Asia is a huge tourist magnet. Some travelers go there for the beautiful beaches, ancients monuments, and a unique atmosphere, but it also delivers an extraordinary culinary experience. But only if you dare.

Asia is considered one of the most developed culinary regions in the world, offering the most interesting, strange, and often even disgusting edible things you could never imagine to land on your plate. Snakes, spiders, dogs, smelly fruits – these are just some of Asia’s greatest dished. Be sure you know all the ingredients before you decide to order something!

 Sannakji, South Korea

Chopped up octopus tentacles are not the worst thing to gnaw on, but how would you like them if they were still squirming around on your plate? It looks like a scene from a nightmare.

Arachnids, Cambodia

In Cambodia, nobody thought they’d be eating fried tarantulas. Up until when thousands of people started dying of starvation due to some messed up political situation. They had no choice but to love off the land and all the critters they could find. But nowadays, these spiders are considered to be quite a delicacy!

Fugu, Japan

Fugu, or pufferfish, is incredibly poisonous, but crafty Japanese chefs have found a way to safely remove the dangerous glans and make the fish edible. However, the chance that the chef had missed the spot is always there, and you may actually die. Are you ready for this fish to be your last meal?

Birds Nest Soup, China

Have you tried one of the most expensive soups in the world? The white nests are made of the birds’ spit, which basically means you’re frenching some poor bird momma when you eat the soup. Disgusting!

 Bat Soup

We couldn’t let this one slide. One the one hand, it’s just a bowl of soup, but on the other, there’s a hairy bat in your soup. We’re sure it tastes great, but we’d rather stick to ramen noodles.

Cobra Heart, Vietnam

Eye of the tiger? Pshhh! How about a hear of a deadly cobra? Oh yeah, in Vietnam, you can order this delicacy in its raw state, served with a glass of cobra blood, or you could drown it in some rice wine.

People with extra fat wallets love to shower themselves with expensive things, but you’ll rarely surprise anyone with a new car or a diamond ring these days. That said, if you’re in the market for some record-breaking expensive thingamajigs, you’re in luck! Here are the top 7 most expensive things in the world.

Jewel Royale Chess

The most valuable set of chess ever was sold in Britain for $9.8 million. The chess pieces are made of platinum and gold and sprinkled with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. And of course, pearls. Because, why not. The king alone weighs about 165 grams and costs $ 100,000.

Transmission Audio Ultimate

This audio system consists of six panels, 2 meters high each. It’s got woofers, sub-woofers, amps, and pre-amps able to unload 500W on your dearly beloved neighbors. This audio system, made of aircraft aluminum, takes up half a room and weighs more than five tons. When all is said and done, Transmission Audio Ultimate will cost you a whopping 1,000,000 dollars.

Joaillerie Manchette Watch

The most ridiculously-priced watch in the world looks like a bracelet made of pure white gold, decorated with 576 diamonds and 11 onyx stones. The small dial is made of silver and covered with sapphire crystal. $26 million is what you’ll need to pay for this extravagant accessory, which apparently, is a bit too much, as nobody wants to buy it.

History Supreme Yacht

This yacht is the most comfortable and expensive marine vessel in the whole world. Aside from the mind-boggling amount of gold used in its production, the designers used small meteorites and bones of a tyrannosaurus as ornaments. History Supreme is owned by a Malaysian businessman who acquired it for $ 4.8 billion. But seeing as gold prices are steadily growing, it’s worth much more.

Mayan Cigars

During excavations in Guatemala, archaeologists discovered ancient Mayan Sigras cigars. These cigars are already about 600 years old, but they are so well-preserved that you can smoke them. Some daredevil bought these cigars for 507,000 dollars.

The World’s First Diamond Ring

This ring was created by Swiss jewelers who are famous for their craftsmanship. This particular 150-carat ring was made from a solid diamond. It looks pretty, but it’ll cost you a cool $70 million.

Heidsieck Monopole Champagne

“Heidsieck Monopole” is a vintage champagne brand, one bottle of which was sold at an auction for 25 000. For that price, it better give a great buzz!

Violin by Giuseppe Guarneri

The violin was created in 1741 by, you guessed it, Giuseppe Guarneri. In 2010, the instrument was sold for $18 million at an auction, making this violin the most expensive musical instrument on the entire planet.

Instead of figuring out what the biggest cat species in the world are, this list takes a closer look at some of the most beautiful cats in the world. So here you go, scroll down and enjoy these cute little creatures!

Scottish Fold

The Scottish Fold is a fascinating type of cat which has a very distinctive appearance, often described as resembling an owl. That’s because they suffer from a genetic mutation that causes their ears to fold. That’s why they were originally known as lop-eared or lops and only acquired their current name in 1966.

Siamese Cat

The Siamese Cat is one of the best-recognized and most beautiful cats in the world. Originally from Thailand, which used to be called “Siam” and which is how this cat species got its name, it became very popular in Europe and North America in the 19th century. They have very distinctive blue eyes and triangular-shaped heads.

British Shorthair

The British Shorthair is one of the most popular domestic cats in the UK and has a strong body and thick coat. It usually comes in a grey type of color with orange eyes, even though it can come in a wide variety of colors. It’s also considered one of the oldest cat breeds in the world.

Norwegian Forest Cat

The Norwegian Forest Cat originates in Northern Europe and is perfectly adapted for cold temperatures. They have thick fur and a protective woolly undercoat below them to ensure they don’t get cold in the harsh winters of Scandinavia. These are also good climbers and have strong bodies and powerful claws.

Turkish Angora

The Turkish Angora is another Ancient breed of cat and originated in central Turkey in the region near Ankara, the capital of the country. They have long hair and mostly a distinctive white color, even though they can come in a variety of colors as well. Their eyes can come in a variety of colors as giving them a stunning appearance.

Ragdoll

Ragdolls have semi-long hair with an extremely soft and silky coat. They are quite muscular and acquired their name from being so soft that people instantly feel relaxed when they sit on their laps. This breed originates in the United States and is considered to be one of the best types of pets of any cat species because they tend to be very cuddly and affectionate!

Russian Blue

The Russian Blue is a cat that has a distinctive silver or dark grey coat with thick hair. It originates in Russia and is a natural breed of cat and has amazing green eyes. Their coat consists of two layers which makes them particularly soft and extremely cuddly as well!

Toyger

The Toyger is a type of domestic cat that was bred in an attempt to create a cat that resembles a toy tiger, which is how it got its name. It’s the result of breeding domestic shorthaired tabbies, a process that started in the 1980s and which introduced this remarkable type of cat.

As a comedian, Robin Williams delivered a high-wire act of verbal dexterity balanced with an unpredictable physicality.

Williams said comedy is rooted in a ‘deeper, darker side’

When Williams died in 2014 at the age of 63, the world mourned a stand-up comic and Oscar-winning actor who could make them laugh – and think – due to roles in television and film such as Mork & Mindy, Good Morning Vietnam, Mrs. Doubtfire, Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting, Jumanji, Aladdin, and The Birdcage. Audiences at Williams’ stand-up shows recall hilarity at the speed of an out-of-control freight train. According to good friend and occasional comedy partner Billy Crystal, doing a set with Williams “was like trying to lasso a comet.”

“For me, comedy starts as a spew, a kind of explosion, and then you sculpt from there, if at all,” Williams once said of his work. “It comes out of a deeper, darker side. Maybe it comes from anger, because I’m outraged by cruel absurdities, the hypocrisy that exists everywhere, even within yourself, where’s it’s hardest to see.”

To Williams, comedy was equally as addictive as drugs and alcohol

Williams had publicly addressed his struggle with alcohol and cocaine many times over the years, but comedy, the desire to get the laugh, land the joke, was also a type of addiction for the performer.

Drugs and alcohol became a need he couldn’t satisfy, not to elevate his zaniness on stage but for opposite reasons. “Cocaine was a place to hide,” Williams told People in 1988. “Most people get hyper on coke. It slowed me down.” When his first wife, Valerie, was pregnant with their son Zachary, he quit cocaine and alcohol. The death of his friend John Belushi from an overdose had also gave him the courage to kick his addictions. “His death scared a whole group of show-business people. It caused a big exodus from drugs,” he said. “And for me, there was a baby coming. I knew I couldn’t be a father and live that kind of life.”

Though he relapsed with alcohol and returned to rehab in 2006, he never touched cocaine again. Instead, he sought fulfillment in his roles. “It’s like he didn’t worry about anything when he worked all the time,” recalls his makeup artist Cheri Minns in the biography, Robin, by Dave Itzkoff. “He operated on working. That was the true love of his life. Above his children, above everything. If he wasn’t working, he was a shell of himself. And when he worked, it was like a light bulb was turned on.”

His children were also a source of joy to Williams, though he carried guilt for splitting his family due to his three marriages. In Robin, his children revealed they tried to help him free himself of the guilt, that there was nothing to apologize for. “He couldn’t hear it. He could never hear it. And he wasn’t able to accept it,” Zachary said. “He was firm in his conviction that he was letting us down. And that was sad because we all loved him so much and just wanted him to be happy.”

Towards the end of his life, Williams claimed he didn’t ‘know how to be funny’ anymore

By late 2013 Williams was experiencing symptoms he did not know the cause of. He had become paranoid, could no longer remember his lines, experienced insomnia, and an impaired sense of smell, Schneider chronicled in a 2016 editorial she wrote for the journal Neurology. Extreme anxiety, tremors and difficulty reasoning soon followed.

In May, Williams was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder. Doctors said they had drugs that could control his tremors and that he would likely live another decade.

On August 11, 2014, Williams was found dead in his California home. A release from the County Sheriff’s office following an autopsy revealed he had hanged himself. No alcohol or illegal drugs were found in his system. His publicist said prior to his death he was suffering from severe depression.