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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

Death Masks of 12 of Your Favorite Historical Figures

2020-06-15

Ever wondered what Napoleon, Mary of Scots, or Washington really looked like? Find out thanks to their death masks.Continue Reading

Simon Bolivar in 15 Gripping Facts

2020-06-08

Simon Bolivar is a dashing mix between Washington and Lincoln. He freed five countries from Spanish rule.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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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

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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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

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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

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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

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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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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16 of the Largest Empires the World Has Seen (With Maps)

2019-08-12

See the world map change as one empire succeeds another. These are 16 of the largest empires ever, from Mongolia’s mega empire to Britain’s.Continue Reading

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These Were the Largest Cities in Ancient Times (1000 to 1 BC)

2019-07-22

And they were also splendid. These 6 ancient cities had gardens, magnificent buildings, and some of them even had shopping malls.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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Find Out Which Big Cities Were Thriving 4,000 Years Ago

2019-06-24

These 5 mega cities had laws, writing systems, water supply, irrigation control, and more… 4,000 years ago!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

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These 4 Religions Don’t Believe in God(s)

2019-06-14

Atheistic religions are quite popular in Asia. Instead of relying on an external god, they focus on self-development.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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6 Female Writers That Have Reached Iconic Status

2019-06-14

These women wrote centuries ago. And now they are icons in their countries. 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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4 Cool, Ancient African Kingdoms That Will Surprise You

2019-06-14

These 4 sub-Saharan kingdoms were powerful and wealthy, but you probably did not learn about them in school (none of them is Egypt!). Do check them out.Continue Reading

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10 Ancient Sports that We Still Enjoy

2019-06-14

Bowl like an Egyptian, and play hockey like a Greek. Here are 10 sports that have been around for centuries.Continue Reading

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The Stories Of 7 Enslaved Aristocrats

2019-06-14

Talk about a change of fortune. We know about these enslaved European nobles because they regained their freedom, and some even wrote down their stories.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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