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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Business & Economy
11 Interesting Facts About The Twin Towers
The Twin Towers cost $900 million to construct. When adjusted for inflation today, this is equivalent to over $5 billion.
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People & Civilizations
10 Amazing Facts About Ancient Rome And The Romans
Did you know that the Roman Empire was so vast in its reach that Alaska would have fit into it more than three times?
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War & Weapons
How Pepsi Became The Sixth Largest Military In The World
Did you know that during the Cold War, Pepsi Co became the sixth largest military in the world?
4 Minutes Read
People & Civilizations
Horace De Vere Cole – Prankster Extraordinaire
Prankster Horace de Vere Cole once hosted a dinner party where all the guests had the word "bottom" in their surnames.
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People & Civilizations
Albert Göring, The Anti-Nazi Brother of Hermann Göring
Knowing that upon his death his pension would go to his wife, Albert Göring married his housekeeper one week before he died.
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War & Weapons
The Great Australian Emu War of 1932
Australia's national bird, the emu can run up to 30 miles per hour. This caused issues when the Great Emu War was in full swing.
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Travel & Tourism
10 Fantastic Facts About Flags of the World
Did you know that purple is the rarest color used in all flags? There are only two countries in the world that use this color.
10 Minutes Read
People & Civilizations
10 Witty Facts About Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill had a doctors note to enable him to drink "unlimited" amounts of alcohol while visiting the USA.
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People & Civilizations
The Message To Colombian Hostages Hidden In A Pop Song
In order to contact their hostages in secret, Alfonso Diaz came up with the idea to hide a message in Morse Code within a song.
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