When someone mentions Ancient Rome, you almost always think of insane orgies, or remarkable architecture, depending on your preferences. But what almost nobody mentions about are some of their idiotic laws and prohibitions, especially when viewed from a modern-day perspective.
Let’s quickly jump in on those and judge the filthy Romans, as if we’re any better than them! Enjoy!
Category: Interesting
10 Mysterious Ancient Artifacts That Still Baffle Scientists
We are used to thinking that ancient world was not as developed as our modern civilization. But is that actually true? They are as different from us as we are from the people that will be living on Earth in a thousand years. They had their own gods, belief systems, and yes, technologies as well. Some of the archaeological finds we make today reveal that thousands of years ago people were using mechanisms of incredible complexity. Some of them still baffle scientists as they can’t figure out what those gizmos were used for! Here’s a list of 10 ancient finds of unknown origin.
7 Weird IG Accounts You Should Follow
Instagram has been around for a long time and people have really learned how to use it to attract audiences. Some post kittens, birdies and other cute animals, while others focus on their own lives and hobbies. Yet, there are others who use it to promote art and all sorts of crazy and fun ideas. Here’s a list of 7 incredibly fun and weird Instagram accounts you should definitely check out.
20 Google Tricks Only Expert Users Know About
There are many neat Google tricks you should know to make your life a lot easier. Let’s see what this omniscient Internet deity can do!
10 Things Americans Find Really Weird About Mexicans
It’s probably not a big secret that different nations do things a little differently, this includes Mexicans as well, of course. While many Americans might find the following traditions somewhat strange, Mexicans know that they only make them stand out. Let’s see what the Americans find weird about their Southern neighbors and their traditions.
10 Things No One Knows About Mexico
There’s so much you don’t know about Mexico! The history of bullfighting, the origin of chocolate and chili, the infamous Tabasco sauce that’s named after a Mexican state, but is actually produced in the U.S. – these facts are only the tip of the iceberg that’s called ‘Mexico’. Here are a few things that will totally change your perception of this country.
7 Ancient Mexican Artifacts That Could Have Been Made by Aliens
Ancient civilizations that used to exist on the territory of modern day Mexico have left hundreds of relics and artifacts, some of which are of unknown origin. Many people still wonder whether Mayans and Aztecs could have created these amazing objects by themselves. Did they, perhaps, have some help from beings that were much more developed than we could ever imagine? This would explain the vast knowledge pre-Columbian cultures had about space and stars. Here are a few finds that might prove that humans had contact with extraterrestrial beings in the past.
Creepy Halloween Costumes From The Past
Halloween has been around since the olden days of creepy black-and-white-but-somehow-yellow-now pictures, so what would be better than matching creepy outfits with a creepy style of taking pictures? Exactly, nothing that’s legal.
In an attempt to give you inspiration for your new Halloween outfit, let’s take a look at some old school creepy Halloween costume pictures.
15 Music Stars Before They Became Famous
Who knew Eminem looked like an average dorky white kid when he was young?
21 Celebrity Doppelgangers (or at least lookalikes)
Have you ever wondered if there’s anyone else in the world who looks just like you? Wouldn’t it be awesome (or weird, I guess) to see your twin brother from another mother? Hell yeah it would! And chances are that there IS someone who looks a lot like you out there. Since celebs are people too, this means that there’s a poor man’s version of Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson, and even Emma Watson.
These 8 Holes Have A Brilliant Purpose
Let’s do some good in the world and look at some brilliantly thought-out design in the form of putting holes in things of which no one actually knows the true purpose. Because even product designers deserve respect
15 Shots That Will Completely Change Your Perception of History
Most of us think that history is something that is set in stone, but it is hardly so. History has been rewritten countless times, certainly more than we can account for. You’ll be surprised to see that something we consider amazing today was something quite usual just a few decades ago.
The 10 Most Expensive Cars In The World
If you’re rich and want to make sure you buy a car your friends can’t afford so you have exclusive bragging rights. Consider this shopping list…
12 Models When They Were Kids
Let’s see how some of the most beautiful models looked like when they were just kids. Enjoy!
Iconic Rock Stars and Their Different Looks
But without further ado, let’s take a look at some iconic rock stars and the looks they’ve donned over the years.
Dream to Be a Millionaire? These 12 Kids Know How to Do It!
These 12 kids weren’t old enough to drive a car at the time of earning their first big money, but there’s no age restriction on becoming a millionaire!
8 Celebrities With Historically Important Parents/Grandparents
It’s true what they say about apples not falling far from the trees, and in case if the trees are celebrities, their apples almost always stay in the shade of their parents’ crowns. Sometimes it’s the other way around, if the kid gets lucky! But still, it’s fascinating that some celebrities had dads, moms and grandparents, who achieved success in entirely different fields and became a part of history.
8 Celebrities with Gay Parents
Right now people are becoming more and more open about gay relationships and same-sex families raising children. 10 years ago LGBT families were still a big issue that could cause a nation-wide scandal, and what about 20, 30 or even 40 years ago. Was it any different for celebs who were raised by gay parents a few decades ago? They probably had to maintain some kind of secrecy back in the day, yet now most of them openly speak about their childhood. Here are 8 celebs who were raised by gay parents.
Girls With Long Hair Undo Their Buns And It’s The Best Thing Ever
One of the most attractive things about girls is their hair. Admit it, you were expecting something else. Allow me to prove you wrong (by also kind of giving you what you want, I guess). There’s this new trend on the Internet that’s all the rage now apparently, and it’s girls with long hair undoing their buns.
10 Shocking Celeb Beauty Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know
It’s not a secret that celebs need to look picture-perfect 24/7 no matter what. So it’s no wonder that some of them go to great lengths to stay beautiful as long as possible. Sometimes, though, Hollywood stars go a little bit overboard with their beauty regimes and try some really weird things. Do you think snake venom or bird poo will make you beautiful? Probably not, but these stars have tried that anyway. This is what happens when you have a lot of money and even more desire to maintain your beauty no matter what.