Follow Newser on Twitter   Friend Newser on Facebook
Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Hot on Facebook

The World's 7 Most Remote Destinations

Now abandoned, these places were once home to humans

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 6, 2009 12:46 PM CDT

(Newser) – Forget the Seven Wonders of the World. WebUrbanist takes a look at seven places that make you wonder why people ever settled there:

  • St. Kilda, Scotland: Although this archipelago is known for 16-foot waves and wind speeds up to 130mph, humans called it home for
...   Read full story »

COMMENTS
You need to Log in to Newser to comment. Don't have an account yet? Sign up now!
6 comments
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 

More Newser Stories

Family Abandons Son With Dead Sister


NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Timelines   |   Geek Sugar   |   Business Insider   |   HuffPost Entertainment