The Ouija board is one of Americana’s most fascinating and enigmatic artifacts. What began as a harmless parlor game in the late 1800s has become a cultural phenomenon far beyond its original boundaries. From its early popularity rooted in spiritualism to its later emergence as a common trope in horror films, the story of the […]
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Mansa Musa, the richest man in the world, was a mighty emperor of the Malian Empire who reigned during the 14th century. During his rule, he made many contributions to Mali and its people. How Mansa Musa became the emperor of Mali After hearing about Mansa Musa, one may assume that the man was simply
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In 1932, Australia found itself in a “war” with a formidable opponent- the Emu. These flightless birds could easily outmaneuver the Australian army and caused considerable damage to crops and property. The ordeal sounds ridiculous, but these events are entirely accurate. The emus won a decisive victory over the Australian forces, proving that they are
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Many legends and myths surround Notre Dame, one of which is the story of the hunchback. But who was the hunchback? Was he really a hideous creature with a disfigured face, or was he just a normal man with an unfortunate disability? Let’s explore the true story behind this famous legend and explore its history.
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When Vladimir Lenin died on January 21, 1924, at the age of 53, the Soviet Union was in a state of shock. In a strange twist of events, the state preserved Lenin’s body and displayed it in Moscow. For nearly 90 years, Lenin’s body has been on public display at the Red Square in Moscow.
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The term “snake oil salesman” is often used to describe someone dishonest and untrustworthy. But where did this term come from? And was it always used in a negative light? We will explore the term’s origins and discuss how it has evolved. We will also look at how the word is portrayed in popular culture.
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The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world, but her identity has remained a mystery for centuries. Some people believe that she was based on a historical figure, while others think she was entirely fictional. Let’s look at some of the theories about her identity and discuss what researchers have
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Albert Einstein is widely recognized as one of the most brilliant minds in human history. His theories and discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the universe and continue to shape modern physics today. But what happened to Einstein’s brain after his death? Let’s explore the fascinating story of the preservation and examination of Einstein’s brain and
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In the early spring of 1637, the madness surrounding tulips reached its height in cities like Amsterdam. For years there had been a growing obsession with the flowers, which are native to Central Asia and believed to have only been introduced to Europe through the Ottoman Empire in the mid-sixteenth century. However, by the mid-1630s,
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Unless you took a biology class a few centuries ago, you most likely didn’t learn about the dodo bird– an ostrich-like bird that died out. While this bird is extinct, you can still find preserved bones in museums. What did Dodos look like, where they lived, and why did they go extinct? Dods (Raphus Cucullatus)
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