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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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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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

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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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Bet You Didn’t Know These 9 Royals Were South American

2019-08-19

This list includes current queens, like Maxima of the Netherlands, and several princesses. Hola!Continue Reading

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Take a Look at the 5 Largest Palaces In the World

2019-07-15

Some of these royal palaces are so luxurious they even have air-conditioned stables. Word.Continue Reading

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The feats These 3 Adventurers Accomplished Will Leave You Speechless

2019-07-01

These extreme adventurers have walked through deserts and jungles, swam tropical rivers, and rowed the largest oceans. They have broke records doing so.Continue Reading

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These Are the 6 Most Expensive Paintings in the World

2019-06-14

Somebody sure broke their piggy bank. These are the 6 most expensive paintings ever sold. What do you think, are they worth it?Continue Reading

Meet the 6 Richest Self-Made Women in the World

2019-06-14

Can you guess how much money each one of them has? Hint: there are a lot of zeroes.Continue Reading

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Which Are the 5 Oldest Universities in the World?

2019-06-14

These universities are not only the oldest in the world, but they have survived earthquakes and invasions without ever closing their doors. Respect.Continue Reading

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These Are the 8 Most Spoken Languages in the Americas

2019-06-14

And you won’t guess half of them.Continue Reading

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Sea Pirates Still Terrorize These 3 Regions of The World

2019-06-14

In each of these 3 regions pirates have their own modus operandi: in some countries they prefer hijacks, in others they kidnap the crews.Continue Reading

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