The tragedy on September 11, 2001, devastated several Americans across the country and even the world. Numerous people have lost their lives in this disaster. But did you know that it wasn’t the first significant disaster they encountered? The burning and sinking of steamboat General Slocum in 1904 were considered the worst disaster in New […]
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Mileva Marić, the first wife of Albert Einstein, collaborated with him on most nights of their marriage. Many testimonies and letters agree that Marić and Einstein worked together almost nightly, with Einstein even mentioning our work on relative motion. When Marić heard the news of Einstein’s two-year affair with his cousin in 1914, their marriage
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking or hazardous event. While it’s natural to feel afraid of something, reacting to something triggered by fear is trauma and often causes the body to make split-second changes to defend itself from danger. But have you ever heard
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There are several structures built in ancient times that are still erect today. From the pyramids of Egypt to the underground villages in Asia, their magnificence and grandeur still captivate many people. But did you know there is a structure north of Dublin known to be older than the oldest pyramid in Egypt? Newgrange, first
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The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between the alliance of Ancient Greek city-states which was led by King Leonidas I of Sparta and the Achaemenid Empire of Xerxes. But did you know that the site where the battle was fought still exists? While you can still visit the Hot Gates of Thermopylae, a modern highway
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Marie Antoinette, the teen queen, was loved and adored by the French in her younger years. It has been said that Parisians would flock to her when she made appearances in public. But did you know that her extravagance affected France’s economy? Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, gained the moniker Madame Déficit as she
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All the musicians aboard the Titanic perished when the ship sank in 1912. They played for as long as possible to help calm the passengers. They went down with the ship and were duly recognized for their heroism. But did you ever wonder what happened to their instruments? One of the violins played when the
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It is believed that the clam chowder we are all familiar with today was introduced by the French, Nova Scotian, and British Settlers. This eventually became a staple dish by the 1700s. While there are different variations of the dish, did you know that it was illegal to use tomatoes in the soup? Cleveland Sleeper,
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Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and political activist. She was born into slavery but escaped and went on a mission to rescue several enslaved people, including her own family and friends, through a small network of anti-slavery activists. But did you know about Thomas Garrett and his involvement in Tubmans’ missions? Thomas Garret was
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When you come across the question of riches and men, you’re probably thinking of Bill Gates, Elon Musk, or maybe even the royalties of Southeast Asia. But on the contrary, there is a man who is much richer than you’d have imagined. But who is this man, and how did he come to be? Jakob
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