The story of Moses parting the Red Sea in order to save the Israelites from the Egyptians is well-known. South Koreans have a similar story. Their version is that the Island of Jindo was attacked... »

Natural Wonders, Watery Wonders, Anomalous Islands, Geological Oddities, Eccentric Homes | Edited by Dylan and michelle

Forty minutes south of Samcheok city is the Haeshindang Park – the Penis Park – where dozens of sculpted phallus stand erect in defiance of an old folk curse. The Phalli collection ranges from... »

Curious Places of Worship | Edited by timothylegion

In 2006, keepers at Seoul's Everland amusement park/zoo complex were surprised to hear a voice coming from inside the elephant enclosure. Kosik, a 16-year-old elephant, had learned to talk (in... »

Fascinating Fauna | Edited by ilbonito and wythe