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8 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Yakuza
Did you know that being a member of the Yakuza isn't illegal in Japan?
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8 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Yakuza
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10 Incredible Powers That The Queen Of England Had
Did you know that Queen Elizabeth II has traveled to 120 countries without a passport?
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8 Strange Facts About Ninjas
Did you know that the Shuriken, or Ninja Star, isn't even proven to be used by ninjas? It was actually a weapon samurai used.
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A Brief History Of Bicycles
The first electric-powered bicycle was patented on December 31, 1895, by American inventor Ogden Bolton Jr.
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The Bizarre Story Of The First Homeless Shelter
During the 1800s in London, homeless people could pay a penny to sit on a wooden bench indoors, but they weren't allowed to sleep.
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The History Of Roman Numerals
Did you know that Roman numerals were actually created between 850 and 750 BC before Rome was even founded?
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Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal To Bad Kids?
In the early 1800s, bad children didn't get a lump of coal from Santa, but would be punished with a "birch rod."
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8 Shocking Facts About The Spanish Flu
Did you know that the Spanish Flu did not originate in Spain?
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Why Are Black Cats Associated With Halloween?
In the U.S. many shelters won't put black cats up for adoption, as they are worried that people would only want them for Halloween.
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10 Historical Facts About The Ancient Egyptians
Did you know that the ancient Egyptians were some of the first people to mummify the dead? The whole process took around 70 days.
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11 Interesting Facts About The Twin Towers
The Twin Towers cost $900 million to construct. When adjusted for inflation today, this is equivalent to over $5 billion.
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10 Amazing Facts About Ancient Rome And The Romans
Did you know that the Roman Empire was so vast in its reach that Alaska would have fit into it more than three times?