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Arvyn has been writing for several years and has been an English teacher for half of those. He has a degree in American & Canadian Studies, along with other teaching qualifications. When he’s not writing, he’s traveling, or looking after his cats.
One hundred trillion dollars. It has the highest value in history. The hyper-inflation in Zimbabwe in 2008 / 2009 broke all records. No longer in circulation
Posted inWorld

The country where every citizen is technically a millionaire

Switching the currency stopped the price from spiraling and ended the nation’s inflation issues. Shops now began to price things normally again. However, the economic consequences continued to affect the country for many years.
Posted by Arvyn Braich October 22, 2025
New York City, USA - 06.07.2017: Empire State Building
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Empire State Building’s secret hidden floors

Few people know there’s more above the Empire State Building’s observatory than meets the eye. A hidden level and secret stories most visitors never hear.
Posted by Arvyn Braich October 21, 2025
Frustrated man, megaphone and protest with crowd for human rights, equality or change in society or city. Angry male person or activist screaming or yelling on loudspeaker in street riot or rally
Posted inHistory

13 bizarre riots that started over everyday objects

People have lost it over the weirdest things, like hats and toys. Even condiments. Want to know about the real riots started by stuff you probably own?
Posted by Arvyn Braich October 20, 2025
A gravity hill where slow speed cars are drawn against gravity is famously known as "Magnetic Hill" , a natural wonder at Leh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India - Himalayan mountains in background.
Posted inGeography Science

10 places on Earth where gravity doesn’t seem to work

Cars creep uphill and water sneaks upward. Even calm hills mess with your inner compass. Curious yet? Find the places where gravity feels non-existent.
Posted by Arvyn Braich October 19, 2025
Trees in water view from above lake
Posted inWorld

13 lakes and rivers that hide ghost towns underwater

Beneath calm waterlines, entire towns are still there. The porches and roads, even old cemeteries, still exist. Nobody talks about them. So what happened?
Posted by Arvyn Braich October 18, 2025
Sunshine Skyway Bridge spanning the Lower Tampa Bay and connecting Terra Ceia to St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.
Posted inHistory

Why one U.S. bridge has a reputation for swallowing ships

A sudden squall and a freighter off course. Then, the Sunshine Skyway seemed to vanish. Why does it have a reputation for swallowing ships? Let's find out.
Posted by Arvyn Braich October 17, 2025
Virtual reality, portrait and woman with smart glasses for internet connection in office. Future technology, google and agent with designer VR eyewear, vision and online business communication
Posted inHistory

12 quirky inventions people once swore would change the world

They were hyped as things to change the world. Gadgets meant to fix cities & homes, even how we sleep. Instead, they vanished. Find out what happened here.
Posted by Arvyn Braich October 16, 2025
Oysters with lemon served on black round platter. Luxury delicatessen seafood
Posted inAnimal

6 little-known facts about oysters

Forget all about hot sauce. Oysters can hibernate for weeks and bend the rules of biology in ways that many people have no idea about.
Posted by Arvyn Braich October 15, 2025
Pirate captain traveler discoverer and explorer on the vintage pirate ship
Posted inHistory

6 myths and facts about pirates

The secrets of the seas weren’t what the stories claimed. Find out about how pirate flags, coins and punishments really worked beyond the myths.
Posted by Arvyn Braich October 12, 2025
One dollar bill close-up, George Washington
Posted inHistory

Famous historical figures connected by blood or family

Blood ties linked presidents and royals in surprising ways, including Roosevelt family weddings and cousins on opposite sides of world wars. Find out more.
Posted by Arvyn Braich October 10, 2025

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