Author: Robert Grimminck

The Normans are best known today for conquering the Anglo-Saxons, who lived in modern-day England, in 1066 AD, under the leadership of William the Conqueror. The invasion didn’t just transform England; the effects are still felt around the world today. 10. They Originated in France, But They Were Actually Vikings One common misconception about the…

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To some people, hackers are modern-day Robin Hoods or Guy Fawkeses. They’re fighting a moral battle against people and systems that they feel are oppressors. On the other hand, there are people who simply view hackers as vandals and criminals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3KlS_NFtXw&t=194s Read the full list!

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As we said in our original list, the world is a strange and mysterious place where anything can happen. These are 10 more crazy “what if” situations about everyday life, and even alternate history scenarios. 10. What Happened if We Evolved Alongside a Competitive Species? One thing that really helped humans become the dominant species…

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While there are other countries that have opioid problems, Americans purchase about 80 percent of the world’s supply of opioids and abuse them more than anyone else. In 2014, an estimated 2 million Americans had an opioid use disorder. This includes using painkillers like OxyContin and Percocet, and then another 586,000 people are addicted to…

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On this list, you’ll find some of the most terrifying gangs and crime syndicates from every continent on Earth, with the exception of Australia and, obviously, Antarctica. No one’s going to be muscling in on penguin turf anytime soon. As for the Land Down Under, it’s because while Australia has some scary biker gangs, which…

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If you ask most fathers, without hesitation, they will say that they would die for their children. Unfortunately, some men have been put in that situation, and with Father’s Day coming up tomorrow, we want to honor those men and their heroic actions by sharing their stories. So yeah, grabbing some tissues beforehand might not…

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The gradual formation of the Earth has given us some impressive islands, which are home to some of humankind’s biggest cities and even countries. While humans can’t make islands as impressive as mother nature, we’ve certainly have made some very cool ones. These are 10 of the most amazing artificial islands from all around the…

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Alexander Hamilton came from humble beginnings, but eventually became one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the first Secretary of the Treasury. While he never became President, he was an incredibly influential figure in the formation of America and an indelible part of its history. Here are 10 things about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s muse…

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These amazing pictures encapsulate some of the best and the worst aspects of humankind. All of them were taken in the days before cameras were everywhere and many times the photographer was lucky to be in the right place, at the right time, while holding a camera. And due to their amazing luck we have…

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Recording a video is a good way to encapsulate a moment so you can keep it for as long as you like. However, most of the people involved in these videos wish that those moments never happened, and would now go away. These are people who did something stupid, or illegal, and were unfortunate enough…

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To some people, hackers are modern-day Robin Hoods or Guy Fawkeses. They’re fighting a moral battle against people and systems that they feel are oppressors. On the other hand, there are people who simply view hackers as vandals and criminals. One group that you may notice missing from the list is Anonymous, and that is…

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The yakuza is the Japanese mafia and their name essentially means “good for nothing.” The name is believed to be drawn from the lowest hand in the Japanese card game baccara, which is similar to Blackjack. In the game, getting the cards ya-ku-sa (“eight-nine-three”) is the worst possible hand you can get. Yakuza can refer…

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