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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While we marvel at the great pyramids, we know little about how they were actually constructed. This video sheds some light into that.
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Watch Andrea Bocelli and His Daughter Perform "Hallelujah"
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After Reading This, You'll Want to Move to Finland!
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These amazing historical photos shed light on some rarely-seen events of the past.
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Watch a Thai Chiropractor Fixing a Spine With a Hammer!
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In this clip from the history channel, we dive deep into the great naval fight - the Midway Battle.
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It's incredible to have this look into yesteryear, and this compilation have some truly terrific sights to show you!
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Feeling down? Let these good news stories bring a smile to your face.
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This young couple found out with some magical help from talented makeup artists. The results are remarkable, and the ending filled my eyes with tears.