Chemistry & Physics
7 Chemical Reactions That Changed the Course of History
Did you know that the Maillard reaction is what gives grilled meats and baked goods their delicious brown crust and flavor?
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History & Events
How Did the Ancient Egyptians Build the Pyramids?
Did you know that Egypt's mighty pyramids weren't constructed by slaves?
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History & Events
The Mesmerizing History of the Maya Civilization
The fall of Nojpetén in 1697 to Spanish conquistadors marked the end of the once-great Maya civilization.
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Religion & Beliefs
Who Was Saint Patrick, and Why Do We Celebrate Him?
Did you know that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in Britain and captured by Irish raiders at age 16?
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History & Events
15 Rock-Solid Facts About Stonehenge That You Need To Know
You can get married at Stonehenge, making tying the knot a truly powerful and unforgettable experience!
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History & Events
13 Inspiring Facts About History’s Unsung Heroines
Princess Khutulun, a skilled warrior of Mongolia, was unbeaten in wrestling, outshining male opponents with her prowess.
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History & Events
Golden Facts About the Gilded Generation (1822-1842)
Mark Twain came up with the "Gilded Age" to highlight an era where glittering wealth masked profound corruption.
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Holidays & Celebrations
Why Do We Celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14?
Valentine's Day was first noted as being a romantic holiday in 1382 in Geoffrey Chaucer's poem "Parliament of Fowls."
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History & Events
Profound Facts About the Progressive Generation (1843-1859)
The Progressive Generation were responsible for major technological innovations like the telephone, light bulb, and radio.
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Celebrities & People
30 Surprising Facts About Rosa Parks That You Didn’t Know
Rosa Parks' courageous protest on the bus in 1955 was not pre-planned but driven by mental exhaustion from systemic oppression.
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Holidays & Celebrations
How Did Christmas Become Popular In the USA?
The United States declared Christmas a federal holiday on June 26, 1870, marking a shift toward widespread festive celebrations.
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History & Events
Miraculous Facts About the Missionary Generation (1860-1882)
The Missionary Generation revolutionized science, with scientists like Albert Einstein with his theory of relativity and E=MC².
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