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Category: Agriculture, Anthropomorphism, History, Regionalism, Advertising
Posted By: Paul - Wed Feb 10, 2021 -
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What many believe to be a mystery isn't actually so mysterious. Lion City, famed for sitting at the bottom of the Qiandao Lake, has a surprising history. The once thriving city, known for its powerful statue throughout all of China, now resides over 100 feet below the lake's surface. This was not due to a natural disaster or any type of destructive force unless you consider human nature to be one. The ancient city met its watery fate due to the hands of humans, specifically those who gave up the land the city once sat on to make way for modern machinery.
While there are many details surrounding the reasoning for this -- much of which we'll get into later on -- there's no denying that the fact that this city is fully preserved is a modern miracle. Although it sits deep under the water, all of its structures, statues, memorials, and archways all sit in perfect stature. Its rediscovery happened almost two decades ago and since then, divers have been repeatedly making trips below the surface to see what new aspects of the city they can explore. Inside these preserved walls lie the tale of several powerful dynasties, an ancient way of life, and some of the most stunning architectural features that are so indicative of China's history.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jan 28, 2021 -
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Category: Architecture, History, Archaeology, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, 1950s, Asia
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Category: Eccentrics, History, Historical Figure, Magic and Illusions and Sleight of Hand, Television, 1970s
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Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 28, 2020 -
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Category: History, Movies, Music, Regionalism, 1960s
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Posted By: Paul - Wed Dec 04, 2019 -
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Category: Addictions, Eating, Body, Differently Abled, Handicapped, Challenged, and Otherwise Atypical, Obesity, History, Historical Figure
Posted By: Paul - Sat Sep 28, 2019 -
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Category: History, PSA’s, 1950s, North America
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 16, 2019 -
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Category: Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, History, Surrealism, Stop-motion Animation, Bohemians, Beatniks, Hippies and Slackers, Psychedelic, 1980s
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Alex Boese Alex is the creator and curator of the Museum of Hoaxes. He's also the author of various weird, non-fiction, science-themed books such as Elephants on Acid and Psychedelic Apes. Paul Di Filippo Paul has been paid to put weird ideas into fictional form for over thirty years, in his career as a noted science fiction writer. He has recently begun blogging on many curious topics with three fellow writers at The Inferior 4+1. Contact Us |