World's Own

02/29/2024

Let's sprinkle a little happiness into our day! Share a happy moment that always brings a smile to your face. 😊

01/21/2024

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01/20/2024

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04/25/2023

Lumpini Park is home to a population of water monitor lizards, some of which can grow up to 2-3 meters in length! These large reptiles are known to wander around the park freely, and while they generally do not pose a threat to humans, visitors are advised to keep a safe distance and avoid feeding or touching them.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/lumpini-park

04/24/2023

The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) in Bangkok, Thailand is built on not actually a natural hill, but rather a man-made structure. The hill was constructed in the late 18th century using over 60,000 cubic meters of soil and debris that were gathered from the surrounding area and shaped into a cone-shaped mound. Over time, the hill settled and became a stable foundation for the temple, which was built on top of it in the early 19th century.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/the-golden-mount-wat-saket

04/23/2023

Siam Paragon has a dedicated "Supercar Gallery" on its fifth floor, which showcases some of the world's most expensive and exclusive cars, including Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Rolls-Royces. Visitors can also purchase a luxury car from the gallery if they have enough money to spare!

https://www.worldsown.com/post/siam-paragon

04/22/2023

Jim Thompson, who was an American businessman and the founder of the Thai silk industry, mysteriously disappeared in 1967 while on a holiday in Malaysia. Despite an extensive search, no trace of Thompson was ever found, leading to many theories and speculation about his disappearance. Today, the Jim Thompson House stands as a museum and a tribute to his legacy in the Thai silk industry.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/jim-thompson-house

04/22/2023

The actual emerald Buddha statue located inside the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) temple is not made of emerald at all. Instead, it is carved from a single piece of green jade and was named the "Emerald Buddha" because of its striking green color.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/temple-of-the-emerald-buddha-wat-phra-kaew

04/21/2023

The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a former king. According to legend, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) is said to haunt the palace, and some people claim to have seen his ghost walking around the grounds at night. It is said that the king's spirit is still attached to the palace because he spent much of his life there and oversaw the construction of many of its buildings. While there is no concrete evidence to support these claims, they have become part of the palace's folklore and add to its mystique.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/the-grand-palace

04/21/2023

Chatuchak Weekend Market is so large (covering 35 acres with over 15,000 stalls) that it has its own postal code - 10900!

https://www.worldsown.com/post/chatuchak-weekend-market

04/20/2023

The Temple of Dawn's (Wat Arun) central prang (spire) is not only decorated with traditional Buddhist iconography but also contains fragments of Chinese porcelain. The porcelain pieces were used as ballast by trading ships that arrived at the nearby port, and when the ships were unloaded, the porcelain was used to decorate the spire of the temple. This unique combination of Thai and Chinese design elements makes the Temple of Dawn a truly unique and fascinating cultural landmark.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/temple-of-dawn-wat-arun

04/19/2023

The BTS Skytrain is that it has a unique emergency evacuation system in case of a fire or other emergency situations. The system involves sliding evacuation chutes that passengers can use to slide down to safety from the elevated train tracks. These evacuation chutes are stored in metal boxes along the train tracks and can be activated quickly in case of an emergency.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/bts-skytrain

04/19/2023

One interesting fact about Wat Phra Chetuphon, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is that the soles of the Buddha's feet are decorated with 108 auspicious symbols, which are each about a meter long and made of mother-of-pearl. Visitors often spend time examining and counting these symbols, which are said to represent the 108 positive actions and symbols that helped lead Buddha to perfection.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/wat-phra-chetuphon

04/18/2023

In the past, the only way to reach the Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora was by climbing a long ladder made of ropes, which was the only access point. The monks would pull the ladder up whenever they wanted to be alone or avoid unwanted visitors. Today, visitors can access the monastery by a staircase carved into the rock, but the ladder is still displayed as a reminder of the monastery's history.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/monastery-of-the-holy-trinity-at-meteora

04/18/2023

The Holy Monastery of Rosanou - Saint Barbara is said to have been built by a group of monks who were carried to the location by a giant eagle. According to legend, the monks were seeking a remote location to build their monastery, and the eagle appeared and offered to carry them to a suitable spot. The monks agreed, and the eagle carried them to the site where the monastery now stands. This legend has been passed down for centuries and is still recounted by some visitors to the monastery today.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/holy-monastery-of-rousanou-saint-barbara

04/17/2023

During its construction in the 16th century, building materials were transported to the Monastery of Varlaam by a primitive human chain of workers passing rocks hand-to-hand up the steep cliffs. It is said that one of the workers in the chain was so afraid of heights that he closed his eyes and held on tightly to the rock until he reached the top, only to find that he had been gripping a venomous snake the entire time!

https://www.worldsown.com/post/monastery-at-varlaam

04/17/2023

Delphi was believed by the ancient Greeks to be the center of the world, and the famous Oracle of Delphi was consulted for important decisions, including military campaigns and city planning. It was said that the Oracle would receive visions and insights from the god Apollo, and her prophecies were highly respected and influential in ancient Greece.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/delphi

04/16/2023

The Museum of Geological Formations of Meteora is housed inside a cave that was once used as a bomb shelter during World War II.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/museum-of-geological-formations-of-meteora

04/16/2023

Theopetra Cave has evidence of human habitation dating back to over 130,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest known human-occupied caves in the world. What makes it even more unusual is that during some periods of its history, the cave was completely submerged underwater due to changes in the sea level, meaning that humans had to wade or swim into the cave to use it as a shelter.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/theopetra-cave

04/15/2023

The Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin is located on an island in the middle of a lake called Lake Ohrid, which is believed to be the oldest lake in Europe and one of the oldest in the world. The island is only accessible by boat, and it is said that St. Naum, the founder of the church, used to feed the fish in the lake by hand, which are believed to be blessed and therefore not to be caught or eaten.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/holy-church-of-the-dormition-of-the-virgin-mary

04/15/2023

The Meteora Digital Projection Center uses advanced digital projection technology to create a stunning 3D audiovisual experience that takes visitors on a journey through the history and beauty of the Meteora region. However, what makes it weird is that the technology used to create these immersive projections was originally developed for military and defense purposes, specifically for training fighter pilots to fly at night!

https://www.worldsown.com/post/meteora-digital-projection-center

04/14/2023

Ali Qapu Palace, located in Isfahan, Iran, has a music room with remarkable acoustics, where musicians used to perform for the royal court. The room has a unique design where the walls and ceiling are covered with intricate geometric patterns and shapes. When music is played in the room, the acoustics amplify and echo the sound in a way that creates the illusion of the music being played in a different location, such as a beautiful garden or a large hall. This effect is so strong that it is said that birds flying over the palace would stop and perch on the walls to listen to the music.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/ali-qapu-palace

04/14/2023

Chehel Sotoun's twenty slender wooden columns reflected in the pool in front of it, when viewed from a certain angle, create the illusion of forty columns, hence the name "Chehel Sotoun," which means "Forty Columns" in Persian, even though there are only twenty.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/chehel-sotoun

04/12/2023

The Jameh Mosque of Isfahan according to local legend was built on top of a Zoroastrian fire temple, and the sound of burning fires can still be heard deep within the mosque's underground chambers. While there is no scientific evidence to support this claim, it has become a popular myth among locals and visitors alike.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/jameh-mosque-of-isfahan

04/09/2023

Isfahan Seashell Museum houses a very rare specimen - a seashell that is believed to have been inhabited by a hermit crab for over 15 years. The seashell is a Triton's trumpet, which is a large predatory sea snail that is commonly used for decorative purposes. However, this particular specimen is unique in that it has a small hermit crab living inside it, even though the shell is much too small for the crab's size. The hermit crab is believed to have been living in the shell since it was just a tiny juvenile, and has been able to survive and grow by constantly shedding its exoskeleton and finding a new, slightly larger shell to live in. The unusual living arrangement has fascinated visitors to the museum and has become one of its most popular exhibits.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/isfahan-seashell-museum

If you're looking for a unique and fascinating museum experience in Iran, the Isfahan Seashell Museum is a must-visit destination. Located in the historic city of Isfahan, this museum showcases a stunning collection of seashells from around the world, offering visitors an insight into the beauty and...

04/09/2023

Vank Cathedral features a painting of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, but the depiction is quite unusual - Adam is depicted with a fully erect p***s, which is considered inappropriate in many cultures. The painting is said to have been created by an Italian artist named Francesco Raffaeli in the 17th century and is still on display in the cathedral today. The explicit portrayal of Adam has been a source of controversy and debate over the years, with some arguing that it is a symbol of Adam's vitality and virility, while others view it as being in poor taste.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/vank-cathedral

04/09/2023

Khaju Bridge was built with a series of hidden chambers and passageways that were used by Shah Abbas II, the Safavid king who commissioned the bridge, to secretly observe and listen in on his subjects as they crossed the bridge. Some of these chambers were also used to store military equipment and supplies, highlighting the strategic importance of the bridge during the Safavid period. Today, visitors can explore some of these hidden chambers and enjoy the beautiful views of the Zayandeh River from the bridge.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/khaju-bridge

04/09/2023

The Shah Mosque, also known as the Imam Mosque, was designed in such a way that when someone speaks into one corner of the main dome, their voice can be heard clearly throughout the entire prayer hall without the use of any amplification. This acoustic phenomenon is known as a "whispering gallery" and is a fascinating example of the advanced architectural and engineering techniques used in the construction of the mosque.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/shah-mosque

04/08/2023

Isfahan Music Museum features a collection of over 300 musical instruments, but none of them are allowed to be played due to a government ban on live music performances in Iran. So while visitors can admire the beauty and craftsmanship of the instruments, they cannot hear them being played in the museum.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/isfahan-music-museum

04/08/2023

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque has a hidden entrance that was specifically designed for the women of the Safavid court. The entrance leads to a staircase that takes the women directly to the balcony of the mosque's dome chamber, allowing them to attend the daily prayers without being seen by the men in the main prayer hall. This hidden entrance was a unique feature of the mosque, as it was uncommon for women to attend mosques during that time period.

https://www.worldsown.com/post/sheikh-lotfollah-mosque