People & Civilizations
8 Strange Facts About Ninjas
Did you know that the Shuriken, or Ninja Star, isn't even proven to be used by ninjas? It was actually a weapon samurai used.
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Art & Design
10 Magnificent Facts About Michelangelo
Did you know that Michelangelo designed the fortifications for his hometown, the city of Florence?
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People & Civilizations
Are Mermaids Real?
The most famous documented sighting of a mermaid was by Christopher Columbus in 1493, off the coast of Africa.
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Transportation
A Brief History Of Bicycles
The first electric-powered bicycle was patented on December 31, 1895, by American inventor Ogden Bolton Jr.
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Crime & Law
7 Criminals Who Could Still Be Out There Today
Between 1971 and 1972, six black girls were murdered in D.C. by a man who dubbed himself The Freeway Phantom. He was never found.
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People & Civilizations
The Bizarre Story Of The First Homeless Shelter
During the 1800s in London, homeless people could pay a penny to sit on a wooden bench indoors, but they weren't allowed to sleep.
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People & Civilizations
30 Presidential Facts About Joe Biden
Joe Biden was the first president-elect in US history to mention transgender people in his victory speech.
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History
The History Of Roman Numerals
Did you know that Roman numerals were actually created between 850 and 750 BC before Rome was even founded?
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Holidays & Events
Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal To Bad Kids?
In the early 1800s, bad children didn't get a lump of coal from Santa, but would be punished with a "birch rod."
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Historic Events
8 Shocking Facts About The Spanish Flu
Did you know that the Spanish Flu did not originate in Spain?
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History
Why Are Black Cats Associated With Halloween?
In the US many shelters won't put black cats up for adoption, as they are worried that people would only want them for Halloween.
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People & Civilizations
10 Historical Facts About The Ancient Egyptians
Did you know that the ancient Egyptians were some of the first people to mummify the dead? The whole process took around 70 days.
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