Travel & Places

Incredible facts about countries, landmarks, and the world's most extraordinary places.

Mount Everest is so inundated with waste, including 26,500 lbs of human excrement, each season that the Nepalese gov't now requires each climber to pack out 8 kg of waste when descending the mountain (human waste, empty cans/bottles, abandoned tents, etc.). April 9, 2019
Showman and businessman PT Barnum was frustrated with how long people lingered in his museum's exhibits. He posted signs that said 'This Way to the Egress'. He knew most of the visitors would follow them not knowing 'Egress' meant 'Exit'. They couldn't re-enter without paying the entry fee again March 6, 2019