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There are not many of us who get to live beyond a hundred years. But those that do sure have a lot of lessons for us. Listen to three of them here.
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I Just Wanted to Say: Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Choose from our lovely selection of greeting cards and share your deepest wishes with your friends and family, to celebrate this blessed time of the year!
10 Common French Loanwords You’re Probably Mispronouncing
French loanwords that are pronounced differently or mean something else entirely in French
Full Documentary: The Fascinating History of the Dark Ages
Watch this fascinating documentary that sheds some great insight into how Rome fell, and what the Dark Ages actually consisted of.
History: When Napoleon Was Defeated By an Army of Bunnies
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This Famous Speech is Still Amazing Today!
One of the greatest speeches ever made, for the love of freedom, the love of human beings.
Incredible Maps: The World of Second Languages!
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9 ‘Current’ Words That Are Much Older Than You’d Guess
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She Will Never Forget Her Marriage Proposal. Ever.
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7 Life Lessons Taught by Winston Churchill
To inspire others, we have compiled 7 lessons he taught us through his life's work and life.
I Grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church: Here's My Story
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10 Richest People From History You Should Know About
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14 Creepy Facts That Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine
These 14 surprising facts about the world may definitely send shivers down your spine, but they are still important to know and recognize!
Send An Affectionate Kiss to Someone You Love Today
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20 Surprising Geographical Maps to Ignite Your Curiosity
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Millennials Are Killing These 12 Industries...
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12 Vintage Christmas Songs That Still Warm Hearts
These classic Christmas songs capture the spirit of the season.
18 Unlikely But True Facts That Will Get You Thinking
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The Most Notorious Man-Eating Lions in History
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This hilarious song perfectly sums up or senior moments.
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The life and works of Jacques-Cousteau, a man who single-handedly revolutionized diving technology and research
These 24 Fascinating Photographs Will Surprise & Amaze You
Here are 24 of the most amazing and surprising photographs ever seen on the internet!
Baby Boomers, Do You Remember These Vintage Products?
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This Man Will Teach You to Speak So You Are Always Heard
Julian Treasure is a sound expert who has been researching human speech and the psychology behind it and is now sharing his findings, teaching people how to speak so that others will listen.
Impress Your Friends With These Quirky Latin Phrases
Make yourself look wiser and more romantic by using these ten Latin phrases on a daily basis.
What a Mesmerizingly Beautiful Blooming Flowers Timelapse!
It took one photographer 9 months to record the images for this mesmerizing timelapse film. Watch flowers bloom like never before.
Louis Armstrong Said it Best, Didn't He...?
This amazing song can really open your eyes to nature's beauty, and the beauty we make for ourselves.
The Slightly Bizarre Club of Hair for Men!
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These surreal pictures of Olympians will make you see athletes in a different light.
16 Wonderful Japanese Ideas We Should All Start Copying
The Japanese are unique. Their ways seem perfectly designed to help the population live happy fruitful lives. Here are 16 cool Japanese things we should copy.
Enjoy These Brilliant Documentaries for Free on YouTube
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8 Books That Predicted the Future With Strange Accuracy
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