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Engagement Ring History and Symbolism
Another name for engagement ring is a betrothal ring. Simply said, it is a ring indicating that the person wearing it...
Egyptian Hittite peace treaty – One of the oldest treaties in the world
More than three thousand years ago, Ramses II, the Egyptian pharaoh, and the Emperor Hattusilis III concluded one of...
War of the Bucket – How Italians Once Fought over a Stolen Bucket
Most wars in history are fought over land, civil rights, or anything in between these lines. But every now and then,...
Öndör Gongor, Tallest Man in the 20th Century, How Does he Compare to the 21st Century Giants?
Have you heard of Öndör Gongor? He was the tallest man in the 20th century. Born in Mongolia, he measured at 236cm...
Did You Know Vladimir Putin Was Once a KGB Agent?
Before entering politics in the 1990s, Vladimir Putin was working as a KGB agent for more than 15 years. Few people...
Namib Desert – World’s Oldest Desert
The Namib is a coastal desert in Southern Africa. There are many reasons why people fall in love with this particular...
The Story of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Julius Rosenberg and Ethel Rosenberg were American citizens who were convicted of spying on behalf of the Soviet...
Patrick Foster – From Successful Athlete to Full-Time Gambler
Patrick Foster is a former professional cricket player who became a gambling addict. Speaking about his 13-year...
10 Hidden characters in Disney Movies you didn’t notice
Since 1937, Disney Studios have produced 54 full length feature movies. Through the animated movies, Walt Disney has...
The Channel Tunnel – A Modern Engineering Wonder of the World
There have been many engineering marvels over the course of history. Each of them is grand and spectacular in its own...
Facts about Dublin – The City with Long Vikings History
When it comes to Viking history, a lot of people think of Baltic and Scandinavian countries. But there is more to it....
Archaeologists Discover Easter Island Statues Have Bodies Covered in Tattoos
A RECENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG HAS LEFT EXPERTS STUNNED The Moai are the prominent statues of Easter Island off the coast...
7 fascinating facts about US Independence Day, Fourth of July
The date was fourth of July, 1767. The US Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring that the 13...
Kopi Luwak – What Makes the Coffee the Most Expensive in the World
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Billy The Kid – Legendary Outlaw subject of More than 50 Movies
Billy the Kid is one of the iconic Wild West figures. And he is a unique in a sense that he didn’t rob a single bank....
Anna Chennault – The Spy Most People Haven’t Heard Of
In 2018, the world lost one of the most influential powerbrokers it had never heard of. Not many people know of Anna...
The Six Day War – Did the Soviet Union Want to Attack Israel?
In almost any history book, the Six Day War is described as a war between Israel on one side, and the joined forces of...
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