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How Was New York Originally Called ?

The first European explorer in the history of New York City was the Italian Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524, but the formation of the first European settlement, called New Amsterdam, began in 1608 when Dutch colonials started purchasing the Manhattan Island that served as a trading post. When did New Amsterdam become New York? In … Keep reading

Lamprechtsofen - Top Deepest Caves In The World

Top 19 Deepest Caves In The World

Mankind has always had the greatest curiosities and ambitions, one of them being to reach the deepest place on Earth. We must admit that not all of us were born to practice such extreme activities but thanks to some incredibly brave and extremely passionate people, we managed to find a huge number of caves around … Keep reading

Ambergris Caye, Belize - World's Best Places for Scuba Diving

Top 30 Best Scuba Diving Locations

Ever since we first set foot on this extraordinary planet, our inquisitive nature and fascination of the unknown pushed us towards exploring and discovering the Earth in its entirety. As far as the seas and oceans are concerned, some would argue that we actually know more about the surface of the Moon compared to what … Keep reading

St. Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse, Prague - Quirky and Unique Sculptures from Across the World

27 Quirky And Unique Sculptures From Across The World

People’s thirst for original, inspiring and mind-blowing works of art is no longer satisfied by stately sculptures of heroes. We can still appreciate the stunning beauty of classic works like Michelangelo’s David and other masterpieces, but our brains are crazy about things that it does not expect to see. So if a sculpture has a … Keep reading

Boston Public Library - Top Largest Libraries In The World

Top 19 Largest Libraries In The World

The libraries of our world are much more important than many of us realize since they are used to house some of the most incredible pieces of our history. Fortunately, even though books are definitely not as popular as they once were, libraries are still receiving and storing incredible books on their shelves on a … Keep reading

Grand Canyon Skywalk - The World’s Tallest and Scariest Skywalks

14 Of The World’s Tallest And Scariest Skywalks

Are you afraid of heights? Well even if the answer is no, you have to admit that sitting in a glass box perched hundreds or even thousands of feet above the ground is a thrilling experience to say the least. Some skywalks are built high on top of towers right in the middle of some … Keep reading

Akashi Kaikyō Bridge - Top Longest Suspension Bridges In The World

Top 25 Longest Suspension Bridges In The World

As far as architectural wonders are concerned, suspension bridges are perhaps some of the most incredible. Over the years, the world’s greatest nations raced to create longer and longer suspension bridges that would challenge the limits of architecture and human ingenuity, which is why the world is filled with these masterpieces presently. If you would … Keep reading

Floating Bed by Janjaap Ruijssnaars - World’s Most Expensive Furniture Pieces

World’s Most Expensive Furniture Pieces

Next time you find yourself thinking “This sofa is way too expensive!” just remember that it could be a lot worse. Just take a look at these most expensive pieces of furniture and see what we mean. Whether or not they really are worth the steep prices is still under debate. 9. Vividus Mattress – … Keep reading

Atlantic Puffin - The World’s Rarest And Most Beautiful Birds

24 Of The World’s Rarest And Most Beautiful Birds

Ever since the dawn of humankind, people have been fascinated with birds and with their incredible ability to soar to the heavens. And even though we’ve mastered the technique of flight ourselves in our modern times, birds still manage to capture our attention due to their exceptional appearance, especially the ones that boast a colorful … Keep reading

Clownfish - Top World’s Most Beautiful Fish

Top 22 World’s Most Beautiful Fish

Fish are a perfect example of biodiversity, since they come in countless shapes, colors and sizes. Some of these splendid creatures of the sea feature mesmerizing looks and unique features that make them stand out among their peers, which is why we decided that they are worth mentioning in a list regarding some of the … Keep reading