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Why the World Feels Uglier Than Ever

Artem Zhukov on UnsplashWalk through any contemporary suburb or midsize…

By Cameron Dick Jan 8, 2026
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Could You Survive The Worst Parts Of The Great Depression?

Dorothea Lange on WikimediaThe Great Depression started with the stock…

By Rob Shapiro Jan 8, 2026
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10 Space Missions That Succeeded & 10 That Crashed Spectacularly

When Humanity's Reach Both Exceeded and Met Its Grasp. Space exploration operates on razor-thin margins where a single miscalculation means billions of dollars vaporizing in seconds. We've sent robots to Mars, humans to the Moon, and probes beyond our solar system. Some missions exceeded every…

By Cameron Dick
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Helios Airways Flight 522: The Plane That Went Silent

Mila Daniel on WikimediaOn the surface, Helios Airways flight 522…

By Christy Chan Jan 5, 2026
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20 Famous Historical Figures Named George

A Name That Keeps Showing Up in History. If you’ve…

By Cathy Liu Jan 5, 2026
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20 Historical Figures Who Became Martyrs for Their Cause

When Belief Becomes a Final Stand. Martyrdom transforms death into…

By Cameron Dick Dec 31, 2025
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What Is The Voynich Manuscript?

Unknown authorUnknown author on WikimediaWe’ve been able to decipher ancient…

By Breanna Schnurr Dec 30, 2025
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What Was The Antikythera Mechanism?

Zde on WikimediaThe world’s first computer long predates the monster…

By Breanna Schnurr Jan 8, 2026

The King Who Led A Continent-Wide Witch Hunt

After John de Critz on WikimediaKing James VI and I…

By Ashley Bast Jan 8, 2026
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Could You Survive The Worst Parts Of The Great Depression?

Dorothea Lange on WikimediaThe Great Depression started with the stock…

By Rob Shapiro Jan 8, 2026
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This Strange Plague Made People Dance Uncontrollably to Their Deaths

Pieter Brueghel the Younger on WikimediaIn the summer of 1518,…

By Christy Chan Jan 7, 2026
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20 Of The Most Important Archeological Finds In China

Yes, Even The Financial Records. China’s official history dates back 5,000 years, but it has evidence of human civilization from…

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This Strange Plague Made People Dance Uncontrollably to Their Deaths

Pieter Brueghel the Younger on WikimediaIn the summer of 1518, hundreds of citizens in the city of Strasbourg were suddenly…

Jan 7, 2026

The Day British Forces Burned Down the White House

Book: Paul M. Rapin de Thoyras on WikimediaAugust 24, 1814, was one of the most shocking days in American history.…

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10 Space Missions That Succeeded & 10 That Crashed Spectacularly

When Humanity's Reach Both Exceeded and Met Its Grasp. Space exploration operates on razor-thin margins where a single miscalculation means…

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10 Times Propaganda Failed Terribly & 10 Times It Worked Too Well

How Powerful is Propaganda?. Propaganda has the power to shape beliefs, influence behavior, and even rewrite history, but that's only…

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What Was The Antikythera Mechanism?

Zde on WikimediaThe world’s first computer long predates the monster…

By Breanna Schnurr Jan 8, 2026
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Rats With Wings: Remembering When Pigeons Were Heroes

MrGajowy3 Teodor on PexelsWe call them flying rats now, shooing…

By Cameron Dick Jan 6, 2026
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20 Famous Historical Figures Named George

A Name That Keeps Showing Up in History. If you’ve…

By Cathy Liu Jan 5, 2026
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20 Historical Figures Who Became Martyrs for Their Cause

When Belief Becomes a Final Stand. Martyrdom transforms death into…

By Cameron Dick Dec 31, 2025
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From the Wendigo to Kuchisake-onna: 20 Creepiest Urban Legends of…

Urban Legends That'll Keep You Up at Night. What were…

By Christy Chan Dec 30, 2025
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