Most Famous Legends of the World and How to Explore Them
Dec 15, 2024 · Where the Legend Originated: The Philippines After retreating to the Sierra Madre mountains in the Philippines at the height of World War II, Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita was given orders to construct an underground tunnel to house the looted gold that the occupying Japanese forces amassed from China and Southeast Asia.. Upon completion, to ensure the location of the tunnel remained ...
35 Most Dangerous Animals on Earth - Far & Wide
Dec 15, 2024 · Humans Killed Per Year: 0. Where They Can Be Found: Warm waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans Notable Features: Long bodies without scales Note: Some of the animals on this list are dangerous for attacking humans, not necessarily killing them.
25 Hardest Languages to Learn, Ranked - Far & Wide
Dec 9, 2024 · The ability to speak multiple languages puts you steps ahead of singular speakers. Whether for gaining a deeper cultural understanding of a country or for the simple necessity of co-existing and even performing business, multilingual speakers put themselves at the forefront of new possibilities.
30 Best Travel Destinations in the World, Ranked - Far & Wide
Dec 10, 2024 · Where to stay: Cyan Soho Neuquen Hotel Hot tip: Since springtime occurs in the southern hemisphere in October and November, those months are your best bet when planning a trip. Fun fact: The largest dinosaur fossils ever unearthed were found in Argentine Patagonia. They belong to the largest-known titanosaur, believed to have weighed about 83 tons. ...
50 Foods to Try Before You Die - Far & Wide
Dec 16, 2024 · Influenced by Turkey’s baklava, this Greek dish uses a thin, flaky phyllo pastry. Spanakopita is a casserole pie filled with spinach, feta cheese, onions and herbs.. Often served as a side to lamb or chicken, spanakopita also goes perfectly with …
25 Most Naturally Beautiful States in America, Ranked - Far & Wide
Dec 6, 2024 · State capital: Boston Population: 6.87 million No. of national parks: 16* *These include all protected areas that are within the National Parks Service.Besides officially designated national parks, there are “monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails.”
Who Knew? 35 Incredible Facts About Ancient Egypt - Far & Wide
Jul 29, 2024 · 35 Amazing Facts About Ancient Egypt. Conjuring up images of Ancient Egypt typically involves Hollywood films — Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra or Arnold Vosloo as high priest Imhotep in “The Mummy” — but the ancient civilization goes far …
28 Easiest Languages to Learn for English Speakers
Jul 30, 2024 · Ready to learn a new language? English speakers will find that there's an easiest language to learn for absolutely everyone on this list. 28 Easiest Languages for English Speakers to Learn, Ranked More than 40 percent of the world is bilingual, meaning people can speak two languages fluently. And ...
50 Best Countries in the World, Ranked - Far & Wide
Dec 15, 2024 · Chile is the long, narrow country that takes up most of the length of South America’s western coastline. From top to bottom, it covers 2,700 miles, with the widest point being 150 miles!
Huzzah! The Biggest Renaissance Festivals in the U.S. - Far & Wide
May 18, 2023 · The Carolina Renaissance Festival calls itself “the biggest party since Camelot.” (We’re guessing they mean the parties King Arthur held in between all the betrayal, war and death?) More than 500 costumed “villagers” roam around, providing great laughs and entertainment. There is even an ethereal mermaid show that kids and adults gush about.