Historic Events
How The Chernobyl Disaster Affected The UK
One site where the effects of Chernobyl’s radioactive rains is still very present today, in the famous Loch Ness in Scotland.
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War & Weapons
Lizzie the Elephant, Sheffield’s WWI Industrial Mascot
Lizzie the elephant helped transport machinery around Sheffield, England during WWI.
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Historic Events
The Historical Yet Bizarre London Beer Flood
The London Beer Flood, claimed the lives of 9 people, as well as injuring many more and causing damage to multiple houses.
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War & Weapons
9 Interesting Facts About the Vietnam War
Laos is the most heavily bombed country in the world, with an estimated 30% of cluster bombs remaining unexploded.
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People & Civilizations
5 Impressive Accomplishments of Elon Musk
Elon Musk is against the use of fossil fuels. Because of this, he created his own electric vehicle manufacturing company in 2003.
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Historic Events
The Bizarre Salem Tomato Trials
Tomatoes, shortly after their introduction to the western world, were long considered to be a poisonous fruit.
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Books & Words
The Fascinating Origins of the Word “Boycott”
The word "boycott" doesn't really hold any similarities to other words.
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History
The Pirate Who Raided A Ship For Their Hats
In 1717 the infamous pirate Benjamin Hornigold raided a ship to take hats... not lives.
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History
10 Crazy Coincidences That Are Hard To Believe
Have you ever wondered if you'll ever meet your lookalike? There is only a 9% chance of you meeting your doppelgänger!
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People & Civilizations
20 Interesting Facts About Isaac Newton
Did you know that Isaac Newton's father was also called Isaac Newton?
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People & Civilizations
50 Fun Facts About William Shakespeare For Kids
In the popular Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet, the world "love" appears 150 times.
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Historic Events
15 Historic Facts About The Battle of Bunker Hill
Did you know that The battle of Bunker Hill actually took place mostly on Breed’s Hill?
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