While there are a good number of haunted places and streets in the world, fact is that you can enter them. However, these places have been restricted from entering for various reasons.
1. Mezhgorye
This is a town in Russia which is said to be the resting point of those who are said to be working on the Mount Yamantaw which is a 5,389 feet tall mountain. It is believed that the United States is trying to build a massive nuclear facility there or a bunker.
2. Vatican Secret Archives
Despite the name, these archives are not ‘secret’. While you are given the liberty to inspect and scrutinize any document, you are not permitted to walk into the archive. If you wish to find a document, you must send in a request after which it will be delivered to you.
3. Club 33
This club is in Disneyland and sells great liquor. It is private and is considered to be restricted feature of this popular theme park. The address plate simply reads ‘33’ and one must pay at least 10,000 dollars in order to become a member. But don’t hold your breath- the waiting list is 14 years long.
4. Moscow Metro-2
This metro system is underground and is said to be secret. It was built during Stalin’s time and was called the D-6. Neither the FSB nor the Moscow Metro Administration has established its existence. The metro system is about 200 meters deep and has 4 lines.
5. White’s Gentlemen’s Club
This club was established in 1693 and is an exclusive club only for English men. It is well known for its ‘betting book’ and the consequent unusual gambles that these men make. So why is it restricted? This is because women cannot enter or join this club and if you are a man who wishes to enter it, you will have to go through a long-drawn process and satisfy a number of conditions.
This tradition is native to the Ainu people and they carry out the slaughter of such bears that are hibernating in their caves. They retrieve her cubs and raise them for a few years after which they are choked to death as well. They do this because they believe that bears are god-like creatures that walk amongst us.
This tradition is carried out by an ethnic group of Indonesia. When a person dies, they wrap up the corpse and keep it in the house. They believe that this will help preserve the soul that stays intact till the body is buried.
The Masai Tribe is native to parts of Tanzania and Kenya and their traditions are quite bizarre in the sense that they greet each other on religious holidays by spitting on each other. Also, the men take a new born into their arms and spit on it repeatedly. The belief behind this is that if they don’t, the child will be on the receiving end of some bad luck for the rest of their lives.
It was recently discovered that Romans, in the past, would have meals with the corpses of loved ones and also feed the food to them. They did so with the help of such pipes that were attached to their organs. They then poured food, honey and wine through it.
The Yanomamö are such tribes which belong to parts of Brazil and Venezuela. Because they try to stay away from modern life and stick to their traditions, many of them are still in use. When a family member of the tribe dies, they burn the body thoroughly and then eat the ashes.
If you are eating healthy food, you must be eating some fruits too. Many people believe that since these fruits contain natural sugars, they will instantly have blood sugar problems. They feel that if they eat too much fruit, they will get a sugar rush that will subside soon, leaving them empty. This is not true. Fact is that if your blood sugar is high, it has nothing to do with the fruit.
Many people believe that if they eat too many mangoes, bananas or apple, they will get Candida. They self-diagnose themselves and panic to no extent. Fact is that this is not true and if they do not believe it, they should visit a doctor.
Many people who have thick glasses and those who find it difficult to even recognize themselves in the mirror without their contacts start nibbling on carrots day in and day out with the hope that it will improve their eyesight. However, while carrots are definitely good for you as they are healthy, they will not change your eyesight. Therefore, keep those glasses on and stop overdosing on the carrots.
While too much of supplemental potassium will definitely cause problems, natural potassium is completely safe. Even though bananas contain about 1,200 mg of this element, you do not need to worry.
This myth is completely untrue. In fact, the more fruit you eat, the more you will keep cancer at bay. Therefore, those patients who have cancer should munch on a whole of fruits through the day instead of avoiding it. People believe that since cancer cells expand after feeding on sugar, fruits are dangerous. However, this is simply not true.
Possibly the best bowler in cricket history, Glenn McGrath was persistently accurate when it came to taking wickets. He played for 14 years and has taken over 550 wickets. He is undoubtedly deserving of the number one spot in this list.
Walsh bowled his way till the top in this field and made it look so easy. His success is further consolidated by the fact that he was at the top for 17 years. This legend has taken over 500 Test wickets which was a record at one point.
This left-handed bowler is considered to be among the fastest in the field. His is fondly referred to as the Sultan of Swing and has taken over 350 Test wickets. Akram has also recorded two hat-tricks in both ODI and Test cricket.
Kapil Dev was definitely the best in the game during his time and is said to be an all-rounder. He gave his all no matter what the stakes were and he would deserve a mention even if he was terrible with the bat. However, both his batting and bowling were exceptional and he has taken over 430 Test wickets during his career. Last but not the least; he was also given the title of the “Cricketer of the last century”.
Since his nickname was “White Lightening”, it goes without saying that he is among the top 10 bowlers in cricket history. Since South Africa was excluded from cricket, Donald gave his all at the age of 26 when he finally got his chance. His excellence in the field was proven when he took over 300 wickets.
Lawyer: What do you think about the attorneys at defense?
Q: Who among a blonde and brunette are more likely to hit the ground first if they fall of a building.
A blonde asked someone the time and was told that it was 4:45. She had a puzzled look on her face as she replied.
This guy went to the office one day and found a new blonde girl working the paint on the wall. She had a new coat and a leather jacket.
Two guys are going back home late night. A mugger waylays them and pries them for cash. Both these people unwillingly take out their cash. The first guy swings around to the second, handing him some cash, says here’s the $20 that I borrowed from you.
Most favorite hotspot for those who like to gamble is Las Vegas. The casino hotels in Las Vegas can be called the superb getaway as far as gambling is concerned. In this bustling city you can have a memorable casino experience and this city is the perfect destination for casino lovers from all parts of the world.
Being the biggest in the Caribbean, Atlantis casino contains several slot machines, celebrity chef restaurants, many relaxing guest rooms for vacationers, dolphin retreats and other entertainment options. Aruba in the Caribbean has the most number of casinos. If you like gambling you can spend time at the Renaissance Aruba. This hotel lies in the heart of the city and is open 24/7.
Niagara Falls is no doubt a family destination which also has many gambling casinos where everyone can have a great time gambling by escaping the congestion of the city.
Lake Tahoe, Nevada, looks beautiful because of the beautiful lakes and majestic mountains surrounding it where newly weds and others can take part in outdoor and indoor sports, eat well and gamble too. The place can be chosen for casual travel and for a great casino time.
Black Hawk in Colorado is a notable casino center which has more than 20 casinos. There are over 10000 gaming machines in Black Hawk, and over 100 table games. Out of the major cities having legalized gambling in Colorado, Black Hawk has the most casinos.
The Human immunodeficiency virus, leads to a state of lack of immunity. The host tends to acquire immune deficiency syndrome, which naturally tends to crush a human upon slightest exposure. The disease seen a categorization in terms of a major epidemic. Though by itself, the virus has far more strength such that a large number of AIDS victims finally yield to death from an AIDS related deficiency.
The virus had not been detected until around 3 decades ago. The Ebola leaves behind a fatality of around 90%. Recorded for equal damage to both humans and animal stocks, the Ebola is known to kill the victim within 6-7 days. Death would come from either multiple organ failure or hypovelmic shock. Sometime back a survey showed that there are companies which have created an effective vaccine which proved it self in tests carried on monkeys.
A big-time break out of the virus carried some big scare, a couple of years back. Although severe acute respiratory syndrome has not seen many outbreaks in middle Asia. Most of the time, the disease strikes in a viral form, which comes on a fatality rate of around 65-70% at least. The highest mortality range starts with people over the age of 65. It is said that the government and heath care of China came up with a vaccine which was supposedly effective in about 75% of the test operations.
Malaria is a vector borne disease, with its claws dug mostly in third world countries. With a count of about 500 million people catching this disease, and around 1.5 million succumbing to its blow. However, with proper care, a patient of malaria may very much expect a full time recovery. Like many other diseases, Malaria does not have vaccine either.
Anthrax called currency as a name for biological warfare, which has been doing rounds for quite sometime now. A person inhaling anthrax will die due to the poisoning caused by the spores. In fact, a live stock affected by anthrax is likely to kill the person who ingests it. After contamination, the bacteria of anthrax are known to multiply at a high speed, eventually killing the host with by realizing two very poisonous toxic chemicals. The host may die immediately, or may live up to a month, with sharp breathing problems.
Although ‘box jellyfish’ denotes the entire Cubozoa class, the most dangerous of them all is the deadly Chironex fleckeri. The venom of this species is the most deadly in the animal kingdom and is reported to be able to kill 60 humans within a period of 3 minutes.
The venom of this dangerous sea snake is several times more potent and deadly than the most venomous land snake. The bite itself is painless and may even go unnoticed by the victim. Symptoms start showing around after half an hour of the bite, and if immediate medical attention is not received, the victim goes into cardiac arrest after six to twelve hours.
Crocodiles are territorial and they do not like intruders. They have been known to attack small boats and canoes and result in human deaths. Though you may argue that this is not exactly an aquatic animal, it hardly matters when you are been attacked by in water.
All of us are familiar with the Great White – the popular star of the movie “Jaws”. Great Whites are expert hunters and know how to immobilize prey and render them helpless while they finish them off. There are reported incidents of Great Whites being responsible for the deaths of innocent swimmers off the coast of USA.
This common name refers to several octopus species of the genus Hapalochlaena – small and beautiful octopuses that have a venom powerful enough to kill humans.
