When we think about North Korea, “mundanity” isn’t a concept that typically comes to mind. We ideate scenes of oppression and social injustice. Our minds fill with imagined horrors built with the brick and mortar of news footage and legacy…
Even though spring just rolled around in the Northern Hemisphere, many of us are already looking forward to summer and the good times that come with it. Ice cream is one of those things that just tastes better with warm…
So hip, they’re actually underground. Paul Koudounaris previously published a book in which he shared extraordinary photos of the world’s most lavishly decorated skeletons. Paul Koudounaris buzzfeed.com The following excerpts are from his newest book, titled Memento Mori: The…
I’ve worked my fair share of odd jobs that left me with a permanent scowl on my face and moody for days. Most Americans have worked at least one job that they would describe as an absolute nightmare. Getting out…
If you were asked why you lock your car at night, you’d most likely say that you didn’t want another person breaking into it. Up until now, that’s the only thing I’ve ever feared when it comes to my vehicle.…
Think about all of the creatures that live on your block. Dogs, cats, rats, bugs, birds… it would be almost impossible to name them all (without becoming seriously obsessed and living on the street corner). Now, think about all of the…
If you thought Google Maps was just for getting directions, you’re sorely mistaken. Half the fun of Google Maps is using it to explore the world. Sometimes during the course of that exploration, you come across some really freaky/creepy/terrifying stuff, like these…
If Kalpesh Patel ever tells you not to go into the bathroom he just came out of, listen. When he went to take a shower at his home in Gujarat, India, he happened upon the surprise of a lifetime. In…