My father used to say: "A day in which you've learned something is a day not wasted." As usual, he was right. I always feel good learning and discovering things I never knew before. Things like how amazing humans can be, how far our technology has come, and how amazing our world is. Here are some facts that I hope will make your day worthwhile. |
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After This, You'll Never Think of Time the Same.
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A Glimpse Through Time: 17 Photos That Bring History Alive
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Fascinating - Real CIA Experiments of Psychic Powers
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25 Photos That Capture Profound Historic Moments
We can see a whole century of monumental events go by in these photos...
These 24 Fascinating Photographs Will Surprise & Amaze You
Here are 24 of the most amazing and surprising photographs ever seen on the internet!
This Video is a Must for All History Buffs!
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These Amazing Illusions Are Enough to Make Your Head Spin
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17 Vintage Black & White Photos That Tell Untold Stories
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This Swiss Brown Ox is a Guinness Record Holder
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10 Unmissable Historical Fiction Novels You Must Read
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These History Facts Sound Unlikely But They’re Accurate!
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Pivotal Historical Scenes Frozen in the Frame of a Moment
A collection of rare historical moments you probably won't find in textbooks.
Fascinating: The Historical Facts You Never Hear About!
I never knew this, but history was quite different than what I was told. So take a peek behind the curtain at the real face of history with some shocking and insightful facts of history.
If You Have Old Toys Laying Around, You Might Be Rich
If you've got any of these toys from the 1980s laying around, then you might just be sitting on a goldmine!
18 Unlikely But True Facts That Will Get You Thinking
The saying truth is stranger than fiction is all too true when you read these incredible facts. #2 had me grabbing for my calculator.
You Will Not Look At These 6 Historical Figures The Same
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If You Knew These English Facts You Must Be a Genius
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These Fascinating Cat Facts Are Well Worth Sharing
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8 Incredible Historical Predictions that Actually Came True
Here, we present some truly remarkable fictional predictions made in history that actually turned out to be true.
8 Shocking Items Unearthed During a Home Renovation
If you’re planning a home renovation, be prepared for the unexpected, as you may dig up some pretty surprising things, like the people in these 8 cool stories
The Real Bonnie and Clyde: 7 Facts About the Outlaw Couple
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13 Fascinating Facts About International Intercourse!
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12 Ingenious Life Hacks from Ancient Civilizations
From advanced dental care to sustainable agriculture, these ancient life hacks demonstrate a blend of practicality and sophistication.
How Cannabis Changed During Our Lifetime
Cannabis used to be a fringe culture thing, but today it has become almost mainstream. What has changed about the plant since we were children?
The Bizarre History of the World's Most Stolen Painting
This painting is like a magnet for misdeeds, and was stolen again and again.
The Best of Andrea Bocelli – 5 Memorable Live Performances
It’s time to fall in love with Andrea Bocelli all over again.
Can You Guess the Meaning of These 20 Common Surnames?
We kind of take surnames for granted, as they are just passed down to us. But every name has an origin and meaning, and some might surprise you.
Hello, January: Inspiring Quotes to Greet the New Month
Let’s start the new year with these amusing and inspiring January quotes.
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April Fools: The Most Iconic Pranks in History!
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These Specialized Tools Have the Most Unique Uses
These specialized tools have the most unusual uses.
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115 Incredible Facts You Never Knew About Cats!
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Collection: The Most Influential People In History
The collection before you is one that celebrates the most incredible people in history that inspire, motivate, amaze us and show us the way.