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Concrete Ships of World War I & II
To counter the more important military uses for steel, US President Woodrow Wilson approved the construction of 43 concrete ships.
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Concrete Ships of World War I & II
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Freaky Facts About Friday The 13th
Alfred Hitchcock, considered as cinema's original father of horror and master of suspense, was born on a Friday the 13th.
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How Beef Is Worse For The Environment Than Cars
Cow manure and urine release ammonia into the air. Because cows are kept together in farms, this ends up causing acid rain.
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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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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.