For more than 90 years, many tourists have been intrigued by the gripping mystery of a bridal mannequin dubbed La Pascualita: the Corpse Bride. After all, embalmed corpses have become a popular tourist attraction as macabre stories enthrall many. But, dressed in bridal wear and exhibited in a storefront window, La Pascualita is not your […]
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The Balkan Powder Keg is a term used to describe the situation in the Balkans region in the early 1900s. This area was a tinderbox of ethnic and religious tensions that could easily have led to conflict. The Balkans have always been a powder keg of tension and conflict. The region is home to many
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Do you love Popeye the Sailor Man? If so, you’re not alone; this iconic cartoon character has entertained people for generations. But you may not know that Popeye was based on a real person. This article will discuss Popeye’s history and his real-life inspirations. We will also explore his popularity and how he has become
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If you could travel back to ancient Rome, what kind of jobs would be available to you? Ancient Rome had many jobs, from farmers and merchants to gladiators and senators. If you had the chance to go back, could you find something like your current day job? Let’s take a closer look at some of
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Maya Angelou was one of the most renowned poets and authors in history. She was known for her powerful words and moving stories. However, many don’t know that Maya Angelou had a tumultuous personal life. This article will discuss some significant relationships in her life and touch on Tosh Angelos, his life, and his relationship
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One of the most prominent days in the history of Britain is Black Wednesday, the day George Soros imprinted his name in history as the man who broke the Pound. Black Wednesday occurred on September 16, 1992, when the British government was forced to remove the British Pound from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM).
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A lot can happen in 127 minutes. In June 2004, that was all the time it took for Marvin Heemeyer and his Killdozer to wreak havoc on his small-town community, ending in his self-inflicted demise and destroying 13 buildings. Now somewhat of an urban legend, Heemeyer has become the subject of documentaries and books as
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The significance of the 9 am to 5 pm work day is partially a matter of circumstance. Thanks to the sun’s rising and setting, these times make sense when determining a standard beginning and end to an eight-hour work day. Of course, we know that many people work different hours than this, but most people
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Have you ever lain in bed, staring at the clock on your bedside table? As you watch the hours tick by, you become increasingly anxious. You find yourself counting backward from the time of your morning alarm, wondering if you can possibly manage to get enough hours of sleep to prepare for a busy day
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On the 4th of July 1942, the city of Sevastopol on the southwestern extremity of the Crimean Peninsula fell to the eastward advance of Nazi Germany into the Soviet Union. It was the culmination of an eight-month-long siege and one of the bloodiest engagements of the Second World War. By the time it ended, approximately
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