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Why Do Republicans Use Red and Democrats Use Blue on U.S. Election Maps?

Why Do Republicans Use Red and Democrats Use Blue on U.S. Election Maps?

Why do Republicans use red and Democrats use blue? Discover the fascinating history of U.S. election map colors, from 1976 to today’s red vs. blue divide!

December 26th, 2024

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The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic of 1962

The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic of 1962

The bizarre true story of the 1962 Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic, where uncontrollable laughter spread through villages, baffling experts and halting daily life.

October 11th, 2024

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Why the Metric System Never Took Hold In America

Why the Metric System Never Took Hold In America

Discover why the U.S., Liberia, and Myanmar resist adopting the metric system, and explore the history, reasons, and unique circumstances behind their choices.

October 2nd, 2024

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The Great Sphinx of Giza: A Timeless Wonder and its Potential Age

The Great Sphinx of Giza: A Timeless Wonder and its Potential Age

The Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt is a world-renowned limestone statue standing majestically near the Great Pyramids of Giza, but when exactly was it built?

October 17th, 2024

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Bored At Work? How We Sense Time's Passage.

Bored At Work? How We Sense Time's Passage.

Time perception refers to how people subjectively experience the passage of time. Various biological, psychological, and environmental factors influence it.

October 11th, 2024

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The War of the Stray Dog: A Bizarre Chapter in Balkan History

The War of the Stray Dog: A Bizarre Chapter in Balkan History

The 1925 War of the Stray Dog saw Greece and Bulgaria clash over a border incident involving a stray dog, causing a short lived armed confrontation.

October 2nd, 2024

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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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Origins of Cinco de Mayo: The Battle of Puebla

Origins of Cinco de Mayo: The Battle of Puebla

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo's rich history, from the Battle of Puebla to its transformation into a cultural symbol of Mexican heritage and pride in the US.

October 2nd, 2024

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The Thinking Tree of Italy and Puglia's Magnificent Olive Groves

The Thinking Tree of Italy and Puglia's Magnificent Olive Groves

Puglia's ancient 'Thinking Tree' and olive groves, steeped in Roman history and vital to the region, face a severe threat from the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria.

June 10th, 2025

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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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