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20 Fascinating Details About Famous Historical Figures’ Lives That Most People Haven’t Heard Before

22Nov By viralzergnet.comNo Comments

Life, People

20 Fascinating Details About Famous Historical Figures’ Lives That Most People Haven’t Heard Before

20 Weird And Interesting Facts About Famous Historical Figures Even though we see famous faces on book covers and dollar bills every day, it’s easy to forget they were human. Just like us, they were real people with a complex array of motivations and emotions. Oh, and they were pretty weird, too. Between dark secrets, awkward meetings, and bizarre personal lives, historical figures got wrapped up in their fair share of strange stuff. Here are the facts some of history’s most important people tended to leave out of their distinguished memoirs… 1. Because he amassed a net worth of about $1 billion over his lifetime, Walt Disney liked to reward those who worked for him. In fact, he gave his housekeeper company stock every Christmas and birthday. By the time she was in her 70s, she was ...

Man Inspired By Famous Haunted Mansion Becomes Consumed With His Own Building Project

22Nov By viralzergnet.comNo Comments

Life

Man Inspired By Famous Haunted Mansion Becomes Consumed With His Own Building Project

The adage goes that a man’s home is his castle. It’s supposed to mean that when you have your own place, you can be yourself and be in charge, but of course, a few people take the “castle” part a little too literally.Out in the rolling hills of Wyoming towers a one-of-a-kind residence — one just as colorful as the man who built it. Even though its countless nooks and crannies still provide a spectacle for onlookers today, there also hides a tragic history behind every nail and board… Francis Lee Smith was an engineer in Cody, Wyoming, but Lee’s real passion was the great outdoors. He loved nothing more than exploring Wyoming’s rivers and mountains, and more than anything else, Lee wished he and his family had their own place out in the wilderness. Smith Mansion When a wildfire tore thro...

20 Hygiene Tips And Remedies From The Past That Will Have Modern People Sick To Their Stomachs

14Sep By viralzergnet.comNo Comments

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20 Hygiene Tips And Remedies From The Past That Will Have Modern People Sick To Their Stomachs

Over the last few hundred years, we’ve learned a thing or two about our world that previous generations were completely clueless about. While some of their beliefs were harmlessly misguided, there were other “old fashioned” practices that actually posed a serious threat to those who performed them. Not only are these 20 hygiene tips and practices from the past dangerous from a health standpoint, but they’re also utterly revolting by today’s standards. Whatever you do, definitely do not try any of these at home! 1. Bathing: Back in Medieval times, heating water for a single bath took so long that families would actually share used bathwater. Let’s hope they only shared their baths with other people… 2. Baldness Cures: Balding men of the Renaissance were convinced that rubbing a combi...

Toddler Addicted To Smoking Two Packs Of Cigarettes Per Day ‘At Risk Of Brain Damage’

2Sep By viralzergnet.comNo Comments

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Toddler Addicted To Smoking Two Packs Of Cigarettes Per Day ‘At Risk Of Brain Damage’

2-year-old Rapi Ananda Pamungkas hit headlines earlier this month, after it was revealed that the boy was smoking two packs of cigarettes per day! Experts have now warned that he could be left with serious brain damage if he doesn’t kick the habit immediately. The shocking video that was shared online showed the little boy puffing away while his parents were just standing there and watching. It caused a massive stir, and the family has since vowed to help Rapi ditch the nasty habit. As we all know, smoking is not good for you, but Associate Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of New South Wales Colin Mendelsohn has issued a warning about the additional risks associated with smoking cigarettes at such young age. “Animal studies have shown nicotine da...

Russian Boy Claiming He’s From Mars Issues Apocalyptic Warning That Makes Experts Uneasy

2Sep By viralzergnet.comNo Comments

Life, Viral, WTF

Russian Boy Claiming He’s From Mars Issues Apocalyptic Warning That Makes Experts Uneasy

We’ve all wondered about life on other planets. It’s easy to think about the unending vastness of space above us and feel like there just has to be someone or something else living out there, but we usually label these thoughts as science fiction. However, in the last two decades, one special kid from Russia has made claims of extraterrestrials that are deeply compelling. While many people sensibly doubt the claims the boy’s been making over 22 years, some experts admit the tale contains convincing details about life on Mars… From the moment Boris Kipriyanovich held his head up without support just two weeks after he was born, his parents knew he was special. And as he grew, Boris only continued to impress. Weeks after his 1996 birth date, for instance, the Russian native started sp...

The Weirdest Objects People Ever Found Hidden Inside The Walls Of Their House

31Aug By viralzergnet.comNo Comments

People, Viral

The Weirdest Objects People Ever Found Hidden Inside The Walls Of Their House

Moving into a new house or apartment is an experience often accompanied by the excitement of making an unfamiliar place feel like home. Yet no matter how many pictures we hang, the previous residents of the space seem to always linger in the scuffs on the wall. Or, perhaps, in the spaces behind the wall. For these 20 homeowners, the spaces between the plaster proved to be a treasure trove of unbelievable oddities, ranging from the fascinating to the deadly. It just goes to show: you never know what could be lurking behind the walls inside the place you call home… 1. Mummified Cats: Live cats were once sealed into the walls of homes in order to protect the occupants from evil spirits. This practice was popular in 17th-century England, and there have been dozens of reports of mummified ca...

Man Gave His Girlfriend The Hood, But Kept The Coat For Himself

25Aug By viralzergnet.comNo Comments

Humor & Funny, News, Viral

Man Gave His Girlfriend The Hood, But Kept The Coat For Himself

We often hear nowadays that chivalry is dead. Well, this guy showed that romance is still alive when he gave his girlfriend his hood to keep her new haircut dry. However, he kept his jacket for him. The Internet is now confused as to whether this is an act of chivalry of kindness or not, because he gave her his hood, but he kept his coat to himself. The bizarre turn of events left Jake Shannon, who took the video and photos, stunned. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he spotted the couple during a rainy day at Cheshire, England. The girl is complete without a coat, but has the large blue hood over her head, and it appears to be out of her boyfriend’s blue jacket. The confused Jake jokingly suspected that the man in the jacked have just paid for the girl’s haircut and he didn’t wa...

These long Furby projects are the stuff of Furby fans’ dreams

23Aug By viralzergnet.comNo Comments

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These long Furby projects are the stuff of Furby fans’ dreams

Most people agree that Furbies are cute. We know—some of you think they’re terrifying, or a combination of cute and terrifying. But it’s hard to deny that these weird creatures, which resemble an owl mixed with maybe two other animals, are magical. And you know what’s even more magical than a regular Furby? A Long Furby. When Twitter user @SomersetSews first posted photos of an extremely long, ferret-like Furby, Furby fans all over the internet went wild for it. Just take a look at this thing: Do you think that God stays in heaven because he too lives in fear of what he has created pic.twitter.com/XU2Uv0N6M1 — Bono @ Furby Godmother (@SomersetSews) July 26, 2018 As expected, people were both horrified and amazed when they saw it. why would you bring this monster into the ...

Australia Wants To Pay People To Live On A Perfect Island For 2 Years But There’s A Catch

19Aug By viralzergnet.comNo Comments

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Australia Wants To Pay People To Live On A Perfect Island For 2 Years But There’s A Catch

Everybody wants to get away from it all, no matter how much they love the bustle of their daily lives! But it isn’t easy to actually to escape from the world, especially not if you’re on a fixed income. Who has the money for a true escape, right? If you’re feeling this way, you might be in luck: the Tasmanian Parks And Wildlife Service, the conservation, and the protection agency for Tasmania, Australia, wants to give a lucky couple an idyllic island home all to themselves. Even better? They want to pay you! There’s just a few conditions… Replete with unbelievable views and diverse wildlife, Maatsuyker Island is heaven on Earth. So when the Tasmanian Parks And Wildlife Service (TPWS) posted on Facebook that they wanted to pay a couple to stay there, they naturally received an overwhelm...