The Golden Age of Islam refers to a nearly six-centuries-long period of renaissance in the Islamic world, beginning with the foundation of…
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The Old West is a place of legend and lore. We’ve all read the tall tales about outlaws, gunslingers, shootouts, and skirmishes…
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Most plastic or cosmetic surgery is apparent to the naked eye: Her breasts look bigger (or smaller or higher). His nose looks…
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The history of timekeeping goes as far back as ancient civilizations like Sumer and Egypt. Egyptians were the first to divide the…
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French efforts to expand its overseas empire go as far back as the 16th century, though it wasn’t until 1605 that a…
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In 2022, cannibalism became a popular subject again for mass media purposes. First, there was the 2022 three-part series House of Hammer…
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Nearly all living organisms (including us) have DNA in almost every cell in their bodies. Different sections of DNA carry different pieces…
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Like every other major world power, the United States has been involved in many small and large-scale conflicts in its nearly 250-year-old…
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Canada is commonly ignored when contemplating the contributions of the Allies to victory in World War II, with most concentrating on the…
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While less well known than the sinking of the Titanic, the ten nautical disasters on this list often eclipse the Titanic story…