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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Did You Know these 10 Facts about Alexander the Great?
His father conquered and unified Greece, but he wanted to conquer the world. Alexander the Great was a truly fascinating man.
9 Different Types of Oranges You Never Knew About
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This Is One of The Most Beautiful Duets I've Ever Seen
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I Bet You Never Knew These U.S. Geography Facts...
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9 Facts About Ancient Egypt You Probably Didn’t Know
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Check Your Pockets Now! This Quarter Is Worth Thousands!
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These 24 Fascinating Photographs Will Surprise & Amaze You
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Who Said You Can't Train Cats?
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Learn Something New Today with These 10 Intriguing Tidbits...
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11 New English Words That Are Actually USEFUL To Know
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13 of Napoleon Bonaparte's Most Famous Quotes
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This Project Gets Thousands of Disabled Children Mobile Again
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10 Incredible People You Never Heard Of!
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The Secrets Behind 5 Famous and Beloved Magic Tricks!
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Why You Might Want to Consider Switching to a Futon Bed
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Meet the Genius Who Recorded Humanity's First Sound
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The Stories Behind these Historic Swords are Fascinating
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10 Emmy-Winning Netflix Shows You Don't Wanna Miss...
if you're in need of a binge-worthy series and haven't explored these recommendations yet, prepare to be captivated.
The Rise and Fall of the Tudors: A Royal History
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Take a 4K, Vivid Walk Through the Streets of 1911 New York
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You'll Need a Second Look For THESE Photos...
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This is How You Can Tame Your Wandering Brain
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17 Extremely Dangerous Foods That Could Kill You!
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These American History “Facts” Are Actually False
We’ve all believed these American history “facts” at some point.