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Ancient Wi-Fi and Electricity Power? The Great Pyramid of Giza According to Tesla!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2023-07-02 | Ancient Wi-Fi and Electricity Power? The Great Pyramid of Giza According to Tesla!

In this video, we will explore an unexpected discovery inside the pyramid – and it's definitely something you don't want to miss!
The hidden chambers inside the pyramid use modern technology. Watch as we uncover unexpected secretes and amazing details about this ancient structure!

The Great Pyramid isn't just any ancient structure—it's a marvel of engineering. It possesses peculiar features, like precise alignment with celestial bodies and intriguing mathematical ratios. But there's more! Researchers have discovered that the pyramid has unique acoustic properties, leading to fascinating speculations. Did you know that the dimensions of the pyramids of Giza encode the physical constants like the famous pi, the golden ratio phi and the Euler’s constant e? All of which have been established thousands of years after the building of the pyramids

00:00 intro
1:56 The Great Pyramid of Giza
4:52 Tesla’s Interest and Recreation
7:20 Science Discoveries

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The Controversial History of Mount Rushmore

Down The Rabbit Hole 2021-10-11 | Mount Rushmore may pay patriotic tribute to arguably the "best presidents of all time," but the tale of its construction isn't rife with sugar, spice, and everything nice. In fact, it is quite the opposite. It goes down in history as one of those things that "requires great sacrifice" to accomplish, even if that sacrifice is at the expense of others. So sit down and strap in as we take you on a ride through memory lane and the controversial construction of the national monument, Mount Rushmore.

When Doane Robinson first thought up his idea to create a mountain sculpture that would transcend time, he did it to bring more tourism to his state alone. That was the main goal, at least. As the "Father of Mount Rushmore" pushed ahead with his project, it developed into something much more symbolic of not only his hometown state but of the whole country. In other words, he saw an opportunity to make a mark on the country for good and for future generations to come. While Doane was a fantastic project lead, he didn't have the artistic capability to accomplish his goal. That's when he reached out to artist and sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who, at the time, was working on another monumental project at Stone Mountain, Georgia. The amazing work he was accomplishing there gave him the idea of Mt. Rushmore. After they communed, Gutzon was well on board to be part of the project. Despite the increase in attention the project was getting, neither of the men knew how big the iconic monument would be for the country.

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Shocking And Ingenious Inventions Of The Roman Army

Down The Rabbit Hole 2021-05-09 | From the medicines that they got to work on the battlefields they fought on, to the weapons that they made them able to become an empire, and more! Allow us to show you shocking inventions of the Roman Army!
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8. Battlefield Medicine
While the modern age that we live in has some rather fantastic medicine and vaccines that have prevented the spread of certain diseases and helps treat many ailments, in the time of the Roman Republic and Empire...that wasn't the case.
7. Carroballista
While it's true that the Roman Legions were one of, if not the, most feared unit in the world during its time, that didn't mean that they were the only thing Rome relied on. Many nations had their own specialty weapons and aides to go and make fighting easier for them. Such as Hannibal Barca and his legendary elephants.
6. Corvus
Rome as a whole (both in its Republic and Empire times) can absolutely be defined by both the rulers that led it, and the wars/battles it fought.
5. Greek Fire
"Wait, aren't we talking about Rome here?" Yes, yes we are, and that's what we're still doing, they just happened to call one of their inventions "Greek Fire".
4. Highways
Here's one that might confuse some of you because the Greeks through Alexander helped bring roadways that spanned his empire (which is why Greek was the common language of the world for a time), but like with the ballista, the Romans went and cranked things up to another level entirely.
3. Onagers
When it came to Siege warfare (something that Rome was very good at, especially under Julius Caesar), it wasn't good enough to just surround the enemy as they could outlast you if they were prepared enough. You needed to go and bring their walls down so the armies could infiltrate. As such, the Romans went and made a kind of catapult known as the Onager.
2. Pilum
Let's focus now on the more "on-hand" weapons that the Roman Legionnaires would wield as they went into battle. Because the Roman Shield is what many think about when they go and picture a Legionnaire, but that's not a true offensive weapon. The spear/javelin known as the Pilum however absolutely was.
1. Testudo
Remember how we talked about the Roman shields before? Well, while they may not have been a primary offensive weapon, when it came to the versatility in how they could be used in battle, that made them invaluable to the Legions.

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Worst Monarchs Throughout History

Down The Rabbit Hole 2021-04-17 | Throughout the years, humanity has been forced to deal with uncertain times and even more uncertain leaders. However, we won't leave all that nastiness for the fantasy novels; we're bringing it to you right here. Believe me, when I say the villains of fiction, you know, and love today ain't got nothing on the scum of reality. The worst part of all—they're not all in the medieval time, you might be imagining. Oh, no—some on this list are alive and well today. Same can't be said of their people, but you know—meh. This is, after all, the worst monarchs of all time.

To exemplify those presented to you today, I'd like to start off with a quote from Stefan Molyneux, who had this to say about rulers in general: "The ones who are insane enough to think that they can rule the world are always the ones who do." Very telling of the characters of the ruling class. Steve Jobs later said something similar but slightly upgraded it for modern times: "The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can CHANGE the world are the ones who do." While they are very similar in their language, their intent is widely the opposite. Rulers, especially of old, were notoriously narcissistic. For those times, those ideals of strength above all fed into narcissistic values and allowed for heinous monarchs to rise to power. Jobs, on the other hand, speaks of the opposite. The world is full of sane people who don't want to break anything. "Could be worse" kind of people.
These facts make it hard for the "could be better" type of people.
These facts make it hard for the ones who realize that sometimes things need to be broken.
And indeed, these facts make it hard for the crazy ones to change anything. In this context, the crazy ones are the ones to shake everything up.

Call what you will; I'm glad to have been born far after the rule of Gaius Caligula of Rome. Ruling from 12 to 41 AD, Caligula's mad reign sets a high bar in terms of horrible monarchs. A promising Candidate from the start, Caligula was initially loved. After assuming supreme power and Emperor's role, a flip in Caligula's head must have flipped. Just a few months into his reign, he made it a purpose to humiliate and intimidate other governmental officials, particularly of the Senate and military Command. He had begun to construct himself a monopoly of power that no one saw coming until it was too late. At his worst, he was insulting all members of the world, including his own subjects; by declaring himself a literal god, he increasingly began alienating himself. Alienating a narcissist, especially one yielding such power, is a dangerous gamble. They will do WHATEVER IT TAKES to maintain power. Realizing his falling in popularity—and all too human emotion—the mad king instituted a reign of terror throughout the land by enacting arrest for treason. There was no evidence or trial, of course. Caligula's predecessor, Tiberius, pulled a similar stunt just a reign prior. When it comes to Rome, there were so many corrupt monarchs it was hard to choose just one. I have to be fair to all the terrible rulers, too, right? After all, that's why you're here, is it not?

Pick a location, and you can research a horrible ruler in the area at some point in another. During his reign, Emperor Qin Sh Huang of China is credited with creating the first unified Chinese Empire. An incredible feat, undoubtedly. While his idea of a unified China might have been better in the long run, his mind wasn't so focused on the future. He wanted all of China for himself. A narcissist through and through. Though he accomplished incredible things throughout Chinese history, that didn't make him a good ruler. Part of the reason he achieved unification was by destroying the country's already established education system, filling their heads with propaganda garbage, and working his subjects until they literally died. The slave machine that unified China was one of the fastest in all of the world's history. Some of his propagandic ideologies inspired such tales as George Orwell's 1984 and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. He followed principles that included speaking in opposites, issuing orders that made no sense, and behaving in contraries. Sound familiar? He also distrusted anyone with an education, the educational system as a whole, and not only was the first recorded monarch to burn books but even terrified citizens from the pursuit of knowledge by burying several hundred scholars alive while everyone watched. In addition to unifying china, he constructed himself a tomb so massive it came equipped with 8,000 terra-cotta warriors and horses. Everything he thought he accomplished fell apart in less than a decade after his deat—his divine-like status soon to crumble away with his ego and life.

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Americas Most Important Landmarks

Down The Rabbit Hole 2021-04-07 | From South Dakota and its Mount Rushmore, to Arizona with the Grand Canyon, Washington D.C and the White House, and more! Join me as I show you America's most important landmarks!
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10. Mount Rushmore
Let's start off by looking at a landmark and a monument that is constantly talked about by those that view it: Mount Rushmore. Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mouth Rushmore is a testament to hard work, dedication, and a drive to go and make something to bring people to the state.
9. Golden Gate Bridge and National Recreation Area
It might seem odd that a bridge would be a "landmark", but when it comes to the Golden Gate Bridge and the area surrounding it, you'll see exactly why it is so special. The bridge was a true feat of engineering, and something that took about 4 years to make when it was built in the 1930s.
8. Lincoln Memorial
We're going to be heading to Washington D.C quite a bit in this list, and it's not hard to see why. The nation's capitol has a lot to offer for both those just wanting to "see the sights", but also those who want to go and see parts of history. The Lincoln Memorial is one of the true "landmark pieces" of the city, and it's something that is steeped in history itself.
7. One World Trade Center
Once upon a time, in New York City, the World Trade Centers were a testament to both engineering and world commerce. The World Trade Center complex housed more than 430 companies that were engaged in various commercial activities. On a typical weekday, an estimated 50,000 people worked in the complex and another 140,000 passed through as visitors.
6. Independence Hall
Most Americans love their history, and specifically, they love to talk about the key moments of the nation's founding. A key moment for that founding was the creation of the Declaration of Independence. The document that stated that the colonies would be free and not resign themselves any longer to the tyranny of King George and England.
5. Yellowstone National Park
There are many "national parks" in the United States, but few are as massive and beautiful as Yellowstone National Park. It's this park that is so big that it encompasses three different states in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. And within this 3,468.4 sq mi (8,983 km2) area of land are lakes, canyons, rivers, and mountain ranges. And of course, an assortment of animals from the common to the endangered that live amongst its numerous biomes. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the contiguous United States.
4. Alcatraz
Not all landmarks are designed to "remember history", some are meant to be history, and the legendary island known as Alcatraz is a great example of that. Because this island, known as "The Rock" was home to a prison that housed some of the most dangerous criminals in the world, including legends like Al Capone.

3. Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, and its monument in Hawaii, stand as a reminder of the horrors of war and how it can suddenly change entire lives, and entire nations.

2. Grand Canyon
Nature is a wondrous thing as we've shown you on this list, and there are some places that absolutely needed to be preserved else nature couldn't be fully appreciated. One of the biggest examples of this is the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
1. White House
While it's fair to say that there are certain monuments and landmarks that could be No.1 in the eyes of most people, the White House for many is the monument they think of most when they think of America. Because this incredible building is where "Democracy is housed" in various ways and has been the home of most of the Presidents during the life of the country.

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10 Things You Didnt Know About The White House

Down The Rabbit Hole 2021-03-24 | From its origins, to its impact, to the key moments that helped define it, and more! Join me as I reveal to you 10 things you didn't know about the White House!
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10. Who Built It
In terms of United States landmarks, few hold the "power" and "sway" like that of the White House. It is a monument to freedom and within its walls freedom is (usually) maintained and fought for. The President of the United States, whomever they may be when elected, goes into that sacred building.
But, while it is a very special building, how it actually got constructed was not the best moment in American history. Because while it is tied to the Presidents, it wasn't around when the first President (George Washington) became President. It was built in 1792 and finished by 1800...by slave owners.
9. Location and Renovation
It might surprise you to learn that when it comes to building a major monument, especially one of such importance as the White House, the location of the building is just as important, if not more important, than actually making the dang building. Look at the history of the Lincoln Memorial and you'll see what we mean.
8. Who Was There First?
No doubt after hearing some of the facts we've dropped you're asking the question of who was the first President to truly live in the White House.
7. The Layout Of The White House
From both up close and afar, the White House is a very impressive structure of incredible size and depth. And because of that, it's a bit hard to judge just how much is in there. Sure, when you look at shows like The West Wing or Madam Secretary you see certain things like the Oval Office and certain areas only the President can go to. But do you know how big the actual White House actually is and all that's in it?
6. The West Wing
Given the importance of the White House, it's natural that a lot of things would have to get done within the building, and as such, Teddy Roosevelt in 1902 moved his work station to the now famous West Wing. It's here that much of the President and his staff's work gets done.
5. No Freebies
You might have known this, but the President has a personal chef that cooks his meals, and you might think that being the "leader of the free world" means that he gets his meals for free, as well as other things like toiletries as they can't go and get it themselves.
4. There Is No "Red Phone"
In movies and TV shows, the President is shown to have a "red phone" to connect with certain people. Mainly Russia. It's a great visual! But it never existed.
3. Moving In, Moving Out
Have you ever wondered what happens when a new President gets elected and has to move into the White House? The answer is: a lot. Not only do they have to staff everyone in the building that they feel they need (including secretaries, cabinet members and so on) the President has to go and pick out the items, furniture and other items to decorate both the executive mansion and the Oval Office.

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10 Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible

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Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible
Not many can brag about surviving the impossible, be it thanks to their own strengths and perseverance or pure luck. Get ready to hear some amazing survival stories which prove that, when everything else fails, we’ll always have the unbeatable human spirit victorious amidst all adversities. Check out these incredible stories about the luckiest people who survived the impossible.
10. Tsutomu Yamaguchi
Tsutomu Yamaguchi, among some 260 000 people who survived the atomic bom* attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II, became to be known as the only man who survived the horror of both and lived to tell the tale.
At the time, he was working for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the day the Hiroshima atomic bom* attack happened was supposed to be the last day of his three-month-long business trip. Reportedly, he’d been less than 3 kilometrers from ground zero when the attack happened, on the 6th of August 1045..
“I didn’t know what had happened,” he later told the British newspaper The Times. “I think I fainted for a while. When I opened my eyes, everything was dark, and I couldn’t see much. It was like the start of a film at the cinema, before the picture has begun when the blank frames are just flashing up without any sound.” He suffered serious injuries.
He then returned to his home town, Nagasaki in order to receive treatment for his wounds. Unfortunately, he arrived just in time to become witness to the second US atomic bom* to strike Japan. Despite the radiation-related ailments he suffered throughout his life, he lived to the age of 93.

9. Paul Templer
Paul Templer was working as a tour guide on Zimbabwe's Zambezi River in the 1990s when the hippo emerged from the water and plucked him out of his canoe. He managed to miraculously escape its powerful jaws, but not without any consequences – he lost an arm and ended up with severe injuries in the process.
"It happened so very quickly. The first thing I knew I was in a deep, dank place with this incredible pressure crushing down on my lower back, " he told the BBC.
Although working as a safari guide for years, nothing could have prepared him for this. Allegedly, he was trying to save a friend who was knocked out of the canoe by this giant bloodthirsty hippo when the animal grabbed him and pulled him underwater, first, waist up in the hippo’s mouth. When he finally somehow managed to wiggle his way out its jaws, the hippo struck again, trying to drag him beneath the water surface again. The battle lasted for some time, and was not to be over yet. Just when the guides were trying to get back to land, the hippo returned and swallowed Templar feet first. He described the second faceoff as “a dog tossing around a rag doll.”
The hippo retreated after a while but attack claimed the life of a guide and Templer’s body was severely injured with over 38 bites. When Templer was taken to a nearby hospital, surgeons feared he would lose both his legs and arms. Fortunately, they were able to save his right arm and his injured leg.
After making a full recovery, Templer became a motivational speaker.
8. Frane Selak
The (un)luckiest man, depending on your perspective, Frane Selak, a Croatian who’s said to have survived a train crash, a plane crash and a car crash. Imagine scenes from your favorite action movies… well, this man has seen it all!
Until a fateful train trip in 1962, this man had led a relatively unremarkable life as a music teacher, unsuspecting of a series of impossible events that were about to unravel. Nevertheless, he survived them all, even though during the process he might have lost some friends who started believing he brings bad luck.
Fortunately, after several years, in the mid-2000s, Selak’s luck evened out and Selak became a lottery winner. His jackpot was worth around £600,000. With this, he bought a luxurious home, only to have a change of heart and sell it in 2010. He returned to a humble life with his fifth wife. Whatever happened along the way, Frane’s story has a happy ending. He spent the last of his winnings on a hip operation, and on a shrine to the Virgi* Mary in thanks for his good fortune.
7. Wenseslao Moguel
In 1915, Wenseslao Moguel, a soldier of Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution, was captured and immediately stood in front of a firing squad.
Moguel had only one superpower, but it surely was the only one he needed – he was exceptionally good at staying alive no matter what. Allegedly he was shot 10 times by the squad, followed by the coup de grace shot to the head delivered by the squad’s commander.
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Foods Youll Never Consume After Watching This

Down The Rabbit Hole 2021-01-27 | From food that happens to be made in "unique" ways, to ones that have had various dea* things found inside of it, allow us to show you foods you'll never consume after watching this!
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15. The Cucumber
2014, in Europe, a woman named Jenny decided that she wanted to go and get a cucumber for herself and her family. No harm in that right? And when she went to the store to go and pick up her cucumber everything was fine. But as she later looked at the packaging itself she noted that there was something INSIDE the plastic that was over the cucumber. And there were no holes in the packaging, meaning it wasn't something that just crawled in.
14. Rice and Weevils
Rice is a food that many enjoy all over the world. Especially since it's simple, can be cooked and eaten in many different ways, and like many other foods, has all sorts of flavors. But one flavor you likely don't want to get "Weevil Rice" and no, we're not making a joke here.
14. Rice and Weevils
Rice is a food that many enjoy all over the world. Especially since it's simple, can be cooked and eaten in many different ways, and like many other foods, has all sorts of flavors. But one flavor you likely don't want to get "Weevil Rice" and no, we're not making a joke here.
13. Mother Vinegar
Vinegar is a major cooking ingredient, and it's used in all sorts of ways depending on the meal that's being cooked at the time.
12. Snake Bean
When you were young you were told to "eat your beans", among other things, right? Because you needed them to grow big and strong?
11. The Oldest McDonalds Food You'll Ever See
We could give you all the stories in the world about why you shouldn't eat McDonald's in one form or another, but this tale is both science-y...and horrifying all at the same time.
10. There's A Fly In My Peanut Butter!
Here's something that won't bring you joy. Not only is there a good chance to find a fly or a bug fragment in your peanut butter..
9. Microchips
No, the government isn't bugging your food to spy on you, that won't happen for at least a few more years!
8. Bananas...With A Sting
So far, we've shown you a bunch of items that featured dea* things, which to be fair is bad,
7. Covered Bread
So picture this.
6. Not Touching That Fish
Paul Poli was a man who just wanted a fish that wasn't fileted, was that so much to ask?
5. Baked Mouse
When you go and make a can of beans...
4. Chocolate Bar Bite
Eating a chocolate bar is one of the universal pleasures of the world. Unless your name is Sue Calhoun, who had a universal horror of sorts happen when she bit into one.
3. Creatures In Your Curry
Curry is another one of those foods that can go with a lot of different things. But you also don't expect to find things IN your curry!
2. Roast Bile

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8 Most Expensive Materials On Earth

Down The Rabbit Hole 2021-01-10 | From basic materials, to theoretical properties, join me as I show you 8 of the most expensive materials on Earth.

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8. Gold
Let's start with one of the obvious ones, shall we?
7. White Truffles
You might be surprised to see a food item on this list, which might be shocking given that food is usually rather inexpensive
6. Ivory
One of the sadder items to make the list, Ivory, specifically from the tusks of elephants and the horns of rhinos. Ivory is grown naturally in these animals, and many people see them as valuable for a whole host of reasons, but the problem is that they don't just take the horns and the tusks, they actually go and ki*l the whole animal more often than not. This has left a major hole in certain ecosystems, and has actually led to the extinction, or near extinction, of many species.
5. Plutonium
Arguably one of the most dangerous elements in the world today, Plutonium is a radioactive chemical element that has been used to both make weapons, and power ships into space.
4. Diamonds
Here's another of the more "obvious" ones. But just because it's obvious doesn't mean it's not valuable. In fact, diamonds are one of the most valuable objects in the world in terms of not just their face value,
3. Painite
Well...that doesn't sound like a very fun material to have, don't you think? But in fact, Painite is one of the rarest gemstones in the world by a very large margin.
2. Californium
No, this is not the material that makes up the state of California (though could you imagine if it was?), but rather, this is a very rare, and very valuable, element that is so unique that it's only been synthesized once since it was made back in 1950. Think about that, despite its value, it's barely been made.
1. Antimatter
They say that pushing the bounds of science can be costly, and when it comes to the process of trying to make large amounts of Antimatter, it's very costly.

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12 Rarest Materials On Earth

Down The Rabbit Hole 2021-01-01 | Our beautiful blue ball is home to a plethora of rare materials. Some are more commonly
known, while other’s seem to have been ripped straight from the pages of sci-fi novels.
Here are 12 of the rarest materials, that we know
of, on earth.
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#12 Rhinoceros Horn .Traditionally used in Chinese medicine, but because modern medicine
has deemed it useless, the Rhinoceros Horn has become a status symbol of wealth and power.
Made of hair and Keratin, the same materials that make up human nails, the Rhino horn is
little more valuable than your toe nail clippings, but because of the Rhino’s fast approach
to extinction and the unfaltering cruelty of poachers and buyers alike, poached Rhino
horns are sold for around $120 per gram on the black-market. The near annihilation of
a species just to feed the greed and egos of the elite.
#11 Saffron Many people are unaware that some spices are
considered “precious” and can cost as much as the rarest of metals. Saffron is the
pinnacle of said spices. Costing as much as $500.00 an ounce, this sweet and bitter spice
is famous in traditional Italian, French, and Indian cuisine.

#10 Rhodium This silvery-white metal is cherished
for its reflective and anti-corrosion properties as well as being a chemically inert transition
metal. Almost 85% of the Rhodium produced is used as a catalyst in an automobile’s
three-way catalytic converter. .
#9 Osmium
Wearing the crown for the Densest Naturally Occurring Element, Osmium is a blue-white
and hard metal found within the Platinum group. Another -- heavier -- crown it bears is that
of the “Least Abundant ‘Stable’ Element” within the earth’s crust. It has an even
number on the periodic table which states, according to the OddoHarkins rule, its more
abundant in space than it is on earth. It is mainly produced, however, from the wastes
of nickel refining. Osmium is never used in its pure state due to its oxide’s extreme
volatility and toxicity, and can be found in only a few products: Needles, instrument
pivots, fountain pen tips, and electrical contacts. Though no where near the worth of
some other elements on the list, Osmium falls in around $400 per try ounce -- far from cheap.
#8 Plutonium I’m sure you’ve heard its name dropped in a ridiculous amount of movies
in which some cliche terrorist group has stolen a cache of it with the intent to build a bom*
that the hero must miraculously diffuse in the last three seconds of its timer. Partly
true in that it is used in the creation of nuclear bombs, Plutonium has a plethora of
other, more beneficial, uses such as an energy source for spacecraft and even as a power
source for pace makers -- one that reduces the risk repeated, surgical intrusion. Costing
around $4,000 per gram, I can assure you, Plutonium, besides its heavy radioactivity
and heavy metal toxicity, is not as easy to come by as the movies make it seem.

#7 Tritium
Also known as Hydrogen-3, Tritium, a gas, is a radio luminescent, radioactive isotope.
For general use, it is used in beta-lights, or self-powered lighting, that is found in
gu* sights, watch faces, street signs, and many other products that glow its recognizable
neon hue. For not-so-general use, it is used in the creation of nuclear fission and nuclear
weapons.
#6 Diamond ) The most famous of all...and infamous...
Without having to be said, Diamonds are rare beauties to behold.
)With only a few hundred of these stones in existence today, Painite, until recently,
was the world’s rarest gemstone. Diamonds are common compared to the likes of this stone.
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#4 Red Diamonds Yes, they are diamonds, but most are unaware
diamonds come in a variety of colors, each rarer than the last. From least to rarest,
the colors of diamond are yellow, brown, colorless, blue, green, black, pink, orange, purple and
red.
. #3 Astatine
Astatine is the rarest natural element on earth. In its natural state, Astatine has
a half-life of 8 hrs., So even if someone were to discover some, and managed to spot
it with their naked eye, half of it would be unusable at the day’s end. It is named
after the Greek word Astatos, or unstable, for this very reason.
So how does one use an element with such instability and life-span? Well, you create it, which
is exactly what scientists do. .
#2 Californium Named after the university in which it was
first synthesized, Californium is a radioactive, man made element first discovered in 1950
by colliding curium with alpha particles in a particle accelerator, or a a byproduct within
nuclear reactors.

#1 Anti Matter
Theorized to be the fuel for future spacecraft that can traverse the stars (Yea, Star Trek
was right), Antimatter is the single most expensive material on earth. Costing nearly
25 million to produce a milligram of positrons (that’s 62.5 trillion per gram)

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12 Best Places To Visit In The USA

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-12-24 | The United States of America, a vast and diverse country rich with amazing places worth your time. From the world-class cities such as New York and L.A. across the stunning beaches of Waikiki and Miami, all the way to many natural wonders such as The Grand Canyon and The Rocky Mountains, these are our must-visit places in the USA!
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1. New York
New York, also known as The Big Apple or the melting pot of cultures from all over the world, is definitely number 1 on our list.
2. Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the epicenter of Southern California and has always been the epitome of glamour, with Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bel Air being dominant in pop culture. Spending some time in the City of Angels is quite addictive, so going there once will definitely get you craving for more.
3. San Francisco
San Francisco, a charming and picturesque city on the West Coast, is a perfect destination for both adventure-seekers and those who seek a perfect getaway place.
4. Miami
Even though most people imagine long sandy beaches and great parties at the mention of Miami, this hot spot of Southern Florida has much more to offer.
5. The Grand Canyon
One of the must-see places when you find yourself in the USA is definitely The Grand Canyon. Describing it as “Grand” doesn’t even do it justice.
6. Las Vegas
Las Vegas can provide any kind of holiday you can think of, whether you’re in for a getaway weekend spent at the blackjack table or TAO Nightclub or a more luxuriously spent weekend at the world-class hotels, high-end boutiques and gourmet restaurants.
7. Chicago
Chicago, set on the shores of Lake Michigan, with all its parks and a beautiful waterfront, with its art and cultural attractions, as well as fantastic shopping,is popular all year round.
8. Waikiki
Are you in for a swim? Then definitely don’t miss out on one of America’s top beaching destinations – Waikiki, located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
9. Colorado’s Rocky Mountains
The dramatic peaks of the Rocky Mountains can be appreciated in many areas of North America, but in Colorado, the climate and small mountain towns make this one of the best places to visit the Rockies.
10. Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. - "a city of southern efficiency and northern charm," as John F. Kennedy once described it, is the US capitol and home to some of the most famous landmarks and national treasures in America, from the White House and the Capitol Building to the Smithsonian museums. This city should be on everyone's bucket list. With its marbles
11. New Orleans
New Orleans, best known for Mardi Gras festival, is like no other southern city, rich with history and its mix of cultures, with strong French and Spanish influences.
12. Yosemite National Park
While the Grand Canyon is on most international travelers' itineraries, Yosemite is a national treasure that should not be missed.
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11 Friendliest Wild Animals in the World

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-12-16 | Friendliest wild animals in the world

If you’ve ever wondered what the friendliest wild animals in the world are and how good pets they can make, check out this video. You might be surprised by the variety of choice. Having simple pets such as cats and dogs has become quite overrated, anyway. So… let’s get going!
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10 Capybaras
These intimidating giant rodents, weighing about 65 kg, are considered to be one of the friendliest and most harmless wild animals on Earth.
9 . Llamas
These unique animals are very curious, clever, lovable and friendly. They are considered sacred animals called “silent brothers” by Andean people,
8 Bearded dragons
Who would have guessed that a reptile would make it to the list of the friendliest animals in the world… but here we are.
7 . Quokka
Meet quokka, the unprecedented selfie king and one of the cutest little animals on planet Earth.
6 Giant panda
In the mountains of Central China lives one of the cutest and friendliest creatures – a giant panda, incredibly lazy, yet fun-loving. Their diet consists of almost 99% of bamboo,
5. Guinea pigs
Next on our list is another member of the rodent family – a guinea pig. They are basically small domesticated pigs, weighing up to 1,2kg.
4 Parrots

Parrots are considered to be very sociable and highly intelligent. They are also known for their ability to easily adapt to a new environment.
3 Rats

We had quite a number of rodents on the list so far. This one is definitely often overlooked and even undermined as being nothing more than a pest. Ladies and gentlemen, let us present to you a surprisingly friendly animal – a rat!

2 Giant African Millipede
Never considered adopting a millipede as a pet?
1 . Rabbits
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8 Surprising Recent Discoveries

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-12-08 | A great number of discoveries has happened in the past few years, reshaping our understanding of the planet we inhabit, the Universe and our limits as human beings. We’ve selected some of the most amazing ones. So let’s start the countdown:
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First gravitational waves
One of the postulates of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, the so called gravitational waves, has puzzled scientists for decades and they have been trying to prove their existence for years. Even though there were some indications that gravitational waves existed even in the 1970s, experts couldn’t really say anything with certainty until 2015, when the US-based observatory LIGO experienced the aftershock of a remote collision between two black holes. The publishing of this discovery marked a new chapter in physics and, in general, in our perception of the cosmos.
Pushing reproductive boundaries
An astounding discovery that pushed reproductive limits even further was announced in 2016. Thanks to clinicians and their extensive research the birth of a three-parent baby grown from the father’s sperm, the mother’s cell nucleus, and a third donor’s egg that had its nucleus removed, is now a reality.
Climate change risks
Do you feel it’s getting warmer with each day? The long, scorching summers started bothering you? Well, welcome to the 21st century and the reality filled with consequences of, now undisputable, climate change we ignored for far too long.
Extremely high temperatures, as a result of unparalleled levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, have become our reality. On May 9, 2013, global CO2 levels reached 400 parts per million for the first time in human history, and by 2016, CO2 levels were staying firmly above this threshold.
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is the global health crisis of our time and the greatest challenge we have dealt with since World War Two. Since its spreading in Asia late last year, the virus has spread to every continent except Antarctica.
On December 31, 2019, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) China office heard the first reports of a previously-unknown virus behind a number of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, a city in Eastern China with a population of over 11 million. What started as an epidemic mainly restricted to same parts of China has now become a truly global pandemic we are still fighting against.

A new spaceflight era
The past decade was abundant in space exploration as well. Since access to low-Earth orbit and beyond became globally and commercially more and more available, no wonder that spaceflight experienced its boom in the previous decade.

Opening doors to ancient civilizations
Some of the greatest archeological discoveries happened in 2010s. In 2013, the body of King Richard III was found beneath what’s now a parking lot. In 2014, a still intact royal tomb was discovered in the Peru’s Castilllo de Haurmey temple complex. In 2016, the first Philistine cemetery was unearthed, offering an unprecedented insight into the lives of the Hebrew Bibile’s most infamous, mysterious people.
An exquisite Van Gogh drawing discovered
A previously uknown monochrome sketch entitled The Hill of Monmartre with Quarries was created in 1886, not long ago after the artist moved to Paris. It hasn’t been shown to the public for decades, sitting forgotten in a private collection for almost a century.
Teio Meedendorp, senior researcher for the Amsterdam-based Van Gogh Museum, thinks that the drawing is reminiscent of Van Gogh’s earlier formal style, which he developed at the art academy in Antwerp, before moving to Paris, where his art became more experimental.
The newly-discovered drawing, titled The Hill of Montmartre with Stone Quarry (1886), has been a part of a private collection owned by Van Vlissingen for more than 100 years, and passed down through generations.

New species of animals found
We’ve been witness to some extraordinary and unexpected discoveries in animal kingdom. We’re going to mention some of the most impressive ones. A green and red biofluorescent sea turte was discovered by National Geographic emerging explorer David Gruber in 2015.

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10 Surprising Recent Archeological Discoveries!

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10 surprising recent archeological discoveries
From Spanish Stonehenge to the Mona Lisa of Dinosaurs, let us take you on an amazing journey of 10 surprising recent archeological discoveries.
10. Spanish Stonehenge
Intense drought exposed the Dolmen de Guadalperal, the landmark renowned as “Spanish Stonehenge”, which was long submerged beneath the waters of the Valdecañas Reservoir.
Spanish Stonehenge consists of about 100 boulders, some reaching as tall as six feet, forming a circle, and is estimated to be 7,000 years old. The monument has been underwater since the government built the reservoir in 1963 and up to 2019 only tips of the standing granite stones could be seen peaking out of the water.
The Dolmen of Guadalperal was first discovered in 1926, in an excavation campaign led by the German archaeologist Hugo Obermaier. A settlement was also found not far away from the site, thought to date back to the time of the monument’s construction.

9. A 1,000-year-old sword found in a lake in Sweden
Imagine leisurely swimming in the local lake and suddenly coming upon an ancient sword. Weird,right? Few people can brag about having even remotely such an amazing summer holiday experience as 8-year-old Saga Vanecek, who accidentally found a 1,500-year-old sword while she was swimming in Vidöstern Lake, Sweden.

This surprising discovery urged teams, including museum staff and local council to carry out more excavations at the site. As a result, they found more ancient items, such as a brooch and a coin from 18th century, hidden at the bottom of the lake.

8. Medieval Female Scribe revealed by her teeth
Even in medieval times there were women who contradicted restricting social norms. Women can’t have been scribes! Says who?
The discovery of a rare precious medieval mineral, lapis lazuli, in the dental plaque of a woman buried in the 11th or early 12th century at a German monastery led the researchers to examine how the woman of that time could have come into contact with that lavish and expensive mineral. What the pioneering research revealed was that the woman must have been a scribe, since the aforementioned mineral was known to be used to illuminate sacred manuscripts in medieval times.

7. Buried treasure dug out in Greece
Ready for some treasure hunt? Then stay tuned to hear more about the buried treasure dug out in Greece.
The University of Cincinnati archaeologist team had been working on an 18-month excavation project near the ancient Palace of Nestor, in the town of Pylos on the southwest coast of Greece, when they literally dug out buried treasure.

6. The Mona Lisa of dinosaurs
Are you a fan of Game of Trones series? Then I bet you’re gonna love hearing the story about the “Mona Lisa of dinosaurs”.

5. “Graffiti stone” in Jerusalem discovered to be part of a Crusader-era altar
What was before known as the “graffiti stone”, an undistinguished large rock tilted against a wall in a dark corner at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem’s Old City became an evidence of a complex and troubling religious and political scene of Jerusalim, which actually traces its roots way back in the past.

4. The newly-found room of the Golden House, Rome
Domus Aurea or "Golden House" was an immense palace built by the Emperor Nero in the heart of ancient Rome after the great fire in 64 AD had wiped out a big part of the city.
The Golden House covered about 125 acres over parts of the Palatine, Esquiline, and Caelian hills, and it was actually built as an estate that included not only a palace, but abundant gardens on top, vineyards, green pastures with flock and an artificial lake of immense size, so no wonder that it was described as “rus in urbe” or “countryside in the city”. It was built using groundbreaking technologies, and decorated in the most lavish and extravagant style using precious metals for embellishment.

3. A major breakthrough in Maya archeology
Thanks to advanced technology called LiDAR (light detection and ranging), researchers were able to scan more than 800 square miles of the Maya Biosphere Reserve in the Petén region, Guatemala, and find tens of thousands of, previously undetected, Maya ruins, which include its infrastructure, along with farms, houses and defensive structures.

2. An ancient Aztec temple discovered after an earthquake in Mexico
This discovery will shake you to the ground! Quite literally. After the devastating earthquake in 2017, archaeologists responsible for evaluating the damage caused by the earthquake used radar to scan the 13th-century Teopanzolco pyramid south of Mexico City.

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10 Surprising Facts In US Dollars!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-11-24 | From the emblems, to the writings, to the very paper it's on, join me as we explore 10 mind-blowing secrets in US Dollars!
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10. The Intent Of Latin
You would think that every detail that was put into something as important as the United States Dollar would be checked and rechecked and laid out so that there couldn't be any misinterpretation. And you would be right. And that's one of the biggest reasons why there is a ton of Latin in the US dollar.
While Latin today is considered a "dea* language", its remnants are all around us. And while it may be "dea*" now, it certain wasn't dea* when the United States was being born and the first dollars were being made. Back then, Latin was a kind of "regal" language, and even the founding fathers like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton knew that when it came to speech, people wanted to feel smarter by the words they were saying (a stark contrast to the language of our world right now...I'm just saying), and so putting it on the US dollar helped make it feel more official, more dignified and special.
But more than that, the use of Latin was to help separate the United States and set a "higher standard". After all, when the colonies revolted against the crown and England, they did it so that they could be their own nation. They were the first Republic in some time in the world, and the use of Latin was meant to help convey that to the people, to the world, and beyond.
And the use of Latin was also a tribute to the past Republics such as the Greek and Roman Republics (the Romans were a republic before they became an Empire).
9. What's Missing In The $5 Bill?
One of the biggest things that people talk about in the world today are conspiracy theories, you could even point to how there are various shows on Discovery Channel, History Channel, and more that break down these conspiracy theories and point to whether they are actually credible, or they are just the works of the minds of madmen and women. And yes, when it comes to the currency of the United States, many people look to these bills and 'see' all kinds of things that "prove" that there are indeed conspiracies going on with them. One of the biggest of which is with the $5 bill.
If you look at the back of the $5 bill, you're going to see a rather gorgeous picture of the Lincoln Memorial. Which is fair because the beloved President was the literal face of the $5 bill. Anyway, if you look at the top part of the monument, you'll notice that there are 26 states listed in the stone. But as people have noted for many years, if this was an 'accurate' depiction, there should be 48 states based on when it was made (Alaska and Hawaii came after the memorial was built).
So why is there only 26 where there should be 48? Clearly this is a sign of something bigger, and more, right?
Well...no. Because the picture of the memorial is 100% accurate in the depiction of the states on the stone. The other 22 states are on the SIDE of the monument, and thus couldn't be shown on the $5 bill!
So A for effort conspiracy theorists, but not quite enough to prove a secret meaning on this particular bill. Good luck with your next search. But for the rest of us? There are plenty of other facts to look at.
8. Critters
We're heading back to the $1 bill for this one, and to be fair, this is another conspiracy theory of sorts. But unlike the one with the $5 bill, this one isn't so easy to shot down with various facts because it's honestly hard to explain what is going on here.
So, here's what you need to do. Get out a $1 bill, and then make sure you're looking at the front of the bill. Now, get a magnifying glass or other scope you may have lying around (I'm sure you'll find something that'll work) and put that scope right over the top right "1" on the front of the bill. if you look at the upper left hand corner above the "1", you'll see a crescent moon style cutout, and within that cutout...is a critter.
Now, depending on how you view things, you can "see" this "critter" as a bunch of things, and many people have speculated that it could be a plethora of various kind of animals. But the one that many people consider the most likely and logical is that it is in the shape of an owl. That is interesting for numerous reasons, but it doesn't explain why it might be hidden on the $1 bill.

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The Secret Society Of The Illuminati

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-11-17 | From who they are, to how they became one of the biggest conspiracy theories ever, and more, join me as we explore the secret society of the Illuminati.
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There are many mysteries out there in our world and even in our universe. But focusing on Earth, there have been thoughts and feelings about certain events that have happened in such a way that they felt orchestrated by someone or something that had their own goals in mind. These "shadow people" or even "shadow cabinets" have been the source of numerous conspiracy theories over the years, and arguably one of the biggest of the all is the question...of the Illuminati. A group so powerful that they consistently influence events on a global scale.
One of the biggest ironies about this particular conspiracy theory is that...they honestly did exist. They were indeed a real group of people who existed at one time. They WERE a secret society formed by powerful people and they did try and affect the world at large. What many people take for granted though is how long this group lasted, what "real power" they had, and that they are "still around today manipulating things". The truth is a bit complicated, but we'll break it all down for you, starting off with the history of the group.
So where does this all start? Well, this would be with the Bavarian Illuminati. It was founded by a professor in Bavaria believe it or not, and in regards to the purpose of the group, it was honestly very simple. The professor had a personal belief that the there were some social ideas and religious notions that were being taken as the "end all be all" of society that were several outdated. Which if you think about it, is not that radical. Humanity over the years has had to fight all sorts of preconceived notions about people, beliefs, social structures and more because we have been "told" they are "right", but in reality, they aren't.
This was what the professor was trying to help people understand, and he wanted to "illuminate" this in the minds of others. Now, if you're curious, YES, he did make this to be a secret society. And it's been documented that he did this in line with other groups like the Knights Templar and the Freemasons. However, his goal was not conquest, or power, but to support freedom. Boy, that sounds familiar...
Yes, this group was meant to "support freedom from all religious prejudices" and promote the birth of "universal happiness" in quick order. Doesn't that sound like a certain belief system from the colonies before the Revolutionary War? Sure sounds like it despite this group being in Bavaria and forming mere months before the Declaration of Independence was made and signed.
The professor, Adam Weishaupt, was no fool though. He KNEW that if he was going to get this to work, he needed to make sure that he had members that could actually help him with his goals. As such, all members of the society had to be approved by another member, they had to be from a wealthy family or have wealth themselves, and arguably most importantly, have strong social ties and connections with the world around them.
Why would these things matter? As noted, to get things done, you need people who can get things done! And in the 18th century especially (the group was founded in May 1776), wealth and social status mattered more than ever. If you had a group of street-level people for example in terms of status, you could get the word out, but you wouldn't be able to affect much unless you had the right numbers. In contrast, if you had the wealth to get into certain social functions or had the ear of certain powerful people, you could get things in motion rather quickly.
The Bavarian Illuminati weren't just a group though, they too had their own ranks and systems. When you joined the group, you were given the "novice" rank, and through working with the group you could get higher ranks. By the time 1784 came around, it's believed that there were about 2-3 thousand people in the Illuminati group. That's quite a numbers to grow in about 8 years. Especially given the upheaval the world was in at the time thanks to the Revolutionary War.
But what might surprise you is that by the time the group grew to this size, they weren't just a group of believers, they were a group of powerful players. They had doctors, politicians, writers, and more all being a part of the group. And that meant that they had influence, or at the very least, the power to influence people.

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16 Most Unusual Creatures Caught While Fishing!

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From weird fish that just don't look right, to monsters of the deep that will make you not want to go swimming, and more! Join us as we reveal to you some of the most unusual creatures caught while fishing!
16. Giant Mudskipper
This first one is deceptive, because you might look at it and go "oh that's just a nice little fish", but in fact this is the Giant Mudskipper, a fish that rests in mud flaps across Southeast Asia. Which is fine, except when you go and infringe on their turf, because they have teeth, and they're willing to bite you.
"But it can't catch me!" you might be saying, well, they honestly can. These fish can go faster than a human, so you definitely don't want one of these on your tail. Plus, this one is honestly really big, so don't go tempting fate, ok?
15. Sea Lamprey
If you are looking for truly "monstrous" fish that have been caught, then look no further than the Sea Lamprey. These creatures aren't just evil looking, they look like something from a monster movie, especially when you see their mouth and the many ROWS of teeth that they have.
What is important about this creature is two-fold. First, they are VERY old, they're actually rather primitive in their makeup which makes them honestly kind of unique. The other thing to note is that they are parasites. To the extent that they'll latch onto fish, bore through the fish, and then eat them from the inside out! In a word? Gross.
And don't think that they won't latch onto people, because they will if you give them the chance. If you are unlucky enough to catch one of these creatures in the ocean...throw it back with haste.
14. Sarcastic fringehead
Here's another monster of the deep. Because when you hear the name Sarcastic fringehead, you probably don't think it's much of a threat, but you would be dea* wrong, because not unlike a certain lizard above ground, this fish knows how to make its head bigger than you would expect, and make it seem like a de*lier opponent than it actually is.
That actually goes to speak to the rather special evolution of this fish, because it's not very long, but if it can make itself seem terrifying? Then yeah, it's going to go and do that in order to ward off any predators.
13. Velvet Belly Lantern Shark
You might think that sharks are something that aren't really caught by fishermen, but honestly, there was a time when they were the biggest catches around, to the extent that they had to be stopped because of the dangers to the population that could happen.
However, some have caught some unique sharks over time, including the Velvet Belly Lantern Shark. This one is strange because usually they aren't found near the surface because they tend to be about 1000 feet down, and yet, they have been caught by fisherman.
They're called the "lantern shark" because they can indeed make parts of their body glow to better light up the waters around them.
12. Chimaera
Also known as the "Spotted Ratfish", this unique creature is unique because...well look at it! This honestly feels like a fish that was "thrown together at the last minute" and not something that should be found in the ocean, and yet, it is. Not only does it have a unique body shape, it's something that has teeth that are very atypical, and as if that wasn't enough, the dorsal spine is poisonous! Yeah, so despite it looking like a fish that won't make up its mind about what it is, it's a very dangerous fish and not something you should mess with.
Funnily enough, if this reminds of you another amalgamation creature via the Platypus, you wouldn't be too far off, as that one looks like an "assortment of parts" as well, and it too can be venomous.
11. Deepbody boarfish
Yeah...just look at this fish. This is the Deepbody boarfish, and it's certainly...something. This fish honestly is as big as it looks. Or in this case, as tall as it looks, and that's nothing to scoff at.
In many ways, it looks like someone stretched out a goldfish to see just how big it could make it! Another curious thing about this fish is that it's another creature that's a deep sea inhabitant. You can find them about 1000 feet deep and if you catch one you're going to be in for a surprise.
What honestly surprises most about this fish is that it has a very time mouth and yet is able to bite down on very big hooks.
10. Silver tripodfish
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10 Secret Rooms in Famous Castles!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-10-31 | 10 Secret Rooms in Famous Castles
From 19th century tortu*e chambers to the hidden bathrooms of the Vatican City, today we’re talking about 10 secret rooms in famous castles!
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1. The Murd*r Castle
The Muder Castle is the name given to the World’s Fair Hotel, a now destroyed building located about 3 miles west of the 1893 Chicago World Fair.
2. Bran Castle
Maybe you’re not familiar with Bran Castle, but I bet you know all about its most famous inhabitant – Count Dracula. Hidden deep in Romania’s Transylvanian Mountains, Bran Castle was originally built as a stronghold for the knights of the Teutonic Order.
3. Glamis Castle
Glamis Castle may not be a pop culture landmark like Dracula’s castle, but the dark legends surrounding it are just as terrifying.
4. Vyborg Castle
Vyborg Castle is a 13th-century fortress built at the easternmost point of the medieval Swedish Kingdom. From the 14th century all the way until World War II, the castle protected the Swedish border from the invaders from the east.
5. Predjama Castle
The Predjama Castle is a unique-looking castle carved into a rock above the town of Predjama, in south-central Slovenia. Many stories and legends surround the Predjama Castle and its most famous inhabitants, Erasmus of Predjama.
6. Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle was originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068. It is located on a bend of the River Avon, in the county town of Warwickshire, England. The Castle is known for its many secret rooms, including a bear pit which was only discovered in 2013.
7. Mont Sainte-Odile
In 2003, a French book collector called Stanislas Gosse stole over 1,000 ancient books from a locked private library in the Mont Sainte-Odile, a monastery located 2,500 feet up in the Vosges mountains in the French region of Alsace.
8. Welbeck Abbey
Welbeck Abbey is the site of a monastery belonging to the Premonstratensian order, located in the Dukeries in North Nottinghamshire, England. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, it became a country house residence of the Dukes of Portland.
9. Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous historical monuments in the world and home to some of the greatest works of art ever created. But besides housing over 6,000 paintings and 3,000 sculptures, Versailles is also home to many hidden rooms.
10. Vatican City
Vatican City’s famous landmarks are full of secret rooms and passageways, but perhaps the most intriguing secret room is, surprisingly, a bathroom in the private papal apartments.
The bathroom is referred to as Stufetta della Bibbiena, which means the "small heated room of Cardinal Bibbiena." It originally served as the washing room for Cardinal Bibbiena, a 16th century Italian cardinal and comedy writer.

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13 Surprising Facts about Taj Mahal!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-10-22 | From its origins that are tied to a lost love, to the secrets that may be hidden within the building itself, join us as we reveal to you 13 Surprising Facts about Taj Mahal!
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13. Built To Honor A Lost Love
Let's start off at the beginning of things, shall we? The Taj Mahal as we know it was built by Shah Jahan, who was the emperor at the time in India. While he was the ruler, you could also say that he was honestly a ladies man. As he had multiple wives that bore him many children. However, his third wife was particularly special to him because it was his first true love. Her name was Arjumand Banu Begum, whose other name (and more famous name) was Mumtaz Mahal
You see where this is going, right?
Well, these two had a very special relationship, and as such, they had 14 children together. Which was very common for those times. Their marriage lasted 19 years, but sadly, after complications happened with their last child, Mahal died. And this struck Shah very hard. Such much so that he felt compelled to go and make her the grandest tomb possible. One year after she died, the Taj Mahal was begun, and 2 decades later, it was finally finished.
So in point of fact, not only is this a massive landmark of India, but it's also a testament to the power of love between a man and a woman. You know, if you want to get all sappy.
12. The Look Of The Grave
Take a look at the Taj Mahal from the outside. You look at this and think what? More than likely you note the grand design, the attention to detail, the lavish look, and so on and so forth. And as we just established, the grand nature of it was meant to go and appease the loss of a loved one. So thus, you might think that the grave in which Mahal herself was buried was just as lavish and opulent as everything else, right?
Well...no.
Quite ironically, the Indian people (specifically the Muslim side of India) have certain beliefs about how a grave should look. In short, it cannot be decorated. The reason for this is that this would be an "expression of vanity" and thus if you were to head to the lower level of the Taj Mahal, you'll find that it looks very basic and drab. This isn't because they ran out of money or time, it's because they were following the law of the land.
What also makes this interesting is that this is in direct contrast to say the Egyptian method of burial for certain people and Pharaohs as their tombs are adorned with gold and other items to "carry on" to the afterlife.
11. Asymmetrical Grave
Take a look once again at the Taj Mahal, another thing that sticks out about it is the fact that the place is perfectly symmetrical from top to bottom and left to right. It was well and truly designed that way and if you look both inside and out you'll see that same meticulous level of detail in keeping it symmetrical.
Except for...you guessed it, the gravesite. But this time it wasn't Mahal who broke the tradition, it was the Shah himself. You see, when the tomb was done, her grave was put in the direct center of the tomb to keep the symmetrical aesthetic. But when the Shah died and was put in there, he was put in "west of center", and thus, the symmetrical look was broken.
We'll give them a pass on this one.
10. Protecting The Grave
Guess what I'm going to ask you to do now? Yep, look at the Taj Mahal. You see the four towers that are at the four corners of the site? You might think that those are just "set pieces" or something else to really boost the visual look of the grave or the building. But ironically, the man who built the place, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri , knew that these needed to be there, but also knew they needed to erected in a certain way.
You see, while many buildings at the time (this was in the 17th century) were marvels of architecture, they tended to have a problem of not being well built weight-wise, and thus, they would collapse upon themselves for various reasons. The architect here knew that this could happen, and that if they collapsed the towers would likely fall onto the building, and thus hurt the grave.
To prevent that, the four towers are honestly tilted outward just enough so that should something cause them to collapse, they won't hurt the grave.
Call it an insurance policy, one that is still active today!
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Surprising Things Found While Fishing!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-10-18 | From sharks that apparently had the answers to a murd*r, to fish that simple didn't add up, and more! Join us as we reveal to you some of the most surprising things found while fishing!
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6. The Shark That Solved The Murd*r Case'
The act of catching a shark honestly isn't something very new if we're being honest. Granted, there are now a lot of laws against catching sharks of any kind, but they have been caught over the years and decades before those laws were made. Which brings us to the year 1935. Australians Albert and Charles Hobson were doing some fishing in the waters off the coast and they had a 'Brilliant' plan that they felt would get them a lot of fish and other things. In short, they filled their lines full of bait, and then left them in the water. Then, they decided to go to sleep on the boat while the fishing lines did their work.
If you can see the problem with this, you're not alone.
Anyway, when they woke up they were in for quite a shock, because as they hauled in their lines, they were witness to a literal a bloodbath. Something had gotten to all of these fish and had ripped them to shreds. There was even the remains of a small shark that had gotten onto the fish and it had been brutalized.
So what caused all of this? That would be a 14-foot Tiger Shark that had also gotten caught up in the lines the fishermen had laid down...and as you can probably tell, it wasn't happy. But it was about to be even unhappier as the fishermen decided to make it their prize.
But wait, there's a few twists along the way. After getting the shark and seeing that it wasn't going to die easily, they sold it to the Coogee Aquarium. End of story, right? Wrong. Because after putting it in the aquarium for about a week, the shark decided to go and belch up an actual human arm! One that had a rope tied to it belief it or not.
The arm was retrieved, taken to an examiner, and then it was revealed that the arm was not ripped off a body by the shark that swallowed it. Rather, it was an arm that was cut off the body by a human knife. Which led to the question of, "who was this guy?" That would be Jim Smith, a tattoo helped identify him, and he was a former boxer turned police informant.
He apparently tried to blackmail some powerful people and they ki**led him as a result and cut off his arm to prove that the deed was done. Once it was proven the arm was attached to a rope and weight and thrown into the water so that it wouldn't return to the surface.
So if that shark hadn't eaten the arm, and the fishermen hadn't caught that shark on accident, this murd*r mystery would've never been solved. How's that for a series of unfortunate and random events leading to a positive result?
5. Your Friend's Skull
If you thought that story was crazy, get a load of this one.
The year was 2007, and the man we're going to tell you about is Barry Hunter, who was a fisherman who did a lot of net fishing. One time after catching a good haul he brought his net onto his boat, spilled its contents and observed all the wriggling fish. However, as he observed the various fish on his boat, he saw something he didn't expect, a human skull.
After no doubt recovering from the shock of finding a real human skull in his catch, he turned it over to the police. Their investigators would later discover that this particular skull once belonged to Brian Allison, a fisherman who had gone down at sea.
Here comes the first twist in this tale. Brian and Barry? They used to be drinking buddies. So what are the odds that he was the one who found his late friend's skull? Slim, that's what.

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Mariana Trench: What Would A Trip To The Deepest Part Of The Ocean Be Like ?

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-06-05 | From what this deep part of the ocean is like, to what lives in it, and more, join me as we explore the question of what it would be like to take a trip to the Mariana Trench.

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In terms of mystery, as well as being a least explored place on Earth, few places are as deep and unexplored as the Mariana Trench. This is mainly because the Mariana Trench is 36,000 feet below sea level. It's so deep, that if you don't have a specially made craft, the pressure of the ocean would crush you in an instant. Furthermore, because of how deep it is, there is no light from the sun or sky that reaches down there, so thus the only lights you'll have are the ones on your ship.
Fun fact, only four humans in history have ever been able to go to the Mariana Trench. The first two were in 1960. Swiss Oceanographer Jacques Piccard and USN Lieutenant Don Walsh went down in a special submarine and are in fact the two humans to go the deepest into the ocean. However, they only lasted about 20 minutes before their submarine had to be surfaced because of the pressure of the ocean. The other came 52 years later in the form of the one and only James Cameron, who went down in a single man pod and stayed there for quite some time before surfacing back up. Then, in 2019, American Victor Vescovo’s took a sub and actually hit the very bottom of the Trench, and stayed there for four hours.
While their accomplishments are noteworthy in every way, it goes to show that while they've been to the bottom of the Trench, or close to it, they don't really know everything that's done there. Until we get a craft down there that can be there for extended periods, there's no way of knowing all that resides with the Mariana Trench.
What's more, there are some who believe that there are places nearby that are even DEEPER than the Trench, though this has not been definitively proven. And even if it could be proven, it's unlikely that we could reach it right now given the various factors about the Trench itself.
But let's look at this from the objective sense. If you were to get a boat and then a submarine to get to the Mariana Trench, what would it be like as you went down into the depths of the ocean? What would you see and experience?
Well, let's start at the beginning, with where the Mariana Trench is on a map of the world. The Mariana Trench is located in the Western Pacific Ocean about 124 miles outside the Mariana Islands (hence the name!). So thus, you can't just fly to the Mariana Trench, you'll have to go and get a boat to take you there, and you'll likely have a nice view of various islands and oceans to see as you get ever closer to the spot where you dive...dive...dive...
Anyway, once you reach the spot, you'll head into your submersible and get ready to dive down into the depths of the ocean. This is something that many people have done in their own right over the last 150 years-ish (the Trench was first sounded in 1875). At the top of the ocean, as you go down, you're going to see a lot of very familiar things. You'll see fishes in the water, creatures of various kinds, and potentially, depending on your team, you can even see human swimmers around making sure that you're going down safely and aren't hitting any immediate obstacles.
This is because the top parts of the water are technically some of the easiest to live in. The water is spacious, planet life can be all over the place depending on the topography of the place, and because of the lack of pressure, most sea life can live there without issue. This is why you can dive into the waters with nothing but a breath of air and not feel anything wrong (outside of your lungs wanting more air) because there's nothing pressing against you in a significant way.
So thus, the earliest parts of your adventure are going to be some of the smoothest sailing you'll have on your adventure. But as you can probably tell via the sound of my voice...things will get more complicated as you go further down the depths of the ocean.
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As you reach about 65 feet below sea level, you'll start noticing a different type of sea world (pun intended) opening up. You'll see a bunch of coral reefs around (again, depending on where exactly you're heading down into the trench).

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Missing People Mysterious Found Alive

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-05-06 | From who they are, to how they were found, and the mysteries that came with it, join me as I show you missing people who were mysterious found alive.

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From who they are, to how they were found, and the mysteries that came with it, join me as I show you missing people who were mysterious found alive.
In the world today, there are few things more terrifying than knowing that someone you know, care about, or love is missing. Crime dramas often show what it "takes" to get those people back, but sometimes, it's not that easy, not at all. During one year in the United States, over 500,000 missing people under 21 were reported, and 158,000 people over 21 were reported missing.
8. The Missing Doctor
This is the story of Carlos Sanchez Ortiz De Salazar. Yes, that is a very long name, and his story has a little bit of length to it as well. Carlos was a Spanish doctor and he went missing in 1995. After going missing, a lot of people searched for him. And by that I don't just mean in numbers, I mean in terms of how long they searched. The search for him went on for YEARS, until finally, in 2010, he was presumed to be gone. Which is something that happens in cases of a certain time period.

7. The Man Who Lost Himself
Gabrielle Nagy's case is one that will sound very familiar to those who watch TV dramas and such, because his story begins when he called his wife to let her know that he would be home for lunch. This was all the way back in 1985. Naturally, after a few hours, and then a day, the family were very worried, and because this was 1985, there was no quick way to try and find him and make sure that he was ok.
Sure enough, adding to that worry, his car was found...and it was burned to the ground. Yet he himself was not in the car, which added to the mystery of where he was.
What happened to him? Remember his car being burned? That was because he was in a serious car accident, and that left him in a Dissociative Fugue State.
6. Half A Century Gone
If you think that the last story of a person missing for more than 20 years is crazy, wait until you hear the story of Lucy Ann Johnson. A woman who was missing not for 20 years, or 30, or even 40, but 50 long years. Can you imagine being gone for that long from your family and friends and life? That doesn't sound like living, doesn't it?

5. Finding Himself
If you're looking for a truly bizarre case of a missing persons (yes, Carlos is hard to beat, but still), here is the story of Edgar Latulip. Why is this one so strange? Timing, placement, and circumstance.
Edgar vanished from his home in Ontario Canada in 1986, and he wasn't found for another 30 years...a
4. Abducted
Without a doubt, one of the worst kinds of missing persons cases is that of not just a person going missing, but going missing because someone has taken them. This is known as an Abduction Case. And the one we're going to talk about here is the case of Jaycee Dugard.
Jaycee went missing in 1991, and what's worse, she went missing right from her home in South Lake Tahoe California. We know this because her stepfather saw her being abducted and giving chase to the abductors, but being unable to catch them.

3. Hiroo Onada
Not all missing persons stories are about being lost in the world unintentionally, for during World War II, a Japanese soldier by the name of Hiroo Onada was given an order by his commanding officer before departing on a mission. That order? "No Surrender!"
This was given to him during the tail end of World War II, when the United States military was bearing down on Japan, and so to honor his commander's last order, Onada and some fellow soldiers continued to fight the "war" for 30 years.
2. The Missing Mom
Lula Cora Hood was having a very regular life, until one day she had an argument with her family and left the house. This was in 1970, and she wasn't seen for some time after that. So much so that in 1996, her remaining family was contacted and they were told that she was...
1. Scandal On Dewsbury Moor
This very crazy story takes place in 2009, and it was one that caused a lot of problems for a lot of people. A few years prior, a young girl named Madeline Beth McCann had gone missing on vacation with her family in Portugal. A very tragic story. But not the one we're focusing on here just yet. Because a 9-year-old girl named Shannon also disappeared and that caused a frenzy in the UK. So much so that a man was literally crucified after he was suspected of kidnapping that girl. It was done by a mob of people, not the police, for the record.

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The Great Barrier Reef Had A Horrible Bleaching Event!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-04-17 | From what's causing it, to what it means for the world at large, and more! Join me as we explore how The Great Barrier Reef had a massive bleaching event!

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The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of Australia, and is one of the natural wonders of the world. It's a place that is protected because of its importance not just to the world, but to the animals and various other creatures that reside in said reefs. However, despite many levels of protection, the Great Barrier Reef came under attack very recently via a mass bleaching event.
In fact, the reef has experienced its third mass coral bleaching event in five years, according to the scientist carrying out aerial surveys over hundreds of individual reefs. Now, for those of you who might be confused as to the wording, a "bleaching event" is NOT what happens when bleach is inserted into the waters of a populated area. Rather, it's an event where the water that the coral reefs are in reach a much hotter temperature than the reefs are used to. Because of this, they die out as they're not prepared for such temperatures.
These events can be very detrimental, and the loss of the reefs can harm a lot of things depending on the severity of it all.
Prof Terry Hughes told Guardian Australia: “We know this is a mass bleaching event and it’s a severe one.”
It follows the worst outbreaks of mass bleaching on record end about half the shallow water corals on the world’s biggest reef system in 2016 and 2017.
Hughes, director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University and one of the world’s leading authorities on bleaching and the Great Barrier Reef, said: “We know enough now that [the bleaching] is more severe than in 1998 and 2002. How it sits with 2016 and 2017 we are not sure yet.”
More surveys were done of the area, and the news that was brought out as a result was not that encouraging.
Dr Mark Eakin, coordinator of Coral Reef Watch at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told Guardian Australia there was a risk that mass bleaching seen along the length of the Great Barrier Reef in 2020 could mark the start of another global-scale bleaching event.
Tropical coral reefs tend to be at a higher risk of bleaching during times when the Pacific Ocean is in a phase known as El Niño. The latest bleaching on the reef has hit during this cycle’s neutral phase.
“The real concern is with this much bleaching without tropical forcing,” Eakin said. “This may be a sign we’ve now tipped over to near-annual bleaching in many locations. It’s quite concerning that we are getting this much heat stress across the Great Barrier Reef in an Enso [El Niño southern oscillation]-neutral year. What we are seeing on the Great Barrier Reef and potentially elsewhere is really being driven just by anthropogenic climate change. If we get another El Niño, the odds are almost 100% that we will see another global bleaching event.”
Aerial surveys of 1,020 individual reefs completed across the length of the 2,300km marine park confirmed the bleaching when it was first suspected. The fact that the bleaching events are going from somewhat random or in El Nino years to annual is a very bad thing. Because there is a chance that reefs can recover from bleaching events should the temperature of the waters go down. But, if it stays consistent, they'll die before that happens, and with annual bleaching events possibly coming, that could indeed be the fate of many coral reefs around the world, not just the Great Barrier Reef.
We noted the bleaching events in 2016 and 2017, those ones affected the Great Barrier Reef in such a way that half the reefs died from the rise in water temperature.
Eakin said that when severe bleaching causes mass mortality of corals, “those events take a decade or more for recovery. We are seeing these events far too frequently”.
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Instead of looking right now at why this is happening, let's just into what would happen if the coral reefs of the world suddenly bleached out in full. Meaning that they all die from the various bleaching events that may start occurring annually, shall we?
The end of the coral threatens the area’s tourism industry (speaking solely to the Great Barrier Reef for now), which employs more than 700,000 people and brings in $5 billion annually. So imagine that, a whole tourism area wiped out because of this bleaching event, and $5 billion dollars a year...gone.

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The Scariest Tourist Destinations In The World!

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From famed deserts and beaches, to places you'll not want to step into alone, join me as I show you some of the scariest tourist destinations in the world!
12. Death Valley
It may seem odd that a desert is a "tourist destination", but when it comes to Death Valley within California and Nevada of the United States it's a place that has a legend and mystique that often drive people to it. Much more people than you might expect too.

Hospitals alone can be a very scary place. The sounds of the machines, the hustle and bustle of the personnel as they try to save lives. The lighting that sometimes seems off. And the fact that you may have a potentially life-altering surgery or operation happen to you, or you may not leave said hospital because of an illness can be terrifying to anyone. But, if you're looking for a really scary hospital to go to, then look no further than the Waverly Hills Sanatorium.

10. Praia de Boa Viagem
Not all scary tourists destinations look terrifying or have a true feeling of danger, some of them look like normal places until you research their history.

9. Door to ...
Ok, don't panic! I don't mean the LITERAL door, I mean a more metaphorical one. For sometimes, a scary place is one that looks so intimidating and frightening that it doesn't need a "paranormal" reason to exist. And this one actually has a scientific reason for its birth.
In Turkmenistan, in the Ahal Province, the year 1971, the Russians, who were the Soviets at the time, tried looking for oil in the area around Derweze.
8. CN Tower Edgewalk
Alright, so we've done some very scary places so far, but let's try and do something along the lines of "death defying scary", shall we? In Canada, there is a place called the CN Tower, a place that used to hold the record for the tallest building on the planet. Anyway, one of the main attractions of this place is the CN Tower Edgewalk. Which is just what you think it would be with that name and title. It is a place where you can hook onto a railing overhead and walk on the edge of the tower as you look over Canada. In this case, the city of Toronto.

7. Helltown
Hey! Don't blame me for these names! I didn't come up with them.
Anyway, in Ohio, there is an area that was formerly called the Boston Township. In the 70's, the government bought out the land and forced the residents to move in order for reconstruction to take place. Specifically, a national park was going to be put there. But...it never end, and the empty area remains as it was back in the 70's to this day.

6. Shark/Croc Cage (video #9 along with shark cages I'm sure you can find)
In the animal kingdom, there are few things that are as terrifying as sharks and crocodiles/alligators. They are extreme predators that aren't afraid to rip through anything they consider a meal, and that includes humans.

5. The Kokoda And Black Cat Trails
Papua New Guinea is hailed as one of the most remote and beautiful places in the world. It is also one of the most dangerous in the world depending on what you do there. No place better symbolizes both sides of the equation to the country better than the Kokoda And Black Cat Trails.

4. Stull, Kansas
Stull, Kansas is a very small town. In fact, there's only about 20 people living there. But, it's the true history of the town that has helped build its legend. There was a farmer who had to burn his field, and he did so. When he examined the field afterward, he found his son burned alive within it. Then, a man within the town went missing. He was later found hanged from a tree.
These events both happened near the local cemetery, which has made the town and its cemetery infamous for its darkness. In fact, some people are so convinced that it's haunted or cursed that they consider it one of the "7 gateways to Hell." There's even rumors that Pope John Paul II knew about this small town and made sure his plane didn't go over it as he journeyed to Colorado.
3. Glass Bridge #7
Bridges in their own right can be very scary, especially when you're looking down at a distance of hundreds or even THOUSANDS of feet and wondering how you are still up in the air.

2. Taylor Glacier
Here's a case of nature making a scary thing without a single helping hand from humanity. In Antarctica, there is a waterfall...that is red. Like, really red. Don't worry, it's not blood, but when you look at Taylor Glacier you can't help but think it's bleeding.

1. Running Of The Bulls
The nation of Spain is known for many cultural and historical wonders. As well as many traditions that continue to this day. Yet, one of the most dangerous, most terrifying, and arguably foolish, of these traditions is the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona.

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Mariana Trench Creatures That Are Scarier Than The Megalodon!

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From fish you might know of, to ones that will haunt your nightmares, join me as I show you creatures that live in the Mariana Trench that are scarier than the Megalodon!
9. Anglerfish
When it comes to Mariana Trench, despite its mystery and wonder, there are a few species that are known to the world at large. One such species is the Angler Fish. This creature is a hunter and like few others, and its tricks its opponents to come to it.
Ironically enough, the Anglerfish is actually called the "Seadevil" by some. Which is appropriate because its face and body definitely remind you of a demon. Its teeth are huge and sharp, and the eyes alone are enough to scare any who see it.
And yet, when you think of the Angler Fish, you think of the "lure" that it has on its head. This unique evolution is actually a protrusion that was born out of its body. If you're curious, yes, it glows, making it one of the few sources of light down in the Mariana Trench (as its 36,000 feet below sea level, thus light can't reach it).
8. Frilled Shark
Known as the "living fossil", the Frilled Shark is a special of shark that doesn't resemble many of the species of shark that live in the oceans today.
Or more accurately, it does not have many of the "standard" features a shark is known for. It doesn't have a large dorsal fin, instead, it has numerous fins on the side and bottom of its body. Its skin also looks very rugged and worn, which many have likened to certain types of eels. In fact, the Frilled Shark has been compared to an eel a lot because of its length and movement capabilities. Which is appropriate that given that it's only about 6.6 feet long at max.

7. Goblin Shark
The Goblin Shark (also known as the Vampire Shark) is one of the most interesting things you will find in places like the Mariana Trench. Why? Its age. Its species is said to have lived for millions of years. They're believed to be so old that not unlike the Frilled Shark they are referred to as "living fossils".
While most sharks are considered to be scary in one form or another, most agree that the Goblin Shark is terrifying.
6. The Fangtooth
You know you have to be scary on some level if you're going to have a name like, "Fangtooth", and sure enough, this carnivorous fish that lives in the Mariana Trench lives up to its name. That's because this fish is truly not picky about what it wants to eat. If it sees something that it can eat, it'll go right after it and eat it without any second thought. Which actually makes it a lot like the Megalodon because that massive shark would also eat anything that moved.
What might make them even scarier though is how they sense prey.
5. Dumbo Octopus
The Dumbo Octopus is not something you'd expect to find on a "scary" list because of its name, but it does live up to being more than meets the eye. This species of octopus is the deepest-dwelling octopuses in the world today...that we know of. It's important to say that the Mariana Trench has not been explored fully at this time.
As for the name of the creature, it has floppy ears on its body, which its discoverer likened to the Disney elephant Dumbo who had a similar "condition".

4. Barreleye Fish
To live in the depths of the ocean you need to have the literal ability to withstand just about everything the environment can through at you. The Barreleye Fish did just that, evolving to be what it needed to be. Mainly, a fish that can see everything because its head is not "fully there".
This is a fish with a literal transparent head. Why is that? It's speculated that it allows the fish to catch light. I
3. The Deep-Sea Hatchetfish
There are many sea creatures from the past and in the present that have a very curious look that seems to have been born or evolved from the notion of looking like a tool. And in the Mariana Trench, one of those fish is known as the Deep-Sea Hatchetfish. because if you look at the body of this fish, you'll find that its shape honestly does look like that of a hatchet.

2. Ghostfish
In 2014, a new type of Snailfish was found in the Mariana Trench. What's more, this special fish wasn't like most Snailfish, as this one was found over 5 miles below sea level, where no fish like it had ever been found before. That's very unique.

1. Deep Sea Dragonfish
Sometimes, to get food, you need to be clever. And when it comes to the Deep Sea Dragonfish, it is most definitely clever.
Funnily enough, it's only six inches long. They're made to survive though, and should not be joked about. This is a fish that has made many tricks to use to get food.

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Facts And History About The Colosseum!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-03-31 | From its history, to its legendary fights, and its cultural impact, join us as we explore facts and history of the legendary colosseum! ( coliseum)

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9. A Landmark of the World
The kingdom of Rome was one of the most powerful and legendary empires of its time, or more accurately, both its time as a Republic and a true Emperor-led kingdom. But, in the time after the fall of Nero, a new Emperor rose in the form of Vespasian, and to help keep the people entertained, and to prove that Rome was moving forward, he had over 100,000 slaves (via a war with the Jews) to construct the Coliseum of Vespasian.
It was, and is, the largest Amphitheater ever built. It was so massive, and strong, that it could 80,000 people in it, which was good, because Rome was very large, and the contests that were held in the Coliseum were some of the things that people of Rome lived to see.
And for hundreds of years, this is what the Coliseum was known for, and if you haven't noticed, it's still around. That's because Rome had a way of making concrete that basic made it immortal. Yes, the Coliseum has been damaged in the past, but that honestly only affected the wooden parts, not the concrete for the most part.
Anyway, because of its history, it's one of the most popular landmarks in the world to visit, and by that I mean it's literally one of the most popular places in the world for tourists. Just in 2018, over 7.4 MILLION people went and saw the Coliseum! Making it the most popular tourist attraction in the world.
And as long as it's up, people are going to visit, especially since it's a pop culture icon as we'll detail a little bit later.
8. Chariot Racing - Gladiator Fights
If I was to mention "Rome" to you, there are likely several things that would pop into your mind. The city itself, its history, some of its rulers, and of course, the Coliseum. The Coliseum of Vespasian was one of the major wonders of the ancient world, and it was home to many a gladiator fight. The gladiator fights were battles of will and steel, and featured both proud warriors, and slaves trying to earn their freedom. These battles have been dramaticized heavily over the years via movies like Gladiator and Spartacus, as well as numerous TV series that pay reference to them.
So, you might think that the gladiator fights were the most popular thing in Rome when they were around. But...they weren't. While the Coliseum (at its peak construction before being destroyed partially in a fire) could fit anywhere from 50,000-90,000 people, the Circus Maximus, which was the place they held chariot racing at, could hold 250,000 people. That's quite a bit more.
Granted, there's obviously more aggressive episods and "story" in gladiator fights, which is why not too many movies have been made about chariot racing outside of Ben-Hur, but still, in Roman times, racing was better than fights apparently. Then again, when you look at how fondly Rome is looked at in the modern times, the main thing people remember is the Gladiator fights are one of the main things remembered. My how time changes how we look at things.
In case you were curious, the gladiator fights were outlawed when Christianity became the main faith of the people. The fights were deemed "barbaric", among other things.
7. The Coliseum Was Built For Peace, Not the opposite
Because of the...dramatic things that happened in the Coliseum, it's easy to think that something like that structure was built as a monument to aggressions. A display of the power of Rome, and what others who aren't as high classed as some have to look forward to. But in fact, that's not true.
We've teased out some of the things that led to the construction of the Coliseum, but there is a lot more to the story than we've told you. As mentioned, Nero was the last "great" emperor before he himself in 68 AD. What was to follow was a series of civil wars, each one starting and ending because various factions of people wanted a new leader, a better leader, and one that was as far apart from what Nero was as possible. Which if you think about it, is not a bad request. The problem was that the first three emperors weren't exactly up to , and thus more wars continued.
Which brings us to Vespasian. Vespasian was not a politician, he was a general, a good one too. And it was actually his men that all but forced him to take the mantle of Emperor. He only agreed to it because he realized that after all the politics and that had gone on with previous emperors, a more militaristic approach would be needed for what was to come.
I know that may seem to sound like he did a dictatorship, but that's it at all. Instead, he used the more basic and noble forms of military leadership to make Rome a better place. He made sure the senate was reinstated and given their rightful and just powers.

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Why The Atlantic And Pacific Don t Mix?

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-03-26 | Join me as we explore the mystery of why the Pacific and Atlantic don't mix. ( Oceans Mystery)

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If you were to go into space right now and look down at the Earth, you would see two distinct things. You would see the land via the continents that we live on, but you would also go and see the oceans that fill the planet with the water we depend on. And from that distance you would think that all the oceans seamlessly blend into one another in such a way you'd think it was a grand design. But, when you get closer and close to those said waters, you'll notice that there are clear differences in the looks of those oceans.
Specifically, the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. They honestly don't mix, and it's caused a lot of people a LOT of confusion as to why that is. Because on the surface (pun intended), it doesn't make sense that they wouldn't mix. Because both are water, and they obviously have SOME balance in order to "live" next to one another, so why is it that they don't mix like they should?
If you go to certain areas of the world, you'll be able to see actual borders of the oceans colliding with one another in a way that makes it clear that you're looking at two VERY different bodies of water. But what exactly is going on here? How is it possible that two bodies of water can not mix in this way and look so different? This is because of a very basic factor about water. Mainly, its salinity.
Salinity is literally about the amount of salt that is dissolved within a body of water. That's why oceans are known as saltwater and rivers for the most part are freshwater because they don't have as much salt in them and thus are safe to drink. Because of the different locations, temperatures, weather patterns, lifeforms and more that lie within and around the various oceans, the salinity of each is different. And since they are so different, they cannot mix.
This results in areas of the world where the oceans meet in such a way that they literally cannot mix and you can see key differences between them. And there are multiple places like this all over the world. A fun fact about this is that legendary ocean documentary maker Jacques Cousteau was the person to discover this border between the two oceans.
These Haloclines or "Ocean Clines" are the most clear way of noticing that the oceans for one reason or another aren't mixing, and they've created several myths about was truly going on because of the fact that this was "so spectacular" and "so weird".
But you might be wondering, "Just how salty does it have to be to make one of these Haloclines?" Well, as noted, it has to do with Salinity, but to be more specific, you have to make it so that the water is at least 5 times more salty than the ocean that it is clashing up against.
If you want to test this out for yourself, you can do it very easily if you're in the right spot. All you have to do is get some sea water or ocean water, and then our that into a glass about halfway. Then, get some fresh water from your tap or a local river and then fill the rest of the glass. You'll see immediately that these waters don't mix, and that dividing line in the middle is the Halocline.
A key difference though is that the Halocline you'll see in the glass in horizontal. because of how gravity and the Earth is oriented, the ones in the oceans are actually vertical. Though when you see it from your perspective on the top of the ocean they'll seem horizontal. But if you were to dive into the oceans (like Jacques Cousteau did when he discovered them), you'll see that they indeed go up and down.
Now at this point you might be thinking, "Well wait a minute, if the salinity is messing with the water, and it's great enough, shouldn't it be denser? And thus, shouldn't the more dense water be below the less dense water?"
If this was basic forces at work here, you would be right. 9/10 a more dense object will sink while a less dense object will float. And to an extent, the oceans do this, but not when it comes to the clash of oceans. Mainly because when you compare the densities of the two oceans, they're honestly not that much different even with the various salinity. It does cause them not to mix along with the salt, but it's not enough of a shift in order to go up and down and "layer" each other. Ironically, if this WAS to happen, the Haloclines wouldn't be noticeable unless you dove down into the water itself.
There's more going on here though than just density and salt though, there are also properties of Inertia at work here.
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10 Secrets Hidden In Everyday Things!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-03-20 | Subscribe for more videos: youtube.com/c/DownTheRabbitHoleG9As1e?sub_confirmation=1?

From things you don't notice on escalators, to the little things on planes that help them fly, join me as we explore secrets hidden in everyday things!
10. The Secret Room In Mount Rushmore
Ok, this isn't an "everyday thing" for most people, but this monument has a secret you'll love, trust us.
Mount Rushmore is one of the most important landmarks in American history, honoring four presidents (Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt and Lincoln) that helped found, expand, and preserve America. And there's been plenty of tall tales about what's "actually" within the massive mountain. However, if you've heard rumors about a "secret room" within it, that's actually correct.
The room itself is within Abe Lincoln's section of the place, and it was designed by the actual sculptor of Mount Rushmore, so no government conspiracies here, sorry. Anyway, the sculptor made a secret room with a rather beautiful purpose, for he wanted to contain the entire history of America within this room. Likely so that if anything happened to the country, these artifacts would likely remain. The sculptor had parts of the room dedicated to the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and more.
He died before being able to complete the History of America, but others took up the cause within the room. Now, if you're wondering how YOU can get into the room...you can't. It's locked, and because of its location, you can't get there by foot. Still, the room has been well documented, and you can probably find plenty of Youtube videos detailing it from the inside. But because of its nature and how well it blends into the grand design of Mount Rushmore itself, you'd be forgiven for not noticing it at all.
9. Triangles On Planes
How many of you out there fly a lot? Do you pay attention to the interior of the plane as you sit down and look around it? If you do, you might notice that on the walls of the plane you are on there is a set of black triangles perfectly across from one another about midway down the plane. They're small, and aren't meant to be noticed, but they are indeed there.
But what could the purpose of them be? Actually, it's a very simple thing to explain. You see, those triangles are meant to give the person sitting there the best view of the wings of the plane. Why is that? So that they can look out them and make sure that the wings are ok and that there isn't something going on with them. And of course, should the pilot, co-pilot, or one of the staff think that something is going wrong, they can head to the seats and take a look for themselves.
Ironically enough, a nickname for these seats is the "William Shatner" seats, because it was in these seats that Shatner sat during the legendary Twilight Zone episode, "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet", where Shatner's character was sitting in the seats with the triangles and noticed that there was, "Something on the wing!"
So next time you're on a plane, see if you can notice the little triangles just above the windows. You'll know what they're for if you do.
8. Apartment In The Eiffel Tower
Paris is by and large one of the most popular places in the world, and there many secrets and wonderful things to look for in the city if you know where to gaze. But one of them quite literally towers above the rest. In this case, I'm talking about the Eiffel Tower. You might look at the tower and think, "What could be hidden there?" Well, an apartment, actually. One that was purposefully built by the towers creator, Gustave Eiffel.
And not only did he built the tower and the apartment, he lived in that place for years. Imagine the view he had both day and night, being able to see all of Paris from what must have felt like the top of the world.
Now, while it's kind of a secret now, it wasn't back then. In fact, a TON of people offered to buy the apartment from Gustave, and we're talking high-ranking, wealthy people. But, he wouldn't do it, I can't blame him, can you?
Interestingly enough, Gustave hosted many parties in his apartment on the Eiffel Tower, and brought many famous people to it. And while you can't live in it today, you can go and see it for yourself. I just added another destination point to your Paris vacation, didn't I? You're welcome.
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What Did Scientists Really See In The Mariana Trench!

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From what the trench is, to the mysteries that lie within it, join me as we explore what did scientists really see in the Mariana Trench?
Let's talk frankly here, the oceans of the world are massive. It does cover 70% of our world, and not just on the surface, but under it as well. Between the seven oceans there's so much water and depth that if you actually deconstructed the entire world's landmass and put it into all the oceans evenly, there would still be enough ocean to go 2 miles deep. And that's just an estimate, there's probably even more water down there than we realize as you'll understand.
Let's start with a human, a human on top of the ocean is quite literally a spec. And even if you were to put a large animal beside it like an elephant or a giraffe, the spec wouldn't be much large as the ocean is that vast and deep. Furthermore, despite our technology, there are limits to what we can do within the ocean itself.
For example, if you love scuba diving, you'll know that there are limits to what you can do. Sure, some gear is better suited for diving than others and can thus allow deeper dives, but the average for recreational diving is only about 120 feet. Which compared to the size and scale of the ocean is paltry at best.
Furthermore, with shipwrecks like the Lusitania, you'll find that the "bottom" of the ocean isn't as consistent as one might think. The Lusitania for example was over 700 feet long, yet it was found in waters that were only about 300 feet deep. So if there was something down there to cause it to fall unevenly, it would actually be sticking out of the water, which would've made it easier to find actually.

Fun fact, only four humans in history have ever been able to go to the Mariana Trench. The first two were in 1960. Swiss Oceanographer Jacques Piccard and USN Lieutenant Don Walsh went down in a special submarine and are in fact the two humans to go the deepest into the ocean. However, they only lasted about 20 minutes before their submarine had to be surfaced because of the pressure of the ocean. The other came 52 years later in the form of the one and only James Cameron, who went down in a single man pod and stayed there for quite some time before surfacing back up. Then, in 2019, American Victor Vescovo’s took a sub and actually hit the very bottom of the Trench, and stayed there for four hours.
While their accomplishments are noteworthy in every way, it goes to show that while they've been to the bottom of the Trench, or close to it, they don't really know everything that's done there. Until we get a craft down there that can be there for extended periods, there's no way of knowing all that resides with the Mariana Trench.

There are also some terrors that have been documented within the Trench, such as the Goblin Shark, the Angler Fish, the Barreleye Fish, the Hatchet Fish, and much, much more. How about a Giant Toxic Amoeba? Or a small Octopus called the Dumbo Octopus that is one of the deadliest of its species? Or the Frilled Shark, which is a remnant from the age of dinosaurs? Yeah, that lives in the Trench as well.
But along the lines of the Frilled Shark, there are rumors and beliefs as to what ELSE could be down there. Many are wondering if there is something even deadlier lying within the Trench waiting to be found or awakened. We speak of course of...The Megalodon.
For those who don't know, the Megalodon was the Apex Predator of the ancient world. It lived about 23 million plus years ago, and through it came a harrowing look at the feeding frenzy that was the ancient world. This wasn't just an ancient shark, it was a 60 foot multi-ton behemoth that would eat just about anything in sight. It was so aggressive and huge that it needed to eat 1-2 tons of food A DAY just to survive. And because of its powerful teeth, few, if any, creatures could actually harm it outside of other Megalodons.
If you're wondering, "was this creature really real?" the answer is yes. We have plenty of bones, jaws, and tons of teeth from Megalodons that have died and fossilized. Although ironically when the Megalodon teeth were first discovered they were so big (almost a foot at times) that they were felt to be rocks instead of teeth. Irony.

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The Vanishing of Flight 370 Mystery!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-03-06 | The Vanishing of Flight 370 Mystery!

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From its takeoff, to the mysteries behind it, and more, join me as we explore the vanishing of Flight 370 and its mystery.
This particular flight was in route to Beijing, China and was going over the Indian Ocean when it suddenly and inexplicably altered course from its targeted path. Not long after, it vanished from all radars with no word or reason as to why. The plane had 239 passengers on it, plus the crew.
Springing into action, a search for the missing plane began based on the last known coordinates of the craft. But no matter how far they searched, whether it was above the water or below, they couldn't find anything. It was the most costly search in aviation history. This was mainly because the information about the plane and its whereabouts couldn't be fully trusted. So the search parameters continued to grow.
Despite multiple searches, and debris of the ship washing up on shores of various nearby landmasses, the plane itself in its entirety, or fragments, have not been found. Even with the searches going well into 2018. The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a major mystery in aviation.
But let's dive deeper into this, shall we? Let's look into what really happened, and all the true mysteries that continue to surround it.
One of the biggest things that needs to be noted about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is that this was a very basic and routine flight. One that had been done many times before. It was a night flight, and was set to take passengers from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, China. The flight on average would've taken around 6 hours.
And yet, as we obviously noted, it didn't land there. And to this day in 2020 we still don't know where the plane is, what exactly happened to it, and more. There is so little information that it's become one of the greatest mysteries in history, and especially in the last 10 years. What happened to Flight 370? And just as important, how could something like this happen in the technologically advanced age that we live in right now?
The flight as noted was a routine flight no matter what way you choose to look at it. In fact, Malaysia Airlines ran this particular flight twice a day. Which means that the people flying these craft were not only certified, they knew what to expect, and would've known if something was very wrong.
The plane itself was a Boeing 777, and was a very competent craft. It had 11 years of experience and this was the craft that made the trips to Beijing and back on the regular. There had been no previous incidents with the craft at all, and it had no history of issues. In short, this was a craft and airline that knew how to take care of its planes, and thus something like this happening to them is beyond odd.
In terms of fuel, the craft had nearly 8 hours worth of fuel for a flight that wouldn't even take six. While this may seem like overkill, the intention was that SHOULD something go wrong, they could make a key diversion and go to whatever land mass was closest to them in order to land and obviously protect all the people on board. But again...that didn't happen.
"Could it have been the fault of the crew?" That's very unlikely. The crew of Flight 370 was all Malaysian and veterans of their positions. Just in terms of the pilot, he had been a part of Malaysia Airlines since the 1980's and had over 18,000 logged flight time in the air. Making him not just a veteran, but one of the most experienced pilots you're likely to find.
Even if something had gone wrong with him, his co-pilot was experienced as well. He had been with the airline for 7 years and had over 2000 hours of flight time on his own. So combined, these two had decades of experiences and over 25000 hours of flight experience.
Now let's head to the flight and break it down step by step for a while. The flight itself was a bit late to takeoff. Instead of its usual time, it had a slight delay that made it launch at 12:42 am. As was standard procedure, after the liftoff the plane went and got confirmation from air traffic control to climb to 18,000 feet. It's also important to note that at this point in time both pilot and the co-pilot had radioed in and talked with air traffic control to prove that everything was going ok.
And for the first bit of the flight, that since of being ok was maintained, which was to be expected as again, this was a very basic flight.
Then, at 1:06 AM, things started to go wrong, but not in the overt way. When planes like these takeoff, they have systems that alert radar towers and air traffic control...

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Machu Picchu Peru: History And Facts

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-03-02 | Machu Picchu Peru, History And Facts

From things it had, to things it didn't have, and the mystery behind it all, join me as I reveal to you some interesting facts and history about Machu Picchu!
8. Where Are The Marketplaces?
Machu Picchu is arguably one of the most interesting and revealing places in the world. Why? Because it's through this city that we got to take a look inside the Incan Empire. This was a tribe that ruled a lot of South America for some time, including Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and more. And yet, for a while, we didn't know that much about them, until we found Machu Picchu.
This was one of the biggest cities in the empire, and as such, we're able to discern a lot from it. And yet, one of the biggest shocks of the discovery of the city is one that flies in the face of virtually every other civilization in the world.
How so? Well, in this city, and apparently in all the other cities in the empire, they didn't have marketplaces. Which makes you wonder how they bought food, traded items, or even just interacted with one another. Numerous civilizations built their cities around a marketplace, yet the Incas didn't, why?
And before you say something like, "maybe that's why they aren't around anymore", that's not true. They were driven out by Spanish invaders. Before then, they ruled for hundreds of years without issue.
So what is the explanation for this major mystery? We honestly don't know. It's very possible that the Incas were ones who did their buying and trading in different ways. Ways that wouldn't require a marketplace per se. What they were...may just be lost to time. But it is a very curious thing, because again, every other society had them, and we base all of our societies today around a place to get food and water and items. So why didn't they? What made their societies work without them?
We may never know.
7. The Vastness Of The Incas
While Machu Picchu may be a focal point for the nation, the Incas themselves are just as much a mystery in certain ways as other early civilizations. Especially when you consider that they not only made Machu Picchu, but a vast empire that many are still discovering, or should I say "rediscovering" to this day. And everything we find about them is that they were much more organized and intelligent than some are willing to admit.
If you're curious about where and when they came from, that would be the Cusco region of Peru in the 13th century. But they didn't just stay in Peru, they went across much of what is now South America and made a vast empire for themselves. One that is said to be about a 300,000 square mile area to house everyone in. And this included going into other tribes and assimilating them into the culture at large.
By the time they were done "growing" they had anywhere between 3 and 12 MILLION people within their empire. There's honestly no way of knowing which is the real number, or even if it was somewhere in the middle.
They lorded over their real, which they dubbed, “the Four Corners Together,” and within that realm were 20,000 miles of roads, provincial governors, granaries and storehouses, high-altitude agriculture, and an economic system called mit'a, where citizens provided labor, goods, or military service to the state in exchange for food and protection.
So what happened to the Inca? Well, that technically isn't too much of a mystery. The answer there is the Spaniards. During that time, Francisco Pizarro and the Spanish Conquistadors came and fought against the native tribes in order to get treasures and more for Spain, as well as claim lands for their own.
The Inca were defeated, but unlike certain other cultures, they fought to the bitter end. All the way up until 1972 when their last great city was captured. Still though, their remains and their homes are scattered across the forests of South America, and they're still being discovered to this day. Not unlike Machu Picchu.
6. When Was Machu Picchu Rediscovered?
Sometimes, you find the best archaeological finds in the weirdest of places and times. And sometimes, these finds aren't ones you simply dig up, but rather, just stumble upon. After all, if you don't know where to look for something, it might just go unnoticed for hundreds of years. Don't believe me? Well, I present to you, Machu Picchu.
This complex was made by the Incas as we noted, and can be found on a mountainside in Peru. Which explains why many people never found it, including some conquering armies like the Conquistadors. Which is actually rather impressive given that this site is 126 square miles in area. That's very big, and yet, it wasn't rediscovered until 1911.
As for who went and found it again, that would be due to an American named Hiram Bingham.

Burj Al Arab: How is the Best 7 Star Hotel In The World Inside!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-02-24 | From the hotel itself, to what the staff does to make its customers feel at home and more, join me as we look at the Burj Al Arab and ask, "How is the Best 7 Star Hotel in the world INSIDE?"

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All over the world, there are many different kinds of hotels and places to stay, and for certain countries, they desire having the look and feel of elegance in just about everything that they do, especially when it comes to tourism.
It would not be a small thing to say that the United Arab Emirates have been working very hard in recent years to try and boost their credibility in terms of business and wealth. They're trying to bring in new tourism businesses via massive buildings and wonders. They've even had sports events in the nation for the first time in recent years.
In short, they're trying to show that this is a nation you should visit, and they're very much succeeding in all the ways that matter, and in the hotel industry they have gone above and beyond the call with the Burj Al Arab.
The Burj Al Arab is not only the 4th largest hotel in the world, but one that is shaped like a sail to give it a unique look. The hotel has all the amenities you would expect, world-class dining to eat in and rooms to stay in, and even the worlds tallest Atrium.
“Burj Al Arab takes hotel design to a new level of modern luxury, and has also redefined the meaning of exceptional hospitality, both in Dubai and around the world."
And there are a LOT of people paying attention to this place, for example, the htoel was recently named the "best hotel in the world" by the Ultratravel Awards. The Burj has frequently been called "the world's first seven-star hotel" and "the most luxurious hotel in the world" by travel writers and critics.
High praise indeed, wouldn't you say? And it'd be foolish to not note that one of the reasons why this hotel is so beloved and respected is that the builders of the place did not waste a single dollar in making sure that this hotel was extravagance personified in more ways than one.
" Adorned with more gold and marble than any reasonable person would choose, the Burj Al Arab impresses through the sheer force of its vision of luxury."
And for those who think that it might be good on the outside but rotten on the inside? Not so much:
" A guest's every whim is attended to, the architecture and design astounds with color, patterns, and vertigo, and extravagances like caviar and truffles find their way into numerous dishes at the hotel's restaurants."
And remember when I said that they didn't waste a single dollar? They honestly didn't, because in total this place cost $1 BILLION dollars to make inside and out. Yeah, that's a lot of money, but to be honest, compared to some of the other things they got going in the UAE, this is a relatively smaller investment in context.
Going back to the guests aspect of things, the staff in the Burj Al Arab is more than just window dressing, they're literally there to make sure that you have what you need, when you need it. I want to think about your more recent hotel experience. What would you say the ratio of workers were to the guests? 1:5? 1:6? Well, at this hotel, the staff to guest ratio is about 6:1. That's right, there are 6 times more staffers in this place than there are guests to actually reside in it. That's a lot of paid staff, but if you want to be a "Seven Star Hotel", then I guess you need to make sure that you have as many people as possible serving and waiting on as many people as possible.
I'm sure some of you are already intrigued about the place and want to stay there. Well, I got good news and bad news. The good news is that in context the rooms are very affordable (part of the UAE's initiative to make sure they appeal to as many people as possible), but the bad news is that "affordable" means that you'll be spending AT LEAST $1500 a night there in the place. Not to mention, getting to the UAE in order to sleep in the Burj Al Arab is not the cheapest thing to do, so if you decide to commit, you'll need to make sure you have the money to spend in the right places.
Oh, and for those who aren't strapped for cash, you can get even more luxurious rooms that cost you about $20,000 a night, if not more. So clearly this location has something for everyone. Speaking of location:
"The Burj's vision of luxury starts with its location. The hotel was built on a tiny man-made island a few hundred meters off the Dubai coastline. That means any would-be visitors must enter via guard-monitored bridge."
You might think it's odd that the UAE would make a man-made island just to go and make an island to put their stuff on it. But actually? They do it ALL THE TIME. In fact, over the last few years they've made SEVERAL man-made islands to put things like hotels, casinos, amusement parks and even businesses on it.

15 Most Important And Famous Monuments In The World!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-02-17 | There are many monuments in the world today, but do you know which are the most important of the lot? And the most famous? Join us as we explore 15 legendary monuments!
15. Mount Rushmore
Starting off this list, we head to the United States, specifically to South Dakota for the famous monument known as Mount Rushmore. This massive mountain of stone that features the faces of four different United States Presidents was not built for the reasons you might suspect.
You see, the idea for this place was made for tourism, as the United States was in a state of expansion, and states like South Dakota had no idea how to bring people there
14. Great Barrier Reef
Not all monuments are ones made by man, some are truly made by the hand of nature itself. And the Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, is proof of that. The reef is the largest one in the world today. It's "composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometers."
13. Big Ben
Built in 1859, the clock tower known as Big Ben was then the largest and "most accurate" four-facing clock in all of the world. This massive clock is 315 feet tall, and if you were "willing" to climb steps to reach the top, you'd need to climb over 300 of them.
11. Lincoln Memorial
There have been many legendary United States President, but few meant as much as Abraham Lincoln did to the US. He was President during the Civil War, and he helped bring the 10. Taj Mahal
Hailed as one of the "new wonders of the world", the Taj Mahal stands as one of the most beautiful and visited places in all of India. Construction of the Taj Mahal happened in 1643 and ended a decade later. It was the order of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan that it be constructed. But not for himself (though he would end up there), it was for his favorite wife to be housed in, in regards to her end and burial.
9. The Great Wall Of China
Fun fact, the Great Wall of China originally wasn't one long wall. It actually was sections of wall that were eventually filled in to become one great long wall that we now know of today. Furthermore, the wall that we know of now, isn't the same wall (per se) that was started with. As this wall has been upgraded, remade, rebuilt, and enhanced over the various Chinese dynasties. There was even completely separate great walls that don't exist anymore. But this one does.
8. Pyramids Of Giza
When it comes to Egypt, there are two major landmarks that you can go to see there. And we'll do both, but first, let's talk about the Great Pyramids of Giza. In terms of impact, the Pyramids are much more to Egypt than just a monument, this was built in their fourth dynasty for a Pharaoh, Khufu, but more than that, the Pyramids represent one of the greatest mysteries in the world.
7. The Sphinx
Sticking with Egypt for a bit, the Great Sphinx is the OTHER very momentous monument in the land of the deserts. Part lion, part man, the Sphinx is very much a mystery to many who look upon it. Including how it was made (hint, it was made from one very large stone...),
6. Parthenon
Without a doubt, the most popular Greek monument is the Parthenon. It used to be a temple dedicated to the Goddess Athena, who was the patron God of Athens.
5. Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is widely considered one of the most strikingly beautiful places in the world.
4. Coliseum
The kingdom of Rome was one of the most powerful and legendary empires of its time, or more accurately, both its time as a Republic and a true Emperor-led kingdom. But, in the time after the fall of Nero, a new Emperor rose in the form of Vespasian..
3. Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty means something so much more to Americans than just being a monument. To them, seeing "Lady Liberty" just off the coast of New York is a symbol. Many people immigrated to the United States, and one of the most popular spots to go to "get into" the country was Staten Island. Who did you pass on your way there? Lady Liberty.

2. Eiffel Tower
Located in Champ De Mars in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower isn't just one of the most visited landmarks in the world, it's also one of the most iconic landmarks in the world period. Sure, there are a lot of towers and skyscrapers in various countries, but this? This is different, much different. This is art.
1. Stonehenge
What the heck is Stonehenge? This is a question that has boggled the minds of many through the millennia. And while we don't know EXACTLY when it was built in full, we do have some ideas. Mainly, archaeologists theorize that it was made between 3000-2000 BC, thus it's over 4-5 thousand years old.

The Great Wall of China: History And Facts!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-02-07 | From how it was built, to the importance of the wall today, join me as we explore facts and historical points about the Great Wall of China!
9. The Great Wall Of China's Popularity
Fun fact, the Great Wall of China originally wasn't one long wall. It actually was sections of wall that were eventually filled in to become one great long wall that we now know of today. Furthermore, the wall that we know of now, isn't the same wall (per se) that was started with. As this wall has been upgraded, remade, rebuilt, and enhanced over the various Chinese dynasties. There was even completely separate great walls that don't exist anymore. But this one does.
Widely hailed as one of the most impressive feats by man, the Chinese initially built the Great Wall of China to help ward of raiders and invaders to the north. As their nation and Empire grew, so did the wall. To the extent that as of now, the wall is over 13,000 miles long. It is so big, that it is one of the few landmarks you can see from outer space.
Naturally, people go to the wall not just for the view, but to walk upon it, and see just how far it truly goes. It's attracted all manner of people from various nations, and even a President from United States in a historic moment.
Millions of people come to see the wall, which isn't too hard when the length of the thing allows you to see it from various places and angles.
8. The Building Of The Wall
So as we teased, the Great Wall of China wasn't just something that was made in one sitting, or even by one group of Chinese people. It's a massive project that took over 1800 years to make in full, with many people coming together one after another to add onto it and more.
Also as noted, this wasn't the first wall that the Chinese built themselves. In fact, throughout the course of Chinese history, you'll find that walls and barriers were the go-to defense mechanism for them to try and defend against the invaders that they knew were coming. This eventually led to the start of the Qin dynasty, ruled over by Qin Shi Huang. He had captured a whole bunch of places within China, and to ensure that he could defend them, he built a 5000 kilometer wall. This was mean to defend his territory as well as keep a lock on what was his. This was the first true part of the Great Wall of China.
But, as I stated, this wasn't the end of it. As more and more dynasties came to be, they kept the wall up, and then added onto it. Sometimes to continue the reach of the wall, and other times to just improve upon it. The Ming Dynasty is one of the dynasties that are most credited with the "completion" of the wall. This is because of how the wall looks now and how it is kept together.
Which brings us to the other misconception of the wall. If you look at it from above, the Great Wall of China looks like one long, snaking wall. But that's not exactly true. It's "interrupted" by various things, including buildings. It is connected, but it's not like regular border walls where they are a continuous line. Rather, it's a "network" that spans 20,000 kilometers and is broken up by buildings, towers, and more that help connect them.
It's still an impressive feat, no doubt. But it's not exactly what everyone says that is. And if you actually look at the shape of the wall, you'll see all the different angles that the wall turns in. A singular wall would be much straighter.
7. The Wall's Construction Force
Given the nature of the Great Wall of China, you would be forgiven for thinking that various townsfolk and soldiers and such were responsible for the bulk of the work. And to an extent, that probably is true, but not unlike many other massive monuments in the world today, back then, the main force of labor...were slaves and criminals. Not unlike the Coliseum of Vespasian where over 10,000 slaves helped build that monument.
But for the Great Wall of China, it was the criminal element that really helped make the wall what it was, including in the days of the Qin dynasty where the wall got started. It was dictated that wall construction, maintenance and surveillance were all punishments to be carried out by criminals. The ironic thing here is that when it came to the various crimes that would have been dealt with via wall duty, it was a very wide net. It didn't matter if you were a murderer, or someone who just didn't pay their taxes on time, you were sent to the wall.
Now to be clear, there were regular builders, workers, and civilians on the walls, so to make sure that everyone knew which was which, all criminals would have their heads shaved, their faces blackened, and would have their limbs put in chains.
You might be thinking, "Why were they so bent on putting criminals on the wall? Did they not have jails or something?" That is one way of thinking about it, but what you need to know here is that building the Great Wall of China...

Christ The Redeemer Statue History And Facts

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-01-28 | From its purpose, to its creatures, to its impressive stats, join us as we explore the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio De Janeiro!
10. Its Meaning Is...Up For Debate
Let's think about statues and monuments in the grander sense for a bit, ok? Every single time one of them is made, they're made for a purpose, correct? For example, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC is meant to be a symbol of President Abraham Lincoln and the freedom he brought to so many people during his run as President. That's a very clear meaning, and rightfully so I might add.
But, for the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio De Janeiro...the meaning is technically a bit up for debate. Because how a lot of people see it is very different from how other people see it.
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9. It Was Built To Fight "Godlessness"
Ok, so we've delved a lot into what the statue might actually mean in terms of its position and such. But let's ask a more basic question, why was it built at all? You might think this an odd question given that the statue is Christ the Redeemer and likely was built to show off the Brazilian faith, right? Well that might have been a reason for other countries, but for Brazil in 1920, it was a little more complicated than that.

8. "Christ With A Ball"
Whether we realize it or not, statue makers go through a long process of trying to make sure that their upcoming statues look the right way, are made the right way, and convey the right message. Heitor da Silva Costa was no different, and not unlike many other legendary statues...the Christ The Redeemer statue once had a very different design plan.

7. It Has Been Damaged By Lightning
I want you think about the Christ The Redeemer for a sec, think about how high up in the air it is in regards to Rio De Janeiro. If you don't know, it's nearly a half-mile up via a mountain that is within the city. That elevation was again done to ensure that the people could see the Christ The Redeemer statue just about everywhere they went. But, as you hopefully know, the higher up into the air you go, the more problems nature has to throw at you.
6. It Took Nearly A Decade To Make
Construction projects in the modern age is nothing compared to the projects that have been done over time. Even in the 1920's with all the advances they had made they were still doing a lot of things by hand. Major construction vehicles hadn't been truly built yet, and even if they had, not everyone in the world had them. So to make the Christ The Redeemer statue in Rio De Janeiro, it took a lot of time and effort. Because recall, it was built on top of a mountain.
5. It May Start Looking Different In 2020
As we just noted, much of the statue is made with reinforced concrete. It's strong reliable, and as we also noted, can be easy to fix. However, what you "see" in regards to the statue isn't concrete, it's actually a material known as soapstone. Why is it coated in that? Well, not unlike things like the Statue of Liberty (which is actually made of copper but has a petina that makes it green), they wanted the statue to feel "lighter" and more visible, and more visually
4. Restoration Has Been Done Naturally, and For Visitors
As we've stated previously, the Christ The Redeemer statue has been worked on over the years since its official finishing in 1931. There has been damages to be fixed, visuals to be reapplied and so on and so forth. But what might surprise you is that much of the restorations have been done in the last 40 years.
3. Going Up?
For the longest time, the only way to get to the Christ The Redeemer statue was to walk up the side of the mountain via 200 steps, which can be good for your exercise habits, but not exactly fun if you're not really in shape. But you had to do it in order to get to the statue.
2. Graffiti Is A National Crime
Sadly, the idea of spray painting or "graffiting" a work of art is a very popular pastime for troublemakers and vandals. And in 2010, some such vandals decided that they were going to go and mark up the Christ The Redeemer statue while it was going under a renovation.
Here's the problem with that, it had honestly never happened before, so there wasn't an official response. Until they did it, and the mayor of Rio declared it a "crime against the nation", so if anyone is dumb enough to follow their example, they can officially call themselves enemies of the state.
1. There's A Chapel At The Base Of The Statue
Without a doubt, the Christ The Redeemer statue is one of the most visited places in Rio De Janeiro, and for good reason, but some people have wanted to see it grow in its "abilities" if you will outside of it being a tourist attraction.

9 Secrets Hidden In Famous Paintings

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-01-06 | From hidden people you might not have noticed, to hidden meanings that have been lost to time, join us as we explore 9 secrets hidden inside of paintings.
9. The "Wrong Ear"
If you know the history of art, then the name Vincent Van Gogh will no doubt be one that you remember. While he was mocked in his own time for his unique art style, it was his work that helped shape much of what we know as art right now (ignore that whole banana and duct tape thing, that was just weird). And yet, when you think about one of his most famous portraits, one that has Vincent Van Gogh drawing himself in three quarters style with his ear cut off...you notice something rather odd.
8. God and the Brain
On the top of the Sistine Chapel is a very beautiful portrait of God giving the "spark of life and knowledge" to Adam, the first human every made. This portrait by the esteemed Michelangelo is revered as one of the most important paintings in this history. And is of course one of the key art pieces in all of the Sistine Chapel.
But here's the catch, if you look REALLY closely at the portrait, you're going to see something that you can't really explain at first. Look closely at God and the angels behind him in the painting.
7. The Woman Behind The Man
The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso is one of his very classic paintings, and is a part of his 'blue period' that further helped his career. However, if you look really closely at the background to the portrait, you're going to swear that there is something there, something that honestly shouldn't be there in the context of this painting. Mainly, it looks as if there is a woman behind the man in the painting. What is going on here?
A good question, but the mystery gets deeper and more fun. Because the Art Institute of Chicago decided to do an X-Ray of the original portrait (without damaging it just to be clear)
6. Down With The Pope
Remember Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel? Well, like we noted, he had a very tenuous relationship with the Catholic Church, and especially those that ran it. True, he did work for them, and even did the Sistine Chapel for them (which showed a lot of restraint and the desire to make art above all else), but it also gave him a chance to get back at those he felt was making the world a worse place. Which ironically included the Pope.
Pope Julius II was the man who commissioned who commissioned the Sistine Chapel..
5. From Night To Day
If you look at The Shooting Company of Frans Banning Cocq and Willem van Ruytenburch by Rembrandt, which is known to many as the "Night Watch", you can see that one of the big reasons for its naming is that it's very dark. It looks like this militia group is going out in the dark to get a job done, and that's why the "Night Watch" moniker has stuck for all of these years. But there's a fundamental problem with that moniker, and it's one that was hidden right in front of everyone's eyes...until it got wiped off.
4. Man In the Mirror
Jan van Eyck was an artist from the 15th century, and he was very much a guy who liked to put in intentional secret messages into his paintings. For proof of this, you need to look no further than his very famous portrait known as the Arnolfini Portrait. Most people know that in this portrait there is a message that states "Jan van Eyck was here 1434". You can find it behind the two people in the portrait.
3. The "Strength" Of David
Thought we were done with the Sistine Chapel? Oh no, we still got a lot of secret messages in there. Which makes me wonder what to think of Michelangelo if he was willing to do all of that...whatever! Anyway, this time, the message is a little more subtle, and honestly not means spirited.
2. The Musical Last Supper
We're going to end this list with two entries featuring works from Leonardo Da Vinci, and the first of them comes from his piece known as The Last Supper. This is a reference to the Biblical tale of Jesus Christ having a meal with his followers one last time before his arrest and Many people have claimed to have "found secrets" hidden with the painting that gives clues to all sorts of things.
1. The Mona Lisa
Before you say anything, NO, we are NOT talking about The Da Vinci Code. That book is fictional, and does not have a bearing on things here. HOWEVER, that doesn't mean that the Mona Lisa doesn't have a few secrets left to hold. After all, many people still wonder who the Mona Lisa is painted of. Including some wild theories that Da Vinci painted a female version of himself. Which would be both hilarious and creepy.
Anyway, onto the secrets. There are two hidden in the Mona Lisa's portrait

The Mystery Of The Pyramid Of Giza

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020-01-02 | There are many mysteries in this world that hasn't been solved, and one of the biggest ones is the construction of the Great Pyramids Of Giza. Join us as we explore the mystery, what we know about its construction, and the things that still boggle people's minds.
8. What Is The Mystery?
For those who don't know, the Great Pyramid of Giza as we call it now was built in about a 10-20 year span that finished up in 2560 BC. It was built on the order of the Pharaoh at the time, Khufu, and when it was completed, it was by and large one of the most grand things that the world has ever seen. So much so that it was later put into the designation of one of the "Seven Wonders Of The World", and of those 7, it's the only one that has remained largely intact. Mainly because of its construction and how it was built to withstand the desert weather and such.
"So what is the mystery?" you might be asking me. That would be simple...how did they build it? No, really, look at the pyramids. That pyramid is 455 feet tall and 756 feet in length, and as you can see, it's made of pure stone, very heavy stone in fact via Limestone and Granite.
Plus, given that this was 2560 BC, that would mean that many of the modern tools and tricks that would be used to do a modern construction would NOT have been available to them. Which means that they had to work with hands and basic tools and such in order to get things to where they are right now.
Now sure, if we're looking at this in the objective sense, there are many man-made wonders that have been done by hand and have been done with great accuracy. Such as the Great Wall of China. The difference though is that the Great Wall of China wasn't constructed out of massive blocks of stone that had to travel across a desert and then be lifted somehow onto each other hundreds of feet into the air (for the record the tallest parts of the Great Wall is only 46 feet in the air, 1/10th of the pyramids in question).
So when you think about it...and I mean REALLY think about it...there's no way the Great Pyramids of Giza should've been able to be built by the ancient Egyptians. And yet, not only did they do it, they did it multiple times! There are three of the "Great Pyramids" of Giza, two being built after the main one. So even though they knew how to do it the second and third time, that still means they did it, multiple times...and no one can really agree as to HOW it got done outside of a few things.
7. Things We Do Know About #1: Manpower
Ok, let's talk brass tacks, ok? If you wanted to make a massive pyramid in Egypt, especially given the terrain (desert) that you are building on, you'd need to have a LOT of manpower in order to get it done. Right? After all, we know based on estimates and historical records that the pyramid in full took about 10-20 years, which proves that this wasn't a simple task even with their "construction techniques". It took time, a lot of it. Which means that they were slow, methodical, and had a lot of manpower to deal with the problems of making the pyramids.
There's been a lot of conflicting information to be honest about how much manpower was used to make the pyramids. As well as questions of whether only slaves were used in the building of them. Part of this is due to the Christian and Jewish Bibles, where in the book of Exodus it's noted that Moses killed a slave driver for punishing the workers of the pyramids too hard.
However, further looks into the background of the construction

History And Facts About The Lincoln Memorial

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-12-26 | The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most important landmarks in Washington DC. But how much do you actually know about it? Join me as we explore history and facts about the Lincoln Memorial.
11. Timing Wasn't Everything Here
When it comes to making certain things in the world, especially monuments that are meant to be honoring certain figures, it's important to start them, and open them, in a timely manner, or on an important date for the person you're honoring. President Abraham Lincoln died via assassination in 1865. So you would think that the country who truly loved this President would want to honor him as quickly as possible, right?
Well...yes and no. To their credit, within two years of the of Abraham Lincoln, Congress had ordered the formation of a group called the Lincoln Monument Association to oversee and create a monument that was truly worthy of the former President.
And again, to their credit, they started immediately looking for people who would be able to craft such a monument. However, that's kind of where things fell off the rails as it were. You see, while everyone could agree that Lincoln NEEDED a monument, they couldn't agree on what kind of monument they needed. Or what it should be like. What it should say. The positioning of Lincoln and so on and so forth.
It's all incredibly petty to be honest with you, but it gets worse. You see, usually squabbles last a few months, maybe a few years at max. The association came together in 1867, but the actual construction on the project didn't begin until 1914! That's a LONG time of squabbling. But wait, it gets better.
While parts of the monument were completed by 1917, the monument wasn't completed in full and opened to the public until 1922 due to World War I and the aftermath following it.
Imagine how much older the monument would be if they had been able to set aside their differences and get it done quicker?
10. The Original Version Of The Statue Was MUCH Different
Ok, I want you right now to picture what the Lincoln Memorial looks like. No cheating! Just get an image in your mind of how Lincoln looks, the setting he's in, the look of the entire memorial, etc. When you think about the grand image of it all...do you notice that it looks rather...simple? Think about it, the monument is just Lincoln sitting down in a chair under some famous words that he said.
It's very simple, very elegant, and very much like Lincoln. BUT, that wasn't the original concept for the statue. You see, during the period of time when they were doing the squabbling about how the statue should look, they honestly did hire a guy to make the statue.
His name was Clark Mills, and he had earned the right to try and design the monument after he had done an impressive cast of Lincoln's head not long after his . He also did a legendary Andrew Jackson statue.
But in terms of his "vision" for the statue, it " involved a 12-foot likeness of Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation and a collection of 36 bronze figures (six on horseback) all housed within a 70-foot structure."
That's a very stark contrast to what the statue we have now is. That's almost like a whole menagerie that is celebrating one person. Which would be fair given Lincoln's status as a President of history, but still.
Needless to say, that vision for the project was turned down, and the more simpler design was (eventually) approved.
9. Location, Location, Location
As we've already outlined pretty well for you, the Lincoln Memorial had many problems in terms of its construction. But another one came from a very unique source, and for a very fair and logical reason. You see, the memorial project was shut down for a bit because no one would agree on anything for it. Eventually, the association was brought back together, but even then they had issues from people trying to shut it down. Such as the current Speaker of the House Joe Cannon. This was a man who did not want the monument built for a whole host of reasons.
For example, Cannon was a man who didn't feel that the government should be spending a whole lot of money on monuments like these. Which is fair when you think about it. But, at the time of the new proposals, one of the places that they wanted to put the statue was at West Potomac Park.
“So long as I live,” he once told Secretary of War Elihu Root, “I'll never let a memorial to Abraham Lincoln be erected in that g-------d swamp.”
Eventually, he did help approve the project after some concessions were made, and now the Lincoln Memorial stands at the west end of National Park, where the surrounding areas are quite beautiful. So much so that the memorial is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Washington DC.
Before we continue on with the facts and history about the Lincoln Memorial, be sure to like the video and subscribe to the channel! That way you don't miss our weekly videos!
8. Location, Location, Location Part 2

Everything You Need To Know About Baby Yoda

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-12-21 | There's a pair of words that are circling the internet right now and are causing a lot of people to react to it every time it's brought up. Those words...are Baby Yoda. Join me as we explore what Baby Yoda is, and how it fits into the larger Star Wars timeline.
8. Who or What Is Baby Yoda?
So, when you think of the words "Baby Yoda", you're likely thinking of the legendary Jedi Master who has been a part of all three Star Wars trilogies (originals, prequels, and sequel series). But in fact, it's not, or rather, this creature is not Yoda, and it's honestly really easy to prove based on where the creature shows up.
You see, Baby Yoda was one of the biggest surprises to come from the first-ever live-action Star Wars series known as The Mandalorian, which takes place between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. We won't go too deep into spoilers, but needless to say, it focuses on a Mandalorian bounty hunter who in the very first episode of the series is tasked with k a certain target. Which is standard fare for bounty hunters if we're being honest. The Mandalorian (who doesn't have a name himself at present) is given a location for the target, and is only told that the target is 50 years old.
Wanting to collect the bounty, he does indeed go to do the mission, and after going into a fortress and fighting off some thugs and droids, he finds the target. The plot twist is that it's Baby Yoda. But not a baby of Yoda (more than likely...) or one that's Yoda de-aged (as that isn't possible in the Star Wars universe). But rather, it's a child of Yoda's species. Yoda's race is able to live to about 900 years barring injury or disease. So to their race, 50 years old means they're still only a baby.
And because this baby is the same race as Yoda, everyone started calling it "Baby Yoda". Now, as a good twist would do, The Mandalorian did NOT Baby Yoda (thank goodness!) and thus the creature has become an instant part of pop culture. Which is hilarious, because we don't know much about the race of Yoda and Baby Yoda.
7. Species Unknown
If I was to ask you to give me a background on certain Star Wars characters, you'd be able to give me a somewhat detailed description depending on who they are. Such as if I gave you the Skywalker family, you'd note Tatooine, them meeting the Jedi and getting off the planet, etc. But, when it comes to Yoda...we know precious little, which was actually by design of the creator of Star wars: George Lucas.
“He's a mystery character,” Lucas said in an interview with Moviefone once. “He's a magical character. He has no background. He comes and he goes. He's the subversive secret mysterious stranger that enters the film and then exits at the end."
Mysterious indeed, when we first meet Yoda in Empire Strikes Back, he seems to be a crazed hermit living in the swamps of the Planet Dagobah. But once he drops his act to Luke and R2-D2, the Jedi Master returns.
This version of the master is shown in Prequel films to much greater effect, as well as the Clone Wars animated series (both of them). He's the head of the Jedi Council, able to go toe to toe with the Emperor himself (who was a very powerful Sith) and fight off legions of droids on his own.
But where did he come from? Why was he so adept at The Force and more? We honestly don't know, and Lucas won't elaborate. So much so that if you go to the various Wiki pages for Yoda, you'll find that he's listed as "Species Unknown".
In fact, the only character that we've met that's named in Star Wars canon from Yoda's species is Yaddle. The "Female Yoda" if you will. She was on the Jedi Council during The Phantom Menace, and was noted in expanded lore to be kind, compassion, and yet deadly when it came to The Force.
Which brought on the next question about Baby Yoda...
6. Force-Sensitive?
So let's break this down the only way we know how, ok? We've met Yoda and Yaddle, who were both Jedi, both on the Jedi Council, and were confirmed to have a very strong connection with The Force. So we're literally 2/2 in terms of this species being Force wielders. Does that mean that Baby Yoda is a Force-wielder?
Technically...no, we can't say that just because Baby Yoda was part of the species that it's Force-sensitive...but...in episode 2 of The Mandalorian, we get teased that it's Force-sensitive, and then on its own, it uses The Force to lift up a Mud Horn monster that was charging at him and The Mandalorian. Certainly giving our bounty hunter the shock of his life. Though it was shown right afterward that this task was too much for the baby. But the fact that it did it at all shows that not only can Baby Yoda use the Force, but at such a "young" age for the species, already has a grasp upon it.
Which brings us back to the question of whether the entire species is Force Sensitive. After all, we've now met THREE beings from this species, and ALL of them have used The Force is some way shape or form.

A Brief History Of Ancient Egypt

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-12-14 | Egypt is one of the most important nations in our world, and it's also one that has one of the richest histories. Join us as we explore a brief history of Ancient Egypt.
But where to begin? I mean, the course of history spans a LONG time for Egypt, longer than you might think in fact. However, as in all good stories and tales of long ago, there are some points where we know the stories begin. In this case, we begin in the Neolithic period, and the "founding" of Egypt if you will during this period was done with something you all know very well: The Nile River.
Much like how the Nile River is a lifeline for many in the region (because the vast majority of Egypt and the surrounding areas is desert), the legendary river was vital for those who lived around it during the Pleistocene periods of history. Which if you didn't know ranges all the way back to 2.5 million years ago. No, we're not saying that people lived in what is now Egypt that long ago, But, there are plenty of remains to be found of the people who did live along the river from many, MANY generations ago.
And it's not hard to see why, because during the Neolithic Period of history, survival was something that needed to be done at all cost. Not just from their fellow humans, or other versions of man, but from animals too. The weather was also something to worry about, and in a desert? The last thing you need is to be in a place without water.
The earliest of settlers in Egypt knew the most basic of rules, that if you had water, you could live. So thus, they flocked to the Nile River, and lived around it so that they could survive in the desert. But, as a bonus, it also was a place that few from afar would travel to because of the deserts that lied between them.
Now, was this a true settlement? That's a bit up for debate. Some of the earliest remains are clearly from Neolithic times, but, these weren't true settlers. They were nomads. Later on, settlers did arrive and bring domesticated animals and started to use the land more in a permanent sense, but that wasn't until much later. Evidence points to around 4400 BC when this occurred. And even then, it's hard to definitively prove that there was strategic settlements being made at any point in that time because the remains just don't point to it.
This is also backed up by what we know about Africa as a whole during some of the more "recent" parts of history, like how the Sahara was born, making the Northern Africa lands more uninhabitable. While some see this as a "catalyst" for people flocking to the Nile River in order to live and survive...we just don't have proof of that in the definitive sense. Though, it could be found any day given the numerous archaeological digs going on in the country.
So...when CAN we say that Egypt really started to form as a nation? Well, again, the evidence is sparse, but looking at Egypt now, and noting how the region hasn't improved with its desert features, there are some basics we can extrapolate. For example, while living near the Nile does give you life-saving water...it doesn't just mean you can plop a whole country there. You need to irrigate the lands so you can grow food and have a more sustainable country. And that's what some of the earliest true settlers of Egypt did...but when is yet again up for debate.
Based on estimates, some think it could've been done around 6000-5000 BC, or as some people like to refer to it "Prehistoric Egypt". It was during this period that a small group of people really did start to make Egypt a home. Growing things like Barley, Emmer, Wheat, and more, all the while constructing large buildings that got more and more advanced as technologies grew. Such as with the arrival of Mortar.
It was along these timelines that the various earliest cultures of Egypt started to show up, all of which is backed up by historical finds made around the region. For example, there was the Amratian Culture, which was the first of the bunch. Then there was the Tasian Culture that lived in "upper Egypt" at around 4500 BC, they were known for a special kind of blacktop pottery that was very distinct.
The Badari (who sometimes are lumped in with the Tasian) were the first culture to exist in what we know as the Stone Age, which means we're getting ever closer to the "Ancient Egypt" that you know.
If you wish to know what the "next step" was in the evolution of Egypt, that would be with the Gerzeh Culture. Why? Because it was through them that the literal foundations of Ancient Egypt was laid. It was then that not only expanded through the region, but fought se

10 Biggest Animals In the World!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-12-06 | There are sorts of large creatures in the world, but do you what some of the biggest of the bunch are? Join us as we show you 10 of the biggest animals in the world.
10. Short Faced Bear
Bears are massive creatures in their own right. I mean, think about it, there's a reason people fear them and are told to keep a good distance from them, you know? After all, they can tower over most people and animals, but in terms of the biggest ones that ever existed, that would be the Short-Faced Bear.
Now I know what you're thinking, how much "bigger" was it than modern bears? Well, these bears stood over 13-feet-tall when on its back legs, which is three feet taller than the biggest bears in the world today. Yeah, that's frightening.
But their height wasn't the only difference they had, for they had a lot of girth too. Modern bears can weigh at most around 800 pounds, which is very heavy no doubt and could easily crush you. But the Short-Faced Bear weighed around 2,000 pounds. Plus, the Short-Faced Bears was always hungry to an extent, and it had the ability to chase down and rip apart bison, buffalo, and more.
Truly, they weren't something to mess with, and taking them down is very hard. And that's with a regular bear, the Short-Faced bears were infamous for their aggressive tendencies. So their very nature would make them major threats to all humans, as well as livestock and any other animals it would get its eyes on. Plus, due to its size, regular guns would likely not take it down. Not even shotguns more than likely. Again...frightening?
You might notice that I'm using a lot of past tense words here, and that's because the Short-Faced Bear was one of the biggest bears...during the ice age. But...
Ironically, there are some who believe that the Short-Face bear still exists out in the world today despite having been off. This is unconfirmed of course. But could you imagine if it was confirmed? There is some evidence to say they're still alive...I'm just saying...
9. Whale Shark
SHARK!!! Ok, I'm kidding, there's not really a shark near you. But what might surprise you is what the biggest shark alive in the world is today. And that would be the Whale Shark.
There's a reason it's called the biggest fish in the world (remember, sharks are technically fish), as they've been recorded as growing up to 44 feet in length, and they weigh a massive 25 tons. But, some actually think that they can grow even larger, and some say that they can get up to 66 feet in length. This is because these guys can live in deep depths and obviously we don't know where EVERY one of them is.
While many aquatic creatures like to live in certain areas all over

20 Funniest Tattoos You Wont Believe

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-11-20 | There are a lot of tattoos in the world, but some are more funny than others. Join us as we explore 20 of the funniest of the lot.
20. Date Of Birth Please?
I'm honestly not sure if this is a funny...or a fail. Because think about it. On one hand, there's no doubt that there's humor in this, because now when anyone asks when this guy was born he can just rip off his shirt and say "1995!". Which I'm sure in some ways it's funny. But, this is also a guy who got a massive tattoo JUST to show off when he was born.
I mean...he could've done that in a smaller tattoo, or done it on his arms in a cool way that would leave his chest bare and not...looking like that. Again, whether it's funny or a fail I leave up to you.

19. Insert Hair Here
Guys, let's be honest here, one of the worst things that can happen to a guy who is full of hair in his youth is to lose it over time because of age and genetics. But for this guy? He decided to cover up his bald spot in a very atypical way. By having "Hair" written on the bald spot in question in tattoo ink.
Now it's true we don't know if it was him who came up with this idea, but he deserves to be praised for it either way. Because he decided that he'd rather "fake" the hair in a funny way than have to do coloring or a toupee. And that takes guts.

18. Arcade Revenge
Who doesn't love the video game classic known as Pac-Man? It's one of the games that really help start the video game boom, and variations of it continue to be played to this day. Including having Pac-Man himself in Super Smash Bros on Nintendo platforms.
But, for anyone who isn't that good on the game, you know that the worst thing is to be by the ghost in the title. So, this person decided to get their revenge in a tattoo, with having Pac-Man a ghost in a fashion most , and yet, totally funny.
If Pac-man had that in his game? No one would lose. I'm just saying.

17. I Have A Six-Pack
Men, let's be honest with ourselves once again, some of us will never have abs, and that's ok! Sure, many women and men love looking at 6-pack abs, but if you can't have one in the traditional sense, you can do what this guy did, and make a 6-pack for yourself in a tattoo!
Oh, but he didn't have a 6-pack of abs drawn on his gut, oh no, he went full redneck and had a six-pack of drawn on his gut! Which shows that not only does he not mind his gut, but that he knows exactly what he puts into it.

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16. What "To Do"
Every single day we are tasked with a wide range of activities, and sometimes it's hard to remember what "To Do" next. The obvious thing to do is write a "To Do" list. BUT, writing it on paper means it can be left behind...so why not just do what this person did and put it on their arm?
To be clear, the only thing that is the tattoo here is the lines, checkboxes, and "To Do". The stuff that is written on the lines was done by the person who got the tattoo.
It's still funny though that the person is so forgetful that they quite literally have to write their needs on their arm...but it gets the job done I guess.

15. Never Going To Give You Up
The phrase, "Rick Rolled" refers to a very popular Youtube and social media meme where a video will be labeled one thing and yet when you click on it, it goes to Rick Astley's famous song, "Never Going To Give You Up". That in and of itself is rather hilarious, but just as hilarious is that someone turned that video meme in to a tattoo.
Yes, as you can see here, this person is able to show everything that "Rick Astley Will Never Do". And everything on the list is a reference to the song itself.
Clearly this guy is a fan of Astley, the song, or the meme, hard to tell.

14. Funny Yet Incorrect
This tattoo is a tricky one. If you can't tell, it says, "It's Better To be Absolutely Ridiculous Than To Be Absolutely Boring". Basically meaning that it's better to stand out in the crowd than just blend into it, which honestly is a heartwarming message.
But the problem here is that while it's a nice message, the message itself contains a very important error. Mainly, "ridiculous" is spelled wrong. They put an "o" where the "c" is supposed to be!
And this is why you sometimes shouldn't get a tattoo, because if something goes wrong with it, then the error is almost always permanent and ruins the intent. You've been warned.

13. Mowing The "Lawn"
Ok, remember the "Hair" tattoo guy I talked about earlier? Well, this is another guy who decided to take on his baldness is a really clever way. Mainly, like our other friend, he had a bald spot, and one that honestly did cover the top half of his hair. But unlike the other guy, he got a little more creative with the "reasoning" behind its disappearance. Behold!

20 Men You Wont Believe Exist

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-11-13 | Men come in all shapes and sizes and forms, but some of these guys are just unbelievable! Join me as I show you some men that you likely didn't know existed!
20. Sultan Kösen
Over the generations of human life, there have been many large and tall people. But in the world today, the largest living human is a man named Sultan Kösen. A man who when measured in 2009 was the first person to be over 8 feet tall (as measured by the Guinness Book of World Records) in over 20 years. His full height (which was measured a few years after) is 8 feet 2 inches tallest.
Sultan Kösen was born in 1982, but surprisingly, his "growth spurt" didn't happen until he was 10 years old. If you're curious as to how something like this happens, it's a rare condition called "pituitary gigantism". Your body has a natural entity in the brain called the pituitary gland, and it's that gland that allows you to grow via hormones. It regulates how much you grow based on genetics. However, at times, it can basically run amok, causing gigantism like with Sultan Kösen.
There are many struggles to have an unnaturally sized body, including not being able to fit into many buildings, finding the right sized clothes, and participating in certain "average" events. However, Sultan Kosen has made the most of his size. Has gotten married, and has even joined the circus and starred in Hollywood movies.
19. Tom Staniford
If you look at Tom Staniford, you'll notice right away that there is something off about him, but you may not know exactly what. Well, Staniford has been diagnosed with MDP Syndrome. Which is not only rare, it's EXTREMELY rare! So much so that only 8 people in the ENTIRE WORLD have this very rare illness.
But what exactly does this illness do? Well, it makes it so that fat cannot be stored under his skin, thus giving him a very thin and honestly scary looking physique, which is personified by his face.
The irony though is that he does have fat in his body, it's just in his bloodstream, and because of that, he has Type-II diabetes. Yet despite his conditions, he refuses to let it weigh him down, so he became a renown cyclist, even winning races in Britan.
18. Rolf Buchholz
You ever look at a guy or gal and go, "Yeah, I'm glad I'm not like them"? Likely because of something they did to their body that you couldn't fathom doing? Well, for this narrator, that would be Rolf Buchholz, because this is a guy who thought it would be a good idea to get 453 piercings on his body.
That's not only wrong, that's scary wrong. I mean think about it from this perspective, there are so many in his body that his body functions have to be hindered by them. Especially in his eyes because he's got piercings everywhere!
Seriously though, who just wakes up one day and goes, "I want 453 piercings in my body"? Like I said, glad I'm not him.
17. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson
Anyone who has watched or heard of Game of Thrones likely knows Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. Because this was the man who played The Mountain Gregor Clegane for 5 seasons. And his impactful presence in Season 4 when he debuted as the "new" Mountain made waves. This man was built like a literal mountain, and he had the accolades in real life to prove it.
Including winning the Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe's Strongest Man and World's Strongest Man in the same calendar year. The FIRST guy to ever do that.
While many scenes he did in GOT were classic, his skull cracking fight against Oberon is still remembered to this day.
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16. Jeremy Meeks
Ok, I want you to take a look at Jeremy Meeks via these pictures, what do you think is right or wrong with this guy? Yes, he's a criminal, but look beyond that, what do you think he has or had or whatever to make him make this list?
A physical condition? Nope. A mental condition? Nope. Technically speaking, he has nothing special about him. But don't tell that to the online masses, because when he was arrested on weapon charges in 2015, his mugshot went viral. Not because he had a weird one, but because it was deemed that he was "super hot" in it.
Yep, people liked Jeremy Meeks because he had a "hot" mugshot. What a world we live in. Oh, and he's still in jail by the way.
15. Kaleem (#1 on the video reference)
This is Kaleem, a boy that every single one of us should sympathize with, because he was born with unnaturally big hands. So big were they that they measured well over a foot from pinky to thumb. And as you can see, the rest of his body didn't grow with him, making this all the more tragic.
He's had to quit school because of bullying, and no one is sure of why he has these massive hands because his family cannot take him to a doctor for a diagnosis.
14. Patrick Deuel
You've likely seen stories or watched TLC shows about people who ounds, or even 1000 pounds. At

20 Animals You Won’t Believe Actually Exist!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-11-06 | There are a lot of animals that live in the world today, but some of them straight up boggle the mind! Join me as I show you some of them!
20. Pig The Dog
Sometimes, a unique creature comes around now via an evolutionary change, but a genetic defect. Such is the case of Pig The Dog. This is a dog that looks very atypical, and the reason for that is that Pig was born without a certain number of ribs and vertebrae.
If it is unclear to you why that should matter, think of it like this, what do you think YOU would look like without some of your ribs and vertebrae? That's what I thought.
The good news is that Pig can run, walk, and bark without pain, which sometimes is an issue with genetic deformities like this.
That'll do pig, that'll do.
19. Copito De Nieve
The term "albino" refers to an animal or a person that has a genetic deformity that causes their hair and skin to not have the right pigmentation needed for certain colors.
18. Platypus
I'm sure many of you know exactly what the Platypus is, and I'm sure some of you have even seen one at zoos. So why are we putting it on this list? Well that would be because it's known as this thing is known as "nature's reject". !
16. Panda Ant
I know what you're thinking, "oh, this is an ant that has panda fur, right?" Wrong, this creature is actually a wasp, but the other part is right in regards to the fur.
14. Mekong Catfish
Under the sea we go to see a catfish unlike any other, and that's because the average length of this particular catfish is about 10 feet long! That's right, it's basically double what its brethren are on average. Plus, the Mekong Catfish can weigh up to 650 pounds.
13. Kenny The Tiger
Kenny was another animal in the world that was an albino. But unfortunately for him, he wasn't born that way naturally, rather, he was bred to be an albino because they are worth big money as we mentioned earlier.

12. Saiga Antelope
The Saiga Antelope is a species that comes from Asia, from three countries actually via Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. If you somehow couldn't tell...it's unique because of its nose. That nose is actually flexible, which makes it a lot like an elephant trunk.
If you somehow see one in the wild, definitely take a picture of it.
11. Ligers
Yes, Liger, as in "Lion + Tiger". Specifically, a male lion mating with a female tiger. Though some have been bred in the vice versa as well. Just that alone is enough to give chills to someone, but you might not realize that ligers can actually get twice as big as any lion or tiger.
10. Ankole-Watsui
The Ankole-Watsui are a type of cattle that was bred in America, but derives from Africa. What sets this group apart from all the other groups is simple, their horns are HUGE!
9. Red Giant Alaskan Malamute
There are a lot of big dog breeds in the world today, but one of the biggest by far is the Red Giant Alaskan Malamute.

That's one tough dog.
8. Black Flying Fox
To be clear, the Black Flying Fox isn't a fox...it's actually a bat. One that has a rather massive body and wingspan compared to other bats.

7. Kanzi The Chimpanzee
You've heard the fact that various monkey species are very close to humans in terms of intelligence and more, right? Well, for the chimpanzee known as Kanzi, he takes that belief to a whole new level.
6. Axolotl
The Axolotl is a rare and strange creature in nature for many reasons. For example, the creature is a "mole salamander". Second, its standard form developed because its larvae fail to change during its natural metamorphosis.
5. Matilda The Cat
No, your eyes do NOT deceive you, this is a cat with REALLY big eyes, her name is Matilda.

4. Goliath Frog
No, your eyes do not deceive you, this is a massive frog, one that is called the Goliath Frog. This frog can grow up to 1 foot in length, and technically, it's bigger, but that's just measuring the body, not the legs.
3. Komondor
You might look at this dog and think someone warped their hair so that it would seem the dog has dreadlocks, right? Nope! This it he Komondor, and that's exactly how it looks without anyone touching it.

2. Pangolin
Behold! The Pangolin, a literal armored mammal, which is something that doesn't exist in the world outside of it oddly enough.
That shell it has is made of Keratin, which is the same material that is in hair, claws, hooves, antlers, and more.
1. Angora Rabbits
I mean...what is there to say here? This is a rabbit that has fur so massive, you honestly can't tell that it's a rabbit. Sure, rabbits can be fluffy, but this rabbits is FLUFFY!!!

25 People Who Celebrated Too Early

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-11-03 | From athletes who thought they had the win and got it stripped away at the last second, to blunders that cost people the victory. Join me as I show you 25 people who celebrated too early.
25. Nailed It...Then Got Nailed...
Often times, a victory celebration is warranted, required even! After all, when you do something pretty epic and you feel the overwhelming energy that is within you, why would you want to celebrate it? Take for example this young kid. We'll show you part of this gif first because it's really a two-part thing.
As you can see here in "part one", this kid just made a very nice dunk that any parent would be proud of. And the kid celebrates as a result. But...
...as part two of the gif shows, the kid made such an epic dunk that it shook the basketball net and stand loose...and caused it to conk him on the head.
Spacial awareness kid! It's important for athletes to have!
24. That Should've Went In!
And just so you know, it's not just regular people who have premature celebration syndrome, it happens all the time in the major leagues of sports from all over the world! Take for example the NBA, where one Los Angeles Lakers player thought he had just drilled a three-pointer as he saw it "go in" to the net. Except that it didn't. It hit the wrong angle and the shot bounced out.
Not only does he look like a fool for doing a pose for the shot he missed, but the shot eventually made its way to the hands of the opposite team!
So you failed to make the shot AND you look like an idiot. That's an 0-2 situation on this 3.

23. Too Cool...To Pay Attention
Yeah...let's call this another of those "hard knocks" lessons. Because sometimes the idea of looking cool after nailing something totally epic is just too much to ignore. And you plan it so well in your head that you know it'll look good once you land it...and it does...but there's always a catch.
For this guy, he's got skills. Clearly he does parkour and he lands this amazing flip with little effort and goes right into the shades put on. A classic move in every way. And if we were to stop the gif here, we'd be good, and so would he. But...
...spacial awareness strikes again! You didn't see the pole because you were focused on the camera. And now you're flat on your back. Live and learn!

22. Gloating = Losing
I felt bad for the last guy, but I do NOT feel bad for this one. Not one little bit. Because while it's nice to know that you've "won", no one like a gloater, especially when they're taunting the competition right before crossing the finish line.
And this guy? He went the full nine yards in order to gloat. Pointing to the crowd, skating on just one blade, making noises...yeah, he's an idiot. And he felt like one when the guy he thought he "beat" was in a better skating pose and blasted right by him to get the win.
You get what you deserve buddy.

21. Slide!
Admit it, we've all done it. We've all slid on slick floors in order to see how far we could go, or to trick our buddies into hurting themselves. But for this guy? Yeah, he did all the work himself.
I'll give him credit, he did commit to it, and he did make it the first time with a little help from his buddy getting "clingy" on him to make sure that he stayed upright. But...then he decided he wanted to go for the double tap...and well...this happened.
Accept the victory and move on man! It's not that hard!

20. Run Faster!
Alright, the first couple people I might have been a little harsh on (some of them deserved it though), but for this lady, the only thing I fault her for is letting off the gas a little too early. You can clearly see her looking up at either the screen or the clock to see that she is about to win the race. And she honestly is keeping up a good pace.
But, the girl behind her is so desperate to win that she goes Beast Mode and races right by her. A classic mistake. Focus on the front, not anything else.

19. Touch All The Bases
In sports, there are a few basic lessons that you honestly should know. What not to do with other players, respect the officials, and more. But in Baseball and Softball, there is a very basic rule that people seem to forget at times. Watch this video and see what I mean.
Yep, she forgot to touch all the bases, despite it technically being a home run. And so, she was out. To be fair though, a lot of people were mad about the out when it happened because it seemed like a pitiful thing to allow since it was clearly a home run.
But...that's the rules.

18. GOOOAAALLL!!!!
Sometimes, the worst times to be cocky is when you think you nailed something so epic, and then karma just goes right around you and bites you in the . You usually wouldn't think about that happening in soccer. But this goalie is about to change your mind. Check it out.
Oops.
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15 Stubborn Homeowners Who Refused To Move Out

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-11-01 | From people who just liked their homes, to ones who just refused to give their homes away, join me as I reveal to you 15 stubborn Homeowners Who REFUSED To Move Out
15. Austin Spriggs
As you'll see throughout this list, sometimes being stubborn is a good thing, but other times, it can bite you in the butt. Such is the case with Austin Spriggs. You see, he owned a little property in Washington D.C., and when people came to buy it, he refused to sell. The reason they wanted to buy it was because the entire area was getting remade in a grander image and his place was the last holdout.
And he was so stubborn that he actually attempted to wait out the buyers in order to keep a hold on his property. Which ironically, he didn't live in. The offers even got as high as two million dollars! All for a tiny piece of property. To further stick it to them, he went from using the house he had for his own little business to trying to make a pizzeria. But it never opened thanks to the banks threatening foreclosure.
Here's where the twist comes in. You see, because he didn't maintain the property after that, it was later determined that he had to sell it. He asked for $1.5 million for the property, but by the end of the deal he only go $750,000 dollars, that's a pittance compared to the two million he was once offered.
So let that be a lesson, just because you can holdout, doesn't always mean you should.

14. Yang
For one family in China, they're facing a battle that's pushing the boundaries of both good business, and threatening to make a family worker harder just to live. You see, a company in China bought up all the land around the house of a family with the last name Yang. When they wouldn't sell, the people started to basically sabotage the property. Including making it so that the house was in a literal hole. Not an underground hole mind you, but rather they're on a raised platform of earth and everything around it has been dug out.
But it didn't stop with the landscaping, the company actually went to even darker measures, making it so that they couldn't get water or electricity to their house.
The family has to now walk over a mile just to get water, and they likely use lamps to get any light outside of the sun. While you can understand why the government and builders wanted this land for urbanization reasons, doing what they did to this family was wrong.

13. The House In the Middle Of The Road
Oh, you thought we were done talking about China? Hardly. Because China has been working on expansion and urbanization for some time, and when they want something, they'll go to many lengths to get it. Even if it means just making a road. You see, China wanted to make a road in a key area, but the problem was an apartment complex that was in the path of where they wanted to get to.
The owners were an elderly couple, and they refused to move. China didn't like that at all, but they couldn't exactly forced them out because the couple owned the land rights.
So what was the government to do? Easy, China built the road around them, but in a more literal fashion. The road is literally all around the house, with them barely having anything resembling a "yard".
The homeowners would eventually move out (how could they not?) but the house remained a symbol of freedom and defiance against the government and their tactics.
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12. Niu Chuangen and Zhang Zhongyun
We already showed you one tale of homeowners fighting the power against the Chinese government and contractors that would lead to their house being put on a raised plateau. Well, Niu Chuangen and Zhang Zhongyun had a similar thing happen to them. And arguably, even worse.
They too were in the way of "progress" in a province of China, and they refused to move their houses that were connected. So, the Chinese construction company dug around them and started making massive skyscrapers. Along the way, they cut off many basic amenities that the two needed to live. But they stayed where they were.
Just as bad though, gangsters of the area came in and threatened them repeatedly, trying to tear down the house illegally so that construction could continue. The couple fended for themselves and battled for years to keep their homes.

11. The Duplex Problem
Out there in the world right now are plenty of odd and "unique" houses that are just begging to be stared at, and one such place is a duplex that is not only more than meets the eye, you'll think your eyes are playing tricks on you.
You see, one day a person came along and wanted to buy the duplex that resided in Toronto. One resident in it was all for it. The other was not, and refused to sell.

23 People Who Beat The System!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-10-20 | Sometimes to get out ahead in life, you need to beat the system, and these people do it better than anyone else! Join us as we show you them.
23. Following The Instructions
I don't know about you...but I'm pretty sure this picture says everything you need to know about what's going on here. Don't you agree?
Good, let's move on.

22. FREEDOM!!!!
I would never do this myself. But apparently, these boys felt it was so hot one day at school that they needed to wear shorts. But the school said no, so they had to come up with another idea. And yeah, as you can see, they did.
Seriously, I would never do this, but you can't argue with the results, it's better than wearing pants on a hot day.

21. The Fake Proposal
The idea of doing a fake proposal to just about anyone is likely to get you punched (I may have experience on this subject...). So you'd think that people wouldn't do this that often. But according to this couple, not only did they do it, they did it so they could...get a free cake. No, really, they found out this restaurant will deliver a free cake to those who propose in their restaurant...so they did that.
I mean...it's clever, but they better hope that no one in the restaurant sees them afterwards and asks about the wedding. Oh, and I hope the cake was tasty!

20. Crane-ing Your Neck
So I want you to picture this, you're a dedicated fan of a sports team. Like REALLY dedicated. So much so that you apparently get yourself BANNED from the sports field that you frequent regularly. First off, think about what you would have to do in order for that to happen to you. I mean...that takes some serious doing.
Anyway, you need not fear though! Because you had an idea, if you can't watch the game from INSIDE the field, you'll watch it from the outside via getting a crane and literally looming over everyone!
No, really, a guy did this. And guess what? It's actually legal as long as you park it in the right spot. Expensive? Sure. But legal. And he got to watch the game so...winning!

19. "Name" The Shapes
School is hard, ok? And when it comes to beating the system, you have to sometimes get creative. Which is exactly what this person did with this very basic geometry homework.
As you can see, the intent is to "name the shapes'. Meaning "square", "rectangle", "triangle", etc. You know, the basic stuff that we learn in the first grade. But regardless of what grade this person is in, they totally beat the system in a way I appreciate.
Because not only did they truly "name the shapes", they gave them human names. Which is brilliant. Because that's not incorrect, they didn't say "give the shapes their proper names", they just said name the shapes! Which they did.
Beat the school system!

18. Special Sale
Running a business can be very hard, and at times it can be so hard to comply with town rules. For example, take a look at this top half of a picture. Don't worry, we'll show you the rest in a bit.
The sign states that there is a festival in the town they're in. Basic stuff. And due to the rule of said festival, they can't sell drinks. Likely to not interfere with the profits of vendors during the festival. Also fair enough.
But...that means that this store is left holding the bag for a slow weekend of sales because of the festival. Right? Nope! Check out the full picture now...
Oh yeah, that's brilliant. Not nuts, brilliant. Workaround!

17. Don't Tell Me What To Do!
If you're a parent, then you know that the hardest thing to do in this world is get kids to follow the rules. And when it comes to this parent, they laid out the rules in a very clear manner. And the kid obeyed...while also cheating the system so that he could eat and play on his tablet at the same time.
Honestly? If that was my kid? I would quit too. Because if he can do that kind of beating the system at his young age? Imagine what he'll be like as an adult...
Actually, I would rather not picture that. Moving on!

16. Wheeling Around
We're going to show you a picture of a sign that has restrictions on it. Ok? Here it is. Read everything that is on this sign. First off, what do they have against all of these things? Do you just hate wheeled recreation?
Anyway, with a list that complete you'd be hard-pressed to find a workaround that was both fun and still sticking it to the "man". You know. Except... (*reveal picture here).
Yep! There's a man on a unicycle here! Brilliant. Love it. Long live beating the system. Take that restrictions sign!

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15. The Spare
When it comes to cars, there are few things worse than getting a ticket or getting towed. But one thing that can happen to really put you in a bind is getting a "boot" on your tire. .

9 Amazing Facts About The American Flag!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-10-13 | From its origins to things that are on it that you might have missed join us as we explore amazing facts about the American flag!
9. It's Gone Through Many Iterations
When people think about the American flag, they either think of the first one that was made in 1777 to represent the 13 colonies, or, the flag we have now that has 50 stars and 13 stripes. Each of these versions is an important part of American history without a doubt, but there have been other versions of the flag besides these two.
For example, for a of about 23 years, the American flag had a very different look than the other two. Mainly in that it had 15 stars and 15 stripes in order to honor the new states that had just been added to the fold via Vermont and Kentucky. Which is the most stripes the American flag has ever had in its history.
But, by 1818, the United States was continuing to grow, and they realized that it would be easier to add more stars to the flag to honor the states than the stripes that would need to get ever thinner. Thus, they decreed that the flag would keep adding stars but would keep the stripes at 13 to honor the original colonies.
Then, in 1958 a 17-year-old high school student, Robert G. Heft, of Lancaster, Ohio won a contest to design the new and final design of the American flag. It features the 50 stars and 13 stripes that are now seen all over. So special was this contest that President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the one to pick it out.
It may seem kind of odd that the flag has had so many version over the years, but a great way to think about it is that this isn't just a flag, it's a representation of a country, a country that has grown mighty big since the original 13 colonies. So to have that flag evolve with the nation truly represents the nation itself. And that is something to be mighty fond of.
Oh, and in case you were curious, in total, there have been 27 different forms of the American flag since 1777.
8. A Native American Helped Get The Flag Finalized
I bet that's a story they didn't teach you in school, huh?
There are many different legends about how the American flag got made, and we'll be talking about a certain leading lady soon enough. But in the year 1777, the Congress of the newly formed nation of America was still unclear of what the flag should look like. As they knew that such a flag needed to be a symbol of not just the nation, but their people. Because of that, they were throwing out all kinds of ideas despite a war going on and their people REALLY needing a symbol.
Enter a man named Thomas Green, while that name might not sound irregular, it was one that belonged to a Native American. Who if you recall weren't exactly the most popular among the colonists for reasons I'll have to discuss on another list. But needless to say, Green was no fool, he knew that going through certain parts of the new country would be dangerous if he couldn't prove that he was an ally to the nation.
So, he wrote a letter to Congress and besieged them to finalize a flag design so he could carry it on his way to Philadelphia and thus not be harmed. To help "persuade" the Congress to do so, he offered "Three Strings of Wampum".
Whether the Congress actually got those strings or not is a bit irrelevant. Because that letter got them off their bickering butts and to the table to finalize the design that we now know as the colony flag.
Which just goes to show that then, and even now, a pen and paper can solve more problems than a blade and a firearm. I'm just saying.
Though you do have to wonder...what would've happened if Thomas Green never sent that letter? How much longer would they have debated about flag design? Thankfully, we'll never know.
7. Betsy Ross Didn't Make the Flag?
I teased this one last entry, but when you think about all the stories of how the American flag came to be in terms of design and who made it, the name Betsy Ross comes to mind. According to the legends, not only did she make the first American flag, which is also known as the Betsy Ross Flag to some, but she made flags for various people in America, including the Navy, for over fifty years. She even talked with soon-to-be President George Washington about the design of the flag to try and persuade him to do 5-pointed stars instead of 6-pointed stars because they were easier to make and cut.
But here is the rub...
...there's actually no documentation or definitive evidence that any of that is true...like, at all. Meaning, that we don't have proof that Betsy Ross made the first American flag that we all know and cherish. To be clear, there's little doubt that she made flags for most of her adult life, that was proven in its own way, including her own job history.

13 Most Strongest And Famous Bodyguards Of Celebrities!

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-10-11 | From bodyguards that just look intimidating, to ones who know how to protect their clients. Join us as we explore some of the strongest and most famous bodyguards of celebrities!
13. Kendrick Lamar
In the rap world, Kendrick Lamar is revered as one of the most impactful and soulful of the group. Which was further proven when he was chosen to be the lead singer and music maker for the Black Panther film from Marvel Studios. A film that would go on to be nominated for awards, including for music, and would make a billion dollars.
So it's not a surprise that Lamar has a big bodyguard to protect him from various people both good and bad. But what you might not realize is just how BIG that bodyguard is. A few pictures of the two together shows that his bodyguard literally TOWERS over Lamar. But then again, that's not exactly saying much as Lamar is about 5'4 in height.
So putting that into consideration, that means his bodyguard is well over six feet in height, if not seven! Which means he could literally take on just about anyone that comes their way. Which Lamar likely feels very safe knowing.
12. Kylie Jenner
It's time to "Keep Up With The Kardashians!" Well, sort of. Technically speaking Kylie Jenner both is and isn't a Kardashian. Her mother is Kris Jenner, formerly Kris Kardashian, so she's a half-sister to Kim, Kourtney and the rest of the main clan. But that didn't stop her from being on the show, getting into business for herself off the brand that she helped build up and then become a "self-made" billionaire all before she was 30.
Given all of that, we shouldn't be surprised that she (and the rest of the clan) have bodyguards to protect them from onlookers, diehard fans, and people wanting to take advantage of her. Sure enough, Kylie has a bodyguard named Tim Chung. Also not surprising is that Chung looks like a model despite being a bodyguard. I guess Kylie doesn't want an unattractive protector near her. Ironically though, he was/is a model in his spare time. But make no mistake, he is qualified for the protector role, as he used to be an LAPD police officer.
11. Cardi B
In terms of "rags to riches" stories in the rap world, Cardi B might just be one of the most famous, and the most inspiring. She was a girl from New York who had very little to her name because of her immigrant parents barely making things meet. She herself was a stripper for a while just so she could make money. But, she also was a frequent social media user, and used that to get an audience, get fame, get on TV, and then eventually become one of the hottest and most popular rappers in the world. Including being labeled the "Queen of Rap" by some.
However, she needs to be better in the bodyguards she chooses. One time a fan came and asked for an autograph, which she politely refused. When the fan didn't go away, her three bodyguards took the man down, and one of them apparently kicked the guy in the head! They fled the scene after realizing what they did, and were nearly arrested. But they got off because of the circumstances of the event.
All told though, this is a reminder of why the bodyguards are needed, and how far they're willing to go for the client.
10. Drake
From a queen to a king, let's talk about Drake. Drake is a legend in the rap industry, and the music industry as a whole. He's had a very long string of #1 songs and #1 albums over the last several years and even broke a record held by the Beatles! Yes, those Beatles! That's the power of Drake everyone. And while Drake is one of the kindest guys you'll meet if you were to approach him kindly, he knows that people come after him, and so he's got an army of bodyguards to protect him.
One of them though, Chubbs, has been in trouble before because of his protection of Drake. This happened with a fellow rapper ironically enough in the form of Detail. Detail was coming to Drake's house one day "by invitation". But when Chubbs met him at the door, he didn't know, or wasn't told, about Detail's invitation. A struggle ensued, and Chubbs apparently broke Detail's jaw! Which was shown in detail via social media. And Detail sued both Drake and Chubbs for the..
Thankfully for Drake and Chubbs, the case was thrown out.
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9. Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is without a doubt one of the most popular (and somewhat infamous) celebrities in the world today. Her fame

Do Animals Cheat On Each Other?

Down The Rabbit Hole 2019-10-06 | From foxes, to lions, to even pandas, join me as I reveal to you some of the top cheaters in the animal kingdom, as well as those that mate for life!
13. Wolves
Wolves are known for many things in the world, and not all of them are good things. Especially when you consider that wolves are considered a bad omen and something that should be feared at all costs.
Yet, despite their tags of being "evil", they honestly are one of the most pure animals in the world when it comes to mating. As they truly due mate for life (barring the end of their mate of course). In fact, they start mating with their partner as soon as two years old.
12. The Queen Bee
A lot has been said about bee hives over the years, including their very unique structure when it comes to who does what. And if you know anything about bee hives, you know that the very bee that is at the top of the ladder is the queen bee. She is the one that they protect with their lives, she is the one who makes all the bees that live in the hive, and by that extensions, she's a bee that mates with a LOT of bees within the hive.
How many? Well, during one of her "mating runs", it's said that she'll go and mate with about 40 different drone bees.
11. Gibbons
You might not be fully aware of the Gibbons species, but to put it basically, they're very furry monkeys...
10. Bonobos
Now, if you want to see an example of a monkey species that DOESN'T live in the style of monogamy and prefers to just get with whoever is available, that would be the Bonobos. These are primates that not only endorse polygamy, they will do it as a way of connecting with their group at large.
Confused? Well, in certain groups of animals, there is tension as to what one might do to get power or change the paradigm of the collective. To try and show favor with the others, they'll have a "party" of sorts where they all get with one another and literally share multiple partners, thus building up friendships and alliances, and possibly growing their family as a whole.
8. Topi Antelopes
Ok, this one isn't so much cheating, but an act to try and ensure the survival of the species. Roll with me on this, ok?
This is the tale of Topi Antelopes, a species that is very much unlike ANYTHING you've seen on this list so far. And for a very simple reason. The female Topi Antelopes are only fertile for one day every year! Yeah, that's a thing, and it creates some very aggressive females as a result.
When their time of the year comes, they won't just go and mate with a male, they'll mate with that male multiple times, and then go find another male and go mate with them. Sometimes multiple partners and sessions within a single day! All to make sure that they get pregnant and are able to have kids.
7. Shingleback skinks
No, this is not a madeup word, it's a very real species of reptile that live in Australia, and they too are a species that prefers to be with one mate for the rest of their lives. And not unlike humans, they'll go through the motions of courtship in order to earn the love and respect of their prospective mate.
6. Hedge Sparrow and Barn Swallow
I'm putting these two bird species together because they honestly do act similarly when it comes to how they mate, and how they cheat on their mates. To their credit, once they get with someone, they don't just ignore them and treat them like meat. Though you could it that way.
Rather, they will get with one male bird and then look for another male bird to mate with. Ravenous? Not satisfied? Not quite. Rather, they're not ones to gamble. They'll go and be with multiple partners because they want to make sure that they can lay the most eggs possible, and thus have more children.
5. Barn Eagles
On the more positive side of bird relationships, you have the Barn Owl. Which honestly shouldn't be too much of a surprise, as owls are very smart and wise. Right Legend of Zelda fans?
Anyway, Barn Owls truly do believe in having one partner for all of time.
4. Jumping Spiders
Ok, so this one is a very interesting case of cheating, and it has one heck of a twist at the end. It all has to do with how the Jumping Spider finds its many mates.
Enjoy!
3. Octopods
While we've seen many creatures of the land and sky show off their cheating and monogamous ways, what about the creatures of the sea? Well, for the Octopods (also known as Octopus), they believe in the ways of monogamy.

. 2. North American Elk
For those who don't know what a "Harem" is, it basically mean that one man gets to mate with a whole bunch of females that are under his purview. Some of these men even have dozens of wives. But surely this is only a thing that happens with humans...right?

1. Bald Eagle
Yes! The very symbol of freedom is also a symbol of monogamy! Truly this is a message from the heavens that the Bald Eagle is a very special kind of bird.
Ahem, anyway. The Bald Eagles are actually very special when it comes to their monogamy..