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Mistakes are always made. After all, we're only human. It doesn't matter how hard we try, mistakes will forever be part of our history. But who made the biggest mistakes? Which mistakes cost money, lives and reputation? Here are 25 human errors that have not only been colossal ones to make, but some have actually changed history as we know it. |
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Incredible Photos of Veterans from the Napoleonic Wars
Take a look at these incredible and only photos of veterans during the Napoleonic war.
Our World is a Place of Wonder & Curiosity - 18 Photos
These photos have one common thread running through them - each one depicts poignant and fascinating moments that you wouldnโt want to miss!
Why Tamara de Lempicka Was a Groundbreaking Art Icon
Get to know Tamara de Lempicka - a groundbreaking Art Deco painter and a symbol for women's liberation, who ruled the art scene in the 1920s.
History Is Brought Alive With These Colorized Old Photos
Check out this collection of some really amazing historical photos that have been given new life after being digitally colorized.
12 Secret Historical Facts You Never Heard
12 historical facts you may have never heard of before are presented here.
These Vintage Photos are Both Funny & Bizarre!
Check out these 15 weird sights from the past, which you certainly won't see nowadays!
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Rescued from the Fighting Pits - Sam`s Story
The true soul of a dog is kind, no matter what they go through in life. Sam is a testament to that.
5 Ways Learning a New Language Benefits Your Brain
It turns out that knowing more than one language has a variety of positive effects on our brain
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WATCH: The Incredible Kindness of Strangers Is Wonderful
Strangers can be incredibly compassionate, and this is just as true when helping out an animal in distress. Watch this heart-warming video.
How Are Men and Women Different? A Few Good Examples
In this series of funny but true pictures, we get a quick tour of some of the major differences between men and women...
Language History: The Origins of 7 Common Phrases
Let's delve deep intoย history and travelย all the way back to Ancient Romeย to reveal the origins of 7 common food-related expressions in the English language.
19 Funny Old English Phrases We Should Really Bring Back!
It's high time that these words make a comeback.
Wow! How Did These Children Survive These Ordeals?
Children are amazingly resilient. These six children suffered terrible ordeals, but they all managed to survive against all odds.
These Benches Tell a Story: Witty & Heartfelt Tributes
These bench plaques will warm your heart instantly.
These Archeological Finds Continue to Baffle Researchers
Some archeological discoveries that have been made simply cannot be explained away by modern researchers. Here are 15 of these baffling finds.
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Cute Overload: Dreaming Puppies!
A video of 2 english bulldog puppies enjoying a visit to their own canine dreamland, who knows what kind of adventures they going on?
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Watch 23,000 Dominos Fall in Less Than a Minute
Enjoy watching dominoes fall? Then you'll LOVE watching this massive 23.000-domino construction shatter in less than a minute!
8 Books That Predicted the Future With Strange Accuracy
It always feels eerie when the future is predicted correctly and it turns out literature is full of such accurate forecasts. These 8 novels were particularly spot on.
15 Latin Phrases We Use to This Day Without Even Realizing
As an English, speaker you likely know more Latin than you ever thought you did. Just look at these 15 Latin phrases and see if you know what they mean...
17 Vintage Black & White Photos That Tell Untold Stories
Itโs time for another fascinating collection of historical photos.
9 Different Types of Oranges You Never Knew About
How many of these unique orange varieties have you tried?
12 Unique and Beautiful Words That Charm and Delight
Take a look at this list of some weird and wonderful words that you are unlikely to have read in your language course in school.
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Watch This Genius Get Revenge on People Who Steal Packages
When a former NASA scientist decides to come up with a way to fight petty urban crime, you just know that the results are going to be outrageous!
20 Compliments to Show Your Friends You Appreciate Them
Our friends deserve to be appreciated from time to time. These compliments will surely make them smile.
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The Evolution of Wedding Cakes Over the Past Century
Like anything else, the aesthetic of weddings is subject to fashion and change. And what better way to showcase this fashion than through wedding cakes?
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.
Service Dogs Are the Most Loyal & Courageous of Creatures
These 20 photos stand as a testament to the courage and devotion of service dogs, which have fought with and served humans throughout our history.
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She Will Never Forget Her Marriage Proposal. Ever.
This is a Marriage Proposal For the Books...
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How Roman Engineers Shaped the World We Know Today
These engineering marvels made Rome an enduring symbol of innovation and ambition.
We Got Hold of Some Rare Historical Pics. Want to See?
Itโs time for another fascinating collection of historical photos.
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History Lesson: The Armored War Elephants of Ancient India
Elephants in ancient Indian history played a crucial part in warfare. Find out more about their fascinating history...
This Family Moved to the Arctic Circle to Live in a Dome
This Norwegian family is incredibly bold - its members chose to move to the Arctic Circle to live there permanently. Their home is also sustainable. Take a look
14 Superb Charts That Will Teach You Something Useful!
These 14 charts and maps are here to teach you lots of fun and practical lessons. We can almost guarantee that youโll find something worth saving and returning to!
We Bet You Never Knew the Origins of These Common Idioms!
We bet you use the following 8 common idioms all the time, but have you ever stopped to take the time to think about where they came from?
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 arenโt really true.
The Invisible War: Deception and Espionage in WWII
Not many know about these incredibly dangerous secret operations that defined the Second World War.
7 Creepy Historical Facts You Wonโt Soon Forget
These true historical facts prove reality can be more creepy and disturbing than any ghost story.
Astonishing! These WWII Soldiers Survived Against the Odds
These World War II soldiers all suffered terrible ordeals, but they managed to survive against all odds. Here are 6 incredible survival stories from World War II.
16 Helpful Charts and Guides Worth Saving
Weโll never get enough of useful charts, maps, and guides like these!
Donโt Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood
These 15 words are all similar to English ones, but they mean something completely different in other languages
Urban Tales: Eight Stories That Shaped Our Cultures
In this article, we explore some of the most intriguing urban legends and folklore from various continents.
10 Mind-Blowing History Facts You Never Knew Were True
This article is a collection of 10 surprising and little-known ancient history facts, some serious, some mysterious, and some just plain odd.
10 Common Phrases Youโre Probably Saying Wrong
Youโve misused these sayings for years!
5 Famous Mythical Places That Continue To Fascinate Us
Learn about some of the most famous ancient mythical places in history that continues to fascinate us even today.
10 Fascinating Facts About Mark Twainโs Life
Without a doubt, there are many things we can admire in Mark Twain & learn from his life. Here are 10 fascinating facts from his biography you likely didnโt know
15 Spine-Chilling Facts About the World
We really wish these creepy facts weren't true, but unfortunately, they very much are, and it's better to be aware and wary of them...
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Rare History: Watch as Helen Keller "Speaks"!
Long before Steven Hawking astounded us with his resolve in the face of adversity, there was a woman who was shocked the world with her ability to have a life, gain a degree and even become an author, political activist, and lecturer.
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