Preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases is one of the arguments for strong government institutions. But this argument is undermined…
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Everyone needs a little help now and then. Most of us get through life without anyone knowing about when we need to…
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Some world records require little practice, such as the record for the greatest number of people brushing their teeth all at once…
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There have been conflicts in the middle east for centuries, and the 19th century is no exception – in fact, some might…
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Most fans of American colonial history know about the harrowing disaster of Roanoke or the many problems faced by the first Jamestown…
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Misc.
10 Assassination Attempts on Recent (and Current) Heads of State
by Johan Tobiasby Johan TobiasWhy are modern heads of state seemingly so impervious to old-school assassins? All the old presidents were constantly getting attacked. President Jackson…
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Time is a weird thing. We don’t all seem to experience it in quite the same way—sometimes it passes quickly, sometimes slowly,…
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There’s a saying that goes “fake it till you make it” which basically means if you can’t do something or don’t know…
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Blackmail is about as old as secrets. The idea of someone using secret information to coerce another into doing what they want…
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Being a celebrity might bring you fame and fortune, but safety is often not included in the package. We know all too…
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