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Unlock Foods Longevity: Surprising Items To Skip The Fridge

Unlock Foods Longevity: Surprising Items To Skip The Fridge

Unlock the secret to food longevity! Learn which surprising items don’t need refrigeration and how to store them properly for maximum shelf life.

August 12th, 2024

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Hubble Space Telescope: The history and amazing discoveries

Hubble Space Telescope: The history and amazing discoveries

Hubble was simply an idea for decades. The stars had to align before the telescope came to fruition—a look at how the telescope finally saw the light of day.

August 8th, 2024

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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. Discover why that changed and why 21 is still the legal age for things like drinking.

February 6th, 2025

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The Life And Death Of Genghis Khan

The Life And Death Of Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan was known for his military prowess and brutality but also for his strategic and innovative tactics. A look at his childhood and rise to power.

January 15th, 2025

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The Strange Origins of 7 Nursery Rhymes

The Strange Origins of 7 Nursery Rhymes

Discover the fascinating and dark origins of nursery rhymes like 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' and 'Ring Around the Rosie,' uncovering hidden histories and truths.

January 15th, 2025

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Who Discovered the Andromeda Galaxy?

Who Discovered the Andromeda Galaxy?

In the 1920s, a groundbreaking discovery by Edwin Hubble, revealed the Andromeda Galaxy, proving that our universe is filled with galaxies beyond the Milky Way.

October 11th, 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 2nd, 2024

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How Do Water Towers Work? Understanding the Science Behind Them

How Do Water Towers Work? Understanding the Science Behind Them

Water towers are a low-tech solution for providing consistent water pressure using gravity, while also serving as emergency storage and fire protection.

December 18th, 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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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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