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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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Chess-Boxing is a Real Sport!
If you think you've seen all the strangest sports out there, you've got another thing coming.
What the Olympic Games Were Like Back in 1896
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Prepare to be amazed when you look at these embroideries, as they showcase the incredible range of human skill and creativity
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These Bizarre Historical Heists Almost Sound Made Up
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Ancient Technologies That Remain a Complete Mystery
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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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Full Documentary: The Real Story of Thanksgiving
Discover the real history behind the most popular holiday in the USA, through this fascinating documentary, courtesy of the History Channel.
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20 Age-Old Objects of Great Historical and Artistic Beauty
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12 Misnomers That Have Been Fooling Us All Our Lives
The true stories behind 12 popular misleading misnomers are explained here.
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How a Principal Inspired Students With a Dance Routine
To make his students do more exercise, a Chinese principal asked them to dance…
10 Incredible Autobiographies We Should All Be Reading...
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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?
Older Characters Steal the Show in These Brilliant Films
Here are ten unforgettable films where older characters take the lead in extraordinary ways.
The Best Movies That Lost Best Picture at the Oscars
Here’s a look at some of the most memorable films that missed out on Best Picture at the Oscars.
Bizarre But True: 15 Fascinating Facts That Surprised Us
These utterly amazing tidbits will leave you utterly amazed.
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The Most Unbelievable Land Boom in US History
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12 couples share their stories of growing old together, alongside a dose of worldly wisdom.
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
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These 15 words are all similar to English ones, but they mean something completely different in other languages
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The Different Origins of Fruit: A Fascinating Discovery...
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In this article, we will look at a few food pairs that have commonly confused all of us.and help you tell the difference between them.
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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.
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Was This The Earliest Urban Civilization in Human History?
Find out the secrets of one of the earliest urban civilizations in human history.
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Check out 14 excellent examples of people and companies fighting the global plastic problem.
14 Charming Photos of Schools from Back in the 1950s
Peek inside 1950s classrooms with these charming photos.
This Fascinating Tree Shows How Languages Are Connected
Most of the languages that we speak today can be placed into a couple of groups by their origin. Find out more here.
13 Geniuses, Who On Some Level, May Have Been a Little Mad
These geniuses may have been smart, but they are incredibly weird too!
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The 12 Words of Christmas: Funny Long Lost Phrases
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LET IT ROT: Why Young Chinese are Simply Giving Up
What is the bai lan movement, why are Chinese youth drawn to it and what does it mean for China.
How Much Influence Do Secret Societies Have? Find Out Here
Learn all about six of the most famous secret societies that seem to have quite a degree of influence even today.
I Had No Idea These Brand Names Are Actually Acronyms
There are loads of brand names out there that are actually acronyms, and here are some of the most surprising ones!
40 Awesome Reasons to Get a Cat Today!
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Where Did 'Murphy's Law' Come From?
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10 Popular Foods That Were Discovered in Unusual Ways
This article takes a look at the unexpected origins of some famous food products.
What is the Trait Many Creative People Have in Common?
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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.
INTERACTIVE: Click on the Old Photos to Bring Them Alive
Although we imagine the world prior the 1950s in terms of black and white, new colorization techniques have changed everything. Enjoy this interactive post.
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