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Dubai Spent $12 Billion to Build 300 Artificial Islands for Millionaires. Now, They’re Abandoned and Sinking

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The project was launched with an initial investment of $12 billion and with 60% of the islands sold.

Amid a New Crisis of Faith, the Catholic Church Has Literally Found a Saint. Specifically, Its First Millennial Saint

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The Catholic Church is hoping a millennial saint will help bring young people back to its pews.

Surprising Absolutely No One, Japan’s ‘Anti-Tourist’ Fence Already Has Several Holes So People Can Take Photos of Mount Fuji

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Just a week after local authorities installed it, the large fence in Fujikawaguchiko already has 10 holes.

South Korea Just Received a Barrage of Balloons Filled With Trash and Poop. The Suspect: North Korea

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Recently, North Korea complained about South Korea's propaganda against its regime and warned that it would take action.

In the 19th Century, a U.S. Millionaire Invaded Countries and Founded Two Republics on His Own

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William Walker made his fortune by conquering territories in Central America, where he established his own republics and imposed laws.

We Knew That Mexico's Mummies Were Creepy, But Now We Know That They're Also Biohazard Risks

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A museum in Guanajuato, Mexico, houses dozens of mummies. Researchers are concerned about potential biohazards from the toxins they emit.

The Luxury Bunker for Billionaires Has 15 Stories and Costs $1.5 Million Per Room

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A company has converted a nuclear missile bunker from the Cold War nuclear into a luxury shelter for 75 people.

Geisha Is the Most Exclusive Coffee on Earth. It Has Unexpected Origins

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Growing this coffee is complicated. Discovered by chance, today it’s almost as expensive as gold.

Kim Jong Un’s ‘Friendly Father’ Song Goes Viral on TikTok. South Korea Has Already Banned It

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The propaganda song, which praises the North Korean leader as a “friendly father,” has a catchy beat and an epic music video.

Someone Has Created an Airline for Dogs–It’s Called Bark Air and It Just Had Its Inaugural Flight

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Of course, tickets don’t come cheap.

New York City Consumes So Much Pizza That It Had To Come up With a Special Container Just for the Boxes

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The Central Park Conservancy shared that in just one picnic area, it collects more than 100 pizza boxes a day.

Japan Has Just Installed an ‘Anti-Tourist’ Fence to Purposefully Ruin One of Its Best Mount Fuji Views

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In Fujikawaguchiko, a huge barrier has been put up to prevent crowds at a popular spot from viewing the iconic Japanese landmark.

Every Once in a While, We Come Across 1,700-Year-Old Roman Dodecahedra. We Still Don’t Know What They Were Used For

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They look as good as new, and archeologists still find them from time to time.

This Isn't a Real Neighborhood. Boeing Built It to Hide Its Factory During World War II

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There has never been a more legendary Hollywood set than the one built in the middle of the war to escape the attack from Japanese forces.

Venice’s Downfall Won’t Be Tourism or Sea-Level Rise, but Rather the Tree Trunks It Was Built On

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Venice is supported by millions of tree trucks that have endured for hundreds of years.

Historians Have Been Trying to Solve the Following Enigma for Decades: What Are Medieval Warrior Snails?

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Some experts say they're a social or a resurrection metaphor. Others see them as satirical elements that make fun of the enemy.

A South Korean Man Has Been Throwing Bottles With Rice Into the Sea for Almost 10 Years. He Has Good Reasons

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Park Jung-oh has been studying the tides to throw bottles of rice and USB sticks into the Pacific since 2015.

New York City and Dublin Created a 'Virtual Bridge' With Live Cameras. It Ended With a Parade of Butts and Boobs

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City officials have decided to temporarily shut down the project after the “inappropriate behavior" of a "minority" of visitors.

Japan's Million Empty Homes Reflect a Unique Housing Crisis. It Even Has Its Own Word: 'Akiya'

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Demographics, culture, and economics explain a trend that has already prompted authorities to take action.

There's a Problem With the Mayan Ruins: They’re Becoming Inaccessible Due to Violence

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The Mexican government says that the problems are “social” and that access to the ruins isn't cut off.

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