This Former Soviet Union Prison Is Now a Great Spot To Discover Marine Life

Thousands of prisoners lived during the existence of the Soviet Union. However, these weren’t regular prisoners, but political ones. Anyone who spoke against Joseph Stalin, who was a suspected traitor, or who didn’t pledge his loyalty to the state was detained there, regardless if they were guilty or not. With all these elements, it’s no wonder he instilled fear into the bones of the entire world during WWII.

While prisoners stayed in Rummu, Estonia, they were put to work in a large quarry, which surrounded them. The officials that were in charge of the prison felt it was necessary to control the prisoners by any means. Many of them did not make it through their sentences. They died for various reasons including severe malnutrition, hard labor, or torture.

The judicial reform resulted in the Rummu prison finally being shit down for good. Times grew hard, and both the prison and quarry were abandoned after they changed hands. Year after year, finances grew less, and there was no way to prevent water from pouring into the quarry.

This overflow of water resulted in a beautiful mixture of history, nature, and evolution, all combined into one sinister, yet fascinating sight. The location was quickly transformed into a beach, and tourists love the spot. People from all over the globe come here to sunbathe and swim. Some even dive and explore this underwater prison up close. It is no doubt that some of the first divers, decades ago, unearthed some interesting artifacts from the underwater rubble.

Many secrets though are still left undiscovered about everything that happened in the prison because it is now underwater. It is almost better that way, though, as locals and tourists alike can enjoy its unique yet natural formation rather than worry about its haunting past.

25+ Strange Yet Cheerful Things Seen on the Subway

25+ Strange Yet Cheerful Things Seen on the Subway

Commuting on public transport can seem rather boring, tedious even. But, sometimes, you come across people or instances that can immediately put a smile on your face. Wonder what we’re talking about? Well, it’s the good people on the subway who make traveling a delight. Take a look at the collection we’ve put together. We hope it puts a smile on your face and brightens up your day.

On the Way to Hogwarts

They say magic isn’t real and that wizards do not exist. Neither are there muggles, wands, magic schools, mythical creatures, incantations, or even flying broomsticks. It is mere fiction. Or is it?

On the Way to Hogwarts

For all we know, the Potterverse does exist and the world is indeed filled with unique people? Some are even caught on camera. Dumbledore, is that you?

Girls Night Out

Girls have the option to wear pants, shirts, dresses, skirts, and more. What do the boys have? Not much. So, why should girls have all the fun when it comes to clothing? This gang of guys looks really happy in their floral ensemble.

Girls Night Out

However, we think they could have done a slightly better job at picking matching bags. Only seems fair. Everything else seems just perfect. That one gal in yellow is looking at this group of guys with envy… or confusion? We’re not sure.

King of the Subway

Public transport is for everyone, even kings who can’t be bothered with all the street traffic. Maybe he has an important matter to deal with and has to get to his palace as soon as possible. And what better way than the subway?

King of the Subway

However, he doesn’t seem very happy about being captured while he’s in a rush. Good thing his guards aren’t around or the photographer might have been detained right away. Just their luck!

Buggy in a Train

Most people who choose to travel via subway rarely have another mode of transportation. However, this gentleman seems to want it all — the option to travel in public transport as well as in his little buggy.

Buggy in a Train

We wonder what his ticketing situation must have been like. Did he have to buy his little vehicle a ticket too or was it free? Furthermore, it seems like he’s also saving on fuel.

Black Rider

There are too many conflicting emotions at the sight of this picture. On the one hand, it seems like this person is pretty at peace with themselves for choosing the outfit they have on. But, on the other hand, it looks like they just didn’t know what to wear and grabbed the first thing that they saw.

Black Rider

This person is either incredibly terrible at choosing clothes or a fashion genius! Either way, this individual does not seem to care what anyone thinks.

The Celebrity Horse

Since when did BoJack Horsemen start riding the subway? Just like his fame, it seems like he lost all his riches too. And now, he has no money left to buy a car.

The Celebrity Horse

If that’s not the case, then he probably had another night of partying and forgot where he parked his car. We wonder how many people even asked for his autograph while he was on his way back.

Lost Inside His Hair

This hair looks so tempting to touch. There’s just so much of it. It must feel really bouncy, too. We wonder how long it took this person to grow it out. Is he just taking a little nap, or is he genuinely sad about something?

Lost Inside His Hair

It could be that his hair has gotten so out of control that he can’t see anything anymore nor can he find his way back home. Maybe someone can help the guy out, give him a hand, maybe cut his hair a bit.

Bluebeard Trimmed His Beard

Everyone thinks of what color they should dye their hair next. But, how many people think about dyeing their hair? Well, this guy surely did. And what a sprightly color he has chosen. It could make anyone look twice.

Bluebeard Trimmed His Beard

However, we wonder why he chose this color. It’s safe to say he was never a literature student. If he was, then he’d definitely know about the tale of Bluebeard. Ladies, beware!

The Fashion Police Is on Leave

What were they thinking? Or were they even thinking before stepping out of the house in that attire? That jacket, the top, the jeans, the belt, and even the boots — it’s all wrong. But, you have to admire the confidence that exuberates from his stance.

The Fashion Police Is on Leave

It could even put some of the most popular supermodels to shame. The pose is on point. If this is a candid picture, then what would a pose photoshoot look like?

Ready to Eat

When you’re a busy person with very little time on your hands and you’re a resourceful person, you think of ideas like this. If you’re a hothead, you can totally cook your eggs this way.

Ready to Eat

That saves you time from having to cook when you get home! This is a life hack people. Take notes!

Friendly Dinosaur

Who rides horses anymore? Dinosaurs are the new horses. Besides, how often do you encounter a person riding a dinosaur on the subway? It may be unexpected but still not the strangest thing you would see on the subway.

Friendly Dinosaur

Also, you can only assume that this person was not getting enough attention via their social media. So, they chose to dress up this way to get more people to notice them. Attention-seeking or not, this getup certainly put a smile on our faces.

New-Age Knight

It’s not every day that you spot a knight in shining armor on the subway. That’s why we think that this knight was probably on duty looking for a princess who ran away from the tower that her parents had locked her up in.

New-Age Knight

He even looks like a new-age knight that’s trying to track the princess through GPS. That could be the only explanation for a knight holding a mobile phone in his hand.

Tony Stark Injured

We’ve all seen how high and low the Ironman suit can take Tony Stark. But, what does he do when he cannot travel in his suit anymore? That’s right — he rides the subway.

Tony Stark Injured

It looks like he’s coming back from a huge fight. Hopefully, someone already asked him if he won or lost. Chances are, he won because Stark rarely leaves a fight until he wins.

‘90s Throwback

All the ‘90s kids will definitely know what this suit is all about. We didn’t even know that such a suit existed. Once again, thanks to the strangest things you see on the subway, we now know that Pac-Man suits are here for the win!

‘90s Throwback

What a suit this is! Hats off to the person who came up with this idea (it was probably a ’90s kid). We can only imagine how many other millennials are waiting to get their hands on this.

Resourceful Mother

Imagine being a single mother and having four kids and two jobs. When does she even find the time to cook and feed her kids? She obviously has to make the most of any free time she can find – like commuting to and from work.

Resourceful Mother

She could take inspiration from this woman in the picture who has decided to cut vegetables on her way home. We’re guessing she lives the tough life we mentioned earlier, too.

All Hail the Queen

Remember the king we talked about? Ya know, he chose to take the subway so as to reach his destination faster — and here we have his counterpart, the queen. It seems like several royal members have started using this mode of transport.

All Hail the Queen

What would it be like if the two met on the subway in their glorious attire? It would be a real meet-cute. Like a scene right out of a film.

Hello, Pennywise

Scary movies are not real, for the most part. But, knowing that a scary movie is mere fiction makes it possible for people to watch it. So, what do you do when you encounter one of the characters on the subway? Cry out of fear or laugh it off?

Hello, Pennywise

If it helps, this person is just dressed up as the clown from the movie IT. And man, has he done a marvelous job with his makeup or what?! The resemblance is uncanny.

Lamp Ownership

When you have trust issues, you cannot just leave your things lying around, not even at home. So, this young man seems to have carried what looks like his favorite lamp along with him.

Lamp Ownership

It could also be that he’s traveling to a really dark place, where there are no lights of any kind. This lamp could serve the purpose of keeping his surroundings well-lit. These days, you can never be too sure so it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Time Travelers

The little black box on that man’s lap looks like something from the past. Do people even own cassettes anymore? These two look like time travelers. In fact, the entire picture looks like it could be a scene straight out of Back to the Future.

Time Travelers

Marty McFly and his leather jacket, the glasses, the gloves, and that ’80s hairstyle — that all seems to have appeared on this subway. There’s no way these guys are from this decade. 

Spidey Travels the Normal Way

Several people dream of a world where Marvel movies are our reality. Can you even imagine superheroes like Hulk and Doctor Strange walking about the street and the likes of Ironman and Thor flying in the air?

Spidey Travels the Normal Way

It would be a really cool world. The presence of Spider-Man on the subway almost makes you feel like it could be real. Besides, the suit looks so realistic. So, it’s hard not to believe.

Subway Comic-Con

This looks like someone decided to organize Comic-Con on the subway. We wouldn’t be surprised if that even turned out to be true. In this day and age, anything is possible. People just need a reason to dress up and have some fun.

Subway Comic-Con

Also, if a child walked in, theyr’d feel like they just walked into a birthday party filled with tons of goofy characters. This visual could put a smile on anyone’s face.

Pika Pika Pikachu

There are fans of movie characters all over the world and this person seems to be a Pikachu fan. Well, who would not be? This adorable guy is one of the most famous Pokémon characters that people just love.

Pika Pika Pikachu

This costume would also seem like the perfect way to hide in case you are running from the law. No one would suspect Pikachu, ever. It would also make an amazing sleeping bag. Don’t you agree?

Baby, Baby Don’t Cry

The first thing most people do when they see a little baby crying is look away, put on their headphones, and hope the kid stops wailing. Some even get annoyed at the parent for bringing such a small kid onto the metro in the first place.

Baby, Baby Don’t Cry

However, this wonderful gentleman approached the situation differently and played some music for the baby. The baby clearly seems to have loved it. This person must have a kid of their own and if not, he would make a great one someday for sure.

Not Subtle at All

If you were a beautiful woman, would you approach this man? Because he seems to be sending out a very clear message with this book, which seems like a great way to break the ice.

Not Subtle at All

Maybe this approach is not exactly subtle but it is definitely one that has garnered people’s attention. In fact, if he just liked someone on the subway, he could just open the book right in front of them. So, easy!

Tomato on the Move

It looks like a situation from the movie, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. One of the ingredients that fell from the sky seems to be riding the subway right now. Does this costume even give them a clear vision of anything around them? We can’t help but wonder.

Tomato on the Move

You would probably be able to spot this tomato from space. We just hope he doesn’t pass someone who’s extremely hungry or they may just take a bite. Even that would not be the strangest thing to see on the subway.

Please Stop!

Music is wonderful. It can make a room full of people really happy in no time. It has been known to be a form of expression. But, the guy in blue is definitely not enjoying the sounds coming out of this instrument.

Please Stop!

You cannot help but laugh at this poor guy’s expression and his reaction to the music. The person playing it, however, seems rather nonchalant and carefree of what people think.

Wake Up!

McDonald’s is known to be spot on with its advertising. Their ads are used as case studies in colleges for their sheer brilliance. This one does not miss either. Wonder how they manage to hit the nail on the head every single time?

Wake Up!

This man here may just be sleeping out of exhaustion but it seems like if he had bought that iced coffee at the fast-food joint, he may not have fallen asleep.

Subway, the Wonderland

Going down the rabbit hole seems old-fashioned. The rabbit now takes the subway to travel to Wonderland. So, if you fancy yourself a trip with Alice, it would be much easier to follow this rabbit. Also, people around furry fellow seem disinterested in his presence.

Subway, the Wonderland

If Lewis Carroll was from this era, this is probably how the White Rabbit would be traveling to Wonderland. At least traveling by train would ensure a punctual arrival time.

Preacher Cat

How cool would it be to attend a sermon where a cat is preaching to the people in a church? This giant cat would definitely be a huge hit. The cat people of the world would listen to anything this cat has to say.

Preacher Cat

In Ratatouille, they said that anyone can cook. Well, this image seems to be saying, ‘Anyone can preach.’ It’s just a thought but it could work…

Moss Man

The world is a bizarre place to be living in. The subway, more so. Proof of that is this man covered in moss and grass. For those wondering why, well, we have no idea either.

Moss Man

The only explanation that seems plausible at this point is that this individual is headed to a Halloween costume contest. He’s just doing his best to hide in plain sight.