Jay Adrianna - YurTopic.com Author

Fun Fact Articles By Jay Adrianna

My name is Jay Adrianna, I am a what you would call a "world traveler".  I have been all over the world and have seen many places and met many different cultures.  I am pleased to present to you all my travel experience and obsession for global culture here on YurTopic!  Let's start with vacation destinations:

Vacation Destinations Bahamas - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in the Bahamas - Depending on what your interests are, these top Bahaman attractions will whet your appetite for the Caribbean lifestyle of simple and pleasurable living. Miami - Top 15 Fun Things to Do in Miami, Florida - Pour yourself a mojito, sit back, and check out this list of 15 fun things to do the next time you're in Miami. Chicago - Top 15 Fun Things to Do in Chicago - No matter how many of times you visit Chicago, there always seems to be something else you haven't seen yet, this list should pin point the most important ones. Hollywood - Top 15 Fun Things to Do in Hollywood - This list of 15 great locations will give you suggestions for fun places to experience when you visit Hollywood, California. Albuquerque - Top 15 Things to Do in Albuquerque - If you decide to visit this funky southwestern jewel of a city, here are some things not to miss. Spain - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Spain - The types of places that you could visit in Spain are incredibly diverse, with more things to do than you could imagine. New York City - Top 15 Places to Visit in New York City - If you want to make sure you never miss the absolute best of culture, city, and people that New York City has to offer, make sure you check out the items on this list. Portland Oregon - Top 15 Things to Do in Portland Oregon - This list will keep you busy during your trip and help you experience the best Portland Oregon has to offer. Greece - Top 15 Things to do in Greece - Greece should be high on the list of any vacationer seeking a truly authentic and unforgettable experience. Houston - Top 15 Places to Visit in Houston Texas - Whether you’re in the mood for delicious food, sightseeing, or heart racing thrills, Houston has something for everyone. Mexico - Top 15 Interesting & Safe Places to Visit in Mexico - Here you will find information about 15 great destinations in Mexico as well as what makes them safe and interesting to travel to. Netherlands - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in the Netherlands - Buckle up and get ready to take notes, because you are not going to believe how much there is to see and do in the Netherlands. Thailand - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Thailand - From its bustling economic, political, and cultural hub of Bangkok to the outlying cities, Thailand is full of exciting things to do and places to visit. Switzerland - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Switzerland - Resting in the middle of Europe, Switzerland is a deceptively small country that has many surprises in store for any traveler lucky enough to see it. Portugal - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Portugal - Take the time to consider these fifteen places to visit while you plan your vacation to Portugal. San Francisco - Top 15 Places to Visit in San Francisco - San Francisco, known as the Golden Gate of California, is a vibrant, bustling, intriguing city with many amazing places to explore. Shanghai - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Shanghai - Shanghai is a modern city, just as much as it is ancient and there are examples of both for things to do in this top 15 list. Puerto Rico - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Puerto Rico - Whether you are into nature, science, art, music, history, culture, cuisine, or sports, this small island has an adventure waiting for you. Norway - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Norway - Located in Scandinavia, Norway offers unsurpassed culture, scenery, and history. Here are some top ideas for places to visit. Las Vegas - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Las Vegas - Sometimes you just need an escape from reality, a single experience that just blows you away, Las Vegas delivers on that promise every time. Las Vegas - Top 15 Best Unknown Things to do in Las Vegas - For those wanting to experience Las Vegas beyond its abundance of fat Elvises and wedding chapels, this list shows a myriad of lesser-known attractions to explore as well. Jamaica - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Jamaica - We collected our favorite 15 places to visit in Jamaica, pick and choose a few of them yourself and plan your own getaway. Croatia - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Croatia - Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Here are the top fifteen places to visit while staying in Croatia. Belgium - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Belgium - While doing a driving tour of Europe, or just to see Belgium, you should make time to visit some of these fabulous 15 places. Bangkok - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Bangkok - From culture to shopping and to spirituality, take your pick of what draws your attention the most to these 15 fabulous places to visit in Bangkok. Rio de Janeiro - Top 15 Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro - If you manage to include these 15 spots in Rio de Janeiro, you will have hit the highlights of this exciting city and you will be sure to have an amazing time in Brazil. Monaco - Top 15 Things to Do in Monaco - The tiny country of Monaco is a hot spot for the rich and famous, not to mention a great tourist location. Here are 15 fun things to do in Monaco. Dubai - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Dubai - Dubai caters to the world-traveling luxury seeker through numerous places to visit and things to do, such as parks, malls, aquariums, museums, and cultural centers. Amsterdam - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Amsterdam - If you visit Amsterdam, be sure to include these 15 interesting places to visit in your itinerary. New Zealand - Top 15 Things to Do in New Zealand - Failing to take note of this wondrous island nation is a major mistake that doesn't have to happen during your next travel planning session. Paris - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Paris - Though Paris has countless parks, shops, museums and other things to do, these fifteen attractions stand out above the rest. Italy - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Italy - Tourists tend to flock to Italy for its breathtaking views, vibrant culture, and abundant historical monuments as you will discover in this list. Singapore - Top 15 Interesting Places to Visit in Singapore - If you value independence and diversity in local culture, Singapore is definitely a place that should be on your bucket list of places to travel to. Berlin - Top 15 Most Interesting Places to Visit in Berlin - In order to catch a glimpse of the rich history of Berlin, make sure to visit some of these amazing places in Berlin. London - Top 15 Best London Attractions - This is the ultimate guide for the best places to visit when you are in London.   Locations Islands - 15 Amazing Man-Made Islands - We list our 15 favorite Man-Made Islands that massively vary in size that you’ll no doubt find interesting, and probably a little perplexing. Architecture - Top 15 Amazing Gothic Architecture Around the World - From the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi to Notre Dame de Paris, Gothic architecture continues to awe many to this day. Niagara Falls - Top 15 Interesting Facts about Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls is really something worth seeing, and it’s always nice to know a few facts about it beforehand. China - Top 15 Fascinating Facts about the Great Wall of China - This ancient defensive system has become one of the best-known symbols of modern China, with 10 million visitors every year from across the globe. Mountains - Top 15 Most Beautiful Mountain Ranges Around the World and How to Enjoy Them - Here you will find the top 15 most beautiful mountain ranges to visit and things to do while you are there. Castles - Top 15 Famous Castles, Palaces, and Towers - This list includes some of the most famous and amazing castles, palaces, and towers seen around the globe. Zoos - Top 15 Best Zoos in the World - If you love animals, then you'll want to check out the following list of the 15 top zoos around the world. Eiffel Tower - 15 Fascinating Facts about the Eiffel Tower - Describes the history and influence of the Eiffel Tower on Paris and the world. Theatres - Top 15 Most Famous Theatres in the World - Here are the top 15 most famous theatres in the world today. Cathedrals - Top 15 Largest Cathedrals in the World - Visiting one of these cathedrals invokes awe and transports you to another time and place, connecting you with thousands of lives from the past. Palaces - Top 15 Famous Palaces in the World - These 15 Famous Palaces stand the test of time and remain symbols of the achievements of different cultures around the world. Libraries - Top 15 Largest Libraries in the World - Libraries come in many shapes and sizes and this list contains the 15 largest libraries found in the entire world. Landmarks - 15 Famous Natural Landmarks in the World - Fifteen strange, natural geologically stunning destinations that you may want to consider visiting. Destinations - Top 15 Cities with the Best Gourmet Food - Plan your trip to include the best gourmet food on the planet thanks to this compilation of the best gourmet cities around the world. NYC - 15 Little Known Facts About New York City - Discusses 15 little known facts about New York City and many different factoids about the city that never sleeps. Statues - 15 Brilliant Statues Less Known to the World - Fifteen fantastic statues from all over the world steeped in history and culture. Destinations - Top 15 Best Chocolate Destinations in the World - Chocolate makes you happy and you can’t even deny it. So why not take a look at 15 countries and places that are devoted to producing some of the best chocolate on this planet.   Travel Tips Travel Tips - 15 Best Travel Tech Accessories - The convenience of bringing the right tech accessories can dramatically enhance your travel experience. I list out the 15 best tech accessories you don't want to leave home without.   Culture Military - Top 15 Countries With the Strongest Military - We have listed the top 15 militaries in the world according to the amount of people that are currently operating in the military, regardless of roles and including the reserve military. Culture - Top 15 Countries with the Shortest Life Expectancy - This list reflects the harsh reality of those countries with the lowest life expectancy, and points out some of the causes. Culture - Top 15 Things You Didn't Know about Chinese Culture - Chinese culture is deep, complicated and full of many interesting facts, legends, customs, and superstitions that you will discover here. Culture - Top 15 Countries with the Longest Life Expectancy - Where do people live the longest at? And what makes them live so long? Let's find out! Culture - Top 15 Most Spoken Languages Around the World - Out of the 6,500 spoken languages, these are the top 15 most spoken around the world and their cultural significance. Culture - 15 Unique Aspects of Mexican Culture - Here we review the history and culture of Mexico and its influence in the areas of sports, art, entertainment, language, music, and celebratory events. Culture - 15 Unique Aspects of German Culture - Germany has a long list of truly unique customs and cultural aspects that may be considered strange to the rest of the world. Culture - 15 Unique Aspects of French Culture - We have created a list of the 15 most significant parts of French culture that everyone should know about. Culture - 15 Unique Aspects of American Culture - We have listed the top 15 elements of American culture that set the country aside from, not only the rest of the Western world, but the world as a whole. Culture - 15 Unique Aspects of Japanese Culture - We list 15 of the most unique aspects of Japanese culture, spanning from the bizarre traditions, to customs that are simply very different to what we would expect in Western Europe. Culture - 15 Ways Americans are Different than Canadians - We have listed the 15 main reasons why Americans and Canadians are different. Pirates - Top 15 Modern Day Pirates - Many may think horrific swashbuckling pirates are a thing of the past, but there is still a handful that exist today. Culture - 15 Most Protected Areas in the World - These 15 places receive protection because of their recognized cultural values they have on society.   History Architecture - 15 Biggest Architectural Blunders - We have drawn up a list of the biggest 15 architectural blunders that resulted in buildings being destroyed or permanently changed. Architecture - 15 Amazing Architectural Style Types From Old to Modern - We have listed 15 of the most significant architectural styles from the last 300 years that have gradually become the style that we have today. Terrorist - Top 15 Most Horrifying Terrorist Attacks - We have created a list of the 15 most significant and terrifying terrorists attacks that have occurred in the 20th and 21st century. Vietnam War - 15 Fascinating Facts About the Vietnam War - Once you get beyond the lore involved with the war and get into the facts, you will uncover some spectacular truths. Architecture - Top 15 Amazing Ancient Egyptian Architecture - We’ve listed the top 15 structures that came from Ancient Egypt that can still be seen today, ranging from pyramids and status to temples and mortuaries. Warriors - List of 15 Tough Ancient Warriors Through History - This list is a compilation of the most famous, toughest ancient warriors through history that deserved to be remembered. Emperors - List of 15 Notorious Roman Emperors and Empresses - Discusses 15 infamous Roman Emperors and Empresses throughout history in the order of their reign. History - Top 15 Worst Pandemics in History - Here's the top 15 worst plagues in human history that we hope never happens again. Medieval - 15 Stories of Hilarious Medieval Victories - Discusses 15 stories of hilarious medieval victories and a detailed account of some extreme examples of medieval combat. Detectives - 15 Detectives Credited With Solving The Biggest Cases In History - Discusses 15 detectives credited with solving the biggest cases in history and information about some of these famous investigators. Pyramids - 15 Fascinating Facts About the Ancient Pyramids - Discusses 15 Interesting facts about the pyramids beyond their architecture, including ones from China, Mexico, and other areas around the world. Inventions - 15 Things That Remained the Same in the Past 100 Years - These objects and creations withstand the test of time and prove that their inventors were outstanding in both their design and implementation. Inventions - Top 15 Things China Invented First - Discusses 15 things China invented before anyone else, and the reasons why they were invented first by the Chinese. Inventions - Top 15 Greatest Inventors in History - Without the successful inventions that these remarkable inventors created, the world as you know it would look considerably different. Inventions - 15 Inventions That Were the Result of a Mistake - Discusses 15 inventions that were a result of a mistake that went on to be very popular. Execution - 15 Famous Stories of Execution - Discusses 15 famous stories of execution and the scenarios that encompassed them. U.S. Presidency - 16 Rare Facts About the U.S. Presidency - Fifteen facts about the presidents including some rare information. U.S. Presidency - 15 Interesting Facts About Abraham Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln was arguably the most fascinating president the United States ever had. There are many little-known facts about this amazing president that will shock you. Leadership - 15 Astonishing Leadership Stories that Ended up Successfully - Fifteen success stories that have changed history. Paranormal - 15 Fascinating Stories of Haunted Houses - Discusses 15 fascinating stories of haunted houses and details about some strangely paranormal locations.       Auto Cars - Top 15 Best Quality Car Manufacturers in the World - These 15 car manufacturers are the best in the world in terms of quality and standards for a sturdy, reliable vehicle that will stand the test of time. Airplanes - 15 Weird Reasons Airplane Crashes Have Occurred - Discusses 15 weird reasons airplane crashes have occurred that are way beyond human error or instrument failure.   Education College - Top 15 Colleges for Learning Computer Science - The following are the 15 best colleges for learning computer science that can definitely give your career a boost. College - Top 15 Colleges in the World That Are Hard to Get Into - The colleges listed here are examples of extreme cases where excellence in learning is overshadowed by the daunting feat of landing that acceptance letter. College - Top 15 Ways to Make Money in College - There are many ways you can earn money while you’re in college and here is a list of ways that you probably never thought of before. Wisdom - 15 Incredible Yet Weird Story Lessons About Wisdom - Discusses 15 incredible yet weird stories about wisdom and lessons we can all benefit from that have their origin in traditional stories. College - 15 Bizarre Undertaken College Courses - Discusses 15 unusual modern day university courses undertaken.   Internet Google - Top 15 Myths about Google - Since Google has become such a pervasive part of online life, and with the company seeming to always expand its range of products and services, myths and hype abound. Videos - 15 Real Life Videos that Went Viral - Reveals 15 real life videos that went viral and what it takes exactly for a video to go viral. Internet - 15 History Facts About the Internet - Discusses 15 interesting facts about the origins and technical developments that make the Internet what it is today. Social Media - 15 Fascinating Facts about the Advent of Social Media - Discusses 15 interesting concepts about the foundations of social media. Social Media - 15 Ways That Social Media is Killing You - Discusses 15 ways that social media is killing people today without many of them ever knowing it.   Holidays Mardi Gras - 15 Fascinating Facts About Mardi Gras - Here are some interesting facts about Mardi Gras that will give you a better understanding of what is actually going on in New Orleans during the celebration. Weddings - 15 Unusual Wedding Rituals - We’ve listed 15 of the strangest wedding traditions in the world, and explained the meaning and significance behind all of them. Halloween - 15 Fascinating Facts about Halloween - Holidays like Halloween are a deep part of our culture, and draw attention to aspects of the human psyche you might not otherwise reflect on as explained in this list. Holidays - Top 15 Weird Holidays To Consider Celebrating - Love holidays? Want more holidays to celebrate? Well your in luck! This is a list of 15 holidays you probably never knew about that you can start celebrating.   Style Plastic Surgery - Top 15 Cosmetic Surgery Procedures - Cosmetic surgery procedures are becoming more popular and cheaper than ever before. Learn about the cosmetic surgeries people get the most. Tattoos - 15 Famous Celebrity Stories That Ended With Tattoos - Discusses 15 strange celebrity stories that ended up with tattoos.   Pets Pets - 15 Exotic Pets You Could Own Today - Learn what it takes to own one of these alternative pets for you and your family. Dogs - Top 15 Watch Dogs For Home Protection - Discusses 15 courageous dog species that make great watch dog pets for your family's protection. Dogs - 15 Fascinating Facts About The Mastiff - Discusses 15 fascinating facts about the Mastiff dog and its rich, fascinating history.   Relationships Love - Top 15 Myths About Love - Here are the top 15 myths about love, and the truth behind the tropes. Pregnancy - Top 15 Ways to Prevent Pregnancy - Having babies is a blessing. However, circumstances may force you to prevent having them. Here are the top 15 ways to do that.   Sport Mascots - 14 Interesting Facts About Mascots - This article talks about 14 interesting facts about the fascinating world of mascots.   Entertainment Movie Theaters - Top 15 Most Amazing Movie Theaters in the United States - From a modern twist on an old classic, to a theater with breathtaking views, here are the best of the best when it comes to the US's top movie theaters. Thrill Parks - Top 15 Best Rides and Roller Coasters at Cedar Point - Cedar Point really does have an impressive range of rides and roller coasters available for people looking for a thrill. Water Parks - Top 15 Best Water Parks in the World - Here are the top water parks around the world for you to check out whenever you are looking to cool down in the summer. Vegas - Top 15 Las Vegas Casinos with the Best Odds of Winning - These are the places & casinos with the best odds of you being able to win big when you are visiting Las Vegas. Vegas - Top 15 Things That Happened in Vegas Stayed in Vegas - This list tells many crazy stories that happened in Vegas that apparently never really stayed in Vegas. TV - 15 Astonishing Ways Television Series Make You Sharper - I describe all the different ways watching TV can actually make you smarter.   Space Astronauts - 15 Ways Astronauts Live Differently on the ISS Than on Earth - The astronauts who live aboard the ISS say that life is very different up there, but just how different can it be? Let's find out! Moon - Top 15 Fascinating Facts About the Moon - Despite the fact that the moon was seen, recorded, and samples of it analyzed Earth-side, there are plenty of fascinating facts about the moon that aren't common knowledge. Space - 15 Fascinating Facts About Space Exploration - Fifteen interesting facts about space travel and culture.

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