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15 Things You Never Knew About the Panda Bear
When you hear about pandas, you think big, cute and cuddly, but there is much you might not know about these gentle giants...
This 10-Minute Read Will Make You a Bourbon Expert
Are you unsure of the difference between whiskey, bourbon, and scotch? We are here to clarify.
Can You Believe All These Facts are True?!
How many of these incredible facts to you think you already know?
Wow: Some Things You Will Only Ever See in Japan!
In this post, you'll find 12 photos that show some of the "bizarre" and fascinating things one might see in the country of Japan.
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15 Unusual Musical Instruments From Around the World
These are perhaps the most peculiar musical instruments you could possibly imagine.
5 Strange Lesser Known Stories About the British Monarchy
Some of these lesser-known rumors about the British Royal Family are funny, some are mysterious, and some are just plain odd...
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Take a 4K, Vivid Walk Through the Streets of 1911 New York
Watching this 110 year old restored video if New York actually feels like a glimpse to a time long gone.
Panama Canal: Engineering Miracle with a Shocking History
You may not know it but the Panama Canal is one of the 20th century's greatest achievements. When you read its incredible history you will understand why.
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15 Historical Photos with a Fascinating Backstory
What story do these 15 photos have to tell? Turns out, quite a lot of stories...
These Women Were the First EVER Supermodels in History
Modeling looks like an obvious career path to us now, but it wasn't always so. Who were the first-ever supermodels who paved the way for stars like Cindy Crawford?
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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.
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Meet the One-Handed Climbing Champion, Brian Zarzuela
Brian Zarzuela has overcome disability in the most extraordinary ways.
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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.
Don’t 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
14 Old Photos That Show Just How Hard Life Once Was
Remember when doing even the basic tasks took hours? These photos do.
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The Fascinating Story of How Brazil Became a Country
In this video, we’ll explore the key events, influential figures, and socio-political dynamics that shaped Brazil into the vibrant nation we know today.
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Why Did Hitler Want to Destroy This New York Basement?
Deep below the halls of New York's Grand Central Terminal theres a secret basement that could have changed the outcome of the second world war...
10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular
Shakespeare is believed to have invented 1,700 words, but these 10 should be taken off the list, as he didn't invent, but popularized them.
Rare Footage: Historical Photos Renewed with Color
Old historical photos have been through expert recoloring and retouching in order to bring the past back to the present!
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Discover Similarities Between Ancient & Modern Math
Did you know that the ancient Egyptians used the same system of math as the supercomputers of today do? Find out more in this informative video.
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A Christmas Classic Sung Beautifully by Andrea Bocelli
Celebrate the season with Andrea Bocelli’s soulful rendition of ‘Jingle Bells’.
The Origins of these 10 Olympic Words is Fascinating
You use these popular sports words all the time. But do you know where they come from?
9 Surprising Sleeping Habits From Around the World
Sleep looks different in different parts of the world. Here are 9 surprising sleeping habits from different countries, some of which you might want to adopt.
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Common Misconceptions About the Roman Empire
Not everything we hear and read about the Ancient Roman Empire is true, you know... These facts, for example, turned out to be pure fiction!
10 Battles in History Most People Don't Know About
The world would have been very different had it not been for these battles.
12 Roman Quotes and Proverbs Well-Worth Remembering
Each of these 12 Roman phrase offers a glimpse into the mindset of a civilization that shaped the Western world.
Work Safety? Never Heard of It!
The people involved in these construction fails and work safety violations have never heard of the phrase “Safety First!”
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The Most Beautiful Guitar Rendition of 'Moonlight' Sonata
Polish guitarist Marcin Patrzalek performs Beethoven's famous 'Moonlight' Sonata.
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Meet the 10 Most Dangerous Creatures from the Greek Myths
Greek mythology is filled with some truly fascinating and terrifying creatures. Get to know more about a few of them.
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How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story
What happened, and why did it cause Islam to split into two factions?
These Things Will All Happen in the Next 24 Hours
The world is incredibly busy, and doesn't stop moving for anyone. Millions of things happen every second but these 19 things will happen over the next 24 hours.
4 Of the Strangest Unsolved Mysteries of All Time
Despite investigators' best efforts, these strange mysteries have remained unsolved...
5 Historical Battles that Have Quite the Story to Tell
Read all about five of the most historically important battles to have ever graced this earth, many of which were fought and won by the underdogs.
17 Terrific Charts to Expand Your General Knowledge
We have a treat for all lifelong learners. It’s a list of 17 charts that will enrich your knowledge in geography, nutrition, linguistics & anything in-between!
The Mandela Effect: How Collective False Memories Occur
When masses of people share false memory that didn't actually occur, it's called the Mandela Effect. Learn more about this heavily debated topic.
Do You Know What All These Acronyms Stand For?
There are many famous acronyms around, but do you know what they stand for? Here are 21 acronyms you've always wondered about.
7 Creepy Historical Facts You Won’t Soon Forget
These true historical facts prove reality can be more creepy and disturbing than any ghost story.
The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words
In this article, we uncover the extraordinary etymology of 10 common English words, including ‘daisy’, ‘eavesdropper’, and ‘vaccine’.
The 1900s Had Some STRANGE Predictions About Today...
People from the past centuries have made some very bizarre predictions of the 21st century, even famous scientists and writers got things completely wrong!
Why is South Korea Experiencing a Population Crisis?
What are the reasons behind South Korea's population problem, the worst in the world.
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The Incredible History of China's Terracotta Army
China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, had built a platoon of clay soldiers to accompany him in the afterlife. Find out more about this unusual piece of history.
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What's the Secret of Reigniting Desire in a Relationship?
The desire for erotic stimulation stands in contrast to the desire for a stable relationship. So how can we get past this. This witty TED talk informs us.
7 Accidental Finds That Made People Extremely Rich
The luck that you need in life can be waiting for you anywhere - these seven people prove that!
This Dog Saved Her Owner From Certain Death!
This dog proved her love for her owner in an amazing way: she used her incredible sixth sense to help save the woman's life.
These 10 Habits Will Make You Look Younger & More Radiant
These 10 simple daily habits can help you feel and look more radiant and youthful
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