Why is it illegal to climb pyramids?
It’s because climbing them can kill you. Actually, climbing UP isn’t the problem, climbing DOWN is. A sweet friend of mine died falling down The Great Pyramid of Giza (also Khufu or Cheops)…
Were the Japanese soldiers as cruel in World War II as depicted in American movies?
The Japanese soldiers were so cruel during WWII that it beggers belief. There is a tendency in fiction of authors trying to be impartial when depicting historic conflicts….
Why was Adolf Hitler’s artwork not considered acceptable?
I understand that Hitler lacked some academic prerequisites and I am no artist, but the work I’ve seen doesn’t look all that bad. Hitler’s work was perfectly acceptable for most…
What countries will you never visit again?
The number one country I won’t visit ever again would have to be the UAE (United Arab Emirates). For those of you wondering, it’s located in the Persian Gulf. Whenever…
Is Stonehenge fake? Is it a modern man-made structure?
What those pictures show is a reconstruction effort for Stonehenge. Over time, the stones that made up the circle fell, by the hands of both time and man,…
Why didn’t Africans fight back against Europeans during the scramble for Africa?
Because for most people, most of the time, European colonialists were the lesser evil. Zulus Take the Zulus for example, fierce warriors of southern Africa. They revolutionized warfare…
What are some weird facts about North Korea?
Let me introduce you to South Korea’s finest super-market snack: Choco Pie. Choco Pies are palm-sized, marshmallow-stuffed, and chocolate-coated pies that have dominated virtually all supermarkets in South Korea for more…
Why is India not as popular as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, etc for tourism in Southeast Asia?
I’m staying in Vietnam since 3 years. So I think I’m qualified to answer this. These are just some observations from me. My wife is a huge fan…
Is the Chinese military stronger than the US military?
The Chinese military is far stronger than the US military. They have the best aircraft carriers with planes so powerful they they burn the deck when they takeoff….
Why did Germany lose WWII?
You know how the German Empire fought against a global coalition and lost in WW1? The Nazis decided, with full benefit of hindsight, to do it all over…