Humanity recognizes those who have exuded an extraordinary amount of excellence, influence, and wealth. Whether the person’s influence is debatable or not, we are certain of one thing —these people have significantly altered how we view the world and interact with it, their contributions remaining evergreen in the sands of time. What makes these people […]
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The toilet is one of the most useful innovations in history. Its history goes back to the 18th century when Alexander Cumming received the first patent for the flush toilet, an exciting innovation at the time. But the history of the toilet isn’t tied to only Cumming; Sir John Harrington and Ismail al-Jazari are also
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Robert Nesta Marley, also known as Bob Marley, was a legendary reggae musician, singer, and songwriter from Jamaica. He was born in 1945 in St.Ann Jamacia to Noval Sinclair Marley and Cedella Malcolm. He started his professional music career in 1963 with his band “The Wailers.” Considered one of the pioneers of the reggae culture,
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One thing you will expect from historical figures is that their identity will be known to all. I mean, how do you achieve historical and potentially legendary status and still not be known? Some would say it defeats the purpose of being more than a footnote in history, but the people on this list would
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In 2014, the Pamunkey Indian Museum and Culture Center, the Patawomeck Heritage Foundation, Historic Jamestowne, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and Preservation Virginia, among others, celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Pocahontas-Rolfe marriage. This unusual marriage that took place in 1614 between the daughter of a Powhatan chieftain and an English colonist significantly impacted the United
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When a child is late, parents are understandably anxious. But when the hours stretched into days and then years, parents became fraught with grief. For the family of Nicholas Barclay, the loss of their son was more tragic. It began when Nicholas was just 13 years old. His initial disappearance from his neighborhood in San
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History buffs and photography enthusiasts will enjoy these rare vintage photos of historical figures. Many are often portrayed as stoic, severe adults, but these photos show them as young people full of life and potential. From Abraham Lincoln to Amelia Earhart, these pictures offer a unique glimpse into the lives of some of the most
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In 1939, in the remote area of a small Peruvian village, Lina Medina became what historians consider the youngest mother in the world at the age of 5. While hard to believe, doctors determined that Lina was physically able to get pregnant due to a rare medical condition called precocious puberty. Many of the circumstances
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Wrigley is a chewing gum manufacturer founded in 1891. They’re famous for their peppermint gum, advertised for its “double” flavor introduced in 1914. The company loved to capitalize on the word “double” and introduced the Doublemint twins in 1939. Initially, they were drawings Wrigley included in magazine and newspaper advertisements. From 1959 they cast and
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Marilyn Monroe has many iconic photos and looks – standing over a grate with her dress blowing up, blowing out a candle, and many others. Some photos many don’t remember, except for the most hardcore fans, are a series of her wearing the hell out of a fitted burlap sack. There is fascinating speculation behind
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