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Robin Williams and another man are inside a military base. Robin is saying something to the officer and making him laugh.

These Robin Williams Quotes Will Make You Laugh

2021-06-07

Need a laugh? These funny quotes by Robin Williams might do the trick.Continue Reading

37 Old Maps That Will Blow Your Mind

2021-04-19

Look at maps made by the Greeks 2,500 years ago, at the first map that includes the New World, or the first that uses the name ‘America…’ Continue Reading

26 of the Most Unflattering Royal Portraits Ever

2021-04-12

Thought every painter made their sitter look pretty, especially when their sitter is a royal? Think again.Continue Reading

A realistic map of the world. It shows all the continents in green. There are no political divisions. There seem to be 2 or 3 big landmasses.

How Many Continents Are There, Really: 5, 7…?

2021-04-05

Some people swear there are four continents, other say there are five, six, or even seven. So who is right?Continue Reading

The faces of four men. From left to right: Lucius Verus, Maximian, Caligula, Caracalla.

Find Out What the Roman Emperors Looked Like -Here Are Their Faces

2021-03-03

Nero was blondish and had blue eyes, while Hadrian was elegant and tall. Want to know what the other Roman emperors looked like? Continue Reading

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Who was Cleopatra Selene? In 12 Fast Facts

2021-02-08

Fact 1: Cleopatra Selene had ultra famous parents, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Fact 2: she was a captive. Fact 3: she became a queen. Fact 4…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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Spanish Flu Death Toll: How Many Died?

2021-01-03

The Spanish flu was the worst pandemic in history. So how many died, and which countries were hit the hardest?Continue Reading

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The 6 Traits That Made the Spanish Flu So Deadly

2020-12-31

The Spanish flu was the worst pandemic in history. These are the traits that made it so deadly.Continue Reading

Cleopatra’s Face: 128 Ancient Coins That Show Her Face

2020-12-28

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

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Was Cleopatra Beautiful? What the Sources Say

2020-12-17

Cleopatra is known as the ultimate seductress. Let’s find out what the ancient sources say about her beauty.Continue Reading

An oil painting from the 17th century. It shows a young Caesar in military attire leading Cleopatra to her throne.

Was Julius Caesar Handsome? What the Sources Say

2020-12-14

Here is what the ancient sources say about Caesar’s beauty – or lack there of. While we are at it, let’s look at his statues.Continue Reading

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What is the Trojan Horse?

2020-12-12

According to myth, the Ancient Greeks used a “Trojan horse” to end a war. Here is a short explanation about this famous horse.Continue Reading

14 Accomplishments of Catherine the Great

2020-09-14

Why is Catherine called ‘great’? Let’s find out.Continue Reading

8 Outrageous Rumors About Catherine the Great -And Are They 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 rumors 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

Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy during a scene of the movie Mad Max.

24 Co-Stars Who Hated Each Other

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

A Japanese toddler walks next to her grandmother. She seems in shock.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki After the Bomb (In Pictures)

2020-08-03

This is how Hiroshima and Nagasaki, two prosperous Japanese cities, looked after they were hit with atomic bombs in 1945. In pictures.Continue Reading

A flying machine with propellers.

9 US Inventions We Are All Grateful For

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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The Iran You Have Not Seen (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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Here Are Simon Bolivar’s 4 Greatest Achievements

2020-07-13

Here are Simon Bolivar’s greatest achievements so you know, in a nutshell, why Netflix has a series about him.Continue Reading

The 3 Mistakes of Simon Bolivar -Hero Gone Wrong

2020-07-06

Simon Bolivar freed 5 countries. Yet, the South American hero died unloved in exile. What went wrong?Continue Reading

17 Curious Facts About Elon Musk

2020-07-06

Get to know Elon Musk. Here are 17 fun facts about the charismatic entrepreneur. Continue Reading

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8 Companies Owned by Elon Musk

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

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

Simon Bolivar’s Death Mask: the Real Face of the South American Hero

2020-06-04

Take a peak at the real face of Simon Bolivar. Here is his death mask.Continue Reading

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Watch These Fun Rap Battles Between Historical Figures (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. Find out which.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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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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Catherine the Great in 10 Intriguing Facts

2019-11-11

Catherine the Great was born in Germany. Yet, she managed to become the empress of Russia. Find out more about Cat.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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Here Are 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, 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 wives were good fighters?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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Cold Cases: 4 Chilling Murders Solved in 2019

2019-09-16

The killers had gotten away with the perfect crime, but the police kept investigating and solved these 4 cold cases in 2019, including the Bear Brook murders which involved a serial killer.Continue Reading

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The 22 Most Viewed Videos on YouTube (With Videos)

2019-09-09

(Nov. 2019) Did your favorite song make it to the top 22?Continue Reading

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Here are the Inventors of Your Favorite Apps and Websites -Like YouTube and Instagram

2019-09-02

Bet you don’t know. But nor for long. Here are the inventors of your favorite 15 websites and apps. Plus, how they came up with the ideas.Continue Reading

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Which Are the 10 Most Viewed Videos of 2019, On YouTube? (With Videos)

2019-08-26

Did your favorite song made it into the top ten? It’s a fierce competition. This awesome list includes the music videos plus the story behind each song. (Updated on Nov. 2019) Continue Reading

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