Archive for the ‘History’ Category
The Only Christmas Song To Ever Hit #1 On The Charts
Did you know that way back in the 1960s history was made when a “furry” trio soared to the number one position on music charts? The timeless “tail” of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore has captured [...]
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20 Year-Old Report Successfully Predicted Warming: Scientists
Wake up Earthlings! If you grew up in the 1980s, the discovery of greenhouse gases which contribute to global warming was rather scary. If you grew up in the 1990s, the fact that it was [...]
18 Unexpected (And Real) Quotes By Famous Figures
Everybody these days seems to be reaching for or creating inspirational quotes and pinning a famous person’s face with the words. Sometimes they are fake (boo!) and sometimes they’re real. Here are some of the [...]
Devil’s Town And The Village Of Blood
Nestled on the southern slope of the Radan Mountains is Davolja Varos or “Devil’s Town” and the village of Djake or “Blood”. These places are, according to folklore, where devils are believed to have reigned [...]
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Remembering Pearl Harbor
Today marks the 71st anniversary since Japan destroyed the U.S. fleet located in Pearl Harbor. Learn more about the events which led up to that day so many years ago and the steps the U.S. [...]
Who Wants to Live Forever?
Scientists believe that the maximum human life span is 126 years. That’s a long time. In fact, there has only been one person to live past the age of 120 and that was Jeanne Calment [...]
7 Wealthy Men And The Mysteries Surrounding Their Disappearance
After spending some quality time with a group of third graders recently, the common goal they all shared was one most adults long for: they want fame and, more importantly, wealth. What they (and some [...]
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Don’t Tell The Kids
One thing is certain: people have had a darkside since time began. The exceptionally talented realm of authors who have written some of our most treasured children’s books not only embraced their darker selves but [...]
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The Greatest Cars in Hollywood
Throughout Hollywood history there have been some pretty cool cars. This infographic presented by autosinurance.us highlights some of the greatest cars in Hollywood history, as well as providing cool specs and features. Check it out [...]
10 Most Successful Pirate Captains
Pirates have a longstanding tradition of being interesting despite their mission to plunder and pillage. Since long before Johnny Depp portrayed Captain Jack Sparrow, pirates have collected conquests. Here’s more with the 10 Most Successful [...]
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