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Renowned as the “Father of the Atomic Bomb,” J. Robert Oppenheimer was one of the 20th century’s most prominent and intriguing figures. His instrumental leadership in the Manhattan Project during World War II has etched his name into the annals of history. However, beneath the luminous glow of his…
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10 Fascinating Facts about Life as a Medieval Monk
Picture the scene. It’s AD 1348. You’re a rural peasant born into a life of unimaginable hardship. All around you,…
Top 10 Crazy Facts About Fashion Through History
Today, we often look at the silly trends people go through in terms of fashion and laugh at the over-the-top…
People have always been obsessed with the male anatomy; if you’re one of these people, welcome! We’re about to debunk myths and misconceptions while uncovering a collection of mind-blowing, sometimes humorous, but always fascinating facts about the penis. So, if that’s piqued your interest, get…
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10 Bleak Facts about Victorian Workhouses
Unless you were wealthy, living through the Victorian era was likely to be a bleak and miserable time. But, there…
10 Dark Facts of the Korean War They Don’t Teach You in School
How much do you know about the Korean War? Most people have some basic information, but there’s a good reason it is…
The Great Wall of China stands today as a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the Chinese people. It remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. One of the seven wonders of the world, the Great Wall is an impressive engineering marvel.
Let’s take a look at the top…
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10 Little-Known Facts about Japanese Ronin
In Japanese society, the samurai were influential members of the military caste system. These armored warriors grew…
10 Facts That Might Surprise You about the Māori Culture
If New Zealand is your dream destination, knowing about the Māori people will help you greatly in understanding the…
If you stand on top of Central Park Tower in New York and look down, you would assume that anybody who fell (or jumped) from such a height would simply not be able to survive. After all, if you did plunge 1500 feet (457 meters) from the top of the building, you would hit the pavement just 12 seconds…
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