Many cultures throughout history have used drugs and alcohol symbolically and spiritually, reveling in the loss of the self that comes with the use of psychoactive substances. Over the course of the last century and a half, however, the cultural zeitgeist in many nations has been to outlaw a lot of these substances in favor of a much more sober, stoic approach to life—one guided more by following rules than bending them....
10 Vibrator Bars In the Shibuya district of Tokyo is The Vibe Bar Wild One, which has quite a philosophy: “See, touch, and feel.” For 3,000 yen, women and couples can sample some of the over 300 domestic and imported vibrators displayed on the wall behind the bar for up to 90 minutes while they sip their drinks. With close access to the Shibuya metro station, the bar even features English-speaking staff to cater to curious tourists....
Some of us balk at the thought of telling a little white lie. What would happen if we were caught? How might we maintain such a deviation from the truth? Or perhaps, if you are the more brazen type, you might leap at the chance to write your own narrative. After all, not all of us are gifted such perfect opportunities to create a new version of history. In the spirit of such opportunities, we present to you a list of 10 of the world’s boldest individuals—those who saw their opportunity and seized their new reality....
A politician also needs to be emotionally and psychologically strong because, in most cases, political ambitions and controversy go hand in hand. Fortunately, some have been steadfast, wading through the murky waters of politics, and have something to show for it. Massive wealth. The one factor that makes political positions desirable is the proximity to power. By being a politician, one has the means to access the rich and the mighty and close multiple deals that help one amass wealth—people whose sole wealth can be attributed to their life in politics....
Read More: Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram title: “10 Psychology Tricks You Can Use To Influence People” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-29” author: “Stuart Harrower” Trick: Get someone to do a favor for you—also known as the Benjamin Franklin effect. Legend has it that Benjamin Franklin once wanted to win over a man who didn’t like him. He asked the man to lend him a rare book and when the book was received he thanked him graciously....
10What Is That Bizarre Object In The Center Of Our Galaxy? For a long time, astronomers have tried to figure out the nature of G2, an unexplained body in the center of our galaxy. At first, they thought G2 was a hydrogen gas cloud moving toward the huge black hole in our Milky Way. But G2 wasn’t acting like a hydrogen cloud caught in a black hole’s gravitational pull. If it had been, G2 would have exploded in a massive fireworks show that would have significantly altered the black hole....
10For The Love Of Clayton Lonetree There was never a man lonelier than Clayton Lonetree. A Navajo native, Sergeant Lonetree was stationed at the US embassy in Moscow during the Cold War, and unlike many of the other Marine guards on base, Clayton didn’t have a wife or a girlfriend to write to him. He took to heavy drinking, which distanced him even more from his colleagues in the Corps. Disconsolate and increasingly disillusioned with his assignment abroad, Clayton nevertheless refused to request a transfer....
An estimated 40 million to 50 million died in the war spanning 1939 to 1945. But it was not all that bad as people also found fireworks amid the gunfire. There is no perfect time to love. It can hit anytime and anywhere. But there is just something endearing and fascinating about couples finding it in the middle of war. It’s poetic. So it should not be surprising that some people fell in love despite desperate times during World War II....
10ChupacabrasSick Dogs And B Movies Most people’s think of the chupacabra as a dog-like creature. It was in this guise that the chupacabras were defeated by Erik Estrada at the Battle of the Alamo. This type, as we’ve covered before in the specific case of the Cuero chupacabra, is generally found to be canines suffering from mange. Mange is a nasty disease that consists of mites burrowing under the skin, causing inflammation that blocks blood supply to the hair follicles, resulting in the loss of hair and sometimes secondary skin infections....
This attitude is undergoing a transformation. Thanks to recent archaeological discoveries, it’s becoming clearer and clearer that ancient Europe, especially prehistoric Europe, was far more developed than previously thought. This development wasn’t just in the Mediterranean basin, either. Archaeologists have not only unearthed evidence of professional armies, advanced technologies, and elaborate social structures in the mountains of Northern Europe and the Balkans, but they’ve even decoded some of the continent’s oldest mysteries....
10DudeismThe Big Lebowski The Coen brothers’ cult classic was not exactly a box office smash, but its enduring popularity among fans has led to the spawning of a religion. Aspirants are invited to “Come join the slowest-growing religion in the world—Dudeism. An ancient philosophy that preaches non-preachiness, practices as little as possible, and above all, uh . . . lost my train of thought there.” Devotees are able to join the 220,000 people worldwide who have become ordained as a Dudeist priest....
10Dinohyus Hollandi This scientific name is Latin for “Holland is a terrible pig.” No, the scientists weren’t riffing on the Netherlands—Holland refers to the director of the Carnegie Museum, W.J. Holland. He was an eminent zoologist and paleontologist (and even an ordained minister). He started his career at the University of Pittsburgh before becoming the director of the Carnegie Museum. It was at the museum that this particular animal received its name....
10Polari The origins of this UK cryptolect are shrouded in mystery. One theory is that British sailors crafted this tongue by combining the Mediterranean lingua franca with local slang. Others claim it began as the jargon of 19th-century Italian carnies. What everyone agrees on is that Polari became the insider dialect of English theater. From the stage, it became a secret code among British homosexuals. Given that homosexuality was illegal in England until 1967, by any definition, Polari is an outlaw language....
SEE ALSO: 10 Sex Myths We All Believe 10 Pythagoras Sex Tip: Only do it in the Winter Pythagoras was one of the giants of ancient Greek philosophy who founded a school of thought that influenced thinkers like Plato. He was also the founder of a slightly weird cult. Pythagoras set up his school as a type of commune around 530 BC and all who followed him had to adhere to a set of slightly strange rules....
Unsurprisingly, few people live to see their own funeral; most are long dead before the ceremony begins. However, the following people each managed to witness their own life’s memorial—either by choice or by bizarre chance. 10 Timothy Dexter Eccentric 18th-century millionaire Timothy Dexter wanted to know what people thought about him. He decided to hold a mock funeral, hide, and see how his death affected the guests.[1] Dexter sent out a notice, which claimed he had died, and his family invited people to his funeral....
Right now, American politics is like a cartoon car from Wacky Racers, careering toward the edge of a cliff long after the engine has fallen out and the brakes have stopped working. Unless something drastic changes soon, everyone’s going to crash to the ground in a flaming wreck. 10Paranoia Is Going Mainstream In summer 2015, the military embarked on Jade Helm 15, a multistate training exercise that became a magnet for fringe beliefs....
Regarding their humongous careers, it’s fair to say that most musicians have a reputable past. They worked hard, endured sleepless nights, and disregarded producers who dismissed their talents; fair play to them. However, some singers started as strippers before their newly found fame. While some regret the experiences, others see it as a part of their life that catapulted them to the next phase. We discuss the most popular singers who used to be strippers below:...
10 Gun According to the company website, the Swiss MiniGun is “a double action revolver and has all the same features as are found on a real size gun.” As the name implies, the gun and its components are Swiss-made, which kind of makes sense—a country famous for the quality of its clocks and watches should have no trouble with a working pistol the size of a thumb drive. The six-shot revolver fires 2....
10 “Possession” – Sarah McLachlan These lyrics are creepy enough without knowing that they were inspired by a real-life stalker who consistently sent demented fan letters to singer Sarah McLachlan for three years. Several of the letters contained thinly veiled threats, including that the stalker “would stop at nothing to achieve their destiny” and that McLachlan had been “betrothed” to him since birth. The stalker soon realized that his words had been used in McLachlan’s song “Possession,” and he then tried to sue her....
The European werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope, is a fixture of modern pop culture. Its origins lie in ancient times, before recorded history, but its role has changed through the ages. Lycanthropy began as a punishment, became a gift, and was rewritten as a curse. 10The Ancient Warrior Class The Proto-Indo-European culture was a primal civilization that may have existed in ancient Europe. If real, it would be the source of all European culture, but there is no physical evidence of its existence....
