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Johanna Quaas isn't too bothered by her age. And why should she be? At 86, she's still jumping, twirling and spinning on the bars. Recently, she amazed audiences at the Cottubus World Cup in Germany. The white haired athlete holds many medals. We can only hope to be half as spry as her at our age, let alone at her age.
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Maradona: Remembering the Talismanic Football Legend
Here's a look back at some of the little-known yet fascinating facts about the life and career of football icon Diego Maradona.
5 Athletes Who Overcame Handicaps on the Path to Greatness
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24 Amazing Antarctica Facts to Thrill Your Friends With
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A Soulful Harp Cover of the Song 'The Sound of Silence'
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The Most EGGstravagant Chicken Coops We’ve Seen!
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Watch: Some Dogs Take to Fishing Like Ducks to Water
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Weaponry in the Middle Ages Was Truly Fascinating!
Weapons in the Middle Ages were truly unusual and extraordinary. Some were so remarkable that they sound made up!
7 Creepy Historical Facts You Won’t Soon Forget
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Did You Know These Interesting Facts About Colors?
A short article explaining why and how specific colors were chosen for everyday objects like cabs and police uniforms.
These 11 Alcoholic Drinks Have a Fascinating History!
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What Are the Odds?! - 20 Creepy Historical Coincidences
These are some of the creepiest, and most spine-chilling coincidental occurrences in history...
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Baby Names That are BANNED Around the World
These 14 names, some bizarre and some fairly ordinary, have been rejected or even outright banned in countries around the world for different reasons.
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5 Ways Learning a New Language Benefits Your Brain
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These Are the Most Overused Words in the English Language
Are you guilty of using these overused words in English? Find out!
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.
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These 10 Facts Prove Amelia Earhart Was Extraordinary
To cleberate the legacy of the pioneer aviator, we gathered 10 fats on the life of Amelia Earhart you must know.
Can You Guess the Meaning of These 20 Common Surnames?
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How Many of These Facts About Common Items Do You Know?
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The 7 Most Popular Books Ever Sold
In this article, we set aside the Bible and focus on seven other books – from novels to reference works – that have achieved extraordinary global popularity.
This Dog Saved Her Owner From Certain Death!
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The Invisible War: Deception and Espionage in WWII
Not many know about these incredibly dangerous secret operations that defined the Second World War.
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Watch the Great City of Chicago as it Was in the 1930s...
A rare and vivid window into the daily life, fashion, and architecture of Chicago during a defining decade in American history.
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?
These Alternate Versions of History Will Blow Your Mind...
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This Truly is One of the Best Elvis Performances
Enjoy this blast from the past: the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley sings his famous song ‘My Way’ in a 1973 concert.
These Famous Characters are Based On Real People...
Did you know that certain characters draw heavily on real-life people? Here are 10 iconic characters that were based on people that really existed.
18 of the Most Incredibly-Timed Photos You'll Ever See
These photos will leave you in awe of their timing. The visual impact they have is staggering. Take a look at these 18 images.
8 Shocking Items Unearthed During a Home Renovation
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This Will Change Your Perspective On Anger
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The Encyclopedia Won’t Tell You These Unique Facts
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Full Documentary: Genghis Khan's Legendary Mongol Empire
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9 Times the Future Was Predicted With Surprising Accuracy!
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Work Safety? Never Heard of It!
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History vs. Hollywood: The Real Voyagers of the Titanic
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These Photos Prove How Weird Our World Has Always Been
These strange yet intriguing photos depict what our world has gone through in its history.
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Watch This Hilarious Skit on the Treaty of Westphalia
Watch this hilarious sketch with actors Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry on the negotiation of the Treaty of Westphalia.
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We take so much for granted in the modern world. Read through these astonishing facts and realize just how different life was in the US back in 1910.
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