There is a famous saying that goes: “Knowledge is power!” and I am a firm believer in it. I consider myself a collector of knowledge, so whenever I find a nice selection of interesting facts, I just want to share it with you. Here are 22 interesting facts on a variety of topics, from Facebook to Winston Churchill: |
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Icy Photos Prove That Winter Is Not for the Faint-Hearted
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14 Movie Recommendations You Won’t Want to Miss
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Incredible History: Looking Through 21 Fascinating Photos
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These 11 Alcoholic Drinks Have a Fascinating History!
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These Supposed Aphrodisiacs Are Just a Waste of Money
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These Pictures Smuggled out of North Korea Will Shock You
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These Victorian Era Facts Are Instantly Fascinating
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10 World War I Inventions We Still Use Every Day
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Her Mom With Alzheimer's Didn't Recognize Her, Until...
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The Precious World of Jewelry: Art, Care and Tips
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This is How Prison Cells Vary Between Countries...
Prisons across the world vary a lot. These photos of cells from all over show how different countries treat their criminals, and the contrast is eye-opening!
English Really Needs a Translation for These Foreign Words
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8 Historical Coincidences That are Too Bizarre to Be Fake
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