Cities developed alongside the invention of agriculture. Whenever enough human beings came together, division of labor increased and people were able to specialize in crafts and trades. This article delves into some of the most astonishing cities of the ancient world. Jericho Jericho may be the longest standing continually occupied city in the world. The […]
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Parkinson’s disease is one of the world’s most crippling illnesses. It can leave you not only shaking uncontrollably, but it can affect how you sleep, walk, eat, and overall function. It has impacted millions of people’s lives, including those of Muhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox, Ozzy Osbourne, and Neil Diamond. The worst part about is
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For decades, UFO reports have been tossed aside as fiction. Despite how many people corroborate a story and provide video evidence, there’s another side to the story that always casts doubt on what is reported, saying what was seen was a weather balloon, drone, or some sort of weather phenomenon. Thus, it’s always up to
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The 1950s are commonly associated with the popularity of diners, ice cream counters, drive-in movies- domesticity, houses with white picket fences, and the beginning of some music movements like rock and roll. And while these common images were certainly part of the zeitgeist, the 1950s were also a time of huge cultural changes, economic expansion,
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Pin-up artists and pin-up models became a cultural phenomenon starting in the early 20th century. The style is characterized by images of beautiful women, usually wearing bathing suits or glamorous clothing, striking poses that highlight their features. The term pin-up refers to the use of these pictures and drawings to be pinned up on walls
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The First World War occurred between 1914-1918. The conflict was a power struggle between the Allies and the Central Powers. A huge shift in the balance of power led to the catalyst for World War I. One major cause was the rise of power in Germany. Another was the decline of the Ottoman Empire. Other
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People spend years of their lives trying to get into the Guiness Book of World Records; Countless hours of training, determination, and sacrifice to have your name immortalized forever. Throughout the history of human achievement, world records have been seen as triumphant feats, beacons of human perseverance, and symbols of indomitable spirit and dedication. While
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There are two kinds of lifestyles that people prefer. One style of living is in or around a city, going to work in a big building, and interacting with hundreds of people per day. The streets are filled with cars to the point where a three-mile ride downtown can sometimes take three hours. Then there’s
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America has a plethora of wildly diverse and distinct major cities. The vastness of the country makes each state feel unique, like it has its own personality. This goes for all of the major cities sprinkled across the country. Each major city has its own flair and is known for specific foods, themes, sports, buildings,
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It’s hard to imagine a time when the U.S. was just a pawn in another country’s machinations. But that was exactly what happened in the Treaty of Tordesillas, which was signed on June 7, 1494. Back then, there was no United States of America. Instead, there was a “New World” and it was to be
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