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History and Traditions of St. Patrick’s Day

History and Traditions of St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated every March 17th, is a beloved holiday around the world. The day is filled with lively parades and an outpouring of Irish pride.

October 2nd, 2024

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Are we alone in this massive universe?

Are we alone in this massive universe?

Are we alone in the universe? Despite numerous reports and a vast scientific community devoted to the search, there is still no conclusive evidence.

October 1st, 2025

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50 Amazing Facts that will blow your mind

50 Amazing Facts that will blow your mind

Fifty facts that will blow your mind. Some of these facts correct other 'facts' floating around the internet. Let's start this off with unicorns. Did you know?

February 4th, 2025

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The Great Emu War of 1932: Australia’s Feathered Foe

The Great Emu War of 1932: Australia’s Feathered Foe

Australia’s Great Emu War of 1932: a bizarre conflict where the military faced off against emus and lost, highlighting nature’s unpredictability and resilience.

January 9th, 2026

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Why Is 18 Considered the Age of Adulthood in America?

Why Is 18 Considered the Age of Adulthood in America?

For most of history, adulthood began at 21... not 18. Find out why that changed and why 21 is still the legal age for things like drinking.

August 22nd, 2025

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Milkdromeda? Not So Fast: Why the Milky Way-Andromeda Crash Might Never Happen

Milkdromeda? Not So Fast: Why the Milky Way-Andromeda Crash Might Never Happen

Andromeda is on a collision course with the Milky Way galaxy. The resulting 'Milkdromeda' will be an elliptical super galaxy; or will it?

July 16th, 2025

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Lost diamond ring astonishingly found on a carrot

Lost diamond ring astonishingly found on a carrot

Mary Grams thought she had lost her wedding ring forever. Then one day, the lost diamond ring was found around a carrot that had been plucked from her garden.

July 18th, 2024

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Are We Doomed to Relive America's Past Mistakes?

Are We Doomed to Relive America's Past Mistakes?

Being famous and receiving media attention can be necessary for winning reelection. The past decade has left me asking, 'Is history repeating itself?'

January 9th, 2026

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Did the End of the Ice Age Create the World’s Flood Myths?

Did the End of the Ice Age Create the World’s Flood Myths?

Ice Age megafloods reshaped the world. Could they be the source of the Great Flood myths found across cultures, from Noah to Gilgamesh?

September 26th, 2025

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History is Stellar

The story of humanity is written in the stars and across time. From ancient civilizations to the vast reaches of space, every moment leaves its mark, shaping our understanding of the past and the universe beyond.
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