Once you read a few history or science books you might come to the realization that truth is stranger than fiction. I'm going to save you some time from reading and give you some amazing highlights with these 18 unbelievable-but-true facts.
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12 Accurate Facts That Sounds TOO Weird to Believe
With authentic facts like these, who needs fiction?
When GH Says F: Why Does This Occur?
We're meeting up on the corner of history and linguistics to learn why GH is pronounced as F.
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Since When Were Horseshoes Considered Lucky?
Sit back for 4 minutes on the history of luck, horseshoes, and everything in-between.
These Things Aged Just About as Well as Milk Does
From terrible predictions that turned out to be completely wrong, to people contradicting themselves, to things that were just so wrong when looked at from today's viewpoint.
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How Did We Invent the Dollar? Learn Its Meandering History
In this video, we will learn a short history of the U.S. Dollar.
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History's Unsolved Ghost Photography Mystery
Technology, photography, spirituality. How do they connect? By ghost photography, of course.
16 Absolutely Unforgettable Historical Photographs
Take a peek at these unforgettable 16 photos, and see history from a brand new perspective.
Simone de Beauvoir on Aging, Freedom, and Authentic Living
Here is Simone de Beauvoir's story, the principles behind her thinking, and how they can enrich the way we live today.
The Greatest Unsolved Puzzles in History
Will these great puzzles of history ever get solved?
40 Benefits of Having Your Very Own Pet
The many many benefits of having a pet are showing in a beautiful infographic.
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This Whale Is Full of Gratitude to the Humans Who Saved Him
This whale gave thanks for being rescued.
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An In-Depth Look Into Who Princess Diana Truly Was...
A remarkable feature-length documentary that reveals a side of Diana we have never seen before.
15 Jaw-Dropping Facts You'll Find Hard to Believe!
Want to find out who really built the pyramids, or how many teeth a snail has? Here are 15 of the most unbelievable yet true facts.
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This is What Happened to the Man Who Didn't Salute Hitler!
Nearly eight decades have passed since a camera captured the moment a man refused to give Hitler a Nazi salute. Here's what happened to him.
12 Genius Ancient Chinese Inventions We Use to This Today
In this article, we'll focus on 12 surprising everyday items we all use that got their start many centuries ago in Ancient China...
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Franca Viola: The Woman Who Had the Courage to Say "No"
The inspiring story of an Italian woman who, in the 1960s, had the courage to stand up to tradition and say no.
Wedding Invitations So Clever You’ll Immediately Say Yes
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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This Physician's Map Helped Stop the 1854 Cholera Epidemic
Learn all about John Snow, the renowned physician who helped stop the 1854 cholera outbreak with a simple map.
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The Incredible Story Behind the Taum Sauk Dam Failure
It’s a story of failure, recovery, and hard lessons in the power of infrastructure—and the price of overlooking risk.
You Won’t Believe These 11 Phrases Are Over a Century Old
These 11 words and phrases seem like they're a recent invention in English, but they're actually at least a century old...
25 Incredibly Rare Vintage Pictures You’ll Love to See
It’s time to travel back in time and enjoy some fascinating historical pictures.
12 Typical American Things That Didn’t Originate in the US
Many things we often think are typically American, such as cowboys, comic strips and mac & cheese, have actually started far away from the USA
10 Common French Loanwords You’re Probably Mispronouncing
French loanwords that are pronounced differently or mean something else entirely in French
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.
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This Old Interview Sheds Light on 19th Century Living
This collection features rare, restored interviews with individuals born in the nineteenth century
Can You Believe These Words Didn’t Exist Before the 1970s?
When a new words spreads it seems it's been around forever. But in reality, many of the words we use everyday are quite new. These didn't exist before the 1970s.
These American Facts Are The Strangest I've Ever Heard
We all know the saying "truth is stranger than fiction", and judging from these 15 strange facts, it can certainly be applied to the USA, too!
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The Red Baron, the Famous and Deadly WWI German Pilot
The story of the Red Baron, a celebrated pilot of WWI and a legendary fighter.
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Amazing - Woman Switches Between 21 American Accents!
Amy Walker is an accent coach, and in this amazing video, she showcases the variety of American regional accents by performing 21 of them herself in 6 minutes!
These Words Wouldn’t Exist Without These 10 Famous Authors
Learn of 10 commonly-used English words that were coined by famous authors and philosophers.
How I Would Love to Walk in New York of a Century Ago
These images of old New York, supplied by the Library of Congress, give us an idea of what life was like in the early 1900s in this city.
8 Bizarre Customs From Not-So-Long Ago
Here are 8 practices that used to be viewed as normal in the past, but today they seem bizarre, dangerous... or both!
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.
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Nostalgia: 50 Beautiful Faces We'll Never Forget...
Nostalgic faces from the golden ages to the modern ages.
The US Is Home to 6 Extremely Valuable Hidden Treasures
Yes, hidden treasures truly exist. And they might be closer than you though - these 6 lost treasures are believed to be somewhere in the US...
It’s a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words
These 17 old words are definitely missing in our modern vocabularies and deserve to be brought back into day-to-day speech
The Weird and Wonderful History of Perfume!
Perfume has been around for centuries and this article takes a look at its strange history.
6 Ancient Kingdoms You Were Never Taught About
You've probably never heard about these fascinating ancient kingdoms.
On Operation Mincemeat and How It Fooled the Nazis
one of the strangest and most brilliant deceptions in the history of warfare, and at its center was a dead man who had never existed.
5 Classic Suspense Books That Will Mess with Your Mind
These classic suspense thrillers should be a must on every book lover's shelf.
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A Romantic Heart Beats in This Singing Priest's Chest
Marriage is a holy sacrament the beauty of which can scarcely be expressed in mere words. No wonder it compelled this overcome priest to burst into song...
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This Video is a Must for All History Buffs!
Seeing history move right before our eyes teaches us so much about the last 2000 years!
Every Common Phrase Started Somehow...
The origins of these common phrases are fascinating.
These 14 Photos Are All Remarkable For Different Reasons
There are some photos we come across that just compel us to take a second look, and these 14 are no exception. Take a look!
Nostradamus Predicted the Future With Eerie Accuracy
Here are seven things that Nostradamus predicted and might have gotten spot on. Or maybe, not at all. It’s up to you!
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Were You Aware of These English Language Mistakes?
Learn how to avoid some common English language mistakes by understanding some little-known truths.
Wow! This Courageous Man Survived at Sea for 438 Days!
Salvador Alvarenga was lost at sea for 438 days. This is the story of his survival.
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