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Here are the Lyrics to Amante Bandido (Outlaw Lover) in English

2021-01-20

Miguel Bose sings about wanting to be someone’s secret lover. Read the lyrics to Amante Bandido (Outlaw Lover) in English.Continue Reading

Cleopatra’s Ethnicity: Black, White, or Mixed?

2021-01-20

Famous Cleopatra had Macedonian blood. But was she only Macedonian? Or had her ancestors married people of other ethnicities during their stay in Africa?Continue Reading

Egyptian reliefs on a stone wall. The figures are painted. There are four people. Two men, one woman, and the other is a god.

These are Cleopatra’s Dazzling Ancestors. Her Family Tree

2021-01-18

Among Cleopatra’s ancestors are the kings of Egypt, Syria, Macedon, and Thrace, to name a few. No wonder she was called haughty.Continue Reading

An old sepia photo. A line of soldiers. They are all wearing masks.

Spanish Flu: What Worked Against It, and What Stopped It

2021-01-03

These are the treatments and measures that worked against the Spanish flu. Plus, what brought the pandemic to a halt.Continue Reading

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How Many Died From the Spanish Flu?

2021-01-03

The Spanish flu was the worst pandemic in history. So how many people died, and how hard-hit was each country?Continue Reading

Eight young, strong soldiers wearing casual clothes stand in a yard with their arms crossed.

6 Traits That Made the Spanish Flu Unique

2020-12-31

The Spanish flu was the worst pandemic in history. But what made it so special? Here are six unique characteristics of the Spanish flu.Continue Reading

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Why do Some Call Cleopatra Ugly? Was She?

2020-12-30

All the ancient authors called Cleopatra beautiful. Then why do some people now say she was ugly?Continue Reading

View 128 Ancient Coins That Show Cleopatra’s Face

2020-12-28

Ready to see 128 ancient coins with Cleopatra’s image? She issued most of them herself.Continue Reading

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What did Cleopatra Look Like? See Her Statues and Coins

2020-12-22

There are ancient statues and coins of Cleopatra lying around in the museums. So let’s review them and find out what Cleopatra really looked like.Continue Reading

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Was Cleopatra Beautiful? What the Ancients Said About Her Looks

2020-12-17

Cleopatra is known as the ultimate seductress. But some doubt she was beautiful. Lets find out what the ancient sources have to say about it.Continue Reading

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Was Julius Caesar Handsome? How the Ancients Described Him

2020-12-14

Let’s see what the ancient sources say about Caesar’s beauty – or lack there of. And let’s look at his more reliable coins and statues.Continue Reading

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What Julius Caesar and 14 Other Famous Romans Looked Like. From Statues and Coins

2020-12-12

Who was blond, who was called fat, and who was a trendy dresser? Find out what 15 famous Romans looked like from their statues, coins, and descriptions -given by the ancient authors.Continue Reading

Why Is Catherine the Great ‘Great’? Her Accomplishments

2020-09-14

Why is Catherine called ‘great’? Well, she was a bit of an overachiever who transformed her country. Here are her accomplishments.Continue Reading

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What was Catherine the Great Like? Temperament and Looks

2020-08-26

Was Catherine the Great tough or merry? She was merry. She loved to laugh, was cultured, friendly, and charming. She was not the belle of the ball, though.Continue Reading

Catherine the Great Fact Check. Which Rumours Are True?

2020-08-26

Was Catherine the Great a nymphomaniac? Did she have a string of younger lovers? Did she collect erotic furniture? Find out which rumours are true.Continue Reading

Catherine the Great’s Death: Horse or no Horse?

2020-08-26

So how did Catherine the Great really die? Was there a horse involved?Continue Reading

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Siberian Tigers From A to Z: Information and Photos

2020-08-17

Want to know all the basics about Siberian tigers? Here you go.Continue Reading

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Co-Stars Who Disliked Working Together

2020-08-10

Some of these co-stars actually hated one another. Did they succeed at making you believe they were a loving couple or best friends? Continue Reading

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These 9 US Inventions Shaped Our World

2020-07-27

These 9 inventions, Made in the USA, have shaped our modern world. Some of them, like the internet and refrigerators, we use every single day.Continue Reading

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Iran Like You Have Never Seen It Before (In Pictures)

2020-07-20

These awesome pictures show the other side of Iran, from ski slopes to high-tech space centres.Continue Reading

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Simon Bolivar’s Four Greatest Accomplishments

2020-07-13

Here are Simon Bolivar’s 3 greatest achievements so you know why there is a Netflix series about him and why his statues decorate all Western capitals.Continue Reading

Simon Bolivar’s Three Greatest Mistakes

2020-07-06

The South American hero who freed 5 countries, Simon Bolivar, lost the love of the people and died in exile. What went wrong? These were his 3 mistakes.Continue Reading

17 Facts You Didn’t Know About Elon Musk

2020-07-06

Curious about Elon Musk? These 17 little-known fun facts about the charismatic entrepreneur will get you to know him better. Continue Reading

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These Elon Musk Companies Are Propelling You Into the Future

2020-06-29

Travel, cars, and human-computer interactions will never be the same. These 8 audacious companies founded by Elon Musk are spicing things up.Continue Reading

These Are the 8 Best Nude Beaches the World Has to Offer

2020-06-22

Dare to bare it all. In these beaches from all over the world nudism is allowed, actually in some of them, nudism is mandatory.Continue Reading

Death Masks: The Real Faces of 12 of Your Favorite Historical Figures

2020-06-15

Here are the death masks of 12 historical figures so you can see what Napoleon, Mary Queen of Scots, Washington, and Martin Luther truly looked like.Continue Reading

Key to the Spread of the Spanish Flu: the War

2020-06-11

The Spanish flu was always going to be deadly. But it was the wartime conditions that helped it become the worst pandemic in history.Continue Reading

Catherine the Great’s Biggest Failure: Serfdom

2020-06-11

Catherine the Great thought serfdom/slavery was an inhumane institution. Yet she ultimately reinforced. Why?Continue Reading

Simon Bolivar in 15 Facts: Get to Know the South American Hero

2020-06-08

Simon Bolivar is a dashing mix between Washington and Lincoln. He freed 5 countries from Spanish rule and abolished slavery in those territories. Get to know Simon through 15 interesting facts.Continue Reading

Simon Bolivar, This Is the Real Face of the South American Hero

2020-06-04

There are plenty of portraits of Simon Bolivar floating around. But which one is accurate? Here is the real face of the Liberator of South America taken from no other than his death mask.Continue Reading

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Watch These 11 Ultra Fun Rap Battles Between Historical Figures (With Videos)

2020-05-08

If you haven’t discovered the “Epic rap battles” series on YouTube, you’ve missed some serious fun. But worry not, we’ve listed the 11 best battles for you.Continue Reading

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9 Endangered Animals You Won’t Want to Part With

2020-05-05

Some of your favorite animals might be on the brink of extinction. The list includes stunning tigers and powerful gorillas.Continue Reading

Apollo 15: Mission, Achievements, and Controversies

2020-04-26

All about Apollo 15. What was new in this mission, its achievements, mishaps, and scandals.Continue Reading

Spanish Flu: The Real Origin of the 1918 Pandemic

2020-04-21

The disease was not so Spanish after all. The “Spanish flu” probably originated in the U.S., in France, or in China. Sorry, Spain.Continue Reading

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What Was the Spanish Flu, And Its Symptoms

2020-04-20

The Spanish flu was the deadliest pandemic ever. So what was it, and what were its symptoms?Continue Reading

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Meghan and Harry’s New Website Redirects to “Charity Fraud,” “Gold Digger,” and More

2020-04-10

Here is a list of all the fake websites that impersonate Meghan Markle’s charity. They redirect to Kanye’s video “Gold Digger,” to a page on “Charity fraud,” to the “Gaslighter” song, and to other prank-pages.Continue Reading

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18 Celebrities That Tested Positive for Coronavirus

2020-04-04

April. Coronavirus spares no one. Check out the A-listers, famous athletes, singers, prime ministers, and royals that caught the bug.Continue Reading

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Which of These Recently Discovered Animals is Your Favorite?

2019-11-18

Here are 9 cool animals discovered in the last decades, from whales and ‘saolas’ to an alien-looking squid.Continue Reading

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How did Catherine the Great Become Tsarina? A Mini-bio

2019-11-11

Catherine the Great was born in Germany to a minor noble family. Yet, she managed to become the empress of Russia. How did she do it? And who was she?Continue Reading

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Catherine the Great’s Lovers: These Are the 12 Men She Loved

2019-11-04

Catherine the Great always had a lover by her side. Most of them were younger military men. She fell madly in love with some, with others were her plaything. These are the 12 lovers of Catherine the Great.Continue Reading

Taylor Swift’s Net Worth Will Make You A Little Envious

2019-10-28

(Oct. 2019) An A to Z of Taylor Swift’s finances. Here is how the mega star earns and spends her dollars.Continue Reading

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Justin Bieber’s Surprising Net Worth

2019-10-28

The 25-year-old makes more money in a year than most people during their lifetime. So let’s see how Justin Bieber makes his money, and the price tag of his houses.Continue Reading

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The U.S. Presidents That Were Impeached and Why

2019-10-21

Only 3 U.S. presidents have really, truly faced impeachment. Find out who is the unlucky trio, and why they were impeached.Continue Reading

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So, Exactly What Is Impeachment? All About Impeachment

2019-10-21

What is impeachment? Who can be impeached? What offenses can lead to an impeachment? How does the process of impeachment work? These and 5 more questions about impeachment answered.Continue Reading

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All About Justin Bieber’s Marriage And Relationship With Hailey

2019-10-14

We keep you in the loop about Justin Bieber’s civil state: is he married? to whom? since when?…Continue Reading

11 European Countries Where People Rock Their Traditional Clothes (In Pictures)

2019-10-07

And they totally should, for their traditional clothing is amazing. (In pictures).Continue Reading

13 Cool Facts About Samurais

2019-09-30

Did you know samurais gave beheaded heads as gifts? Or that samurai’s daughters and wives learned to fight? Continue Reading

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12 Animals Everyone Feared Extinct, But Aren’t

2019-09-23

They were just playing hide and seek. And we are happy these 12 cuddly creatures were rediscovered in recent years, after being out of sight for decades or centuries.Continue Reading

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