When Tina Turner Set a Guinness World Record

In 1988, legendary soul and R&B singer Tina Turner held a distinction that few other recording artists have accomplished: a Guinness World Record for the largest paying audience for a solo artist in history, The New York Times reports. At that time, Turner performed to no fewer than 180,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium in Rio … Read the rest

The World’s 8 Most Mind-Bending Homes

In the 55-plus years since the Summer of Love kicked off in San Francisco, many of the hallmarks of the ’60s have disappeared from everyday life. Though we don’t see muttonchop sideburns and bell-bottoms as much anymore, the influence of the counterculture has left its indelible mark on architecture. Most major cities now include architects

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Where Are All the Baby Pigeons?

To city dwellers, it might seem that pigeons multiply magically: All the birds swooping down at us, or scurrying out of the way when we walk, are fully grown. How come we never see baby pigeons anywhere?

Rest assured, baby pigeons, or squabs, do exist—and there’s a good reason you’re not seeing them. It’s partially … Read the rest

WORLD’S MOST AMAZING OFF-GRID SMART HOMES

Every day developers around the world are looking for ways to keep their real estate development off the grid and energy-efficient. While there are more and more properties around the world incorporating solar energies, not all are integrating smart grid technology to their circuit. Here we will showcase the world’s most amazing off-grid developments.

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Why Are Some Farts Noisy

Farts can make a lot of different noises. Some are high and squeaky, while others explode like a car backfiring—and some don’t make any noise at all. How loud a fart is depends on how much gas you have in your intestines and on the muscles around the anus.

Farts happen when your body lets … Read the rest