1 99Viral Amazing Stories. Beautiful Pictures. 2017-04-05T22:08:45Z https://99viral.com/feed/atom/ WordPress David <![CDATA[25 Of The Weirdest Jobs On Earth]]> http://99viral.com/?p=14079 2017-04-04T00:37:01Z 2017-04-13T00:35:25Z From sniffing armpits to crying at funerals, people get paid to do some pretty crazy things. So just in case you were looking for a change of profession here are 25 of the Weirdest Jobs On Earth.

25. Gum Buster

If you have a passion for gum free tables, theaters, and sidewalks, just know that there are people out there who will hire you!

]]> 0 David <![CDATA[25 Most Visited Countries In The World]]> http://99viral.com/?p=14052 2017-04-04T00:36:56Z 2017-04-12T00:35:23Z Humans have been on the move for thousands of years – and in no time in history has it been easier to travel than today. Tourism is forming an increasing part of the global economy, even making up 9% of GDP and employing 1/11 people globally. Some countries are economic powerhouses bringing in millions of tourists to do business locally while others are pristine gems which draw in adventure-seekers and nature-lovers. Whether it be a country filled with thermal lakes or a tiny city-state with one of the world’s top economies, here we’ve dug up the most visited countries in the world according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) 2015 report. All numbers are reported arrivals for the year 2014. Going from only 25 million international tourists in 1950 to 1,133 million in 2014, people are traveling more than ever and for reasons from business to marathon-tourism to adventure-tourism to more. Check out which global hot spots have made it onto our list of the 25 Most Visited Countries in the World.

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David <![CDATA[25 Most Expensive Things In The World]]> http://99viral.com/?p=14025 2017-04-04T00:36:47Z 2017-04-11T00:35:22Z If you won the lottery tomorrow…how would you spend the money? Would you buy a fancy car? Go on an extravagant vacation? How about purchase a $2.7 million cellphone? And you thought the iPhone was expensive! But this is nothing compared to these 25 most expensive things in the world. The lottery might still not be enough to afford all of these things.

25. Chess Set: Charles Hollander

Price: $600,000

With 320 carats of black and white diamonds only seven of these luxury chess sets have ever been created. Although another set known as the Jewel Royale has been rumored by some websites to be the most expensive in the world at $9.8 million it was never actually created and remains little more than a concept.

]]> 0 David <![CDATA[25 Harry Potter Facts That Will Knock You Off Your Broomstick]]> http://99viral.com/?p=13998 2017-04-04T00:36:41Z 2017-04-10T00:35:21Z Everyone knows the story of Harry Potter, but few people know what went down behind the scenes of the movies or what inspired J.K. Rowling to write one of the most read book series in the world. These 25 little-known Harry Potter facts will knock you off your broomstick and give you a glimpse into makings of the series that changed the future of children’s literature and made the muggle world a little more magical. Although the beloved series has officially come to a close, for the Harry Potter generation, the story will live on forever. Enjoy our hand-picked 25 Harry Potter Facts.

25. Coincidence?

Harry’s birthday is July 31, 1980. Rowling’s birthday is also July 31 – but in 1966.

]]> 0 David <![CDATA[25 Ugliest Buildings In The World That You Have To See To Believe]]> http://99viral.com/?p=13949 2017-04-04T00:36:26Z 2017-04-08T00:35:21Z What’s the ugliest building you’ve ever seen? Is it in your city? Maybe you’ve see it on TV or on social media. It can be downright frightening as to how ugly some buildings can be (what the heck are these architects thinking?). Now, we have already published several posts dedicated to architecture such as these 25 Modern Architects Whose Works Are Truly Inspiring, these 25 unknown architectural wonders or these 25 amazing examples of Baroque architecture. However, on today´s post we will focus on buildings so unattractive and ugly you will wonder how they could ever get built. On the other hand, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so there might some people who find these buildings attractive. At any rate, these are 25 Ugliest Buildings In The World That You Have To See To Believe.

 

25. Harold Washington Library, Chicago, Illinois

Source: wikipedia.org, image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/juggernautco/7979597534

Located south of the Loop ‘L’, at 400 S. State Street in Chicago, Illinois, the Harold Washington Library is a weird mixture of Neoclassical features and glass-and-steel Mannerism.

]]> 0 David <![CDATA[25 Things That Scientists Are Surprisingly Still Unsure About]]> http://99viral.com/?p=13922 2017-04-04T00:36:18Z 2017-04-07T00:35:16Z Contrary to what many people think, science by definition doesn’t prove anything. In fact, the job of a scientist is to disprove the work of former scientists. This is how science as a whole progresses. By figuring out what doesn’t work (which tends to be easier), we can figure out what does. At any rate, there are some things that we just haven’t figured out yet. We may have a vague idea of what is going on, but the jury is still out. These are 25 things that scientists are surprisingly still unsure about.

 

25. Nutrition

Source: wikipedia, Image: https://pixabay.com (public domain)

Although we have a general idea of what is good and what is bad, the science is still a work in progress. (Just consider how we updated the food pyramid!)

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David <![CDATA[25 Unreal Animals You Won’t Believe Exist]]> http://99viral.com/?p=13895 2017-04-04T00:36:09Z 2017-04-06T00:35:16Z Now, how many animal species do you know? Fifty? A hundred? Or even more? Well, according to some scientific researches, there are almost 9 million of them! It’s no wonder then we do not know all of them but still – there are creatures out there you certainly won’t believe even exist. Check out 25 of the most unreal animals on Earth. Caution: Not all of them are cute and sweet.

25. Scotoplanes

Commonly known as sea pigs, these little deep sea animals live on ocean bottoms, typically at depths of over 0.6 miles (0.965 Kilometers). Scotoplanes are deposit feeders, and obtain food by extracting organic particles from deep-sea mud.

]]> 0 David <![CDATA[25 Things Your Body Does While You Sleep]]> http://99viral.com/?p=13876 2017-04-04T00:36:00Z 2017-04-05T00:35:15Z There are numerous reasons why sleeping is many people’s favorite activity. This peaceful part of our day is vital for both our physical and mental well being; it is a state of mind when we can dream, relax, restore our energy etc. We often tend to think of our slumber as a very inactive and quiet activity. But as you will see in our post today, that is not true at all. You will be surprised to learn how many things are actually going on in our body when we are having a doze. You do not need to worry though. All of the things are totally normal, helping your body to work properly once you are awake again. As long-term sleep deprivation can have devastating effects on your health (see these 25 Scary Surprising Effects Of Sleep Deprivation), it is important to understand and appreciate your sleep. After all, we spend a whole third of our life sleeping. Therefore, today’s post with things your body does while you sleep might come in handy as it will help you better understand what is going in our body while we slumber away. From bruxism and sleep walking to exploding head syndrome and sleep apnea, here are 25 Things Your Body Does While You Sleep.

25. Your body temperature drops

As most of our muscles became inactive during sleep, the body burns fewer calories than during the day, so the body temperatures drops. Scientists have figured out that your body temperature is usually lowest at around 2:30 am.

]]> 0 David <![CDATA[25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever]]> http://99viral.com/?p=13837 2017-04-05T22:08:45Z 2017-04-04T00:35:39Z There are many unsolved mysteries in life even though science, technology, and research have come a very long way. Although we may demand a logical explanations for these mysterious things, as of now we will have to settle with mere speculations. Until these mysteries are resolved, enjoy our 25 greatest unsolved mysteries ever. Which one is your favorite unsolved mystery?

25. The Taos Hum

In the small town of Taos, New Mexico, there is a certain buzz often heard on the horizon that can be compared to the sound of a distant diesel engine. Although it can be heard by the naked ear, various sound detection devices are not able to pick it up. This is known as the Taos Hum and up to this day, no one still knows how this sound is being created.

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David <![CDATA[25 Unbelievable Facts About The Mayans That Might Surprise You]]> http://99viral.com/?p=13976 2017-04-04T00:36:34Z 2017-03-09T09:25:30Z If you haven’t read our list about the Aztecs yet, it’s worth checking out. Both the Aztecs and Mayans were two of the great pre-Colombian Central American civilizations. The Mayan civilization actually preceded and outlived the Aztecs by hundreds upon hundreds of years. It rose and fell several time throughout the last 2 thousand years and actually still lives on today in the culture of numerous Mayans who inhabit the Yucatan peninsula. These are 25 unbelievable facts about the Mayans that might surprise you!

25. Although their civilization has declined and been conquered, in many rural parts of Mexico and Guatemala Mayan language and culture perseveres

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