Bobby Leach, The Barrel Diver Wikimedia Commons
As far as strange deaths by natural forces go, this one could probably have been avoided.
Bobby Leach was a well-known Niagara Falls daredevil who had gone over the falls in specially-designed barrels several times throughout his life.
While it always seemed likely that Bobby would die during one of his stunts, his life ended rather anticlimactically after he slipped on a piece of fruit while doing a promotional tour in New Zealand.
Formed over 300 million years ago, the Cliffs of Moher are striking not only for their beauty but also for their fascinating history.Wikimedia Commons The Cliffs of Moher began to form during the Upper Carboniferous period.
Standing 700 feet high and running for about 9 miles, the majestic Cliffs of Moher are the crown jewels of Ireland’s west coast. With their astounding height and breathtaking views, these rock formations are some of the most visited natural attractions on the Emerald Isle.
King Ludwig II of Bavaria spent years dreaming up Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, the model Walt Disney would later use for "Sleeping Beauty."Nestled deep in the Bavarian Alps atop a picturesque hill sits Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle, its silhouette looking like something straight out of a fairy tale.
Surrounded by cliffs, a moat, and a charming little town, the castle appears untouched by time. It stands as an everlasting testament to the fantastic imagination of King Ludwig II, who commissioned the building in 1868.
As soon as humans had telescopes strong enough to study Mars in detail, we've asked ourselves two questions: Does Mars have life? How can we establish contact?NASAA NASA photo from Mars taken in April 2021.
The question has echoed through the ages: “Is there life on Mars?” First tracked in the sky by ancient people thousands of years ago and now being observed by a cosmic helicopter, the “Red Planet” has nonetheless remained elusive to us.
Riding a roller coaster will likely help you pass a small kidney stone, a groundbreaking new study reveals.Diana Zalucky/Disney via Getty ImagesPaul “Pauly D” DelVecchio (left), from the MTV series “Jersey Shore,” takes a ride aboard the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster in the Magic Kingdom. (As far as we know, he did not pass a kidney stone while on the ride.)
It might just be the best doctor’s prescription ever: