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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The Slightly Bizarre Club of Hair for Men!
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13 Fascinating Facts About International Intercourse!
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These Victorian Era Facts Are Instantly Fascinating
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98-Year-Old Gives a Brilliant Live Piano Performance!
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These Wonderful Shots Are From Many Special Times Gone By
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The Story of Skidboot: An Amazing Dog!
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You Should Share This With Your Younger Family Members
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I've Never Heard This Amazing Tale From the 2nd World War
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After Reading This, You'll Want to Move to Finland!
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These Amazing Illusions Are Enough to Make Your Head Spin
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I Can’t Get Over These Astonishing Magic Tricks!
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8 Historical Coincidences That are Too Bizarre to Be Fake
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15 Jaw-Dropping Facts You'll Find Hard to Believe!
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Watch 1,000 People Got Their Eyesight Restored
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The USA 110 Years Ago... What Was It LIKE?
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The Many Calendars of the Modern World - Fascinating!
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Phrases We Use Without Realizing It’s a Shakespeare Quote
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These 10 Invaluable World Treasures Were Never Recovered
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These Tips Will Help You Start Reading Again
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The Secrets Behind 5 Famous and Beloved Magic Tricks!
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