Everyone loves a good story, whether factual or fictitious. This is why popular authors sell and why people love poring over history…
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Today the religiously and socially conservative nation of Saudi Arabia is not only located in the middle of the world geographically, but…
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Although traveling for pleasure might not be possible at present, the global lockdown won’t last forever. Soon tourists will once again be…
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The golden age of flying is now—if you have $30,000 you can have your own personal suite for eight hours of slumber…
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Humans have continued to build and expand their cities, encroaching on acres upon acres of animal habitats. Sadly, many animals get hurt…
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Once upon a time, there were nine human species. They did not eat bananas all day. Prehistoric hominids have displayed moments of…
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Once again, it’s time to call out the bored, overcaffeinated programmers of this environment we call reality. As we have pointed out…
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Sea level is so overrated. Wonders abound beneath our feet—sometimes a few meters, sometimes a few miles. Some require nine-figure excavations and…
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History will always fascinate modern generations. It hooks the imagination to read about the heroes and heroines of days gone by, horrific…
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Most Westerners think of Vietnam as a place of war and conflict, and for much of its history, that’s not far off.…