| People always mention 'Murphy's Law' - saying: "If anything can go wrong, it will." Along the years, this one rule has become hundreds of different rules, some humorous and some serious, about how to deal with life's little ironies. But did you know this all started with one Murphy, a man in the US air force? Learn the origin of this common phrase. |
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Exploring the Fascinating History of Popcorn!
exploring the history and evolution of this irresistible snack - popcorn!
9 ‘Current’ Words That Are Much Older Than You’d Guess
Hipster, Influencer and Dude - all these words sound so quintessentially modern, but you'd be surprised to learn how old they actually are.
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How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story
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5 Terribly Disastrous First Contact Stories from History
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What is the Story Behind the Scilian Mafia?
Explore the origins of the Sicilian Mafia, known as Cosa Nostra.
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Experience the Dramatic Moments of WWII in Moving Color
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The USA 115 Years Ago... What Was It LIKE?
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7 Odd Moments in History That Sound Too Surreal Today
Learn about some truly unusual and bizarre events from history that would have probably broken the Internet if they happened today.
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The Incredible Story Behind the Taum Sauk Dam Failure
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51 of the Tastiest Cheeses From All Over the World!
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8 Honest-to-God Facts that Are Just too Weird to Believe
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Full Documentary: Exploring The Lost City of Petra
Petra is famous for its intricate rock-cut architecture, as well as for its fascinating water conduit system. Learn about this historical city in this video.
Can You Believe These Words Didn’t Exist Before the 1970s?
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What Toll Does a Bad Economy Take on Our Psyche?
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Ukrainian-Russian War: A review of 2024's impact in the War
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The Secrets Behind 5 Famous and Beloved Magic Tricks!
Get to know the secrets behind well-known magic tricks with these 6 fascinating explanations.
What a Mesmerizingly Beautiful Blooming Flowers Timelapse!
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Don’t Fall For These Popular Food Safety Myths
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Watch This Man Trying Five Star Hotels... For DOGS
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu: A Beautiful Summary
Sun Tzu's the Art of War is still perhaps the greatest treatise on military strategy ever. This animated short explains the book in under 10 minutes.
These WW2 Testimonies Shed New Light on the War...
Whether you are a WWII history buff, or were personally affected by the terrible conflict, you are sure to appreciate this unique collection of war interviews.
10 of the Weirdest Things Discovered at Airport Security
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This Discovery Will Change All We Know About Dinosaurs
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10 of the OLDEST Perfumes in the World
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It Took This Man a Year to Replicate Coca-Cola's Secrets
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These Kids Proved They’re the Smartest in the World!
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14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!
Over the centuries, so many eloquent and useful English words fell out of use. We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often.
Time Changes Everything... As Seen in These Photos
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The 10 Most Powerful Regrets People Have at the End
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without saying anything, here are 20 photos that say a thousand words.
How to Lend a Hand During Los Angeles Wildfire Crisis
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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.
These Inventors Changed the World Forever
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These Unlikely Objects Can Be Serious Fire Hazards!
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Nostalgia: 50 Beautiful Faces We'll Never Forget...
Nostalgic faces from the golden ages to the modern ages.
These Vintage Photos are Both Funny & Bizarre!
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18 Fun Facts You Likely Never Heard of Cutely Illustrated
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8 Bizarre Customs From Not-So-Long Ago
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Did You Know That Loofah Sponges Are Made of Cucumbers?
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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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