10 Weirdest eBay Items Sold

1. Forehead Advertising Space

A man auctioned off 30 days of ad space on his forehead to be used as a billboard.
Andrew Fischer, from Omaha, Nebraska said: “The winner will be able to send me a tattoo or have me go to a tattoo store and get a temporary ink tattoo on my forehead and this will be something they choose, a company name or domain name, perhaps their logo”. The auction reached $322.
However that wasn't the only time this has happened. In Utah, in 2005, Kari Smith offered her forehead and ended up selling it to an online casino, goldenpalace.com for 10,000 dollars. It may seem a lot, but she actually had it done with permanent ink, a tattoo so it is still there.

2.Human Kidney

A man from Florida auctioned off his kidney on eBay in 1999. He would even let the buyer choose which kidney they want, but insisted they get only one. The bid reached $5.7 million before it was taken down from the site, due to the fact that it’s illegal to sell human organs on eBay.

 

3. A Ghost in a Jar

A jar that a man believed to contain a ghost was put up for auction on eBay because it was terrorizing the owner. The seller, Teajay101, claimed that he “would not be held responsible” if the “black thing” escaped the jar, and that “all sales are final.” After numerous bids, the auction ended seven days later at a whopping $50,922, but unfortunately the winning bidder did not pay.

4.A Hollywood Sign

 

 In 2004, Dan Bliss auctioned off the original Hollywood sign, California's landmark. The sign was put up in 1923 at a cost of 21,000 dollars. Bliss, who bought the sign 2 prior from a nightclub owner started the bidding at 300,000 dollars and ended up roping in 450,400 dollars.

5. Illinois-shaped Corn Flake

Two sisters from Virginia sold their Illinois-shaped corn flake on eBay in 2008 for $1,350.
"We were biting our nails all the way up to the finish, seeing what would happen," said Melissa McIntire, 23. "There's a lot of relief involved."
The winner of the auction, which lasted more than a week, is the owner of a trivia Web site who wants to add the corn flake to a traveling museum.

6.Grandmother 

 A 10-year-old girl from England tried to sell her Grandmother on eBay. She advertised her as ”annoying” but ”cuddly”. Despite a number of bids being made for Grandma, the listing was taken down soon after

7. A Haunted Rubber Duck

In 2004 in Ontario, Canada a man succeeded in selling his child's rubber duck for 107.50 dollars.

8. Britney Spears Bubble Gum 

 A woman sold a piece of bubble gum that Britney Spears had chewed and spat out at a concert at Wembley Arena in 2000. The winning bid was $14,000.

9. New Zealand

In 2006, a man in Brisbane, Australia, put up an eBay auction to sell New Zealand. Starting the bidding at 1 cent, the man claimed he'd been to Auckland, hated the weather and decided to sell the country. The bid made it up to 3000 dollars, but once discovered, eBay took it down.

10. The Meaning of Life

In 2000, a North Carolina resident posted an auction claiming that they had discovered the reason for existence. With an opening bid of just one cent it came all the way up to 3.26 dollars, which is a lot considering the stupidity of the "product".

10 Weirdest Phobias

You wouldn't believe how many phobias are out there. We know some of them like acrophobia, claustrophobia, homophobia... But here are some which are on the weirder side. 

Porphyrophobia: fear of the color purple, as well as a fear of purple objects and people.

Optophobia: the fear of opening someone's eyes. Why would you even think about opening someone's eyes?

Phobophobia: a pathological condition whereby the sufferer fears those who fear pathologically. Inception...

Blennophobia: a morbid fear of slime. Maybe some believe in alien invasion, still it's too much.

Anklyophobia: a fear of joint immobility. 

Hoplophobia: irrational, morbid fear of guns. Okay, this one is kind of not crazy, but only when you have a gun pointed at you.

Pedophobia: a pedophobic person has a fear of children. Someone's been watching horrors as a kid?

Ablutophobia: fear of washing or bathing. This one I feel is just an excuse for stinking in public.

Xerophobia: a fear of dryness, or aridity.

Aulophobia: a phobic condition involving flutes. What's a flute gonna do? Attack you? Don't think so...

10 Most Luxurious Hotels

1. Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Emirates Palace comprises 394 rooms and suites. Many of them are furnished in gold and marble. Although it officially has 5 stars, it is described as "beyond 7 stars" based on its luxury. It is the home of over 1000 crystal chandeliers and it is popular among royalty and the ones who have many to live like royalty as the prices there are skyhigh.

2. Mardan Palace, Turkey

Mardan Palace cost $1.4 billion. It has the Mediterranean's largest swimming pool within which is a sunken aquarium containing 2,400 fish. The hotel has 560 rooms, a 12,000 sq ft (1,100 m²) spa, and its own beach containing 9,000 tons of sand imported from Egypt. 10,000 m² of gold, 500,000 crystals, 23,000 m² of Italian marble were used in the construction of the hotel.

3. The Westin Excelsior, Rome, Italy

The Hotel Excelsior opened on January 18, 1906. The hotel was fully renovated in 2000. In 2015 the hotel was sold to Qatar-based Katara Hospitality €222 Million. Most of the rooms are affordable, however there are some extremely luxurious rooms for those with thick wallets.

4. Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai

 

Built to resemble a billowing sail, the stunning architecture of Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai makes it one of the most photographed in the world. All rooms are luxurious suites spanning two floors with state-of-the art everything and incredible views. And beyond the unique over-the-top amenities like the attached heliport and hovering tennis courts, there is a vast array of futuristic dining and nightlife options. Their guest care is also seriously intensive. Upscale extras include in-suite check-in, 24/7 personal on call butlers, and a chauffeur driven Rolls Royce fleet, all catering to an extremely well-heeled VIP clientele that often includes royalty.

5. The Plaza, New York City

Though the Big Apple has many legendary and swanky hotels, The Plaza is often the top choice for visiting VIPs—especially for its Royal Plaza Suite that boasts the best views of Manhattan. The three-bedroom/three-bathroom suite is styled in the most opulent of old world charm with a formal dining room, a library, a gymnasium, a grand piano, full kitchen (for personal chefs), and a butler’s pantry, and is serviced by its own private elevator. Butler service is also included. Built in 1907, the iconic structure was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1969.

6. Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas

 Built in tribute to the legendary lost city, Atlantis Paradise Island is a 141-acre facility touted as the premier luxury resort destination in the Bahamas. It's the resort's Royal Towers Bridge Suite on the 23rd floor that really pulls out ALL the swanky stops. It spans ten plush rooms topped by 12-ft. ceilings and full length windows and includes a grand piano, twin entertainment centers, a formal dining room with a 22-karat gold chandelier, whirlpool tubs, and more... Plus a permanent staff of seven to cater to your every whim.

7. Palms, Las Vegas

 The Las Vegas Palms is famous for high-roller living, and what better way to really indulge in Sin City than cavorting in one of their luxury rooftop suites like the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa. The suite accommodates up to 250 people for a get-together and boasts a massive rooftop Jacuzzi hanging over The Strip. A private glass elevator, rotating bed, gym, sauna, media room and full bar make these swanky digs the perfect spot to fulfill the fantasy of living in the style the world’s most famous playboy is accustomed to.

8. The Boulders, Arizona 

The wow-factor is left to Mother Nature at The Boulders, and it's just as well, as no man-made decor could possibly compete with the resort's surreal 12-million-year-old rock formations. Spanning 1,300 acres of the Sonoran Desert, the massive spa compound promises the ultimate in natural rejuvenation treatments, and the two golf courses are world class. There’s also an über private gated Villa Retreat for celebs seeking anonymity. PR rep Deborah Bridges says, “Our clientele is among the wealthiest in the world, but we’re not allowed to talk about who our VIP guests are until they’re dead.” That says it all.

9. CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa, Anguilla

Brought to you by the same folks that created the famous food processor, CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa was originally built as a tropical playground for its owner, but later expanded to include guests. Luxury guest rooms and Moorish-inspired villas dot the massive grounds cresting Anguilla’s world class beaches. The resort's Venus Spa & Fitness complex has been rejuvenated to the tune of ten million dollars, and they have just acquired a $50 million dollar Greg Norman-designed golf course next door. This luxe hideaway is very popular among celebrities seeking barefoot luxury far from the spotlight.

10. Marquis Los Cabos, Los Cabos

Inspired by a celestial legend of two angels seeking paradise on earth, the spectacular lobby of Marquis Los Cabos opens out onto the wildly restless sea like a temple to its creation. Gorgeous specially-commissioned sculptures, massive waterfalls, spectacular infinity pools, and a lovely serene spa set the stage for vacationing VIPs. (George Clooney’s beach villa is next door.) Luxurious rooms boast balconies where you can often spot migrating whales, and there are also private villas with personal dipping pools. 

10 Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe & Tips

Europe is place full of art from the whole human history. From the beautiful baroque buildings in central Europe to amazing ancient Roman ruins. Wherever you go you will see that each building has its own unique story. Here are some of the most beautiful places to visit.

1. Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. It is defined by quirky art and architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. It has medieval roots, seen in the mazelike Gothic Quarter, but a modernist personality represented by architect Antoni Gaudí’s fantastical Sagrada Família church. Its restaurant scene, anchored by the central Boqueria market, ranges from fine dining to tiny tapas bars.
Not only is it full of architectural artwork it is located near the very popular holiday resort, Lloret de Mar. 

Tips

When you go there beware of pickpockets. They are everywhere and might even try to convince you to give them money willingly, but don't fall for the fake stories. 

2.  Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are 400km of cycle paths. 

Tips

Rent a bike and do a city tour! It is a unique experience you will never forget. Also, don't forget to visit the museums, where some of the world's greatest pieces are located.

3. Santorini, Greece

Greece is a very popular vacation location for Europeans. Not only is it very cheap but it has the most beautiful beaches and sea in the whole world. Athens is the cradle of democracy and art. However Santorini is a bit different. Not as cheap as the other resorts, it isn't famous for its beaches. What's more people prefer to swim in their pools and enjoy the sun in their balconies.
Santorini was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century B.C.E., forever shaping its rugged landscape and villages and leaving the beaches covered in black, red and white lava pebbles. It has two principal towns, Fira and Oia, which cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). 

Tips

Seriously, just enjoy. Enjoy in the sun. Enjoy in the view. Enjoy in the food. The food is amazing and you shouldn't miss trying their traditional dishes or the famous gyros right there where it all started.

4. Moscow, Russia

Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a fortified complex that’s home to the president and tsarist treasures in the Armoury. Outside its walls is Red Square, the country’s symbolic center and site of Lenin’s Mausoleum, State Historical Museum and St. Basil’s Cathedral, known for its colorful, patterned, onion-shaped domes. You will hear amazing and interesting facts about Russian history that will blow your mind.

Tips

Don't ever go to a drink-off with Russians. Not only will they drink more than you, but they won't fall down and vomit their hearts out, you will. Also, Russia, Moscow especially are really expensive, so unless you have a lot of money to spend, go with an agency and look for good deals. If you are planning to go in winter, you should bring your best and warmest jackets and coats, you will certainly see why Russian women wear their fur coats that cover their whole bodies.
 

5. Paris, France

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its picturesque 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture, and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Under no circumstances should you not visit Versailles, a castle near Paris. Nobody should miss seeing beautiful fountains and gardens of Versailles as well as the most beautiful Disneyland.

Tips

There are so many thieves and so many  creative ways they mastered taking your money. They can really ruin your experience. Other than that, always read the prices before you sit to have a drink as they can be very high.

6. Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy’s capital, is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture on display. Ancient ruins such as the Roman Forum and the Colosseum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire. Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, boasts St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes.  

Tips: 

Don't go to Rome if you are planning to stay less than 5 days. There is a saying: If you stay in Rome for a day you think you've seen it all, if you stay for a week you've seen something and if you stay more you realize you haven't seen anything. And it is completely true as the Italy holds 70% of all artworks of the world and each building has its own history.

7. London, England

London, England’s capital, set on the River Thames, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Tips:

London is one of the most expensive cities in Europe, so be prepared.

8. Munich, Germany

Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and cavernous beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589. In the walkable Old Town, Marienplatz is a central square containing landmarks such as Gothic Neues Rathaus (town hall), with a popular glockenspiel show. Interesting about it that some tourists, mostly from China, bet on who is going to win in the play which is always the same and the winner is always Bavaria.

Tips

The city center is very crowded all the time so you need to be patient. The best time to go to Munich is the spring, as it is very hot during the summer. Don't miss to visit the castles around Munich as they are famous for their beauty. One of them, Neuschwanstein, even inspired Disney to create the Cinderella's castle. The most important tip: DON'T UNDERESTIMATE MUNICH. Many people just ignore Germany and don't know all of the wonders it offers.

9. Budapest, Hungary

Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube, and the 19th-century Chain Bridge connects its hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces life from Roman times onwards. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.

Tips

The locals who speak English are rare and Hungarian language is pretty unique so brace yourself. Also be careful with your money and calculate everything carefully as it is often that some cashiers will want to give you less change because it is really easy to get confused with their currency.
Make sure that you go on a mini-cruise in the evening down the Danube, it is an experience you will remember for the rest of your life.

10. Istanbul, Turkey

 Istanbul is a city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. The Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring dome and Christian mosaics. 

Tips

Once you asked for the price of something, the seller will do everything so you buy it, from lowering the price to making you coffee. 
Try to avoid too revealing clothing as Turkey is still pretty traditional and religious country.