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10 Scientific Breakthroughs We’re All Still Hoping to See
Advancements in technology continue to blaze a trail at warp speed, creating both welcomed pleasures…
Fascinating Facts About Life in a Maximum Security Prison
In the United States there is only one Supermax prison currently still in operation: ADX…
10 Animals With Incredible Biological Quirks
The diversity that can be found in nature is simply staggering. Animals come in all…
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The idea that some of the most popular tourist destinations right now would cease to…
History’s Greatest and Most Notorious Rebels
We can all relate to stories of notable rebels from history. Somewhere deep down, standing…
Common Misconceptions About Genetics
Seven decades have passed since scientists proved that DNA is the cornerstone of heredity. Since…
The Things About War That Movies Get Right
It’s been said that all narrative is a manipulation of the truth. By necessity, the…
Personal Technology Leaps That Came Way Too Soon
In the past few decades, quite a few new technologies and products have transformed our…
10 Times China Strong-Armed the Entertainment Industry
The People’s Republic of China and its dominant party, the Chinese Communist Party, can be …
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The world is full of beautiful places and cultures one must explore if they can.…
The Most Elite Special Forces Units in the World
In the past few decades, warfare has changed in more ways than we can count.…
Fascinating Facts About the Plague of Justinian
China confirmed its first official Covid-19 fatality on January 11, 2020. Today, the global death…
The Things Westerns Get Wrong About the Old West
Beginning with The Great Train Robbery in 1903, the Western has been one of Hollywood’s…
10 Historic Secrets of the Royal Family
For a family that lives its life on public display, the Royals have an uncanny…
Fascinating Facts About Terraforming
Terraforming is the process of modifying things like atmosphere, ecology, even surface topography of another…
Incredible Facts About Modern Warfare
While it’s true that war itself never changes, the ways we fight it are constantly…
More Mysterious Disappearances That Were Later Solved
Every now and then, we could use a reminder that a lot of mysteries do…
The World’s Most Incredible Archaeological Restorations
The archeological community has conflicting views when it comes to the restoration and protection of…
Widely Believed Myths About History
History is often mistaken to be facts. In reality, it is – at best –…
Criminals Caught Through Stupid Mistakes
They say crime doesn’t pay, but that statement seems to be only true for those…
Famous People Who Were Killed in Air Crashes
Back when air travel wasn’t as safe as it is now, it wasn’t a rare…
10 Strange Doomsday Cults
Just below the surface of our polite society, it’s not really a surprise for many…
Tech Innovations That Never Really Caught On
Technology is ever moving forward, but its acceptance is a fickle thing. We are almost…