hue....

10 Do Not Disturb Signs The Do Not Disturb sign is popular in hotels and motels where guests use them to tell visitors or cleaners that they don’t need any interruptions. But did you know that one man from Germany became famous for his impressive collection of 11,570 Do Not Disturb signs? Wherever you go, these signs guide people to maintain privacy and respect. Rainer Weichert is probably the only man on earth who recognizes the value of these signs....

What they don’t tell you, though, is that there are quite a few hidden downsides to it, too, most of which remain largely undiscussed due to the unsaid social stigma around money. And no, we’re not talking about problems like ‘my lawn is too big’, either. Being rich comes with real issues that could potentially affect everything from your health to your personal relationships. 10 Things Rich People Do That You Don’t...

10 What Is Life? Given that we are alive, everyone we know is alive, all our pets and food are or were alive, and essentially the entire surface of our planet is alive, you might be surprised to know that we still haven’t come up with a definition for what life is. Or rather, we’ve come up with hundreds, and none of them work. Watch this video on YouTube One criterion is that life maintains internal homeostasis, but so does a smart AC/heating unit....

Top 10 Things Your Ancestors Did Better Than You 10 Typing Cell phones have been around since 1984, but texting has only been available since the late 1990’s. In fact, cell phones – then called “mobile” phones – didn’t have full keyboards until the Nokia 900i Communicator was issued in 1997. Now? According to a 2017 texting study (that did not include app-to-app messaging), more than 900 million texts are sent every hour worldwide with a whopping 22 billion daily....

Please note: this list is NOT an endorsement of the Nazi regime which is, clearly, one of the most evil in history – second only to Stalinist Russia. This list hopefully shows that even amidst great evil, the good of man is still able to shine through. This list is an homage to those men and women living in Nazi Germany who were able to make change for good whilst living under a severely corrupt and wrong regime....

Because of this, the Dr. Suess estate recently announced that it will stop printing any of his books that contain harmful, racist images. Out of the 60-plus books he published over the course of his career, six of them will be pulled from publication. In light of that, here are the top 10 times that Dr. Suess was controversial. And the list goes way beyond his books. 10 Theodor Geisel and His First Wife Dr....

10 Pitbull Bites Back Armando Christian Perez chose the stage name Pitbull because he admired the determination of a pit bull to bite and never let go.[1] Well, he proved it in the video above. The fan was throwing dollar bills at Pitbull. Even after being warned to stop twice, the fan continued. You’d think that Pitbull would admire the guy’s determination. But it didn’t quite work out that way. Pitbull invited the fan to come onstage, which he did....

Original Cost: 5 “Flag Points” (proof of purchase) + .50 cents Current Value: $300 If you were a good boy in 1982, maybe your parents got you this GI Joe doll, which was exclusively available via mail order from Hasbro. It was the last of the so-called straight arm dolls, and what makes it even more valuable is the logo, the top half of which seems to look like Mickey Mouse (hence the name) and replaced in 1983....

Despite the current rise in conspiracy theories involving government testing, many verified instances of such cases have remained hidden from the public for decades. Here are ten of them. 10 Tuskegee Syphilis Study The U.S. Public Health Service conducted the Tuskegee Syphilis Study beginning in 1932. A total of 600 African American men were chosen to be involved in the study: 399 with syphilis and 201 without. Those with syphilis were denied proper treatment for the disease; the government wanted to ensure that they were able to track its progress without interruption by medication....

Used by the Māori tribes of New Zealand, this simple-looking, yet solid, club was built from nephrite jade. Strangely enough, the Māori used the 12-20 inch club for jabbing and thrusting instead of swinging downward blows in the way that most other clubs are used. To the Māori, the mere was a very spiritual weapon. They named their mere clubs and passed them down through generations. They even believed that the clubs contained a mana (spiritual force) of their own....

10Talking DollThomas Edison Dolls that speak have been around for a long time. They range from pull-string types like Toy Story’s Woody to present-day computerized models. However, the first talking doll to be put on sale proved to be a huge failure for America’s most famous inventor. In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph, and by 1890, there was a version small enough to be fitted into the body of a doll....

Here are ten big facts about these tiny, infectious things. Top 10 Mysterious Viruses 10 Are Viruses Alive? You might think that the debate on what constitutes life is settled. Generally we know whether something is alive or not just by looking at it but viruses blur the lines. They are made of the things we associate with life: proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. They even do things we associate with life: they replicate and evolve....

But here’s a question: How do you get permanently banned from one of their theme parks? Let’s look at 10 examples. That way, you can learn from other people’s mistakes . . . we hope. 10 Bizarre Theme Parks From Around the World 10 Filming Backstage Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, covers approximately 27,000 acres of land. In 2013, vlogger Adam the Woo was banned from the entire property....