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I Thought These are Made Up, But They're the Honest Truth
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A Massive Gorrila, But Watch Her With Kittens...
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From Ages 7 to 93 these People Share Tips on Ageing Gracefully
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20 Cognitive Biases Ruining Our Decision Making Process
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Looking at a 100 Years of High School Fashions...
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Men vs. Women: What Does the Science Say?
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These Bizarre Weapons Were Invented During World War II
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Wrapping Up the Major Events of 2022 in a 7-Minute Video
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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.
Dogs Can Teach Us a Lot About Friendship...
While dogs may be man's best friend, dogs’ best friends are undoubtedly other dogs, as these adorable pictures go to show.
10 Difficult Words in English Everyone Should Know
English has many difficult words with meanings that are nearly impossible to guess, which makes them super tough to remember. Here are 10 such words
8 Facts You Learned at School that Are No Longer True!
The passage of time leads things that were once accepted as facts to actually be proven as incorrect. Here are 8 supposed facts that aren’t really true.
Witness the Might of the World's Greatest Empires
The world's greatest civilizations and empires had a marked effect on history and shaped the world as we know it today. Watch these informative videos.
17 Inventive Wedding Invitations No One Would Say No To
Some wedding invitations are pretty bland, but not these genius creations. Here are 17 invitations that no one would ever turn down.
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10 of the Fiercest Ancient Celtic Gods and Goddesses
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6 Depression-Era Criminals You Wouldn't Want to Cross!
During America's Great Depression, the rate of crimes increased drastically. Here are 6 of the most notorious Depression-Era bank robbers.
The MOST Shocking False Etymologies in English
If a word's history sounds too good, it probably is.
18 Unlikely But True Facts That Will Get You Thinking
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This is How You Can Tame Your Wandering Brain
External and internal distractions diminish our attention’s power, but some simple techniques can boost it. Find out more with this informative TED-Ed video.
News That Inspires: Positive Stories From Around the World
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The Dark and Fascinating History of the Romanov Family
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These top contestants will wiggle, jump and roll their way into your hearts!
Travel History With These Amazing Photos of Yesteryear
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20th Century Slang People Rarely Use Nowadays
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Have You Ever Seen Ducks With Jobs? You're About To!
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Do You Remember the Moments That Defined the 1960s?
The 1960s were a hugely important decade, setting the tone for the next 50 years that succeeded then. Here are 10 of the things that defined the decade.
Do You Remember the Things that Defined the 1950s?
The 1950s marked the beginning of the postwar era, increased prosperity and drastic changes to everyday life. Here are 10 things that defined the 1950s.
Experience the Dramatic Moments of WWII in Moving Color
This 13-episode television documentary series recounts the major events of World War II in HD color.
A Few Things We Bet You Never Knew About the USA!
The USA is an enormous and diverse place, but when you look at it from a numerical point of view, things get even more curious. Take a look.
What Would YOU Do In This Situation?
What would you do if you saw the experiment in this video?
You'll Never Guess How These Optical Illusions Work
Here are three incredible optical illusion videos that have taken the internet by storm. Can you solve the mysteries that you're about to see?
The Retirement Home Where Young & Old Live Together
This is a great idea! Young musicians are given free board at a retirement home in exchange for recitals. And this makes for great friendships too!
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This uplifting song is going to make anyone's day, guaranteed!
20 Things Most People Think Are the Same, But Aren't!
These words are often mistaken for synonyms, but in reality they are nothing of the sort, because they refer to different things. Learn about 20 of them.,
5 Famous Shipwrecks and Their Unbelievable Stories
Some unreal stories about what lies deep below the seas.
The Stories Behind these Historic Swords are Fascinating
Discover the legends behind these historic swords
Through the Lens of Time: 20 Rare Historical Photos
These amazing historical photos shed light on some rarely-seen events of the past.