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Tudor Jewel Amongst 2021 Treasure Finds British Museum Reports Today

A Metal Detectorist Just Found A Priceless Tudor Treasure

In 2019, an English man got much more than he bargained for when he found an absolutely stunning lost treasure that belonged to one of the Tudor era’s most remarkable figures.
December 11, 2024 Samantha Henman

The Most Important Inventions Of The 21st Century So Far

The 21st century is almost a quarter over—but the last (nearly) 25 years have been eventful in the context of inventions and innovations that meant massive changes in human advancement from the previous century's technological boom of the latter half of the 20th century. Let's go over some of the most important inventions of the 21st century so far.
December 2, 2024 Jack Hawkins

The 20th Century's Most Important Inventions

Many of these 20th century inventions changed the course of humanity—transforming the way we perform our most basic daily functions. These 20th century inventions were revolutionary.
December 2, 2024 Jack Hawkins

Ranking The Best Quarterbacks Of All Time

What makes a great quarterback? Let's count down the best to ever play the position and you can tell us how right—or wrong—or right—we are.
November 7, 2024 Jesse Singer

10 Historical Myths That People Still Believe

For some reason, people still believe these historical myths to be true, even though they’ve been proven wrong.
July 4, 2024 Samantha Henman
Toy Company Mattel Reports Earnings

These Toys From Your Childhood Could Be Worth A Lot Of Money

If your parents—or you—were the type to carefully pack away old toys in the attic or basement once you grew out of them, well, you’re in luck. A whole bunch of the toys we grew up with are worth a bunch of money now. Here’s a selection…starting in the $100 range and going all the way up to $3.2 million!
May 24, 2024 Samantha Henman
10/29/74-Kinshasa, Zaire: Muhammad Ali smashes a right to the head of George Foreman.

70s Trivia To Stump Your Friends

Author Tom Wolfe called the 1970s the “Me” Decade and the “Third Great Awakening.” People were trying to move past the push-pull of wars and social movements that had defined the previous decades—and while there might not have been any kind of grand awakening, a lot certainly went on. How much do you remember?
May 23, 2024 Samantha Henman
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The Most Common Misconceptions That People Still Believe

How many of these common misconceptions did you think were true?
May 16, 2024 Jamie Hayes
Looney Tunes

Wacky Facts About The Looney Tunes Franchise

Before Bugs Bunny, Looney Tunes tried out the main character “Buddy.” But when it came to Buddy, something was seriously wrong.
August 2, 2023 Eli Artman
Titanic Facts

Fatal Facts About The Titanic, The Wreck Of The Century

Over a thousand people perished when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. These are their last, heartbreaking moments on Earth.
June 22, 2023 Rachel Seigel
Winter Palace Facts

Unveiled Facts About The Secrets Of Russia's Winter Palace

The Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg is a house of many faces. From Imperial tryanny to revolution, read on and unearth the secrets of the Winter Palace.
May 23, 2023 Christine Tran


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