A list of intriguing things
One: This is a “rejuvenation clinic” for temple elephants in Tamil Nadu—a 48-day retreat in a forest camp where they can rest and recuperate from the stresses of temple life. We, of course, would prefer they were moved permanently to a retirement camp instead.
Two: Say hello to Clocky and Tocky—hilariously annoying and designed to wake up even the most determined over-sleeper.
Three: These stunners are Egyptian sandals and toe “stalls”—made of solid gold, and placed on the body of dead pharaohs when they were buried. Why those odd toe things? Answer: “To prevent damage to the deceased’s body – something particularly important for pharaohs, who, it was thought, became divine after death – ‘stalls’ such as these were placed on fingers and toes so that they would keep their shape.”
Four: Speaking of the filthy rich, ‘Somnio’ is a $600 million superyacht—the biggest in the world. To be launched in 2024, it is 728-feet long—and houses 39 luxury apartments that start at $11.2 million. Wanna buy one? Sorry, it’s invite-only. Business Insider has more such insane details. The vid below (with seriously annoying background music, FYI) offers a sneak peek.
