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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?

July 26th, 2024

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Meteor Showers – When can you see them?

Meteor Showers – When can you see them?

Meteor showers occur almost year-round. So, when's the best time to watch, and where should you go for the best views? Find out what causes meteor showers.

August 12th, 2024

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Are cemeteries sustainable now and in the future?

Are cemeteries sustainable now and in the future?

Cemeteries face challenges due to limited land, high costs, and environmental concerns, prompting a shift towards innovative, eco-friendly alternatives.

October 11th, 2024

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The Battle of Blair Mountain: When Miners Took Up Arms for Justice

The Battle of Blair Mountain: When Miners Took Up Arms for Justice

The Battle of Blair Mountain was a 1921 armed labor uprising where 10,000 coal miners fought for better conditions in the largest US labor conflict.

October 8th, 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.

October 2nd, 2024

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Thanksgiving Origins & Traditions: History Behind the Holiday

Thanksgiving Origins & Traditions: History Behind the Holiday

Thanksgiving: a day to express gratitude for loved ones and our life's blessings, despite historical shadows. Let's see it in a positive light.

August 8th, 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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JWST has forever changed how we see the universe

JWST has forever changed how we see the universe

Discover how the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is transforming our view of the universe with stunning images of Jupiter, Neptune, and the Carina Nebula.

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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