I like a good night’s sleep, but through the years I have experienced several strange things during my late hour reposes. And I never knew how common they were. Here we look at 5 of the most common, but bizarre, night-time oddities that can strike to disturb your well-earned rest. So that next time, when someone asks you how your day was, you can truthfully reply: “less eventful than my night!” Because sleep is a wild place for your mind, where all kinds of odd things can happen, many of which we forget.
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The Meticulous Path of a Grain of Rice to Your Plate
How is rice harvested, processed, and packed? The entire operation is fascinating, to say the least. Here's how it's done.
This Is Why Iceland Is a Country Like No Other
Iceland is a country full of interesting traditions and rich history - delve into this fascinating country with these 11 surprising facts!
You Won't Believe People Actually Collect These Things
Check out these strange things people actually collect.
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Here Are 18 Facts That Are Bound to Blow Your Mind!
Here are 18 amazing facts that you won't be forgetting anytime soon!
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These Cases Were Cold... Until Science Cracked Them
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The Fascinating Last Words of Famous Historical Figures
Some of the most important figures in world history, along with some of the most notorious, had some fascinating things to say just before they left this world.
18 Historical Photos Brought to Life in Glorious Color!
These glorious photos show history in full color.
10 Mind-Blowing History Facts You Never Knew Were True
This article is a collection of 10 surprising and little-known ancient history facts, some serious, some mysterious, and some just plain odd.
Astonishing! These WWII Soldiers Survived Against the Odds
These World War II soldiers all suffered terrible ordeals, but they managed to survive against all odds. Here are 6 incredible survival stories from World War II.
Did You Know You're Intelligent If You Have These Traits?
There are certain signs of intelligence that are actually quite subtle. Here are 10 subtle signs that are hallmarks of intelligence.
These Ancient Stories Were Lost to the Sands of Time
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Watch: Some Dogs Take to Fishing Like Ducks to Water
Some dogs take to fishing like ducks to water.
15 Photographs That Captured Beautiful Moments in History!
History is filled with strange, profound and beautiful moments and peppered with incredible people, and some were vividly captured on camera!
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Andre Rieu's Haunting Performance: The Godfather Theme
Andre Rieu's haunting rendition of the Godfather theme will leave you speechless.
Beware of Ordering These (Potentially) Fake Foods
There are certain items on a restaurant's menu that should be considered with caution, and this is because they tend to be faked. Learn more here.
20th Century: The MOST Popular Breakfast of Every Decade
Breakfast shape-shifted quite a bit during the 20th century. Discover the most popular breakfast delicacy of every decade in this article
9 Times the Future Was Predicted With Surprising Accuracy!
These 9 historical events were predicted with extreme accuracy, and here is who managed to forecast them...
Baby Names That are BANNED Around the World
These 14 names, some bizarre and some fairly ordinary, have been rejected or even outright banned in countries around the world for different reasons.
14 Fascinating Museum Treasures That Stole the Show
These 14 museum finds are truly impressive.
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Kings on Wheels: 15 Incredible Drivers Show Their Stuff!
You will be amazed at the maneuvering skills of these talented drivers.
Ancient Legends: 13 Terrifying Folklore Creatures
These fearsome folkloric beings have been keeping people awake for generations.
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How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story
What happened, and why did it cause Islam to split into two factions?
Forgotten Gems: 10 Classic Films You Missed
These underrated classics need your attention.
Was There Ever a Real Uncle Sam?
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Of the Transformative Power of Classical Music...
A fascinating TED talk by Benjamin Zander.
The Unlikely Chance Encounters That Shaped the World
One chance meeting could change history. Check out the stories of the most world altering encounters that happened completely at random.
12 Mind-Blowing History Facts You Never Knew Were True!
These historical facts may not sound particularly likely, but trust us, they're really true!
7 Historical Facts That Aren't Actually True
Here are seven well-known history facts we should have never believed.
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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We Bet You Didn’t Know The Word OK’s True Meaning
It feels like one of the most natural and obvious words in our vocabulary, but it isn’t exactly so. Watch to find out OK’s interesting origins.
7 Fairy Tales That Are Popular to This Very Day!
The best fairy tales are those that are timeless and yet forever modern, tapping into our wildly shared emotions and moral attitudes. Here are 7 of the best!
Museum of the Weird: 15 Fascinating Finds
Historical artifacts don't get weirder than this.
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7 Conspiracy Stories that Turned Out to be True
These stories are shocking... and they turned out to be true!
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Which of These Old Bathroom Features Do You Want Back?
These old bathroom trends have disappeared over time.
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Uncover Château de Versailles' Dirtiest Secrets...
Everyone's got one bad habit or another and royalty is no exception. This documentary exposes many of France's dirtiest secrets from the 17th Century.
8 Influential Ancient Sumerian Inventions You Should Know
Find out some of the prominent and influential inventions by ancient Sumerians that helped change our world.
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Full Documentary: The Fascinating History of the Dark Ages
Watch this fascinating documentary that sheds some great insight into how Rome fell, and what the Dark Ages actually consisted of.
11 Legendary Military Rulers of the Ancient Past
The annals of history are rich with leaders who earned great renown for their courage and skill in battle. These illustrious kings and generals have won eternal renown due to their courage and brilliance.
You Won't Believe These Stories of the White House
The White House stands as a glorious monument to American politics, and in its 200 years of history, has had quite a few interesting encounter!
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What is the Story Behind the Scilian Mafia?
Explore the origins of the Sicilian Mafia, known as Cosa Nostra.
The 1900s Had Some STRANGE Predictions About Today...
People from the past centuries have made some very bizarre predictions of the 21st century, even famous scientists and writers got things completely wrong!
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Does Regrowing Vegetables From Scraps Actually Work?
You're likely aware that you can regrow certain vegetables using scraps. But the real question is, does this method work for every type of vegetable?
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The Mystery of the Ancient Greek Buddhists
Few of us would ever connect Buddhism to the Ancient Greeks, but this video will open your eyes to this important historic cultural exchange.
13 Geniuses, Who On Some Level, May Have Been a Little Mad
These geniuses may have been smart, but they are incredibly weird too!
LET IT ROT: Why Young Chinese are Simply Giving Up
What is the bai lan movement, why are Chinese youth drawn to it and what does it mean for China.
