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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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5 Athletes Who Overcame Handicaps on the Path to Greatness
Read about the amazing and inspiring stories of these five athletes who overcame handicaps on their way to greatness.
What the Olympic Games Were Like Back in 1896
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20 Photos Showing the Evolution of the Formula 1 Cars
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Common Misconceptions About the Roman Empire
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8 Influential Ancient Sumerian Inventions You Should Know
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Was This The Earliest Urban Civilization in Human History?
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Collection: The Most Influential People In History
The collection before you is one that celebrates the most incredible people in history that inspire, motivate, amaze us and show us the way.
The Medieval Disease That’s Perplexing Science to This Day
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The Surprising Origin of 5 Everyday Practices and Items
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12 Crash Course Videos That Will Expand Your Horizons
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These Enormous Collections are Too Weird For Words!
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8 Mysterious Objects Found By Deep Sea Divers
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13 Ways the English Language Changed Completely
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The 3 Teenage Girls Who Outsmarted the Germans in WWII
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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.
16 Jaw-Dropping Archeological Finds
Even if you weren’t a fan of the subject back in school, you’ll love the visual history lesson we prepared for you today.
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The Incredible Story Behind the Taum Sauk Dam Failure
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Goodbye, Diane: Remembering Diane Keaton
A look back at the extraordinary life of a singular artist who has left an indelible mark on Hollywood and our hearts.
Amazing History: The Man Who Took Down a Plane With a Gun
Owen Baggett is the only man ever to live known to have shot down a fighter plane using nothing but a handgun. Read his incredible story right here.
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Documentary: Uncovering the Mystery Surrounding Pompeii
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These Crazy Pawn Shop Stories Will Have You in Stitches
Check out these weird and hilarious stories that pawn shop workers have encountered over the years.
6 Short Stories to Help You Stay Motivated in Life
If you’re feeling down, rather than surf the internet for cat pictures or drowning your sorrows by reading junk, check out these inspirational and powerful Short Stories
This Struggling Single Mom's Story Will Warm Your Heart
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12 Beautiful Facts About the Charming Act of Kissing
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Creative Shopping Ideas You’ll Wish Were Everywhere
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A Fistful of Dollars: Live and Unforgettable Performance
Watch The Danish National Symphony Orchestra perform Ennio Morricone’s classic song "A Fistful of Dollars."
23 Unbelievable Facts That Show Our World’s Bizarre Side
These incredible facts will change how you see the world.
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5 Terribly Disastrous First Contact Stories from History
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WATCH: 110-Year-Old Supercentenarian Talks of Life
Born in 1906, and having served in the South Pacific during WWII, Richard Overton is the US' oldest living veteran. Watch this video about his remarkable life.
14 Interesting Exhibits from the "Museum of Curiosities"
The "Museum of Curiosities" is an online platform that has some startling and fascinating treasures.
14 Famous Disappearances That Still Baffle Investigators
These fanous disappearances haunt our collective imagination.
10 of the Weirdest Things Discovered at Airport Security
Here is a collection of ten of the weirdest things that airport security officers have found when on the job.
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The Different Origins of Fruit: A Fascinating Discovery...
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Bottoms Up! 12 Surprising Facts About Beer!
Twelve fascinating facts about the ancient alcoholic drink known simply as - beer.
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
These Greetings Are For Wishing a Fantastic NEW YEAR!
A New Year is the time for resolutions, a fresh start and general optimism. Share these sentiments with a loved one with one of our amazing greetings.
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Time Travel Back to the 19th Century in This Vintage Video
This amazingly rare footage gives us a peek of different parts of the world from the 19th century.
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Hitler's Olympics: The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games
When the Olympics became a Nazi showcase.
The 20 Most Impressive and Random Collections People Keep
We have all heard of a stamp or comic book collection, but we bet you have never seen collections like these before.
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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 Lost WWII Postcard is a Moving Glimpse Into History
Bill Caldwell's family was astonished to receive a postcard from him - sent in 1943!
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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.
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