Facts

Published March 2, 2019

An Oregon resort employs goat caddies

The newest golf at Silvies Valley Ranch, Oregon US, is steep in places, so you can hire the services of one of their professionally trained goats. The four-legged, notoriously non-judgemental caddies carry your clubs in a custom-designed bag, along with balls and beverages.


Romania has an underground amusement park

Salina Turda is centuries old salt mine that was also used to store cheese and a bomb shelter. Today you can find such things as boat rides, a mini golf course, a bowling alley, and a Ferris wheel.

Published in Dawn, Young World, March 2nd, 2019

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