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Venetian masks are one of the city's most iconic symbols. But what is the history of these unusual accessories? Find out the surprising answer in this video.
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An old and abandoned chapel in Germany, from the World War One era, has many hidden secrets...
The 4 Biggest Aircraft Fails in History
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Fun Geography - These Countries Moved Their Capitals
Changing the capital city is a surprisingly common practice in history, and the historical reasons for the change of capitals are often fascinating!
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Find Humor & Inspiration in These Douglas Adams Quotes
May you find inspiration and humor in these quotes by Douglas Adams.
Wow! Look at the Size of These Massive Fruits & Veggies!
These massive fruits and vegetables could feed you for an entire year!
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!
These Facts Sound Made Up, But Are Totally Real!
These weird facts may sound completely fake, but we can prove that they’re actually real.
12 Misnomers That Have Been Fooling Us All Our Lives
The true stories behind 12 popular misleading misnomers are explained here.
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These 9 ordinary old items that could be extremely valuable today. Some of them may be collecting dust in your home right now...
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In this series of funny but true pictures, we get a quick tour of some of the major differences between men and women...
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Johanna Quaas, at the grand old age of ninety-one, is the world's oldest gymnast. In this video, she showcases her skills - be prepared to be amazed!
Forgotten Gems: 10 Classic Films You Missed
These underrated classics need your attention.
Planes Rarely Cross Over the Pacific Ocean, But Why?
Even planes flying directly to Japan from the western US fly all the way through Alaska. Have you even wondered why this is the case?
8 Delectably Creamy Fruits That Taste Like Dessert
Here is a list of some of the most exotic and incredibly delectable fruits that taste naturally like delicious desserts.
Learn All About the History of the English Language
Ever wondered where the English language came from and how it evolved over time? If so, then this is the perfect video for you!
These Unique Maps Will Change Your Worldview
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Watch The Danish National Symphony Orchestra perform Ennio Morricone’s classic song "A Fistful of Dollars."
Learn the History Behind These Commonly Used Phrases
Do you know the origins of these 10 phrases?
Bizarre But True: 15 Fascinating Facts That Surprised Us
These utterly amazing tidbits will leave you utterly amazed.
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8 Weird and Wacky Failed Inventions from the Past
Here is a look at some weird and wacky inventions from the past that never quite took off despite their innovativeness.
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Hitler's Olympics: The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games
When the Olympics became a Nazi showcase.
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Facts and misconceptions about Vikings and how they shaped European history
How to Approach an Unfamiliar Dog Safely
Just as there are courtesy rules to meeting a person for the first time, there are also right and wrong ways to approach an unfamiliar dog.
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.
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The stories of these unsung men from history deserve to be told.
4 Mind-Blowing Facts About the English Language
Here are 4 incredibly interesting facts about English in the context of other languages
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14 Superb Charts That Will Teach You Something Useful!
These 14 charts and maps are here to teach you lots of fun and practical lessons. We can almost guarantee that you’ll find something worth saving and returning to!
7 Must-Read Books That Will Get You Interested in History
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These American History “Facts” Are Actually False
We’ve all believed these American history “facts” at some point.
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