March 22nd, 2017: Today's world news headlines
• Bus Driver’s Good Deed Captured on CCTV
• North Korea Unmoved by Sanctions Threat
• Bumblebees Are Now an Endangered Species in US
• What's the Real Legacy of Martin McGuinness?
• Two Stolen Van Gogh’s Back on Display in Amsterdam
On This Day in 1622, the Algonquians killed 347 settlers in Jamestown, Virginia, a third of the entire population. In 1954 the first ever shopping mall opened in Southfield, Michigan. In 1963 the Beatles released their first UK album, entitled Please Please Me. And last year, in 2016, suicide bombers in Brussels killed 32 people and injured a further 316.
Milwaukee Bus Driver’s Good Deed Captured on CCTV
Milwaukee bus driver Denise Wilson saw a shocking sight one night, and stepped in like a true every day hero.
Two Priceless Stolen Van Gogh’s Are Back on Display in Amsterdam
Some 14 years after being stolen by the Mafia, two priceless Van Gogh paintings have been returned and are hanging in an Amsterdam museum.
WARNING! Taking Aspirin to Prevent Stroke Is Dangerous
Everyone who’s older than 40 should know about these new recommendations regarding the daily use of aspirin.
We Might Have a COVID-19 Vaccine by End of 2020, After All
Two major companies - Pfizer and Moderna - have already developed their Covid-19 vaccines and they say they're 95% effective. How do they compare?
Here Are 10 Feel-Good News Stories That Deliver a Smile
Feeling down? Let these good news stories bring a smile to your face.
7 TV Channels You Can Enjoy Online For Free
Here are the best internet TV channels from around the world to watch online, freely and legally.
First Successful Pig Heart Transplant Lasts For 3 Days
On January 7, surgeons successfully transplanted the heart of a genetically modified pig into a human.
The Natural Phenomenon That Will Take Place This Spring
This year, for the first time since 2004, millions of cicadas will re-emerge from underground and swarm the country. This is what you can expect.
Honey vs. Maple Syrup – Which Sweetener Should I Use?
There are plenty of key differences between honey and maple syrup than you probably realized.
23 Strange But Fascinating Facts You’ll Want to Know
Here are 23 extraordinary facts that will expand your understanding of the world we live in.
40 Awesome Reasons to Get a Cat Today!
Not only will saving a street cat make it 98% less likely to die, but you'll also reap many benefits by welcoming one into your home! Here are 40 of them.
Every Common Phrase Started Somehow...
The origins of these common phrases are fascinating.
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What Was 1900 Like? See it All Here in Color!
Carefully restored and colorized, these scenes blend history with a fresh perspective.
These Foods Are Considered Bad Luck on New Year’s!
It's considered extremely unlucky to eat these foods before the New Year.
15 Sunday Quotes for Laughs, Reflection, and Rest
To celebrate the spirit of Sundays, we’ve gathered 15 quotes that capture the essence of this beloved day.
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Former FBI Agent Explains Basics Of Body Language Reading
Former FBI agent teaches you how distance, gestures and other nonverbal elements can reveal information about a person you're talking to
These Beauty Practices of the Past Look Strange Today…
17 fascinating photos of beauty procedures, treatments, and practices from the first half of the 20th century that look strange and curious today
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.
Watch These Old Historical Photos Come Magically to Life
Russian animator Alexey Zakharov has managed to achieve something amazing: he animates old photos and turns them into film. You've got to see this.
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.
The Amber Room Is The World’s Greatest Lost Treasure
The whereabouts of the Amber Room is one of the biggest mysteries haunting the world since the end of World War II...
I Just Wanted to Say: HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Wish a Merry Christmas to you and yours by sending them one of these greeting cards.
1950’s Slang Is a Blast! Learn 10 Essential Terms
These 10 words and phrases are the essentials of 1950’s slang, some of which we still use today...
10 Popular Foods That Were Discovered in Unusual Ways
This article takes a look at the unexpected origins of some famous food products.
20 Astounding Facts That Will Skew Your Perception of Time
These 20 mind-bending facts will show you just how warped your perception of time really is. Enjoy!
Men vs. Women: What Does the Science Say?
10 studies and articles that dive into the real differences between the sexes, asking the meaningful questions and looking at real data.
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This Physician's Map Helped Stop the 1854 Cholera Epidemic
Learn all about John Snow, the renowned physician who helped stop the 1854 cholera outbreak with a simple map.
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This Is One of The Most Beautiful Duets I've Ever Heard
Watch this mesmerizing duet from 1981 featuring Donovan and Crystal Gayle. This live performance is their rendition of the classic 60s song ‘Catch the Wind’
10 of the Most Interesting Popes in History
The papacy has been ongoing ever since the time of St. Peter, but some popes stand out as being more historically significant than others. Take a look.
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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.
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The Wars of the Roses: England's Bloody Civil War
This epic civil war is one of the main influences for Game of Thrones and other epic stories. Learn all about it now.
18 Moments of History that Shed Light On Different Times
These 18 photos open a world of yesteryear for us to explore and enjoy.
View Before and After Pictures of People - 30 Years Apart!
A photographer tracked down his subjects from way back when for a reunion shot involving people he hadn't seen in 30 years. Take a look at the amazing results.
How Many of These Extraordinary History Facts Do You Know?
We bet that you didn't learn these history facts at school.
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.
Video Collection: Learn Something New Today!
It's never too late to learn something new, so give these 16 educational videos a watch and see what you can learn today!
We Bet You Didn’t Know These Surprising Facts!
The more we learn about the world, the better can we understand how marvelous, fascinating, and unexpected it is. Here are 12 surprising facts to prove it.
The Astonishing Life and Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein
It is the true story of Ludwig Wittgenstein, the man who sat in the same classroom as Adolf Hitler, became the protégé of the philosopher Bertrand Russell, and changed the face of 20th-century philosophy
Bottoms Up! 12 Surprising Facts About Beer!
Twelve fascinating facts about the ancient alcoholic drink known simply as - beer.
Time Changes Everything... As Seen in These Photos
These incredible photos show just how powerful time is.
Incredible Story: The Woman Who Can SMELL Parkinson's
In this piece, we'd like to introduce you to Joy's story, the series of events that led her to "encounter" Parkinson's disease, and its significance for the future of the medical world.
These Inventions Changed the World Beyond All Recognition
Some inventions meant that the world changed beyond all recognition. In this interactive video post, you'll see nine of the greatest.
20 Age-Old Objects of Great Historical and Artistic Beauty
These 20 age-old artifacts have survived through the ages, and they’re here to tell the stories of their owners and creators.
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Rare History: Watch as Helen Keller "Speaks"!
Long before Steven Hawking astounded us with his resolve in the face of adversity, there was a woman who was shocked the world with her ability to have a life, gain a degree and even become an author, political activist, and lecturer.
Knowing These Latin Shortenings Is Super Useful Even Today
Knowing a little bit of Latin can be quite useful to all the English speakers out there, and these 7 short phrases we see all the time are proof of exactly that!
12 Unusual Ancient Currencies You Probably Never Hear Of!
With no credit cards and cash around, what did the people of the past use to buy things? It turns out that the list of objects used as ancient currencies is quite surprising!
14 Odd Inventions You Won’t Believe Were Once in Use
You might be surprised by what our ancestors considered essential gadgets.
These Lesser-Known History Facts Are Rather Surprising
Whether you're an avid historian or a bit of a novice to the subject, I'm sure that you will find these 10 facts rather surprising.
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