People & Civilizations
15 Magnificent Facts About the Millennial Generation (1981-1996)
The term “Millennials” was coined by Neil Howe and William Strauss. Other possibilities were “echo boomers” and “baby boomlets.”
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People & Civilizations
15 Interesting Facts About Generation Z (1997-2012)
Generation Z grew up alongside social media. The first social media site, Six Degrees, was launched in 1997, the year Gen Z began.
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People & Civilizations
20 Facts About Napoleon Bonaparte, France’s First Emperor
In 1803, Napoleon Bonaparte sold Louisiana to the United States for $15 million to fund his continued fight against the British.
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Celebrities
50 Interesting Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. spent just 13 years in the public eye. He became involved in politics at age 25 and died when he was 39.
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Holidays & Events
A Brief History of New York’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
New York's first New Year's Eve ball drop was in 1907. The ball was made of wood and iron and weighed 700 pounds (318 kilograms).
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War & Weapons
100 World War I Facts That Everyone Should Know
During the First World War, American schools banned the teaching of German as it was seen as the enemy's language.
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People & Civilizations
15 Awe-inspiring African-Americans That Shaped History
Did you know that Barack Obama wasn't just the first Black US President, but the one of the youngest to serve in the Oval Office?
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History
The Wicked History of Witchcraft
Did you know that in ancient Egypt, people who practiced magic and witchcraft were highly respected members of the community?
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Math
A Quick History On The Imperial And Metric System
The U.S. remains one of only three countries still using the Imperial measurement system, along with Liberia and Myanmar.
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Travel & Tourism
15 Radical Facts About Russia That Will Blow Your Mind
Did you know that Alaska used to be a part of Russia? The Russian Empire was short on cash, though, and sold it to the US in 1867!
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Historic Events
A Brief History Of The Gold Rush
In the California Gold Rush, it wasn't the miners who made the most money but the merchants who sold them their tools!
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Animals
Do Bulls Really Get Angry At The Color Red?
Did you know that bullfighters wear a yellow and pink cape for most of the fight and only switch to a red cape at the very end?
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