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Lip-locked and Love-locked on a Bridge in Europe
by Amanda Arnold | October 11, 2011
I’ll tell you who isn’t afraid of commitment: the Hohenzollernbruecke bridge in Cologne, Germany. The bridge was reconstructed after it was bombed during World War II, and since then it’s been padlocked with the immortal love of thousands of couples from around the world, according to SFGate. Just look at all these “love locks”!
Some cities like Paris, Rome and Budapest are well-known for the catacombs carved beneath. Another city, Nottingham, home of Robin Hood, is less famous for its system of caves, though its been getting its due lately. There are about 500 man made caves beneath the town, dating back at least as far as the Medieval period.
Although you’ll usually hear this organization called the “Knights of Malta” in conspiracy circles, their full name is a mouthful: The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta. And, unlike some of the other groups you hear about in conspiracy theories, the Sovereign Order of Malta is real. [...]
When thinking about the ancient city of Rome, and Roman engineering, one thing that is amazing even today is the aqueduct system they used to bring water into the city. Water might travel hundreds of miles through canals and tunnels to reach the city, and then flow to the citizens either through pipes or public [...]
While being funny, this video also celebrates the unrelenting laws of physics when applied to bodies in motion….
British Columbia’s Knight Inlet boasts breathtaking scenery and amazing wildlife. Explore this extensive fjord and meet its furry (and non-furry) denizens in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet.
Shared by Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is a high-altitude lake with an interesting mix of wild and human inhabitants. Take a tour of the world’s highest navigable lake in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet.
The Grand Canyon offers visitors a gorgeous, unparalleled slice of geological history. Explore the many layers of the Grand Canyon and take a walk in the sky in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
The lost Maya city of Palenque stunned the first outsiders who stumbled upon it in the rainforests of Southern Mexico. Take a virtual tour of this beautiful ruined city — and discover what makes it so cool — in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
From 1509 to 1547, thousands of people were beheaded under the bloody, violent reign of Henry VIII. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Henry VIII and his effect on history.
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