Before 1847, vegetarians were called “Pythagoreans”. The Romantic idea that human beings should show compassion to nature and all her creatures was…
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Many writers and artists had cats and dogs, and sometimes used them as inspiration for their stories or their paintings. The poet…
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People are reported missing all the time, leaving authorities and loved ones to piece together clues and come up with theories. Sometimes,…
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Some Roman writers are very well-known, notably Virgil, who wrote the Aeneid; Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-king who, when not ruling the empire,…
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Awhile ago, we told you about 10 Devastating Nuclear Events and Accidents. Included was the story of Stanislav Petrov, the man who single-handedly saved…
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For most writers, there’s a feeling of catharsis that accompanies having a book published. You had something to say, and now it’s…