There have been cases in history when seemingly the tiniest, and most unimportant errors cause a whole avalanche of unfortunate events that in turn changed the world as we know it. Here’s the list of 10 tiniest mistakes that changed the course of history.

Ever since humans tamed fire, they’ve been experimenting with all kinds of things to determine if they can be turned into something awesome when the flame melts them. Later on we got jet fuel, electricity, lasers and every pyromaniac’s best friend – the blowtorch. And let’s not forget about acids, because those pesky suckers can ruin your day in a jiffy!

Get ready and set your volume higher because you are about to feel a total eargasm from this interesting and sometimes unexpected list.

Different people eat different things. Some like meat, others prefer veggies, and some are fine with eating raw roots and mushrooms. It’s all fine, but when it comes to national cuisine, pretty much every nation in the world has some weird dishes or ingredients that can make other people barf. Seeing as Russia is the biggest country in the world (for now) it’s prone to have quite a few bizarre recipes. And these 10 are just the ones I’ve tried personally.

It’s unthinkable how a little beautiful stone can cause terrible deaths, bloody battles, career failures, horrible diseases and more. Undoubtedly, many of the famous “cursed jewels” legends was fabricated in order to generate more fame for a certain stone. And you have the right to believe or not to believe in curses of gemstones, but you can’t ignore the legends and history facts behind these famous ones.

These vintage, hand-colored pictures were taken between 1863 and 1900. Samurai, whose class was outlawed and dissolved in 1868 with the restoration of the Meiji era and the end of feudalism, still look more badass than anyone you’ll ever know.

Here’s a short list of the most common Mexican stereotypes portrayed in the media — from fence-hopping immigrants and maids to tequila-drinking mariachi fans.

Let’s get to know five persons who embody the wild Mexican tradition. Their athleticism and daredevil skills brought tons of attention to lucha libre. They were revolutionaries who transformed pro-wrestling into something never seen by international audiences.

This is a list of some of the tastiest Filipino treats enjoyed by at least two generations. If you’re thinking “hey, aren’t those all old and I won’t be able to find them in stores anymore?”, you’d be partially correct, as they really are pretty old, *but* they are still available today!

You may have heard that India is sometimes referred to as “the oldest civilization in the world”, and you wouldn’t be wrong. You’d be surprised to find out exactly how many things we use to this day the Indians have invented.

To cut the long story short, apparently, some game server admin asked the players about who they think is the most attractive woman in their country, and now we have the answers!

As you may know, a stereotype is a popular belief or generalization about something. I’m fairly certain you’ve heard some Indian stereotypes yourself, but most of them are false assumptions. However, India truly is full of contrasts and contradictions, and there’s even a saying that if something is true about India, the opposite will also be true. Let’s check out these 10 popular Indian stereotypes and see if they stick.

In 1492 there was a guy named Chris Columbus, who liked traveling. One day he reached the shores of North America, but he thought it was India. So, of course, he named them after people he never met in Asia. Now you know why it was okay to ask “dot or feather”, when someone told you they were Indian. BTW, it’s not okay to say that now.

The pope is one of those titles that, in my opinion, make our society dwell in the past instead of moving forwards to the stars. I may get some heat for saying this, but I really think religion as a concept is what’s holding us back. Why am I telling you this? I need you to understand that even though I personally am not a religious person, I can’t help but feel the utmost respect for pope Francis’s worldview, what he did for this world, and his attitude towards people in general. Which basically is what Christianity is all about – don’t be a dick to people and do to others as you’d have them to do to you.

Everything in slow motion looks better, be it a slap, a simple jump or even the movement of your eye. Enough chit-chat, time to witness the magic!

Body modification includes anything from tattoos to piercings, from microderms to injections, from implanting to corseting. By leaps and bounds it occurs around the globe today, and thousands of women are getting their bodies modified every day. Here is a list of 7 beautiful women who decided to change their bodies for better (or worse?)

Are you a big fan of bizarre and sometimes funny car crashes? Me neither, but someone has to tell you not to drink and drive, not to text and drive, or, basically, not to do anything but watch the road. One little distraction and BAM your car is french-kissing a tree and you’ve spilled your fresh non-fat half-caff pumpkin latte.

Curiosity is in our genes, and without it, we’d still be running on all fours with sharp sticks, hunting wild cows, or cats, or something. Some of the questions tormenting people nowadays are “What’s inside?” and “How does it work?” And don’t tell me you’ve never wondered what’s inside a bowling ball or a freaking grenade. Well, it’s time to learn some sh#t, kids!

People are jerks, but sometimes they can be pretty amazing. They can act like real heroes, and their deeds should put a smile on your face and a light in your eyes. I hope these pictures will make you feel better about the world today.

For better or worse, here is a look at some of the most dramatic celebrity transformations over the years.