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The Origins of Duct Tape and It’s Varied Uses
Did you know that Duct tape was used in the Gulf War to repair and protect helicopter rotor blades?
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The Origins of Duct Tape and It’s Varied Uses
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A Japanese Soldier Took 29 Years to Surrender After WWII
Hiroo Onoda saw leaflets announcing Japan's surrender during WWII. He thought it was a trick and chose to ignore it.
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Marvelous Facts & History About Monaco
Did you know that Monaco is one of six countries in the world that does not have an airport?
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How The Chernobyl Disaster Affected The UK
One site where the effects of Chernobyl’s radioactive rains is still very present today, in the famous Loch Ness in Scotland.
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Lizzie the Elephant, Sheffield’s WWI Industrial Mascot
Lizzie the elephant helped transport machinery around Sheffield, England during WWI.
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The Historical Yet Bizarre London Beer Flood
The London Beer Flood, claimed the lives of 9 people, as well as injuring many more and causing damage to multiple houses.
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9 Interesting Facts About the Vietnam War
Laos is the most heavily bombed country in the world, with an estimated 30% of cluster bombs remaining unexploded.
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The Bizarre Salem Tomato Trials
Tomatoes, shortly after their introduction to the western world, were long considered to be a poisonous fruit.
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What’s The Difference Between an Avenue, Street & Road?
In the UK, a Drive is a small private road, while in the US, a Drive is much larger & defined by nearby geographical features.
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What Is The World’s Most Expensive Fruit?
Would you believe me if I told you these types of fruit are worth $16,000!?
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The Pirate Who Raided A Ship For Their Hats
In 1717 the infamous pirate Benjamin Hornigold raided a ship to take hats... not lives.
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24 Weird Coins, Notes and Types of Currency
Potato Mashers were used in the Ancient Bafia culture as a form of currency.