The seven wonders of the ancient world still enthral thousands of visitors every year as people flock to gaze in amazement at the architecture on show. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Colossus of Rhodes, these monuments to a bygone era were certainly a sight to behold. While the Pyramids are now the last remaining wonder in existence, many new lists of wonders have emerged to fill the void. Here, we pick out 11 alternatives that are wonders in their own right. 1. Christ the Redeemer Towering over the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, the 30m tall Christ... [More]

The UK’s mail system is one of the largest in the world and it used by millions of people every day. Despite this there is still plenty that people do not know about it – from how it began to how changed overtime and even to how it once sponsored children’s TV show. Here are 9 things you probably didn’t know about one of the UK’s finest institutions. 1. Military might At the outbreak of the First World War, the Post Office employed more than 250,000 people, making it the largest single employer in the world (it remains the largest in Europe today). Vast numbers of... [More]

Getting to grips with the Highway Code can be confusing at the best of times – especially when some road signs have you going in three different directions. Contradicting signs and a mass of poles and metal can be a real distraction for any driver, but spare a thought for delivery men who have to navigate these kinds of hazard on an almost daily basis. Here are some of the most confusing sign set ups – it’s easy to see why some of them would leave drivers indicting left and right at the same time! 1. The sign that makes you question if you want to turn left gigaom There are ... [More]

The Chinese New Year celebrations in 2015 get underway on February 19, starting the latest year in the Chinese lunar calendar – the Year of the Goat. New Year falls on a date between January 21 and February 20 every year and it follows an animal from the Chinese zodiac. A 12-year cycle exists, with each animal – a rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig – represented once before starting over again. The Year of the Goat can also be known as the Year of the Sheep – depending on the translation of the Mandarin word ‘yang&rsqu...; [More]

Valentine’s Day is a time for heartfelt romantic gestures and often these are done with an array of wonderful gifts. But beyond the chocolates, flowers and cuddly teddy bears there are plenty of other items that enable couples to showcase their love. Unfortunately there are also plenty of gifts that could spell disaster, ones that should only be purchased by the very brave, or the very stupid. Here are a few gifts that should probably be avoided this Valentine’s Day... Love mittens Geekalerts Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than being able to hold hands in the same mitt... [More]

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching which means the time left to buy the perfect present for a loved one is running out. With so many different treats and gifts out there, it can be difficult to find the perfect one. But fortunately there are plenty of people out there who can deliver you last minute romantic gestures. From cards and flowers to cuddly toys and race days, when it comes to showing your love there are literally thousands of ways to go about it. Here are a few of the more romantic approaches... Flowers and Valentine’s Day really go hand in hand. From red roses to br... [More]

Finding somewhere in a place you don’t know can often be tricky and somewhat stressful for drivers. It’s all too easy to get lose track and end up driving past the same church spire six times, a situation made even worse should passengers be in the car. Fortunately, one clever soul invented the Sat-Nav to make motoring easier. But they didn’t take into account the stupidity of the human race. As we show here, reading instructions from a screen apparently replaces common sense in an awful lot of cases... Here’s a few classic examples of people putting too much faith into... [More]

These stories feature all genuine items that individuals have in the past tried to smuggle onto aeroplanes. They range from the silly to the down right scary!!... 1. A tiger Cub The cub was sedated and hidden in a suitcase amongst stuffed toy tiger cubs – He was discovered when Thai officials spotted bones via the x-ray machine at security!   Imgur 2. A human head! A woman who practiced voo-doo was caught in the US trying to smuggle a human head into the country – She was charged with, well trying to smuggle a human head into the US, an actual offence!   Imgur 3. Monkeys ... [More]

The modern postcode system can trace its roots back to the 1950s, but many historical events can now be tied to them. From battles to buildings, some modern areas can reveal a lot more about the UK than the set of letters and numbers may otherwise suggest. Here we pick out a few that are cemented into history for events that unfolded in the areas nearby. The Battle of Hastings, Battle: TN33 0AD BritishBattles 1066 is one of the most easily recognisable dates in English history, marking the successful invasion by William the Conqueror. The Battle of Hastings saw King Harold killed, purportedly... [More]

Most countries in the world have some format of postal service, but the essential cog in the system – the trusted post box – can often go unnoticed. From the instantly recognisable red pillars in the UK to some slightly more extravagant designs, all serve the same purpose yet are often very different in appearance. Here we look at a few of the designs from around the globe, so hopefully you won’t have to spend hours searching next time you’re abroad for somewhere to put your postcards. UK PhotographLondon The red pillar box can be found dotted all around Britain and ha... [More]