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Megalithic stone jars are scattered throughout Jiang Khoang Province in Laos in groups ranging from one to one hundred. A working theory is that huge cylindrical jars were used in ancient funeral ceremonies, although according to local legend the jars were used to make rice wine for giants.
Northern Laos was the subject of a massive air bombardment by the United States, and it has been relatively recently cleared of some areas and declared safe for visitors.
Known for its myths and mysteries, the Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, covers nearly 500,000 square miles between Bermuda, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
The U.S. Coast Guard says the area doesn’t exist, but many conspiracy theories focus on strange magnetic readings and stories of ships, planes, and people disappearing without a trace. Recently, researchers have suggested that natural factors such as methane hydrates or rogue waves may explain some of the disappearances, but the mystery is still a popular topic for speculation.
This glossy sea-glass beach in California is the result of littering there over the years. It didn’t stop until the 1960s, but by then the sea was full of everything from old equipment to bottles and cans.
Over time, the waves break everything into colored pebbles, turning the beach into a major tourist attraction. Now, it’s ironically at stake as visitors continue to take the glass home.