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The 1920s were a very strange time for a lot of different reasons. For one, it was a free-wheeling era that saw…
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Misc.
10 Common Phrases That You Might Not Know Have Nautical Origins
by Johan Tobiasby Johan TobiasThere are many commonly used phrases in the English language that originated with sailors—some of which are rather obvious. For instance, “run…
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Entertainment
10 Popular Book Series That Didn’t Make It Past The First Film
by Johan Tobiasby Johan TobiasIt’s pretty common for Hollywood to get the rights for books to then adapt them into what they hope to be hit…
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Medicine has come a long way since history was first recorded, and even farther in the past hundred years or so. People…
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Frequently animals working as actors achieve considerable fame, though under the name of the character they portrayed, rather than their own. That…
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Stories of mythical creatures are never in short supply. According to common folklore, most have ridiculous features and characteristics that may make…
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Science is a serious business. The search for knowledge requires dedication, patience, and rigorous analysis of the facts. When the hard work…
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Roadside attractions have been a staple of American culture since the first mile of Route 66 was laid down. Fodder for postcards,…
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We tend to think we live in a time of sexual liberty, lusty debauchery, and sleazy hookups, an era of Tinder and…