People & Civilizations
Gritty Facts About the Greatest Generation (1901-1927)
The Greatest Generation popularized using doggie bags during WWII to prevent waste amidst food shortages caused by the war.
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People & Civilizations
Intriguing Facts About the Silent Generation (1928-1945)
Did you know that the Silent Generation popularised some of the slang phrases we still use today, such as "gobsmacked?'
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People & Civilizations
The Amazing History of Mexico’s Ancient Aztecs
Despite the fall of the Aztec Empire, about 1.5 million people in Mexico still speak the Aztec language, Nahuatl.
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People & Civilizations
21 Bold Facts About the Baby Boomer Generation (1946-1964)
During the baby boomer generation, roughly 76 million babies were born in the US, raising the country’s population by about 50%.
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Historic Events
What Happened at the Stonewall Riots?
Did you know that the Stonewall Riots were so impactful that they inspired the first gay pride parade in 1970?
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History
The Fabulous History of the Pride Flag
A one-mile (1.6 kilometers) long pride flag was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest flag ever made.
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People & Civilizations
15 Extraordinary Facts About Generation X (1965-1980)
With roughly 80% creating their own wealth, Gen X has more self-made billionaires than any other generation.
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People & Civilizations
15 Magnificent Facts About the Millennial Generation (1981-1996)
The term “Millennials” was coined by Neil Howe and William Strauss. Other possibilities were “echo boomers” and “baby boomlets.”
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People & Civilizations
15 Interesting Facts About Generation Z (1997-2012)
Generation Z grew up alongside social media. The first social media site, Six Degrees, was launched in 1997, the year Gen Z began.
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People & Civilizations
20 Facts About Napoleon Bonaparte, France’s First Emperor
In 1803, Napoleon Bonaparte sold Louisiana to the United States for $15 million to fund his continued fight against the British.
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Celebrities
50 Interesting Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. spent just 13 years in the public eye. He became involved in politics at age 25 and died when he was 39.
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Holidays & Events
A Brief History of New York’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
New York's first New Year's Eve ball drop was in 1907. The ball was made of wood and iron and weighed 700 pounds (318 kilograms).
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