Our brains are wired to acquire information, which allows us to ensure our survival. However, as humans, we have the habit of sticking to things that we strongly believe to be true; even though they were scientifically disproven. For instance, consuming too much sugar makes …
Tag Archives: History
April, 2020
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25 April
12 Secrets You Never Knew About the Titanic and the People Aboard It
It’s been one hundred and eight years since the Titanic disaster. On April 15, 1912, at 2:20 a.m., what was deemed one of the most luxurious and safe ships ever built, hit an iceberg and sank off the coast of Newfoundland. The ship, the world’s …
March, 2020
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23 March
5 Amazing Coincidences You Won’t Believe Actually Happened
There are some things in life that happen because we have planned for them to happen. Then there are things that cannot be dismissed as any random event. Maybe, it’s a coincidence or maybe there’s a bigger meaning behind them. For whatever reason, these events …
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17 March
5 Unlucky Inventors Who Never Got to Cash in On Their Creations
Because of many brilliant men and women, our lives have changed for the better. While we enjoy their creations, or benefit from them simplifying our lives, one would imagine that they made millions or even billions from selling them. But in reality, not all inventors …
January, 2020
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31 January
10 Feel-Good Facts That are Sure to Put a Smile on Your Face
Today, most of what we hear on news websites or social media is negativity and bad things happening all around the globe. Of course, there are some things you just can’t prevent and this type of news spreads fast, especially with the ease in sharing …
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31 January
Why Breaking A Mirror Is Bad Luck: 8 Surprising Origins of Superstitions
While the lifestyle is different among different cultures, one thing every culture has in common are superstitions. For some, it’s Friday the 13th, whereas for others, it’s breaking a mirror. When people can’t find an explanation as to why something happens, they make things up. …
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29 January
10 Odd and Bizarre Historical Events That Sound Unreal
History is an important part of our lives. It allows us to better understand this world and everything within it. History also has the ability to alter our decisions in the present, by making us wiser. Today however, we are not digging up the past …
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17 January
10 Most Valuable Treasures that Nobody Can Find
Throughout history, mankind has lost valuable treasures. While some were seized, taken or destroyed, others simply vanished without a trace. While most of the time such valuable treasures are recovered, there are many that have still managed to remain missing. Even today, with all the …
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2 January
10 Surprising Christmas Facts You Probably Didn’t Know Before
Christmas is one of the most popular holidays around the world. In the US alone, the average American spends $1,000 on holiday gifts and goodies, which means that more than $729.3 billion is spent on gifts every year. It’s not only the day to give, …
December, 2019
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29 December
13 Mind Blowing Facts You’ve Never Heard Before
In 2017, Bill Gates told Time, “You don’t really start getting old until you stop learning. Reading fuels a sense of curiosity about the world, which I think helped drive me forward in my career and in the work that I do now with my …