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Didn't take long, did it? But during this short period of time, an unimaginable amount of action has happened around the world. People have lost their lives, babies were born, and lightning has struck somewhere on Earth. You might have been contributing to these actions yourself. With a huge population of about 7 billion people in the world today, 5 seconds can mean a lot. These remarkable facts and figures illustrate more or less what happens in just a few moments of time.
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These World Anecdotes Can Each Start a Lively Conversation
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These Optical Illusions Made Me Question Everything I See!
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You Should Share This With Your Younger Family Members
This enlightening message highlights the state of the world and reminds the social media generation of something vitally important.
Rare Interesting Historical Photos That are Must-See
You won’t find these rare photos in your history books.
SPECIAL: Just Wanted to Say, Have a Great Day!!!
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6 Amazing Sea Survival Stories That'll Blow You Away!
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Rare Photos Showing What Flying on the Zeppelin Was Like
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2024 is Here! And This is Why You Should Be Excited for It
2024 is here! And this is why you should be excited for it.
A House Locked Away for a Century. What Was Found Inside?
Sealed for a century, this house was just reopened, and with it a window to another place and time.
The Rise and Fall of the Tudors: A Royal History
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A Few Beautiful Thoughts About True Friendship...
We should never forget the gift that is true friendship...
These Supposed Aphrodisiacs Are Just a Waste of Money
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22 Words Uttered By Writers In Their Final Moments
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Step Back In Time: A Glimpse Into '50s and '60s New York
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You Won’t Find Maps Like These in Geography Textbooks!
Explore this collection of 20 new and updated maps on a variety of fascinating subjects!
These Bizarre Weapons Were Invented During World War II
The Second World War saw the use of many jaw-dropping weapons. Many others, however, were considered flops.
10 Questions You Always Wanted the Answer To
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Genghis Khan: Brutal Mass Murderer, or Enlightened Ruler?
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Wow! I Had No Idea That Whales Could Show Gratitude!
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25 Incredibly Rare Vintage Pictures You’ll Love to See
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22 Facts That Will Change What You Think You Know
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A Massive Gorrila, But Watch Her With Kittens...
This video is amazing, I never knew gorillas could be like this.
Why Do I Suddenly Need Subtitles for Every Show I Watch?
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11 New English Words That Are Actually USEFUL To Know
The majority of new English words are very short-lived, but these were added to various dictionaries and seem to be quite useful to know
The Fascinating Ways Our Fruits and Veggies Are Grown...
Here are some of the amazing the ways that fruits and veggies grow that may be new to you!
These Famous Characters Are Based On Real People!
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8 Weird and Wacky Failed Inventions from the Past
Here is a look at some weird and wacky inventions from the past that never quite took off despite their innovativeness.
There is No Greater Blessing than Your Family
Beautiful Words: Having a family to care for is a blessing.
8 Honest-to-God Facts that Are Just too Weird to Believe
A list of bizarre yet true facts
Meet the Genius Who Recorded Humanity's First Sound
Do you know who Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville is? You should!
Inside the Male Psyche: The Silent Fears They Never Share
There are some things that a man never shares with anyone.
These Are the Most Famous Swords Ever Forged!
Check out 8 of the most legendary swords to have ever graced the field of battle!
Don’t Throw Away Your Used Teabags Just Yet
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8 Historical Coincidences That are Too Bizarre to Be Fake
Throughout history, there were many events that could only occur due to incredible coincidences. Here are 8 of history weirdest coincidences, these stories sound stranger than fiction.
Museum of the Weird: 15 Fascinating Finds
Historical artifacts don't get weirder than this.
These Photos Clearly Indicate You're Never Too Old to Love
You're never too old to love or show love, and these pictures are a clear indication of that. Here are 15 photos that show you never have to stop having fun.
Of the Transformative Power of Classical Music...
A fascinating TED talk by Benjamin Zander.
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu: A Beautiful Summary
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Say Cheers & Raise Your Drinks to These 15 Terrific Toasts
I have been known to offer a few toasts myself when the occasion has grabbed me, but these are 15 of the very best toasts I have ever heard.
Enjoy These Brilliant Documentaries for Free on YouTube
Done with your Netflix’s docuseries supply? Check out these wonderful free documentaries on YouTube next.