Zoophobia is the overall fear of animals, but why are some people terrified by just one kind such as a fish (ichthyophobia)…
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Weird
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The English language is notoriously difficult to learn. First, it is full of strange idioms, like the sayings about not crying over…
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For most of the history of warfare, defensive technology was far in advance of offensive weapons. A stout wall was enough to…
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Conspiracy theories have been circulating since before the 19th century. Honestly, knowing humans, probably even longer. Some of these conspiracies really make…
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2020 will forever be remembered as the Covid-19 year. It most definitely sucked and continues to suck even as we (finally!) approach…
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The world is full of places with names that would have most of us struggling to stifle laughter. For instance the UK…
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While there’s nothing wrong with packing your bag and traveling to a distant destination you’ve never heard of, it’s always a good…
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Imagine a world without music. Not “A Quiet Place” world where you have to listen to your favorite tunes through earphones for…
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The avocado is potentially both the most loved and the most hated fruit of our time. (Yes, fruit—for those who may be…
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Ah, the Renaissance. A period of tremendous social progression and scientific achievement. It was a cultural rescue from the stagnation of the…