There's war on the television, and the newspapers scream bloody murder. Taxes are up and wages are down. Everywhere you look it seems like people are convinced things are only going downhill. But here are a few facts most newspapers won't share with you. Not everything is going bad, some things in the world are actually getting much better than they used to be. I don't know about you, but it makes me feel much better about this planet I live on. Things aren't that bad after all... |
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10 Uplifting Stories From Across the Globe
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The Origins of Labor Day With Vintage Parade Photos
A brief history of Labor Day accompanied by original vintage photos from past Labor Day parades around the US and Canada.
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Watch This Couple Go Through 60 Years of Aging...
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8 Shocking Historical Discoveries of the Last 20 Years
Let’s take a look at some of the most shocking historical discoveries and findings made since 2001
What Would YOU Do In This Situation?
What would you do if you saw the experiment in this video?
Found It! Rare Old Photos of Famous People
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8 Historical Coincidences That are Too Bizarre to Be Fake
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14 Nostalgic Pics to Take You Back to the Good Ol’ Days
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13 Insightful & Thoughtful Quotes by John F. Kennedy
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International borders are among the most rapidly changing geographical phenomena, but these borders 5 proved to be exceptionally persistent
Mark Twain's Tips For a Better Kind of Life...
Mark Twain was not only a talented writer but a man of wise, witty words. Here are 12 of his best quotes.
15 People Who Have the STRANGEST Hobbies
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These Wonderful Shots Are From Many Special Times Gone By
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This Man Will Teach You to Speak So You Are Always Heard
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16 Wonderful Japanese Ideas We Should All Start Copying
The Japanese are unique. Their ways seem perfectly designed to help the population live happy fruitful lives. Here are 16 cool Japanese things we should copy.
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8 Honest-to-God Facts that Are Just too Weird to Believe
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18 Fun Facts You Likely Never Heard of Cutely Illustrated
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20 Cognitive Biases Ruining Our Decision Making Process
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The Mysterious City of Caesars and 4 Other Mythical Places
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You Won’t Find Maps Like These in Geography Textbooks!
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The MOST Shocking False Etymologies in English
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Do You Remember the Moments That Defined the 1960s?
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INTERACTIVE: 12 Fascinating Facts About Napoleon Bonaparte
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10 of the Most Spectacular Royal Crowns in the World
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Travel History With These Amazing Photos of Yesteryear
Amazing photos reveal 150 years of history.
10 Underrated Movies That Should be Seen by More People
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Look Back at These Iconic Royal Wedding Photos
Royal Weddings were always a cause for public celebration and fascination. Here are some of the most iconic royal wedding photos in history.
10 Incredible People You Never Heard Of!
Here are 10 people who have, in their own ways, saved countless lives and at times, the entire planet. They deserve to be known.
A House Locked Away for a Century. What Was Found Inside?
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Video Box: The Most Amazing Guinness Records!
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We Bet You Never Knew the Origins of These Common Idioms!
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What is HAMAS? The Terror Organization Explained
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Yasuke: The Story of the African Samurai
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Grandma Gets Asked a Question and Has a Perfect Response
When I asked grandma what she thought of events in recent years, I found her answer intriguing. It made me realize how much things have changed...
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After Reading This, You'll Want to Move to Finland!
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Can The Mysterious Voynich Manuscript Ever be Cracked?
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While much has changed over the last century, there is one thing that has always remained the same, and that is love. Take a look at this photo collection.
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