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How Did Building Churches with Egg Whites Influence Filipino Desserts?

Architecture, Food, History, Religion & Belief /

The Spaniards colonized the Philippines for over three centuries. When settlements were made, stone buildings were erected. Aside from the evident influence in architectural design, what construction technology was applied? The massive church buildings made during the Spanish Colonial Period used egg whites to reinforce the strength of the building. Recipes for Filipino desserts use […]

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What Happened to the Fancy Uniforms Nixon Ordered for the Secret Service?

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Resigned President Richard Nixon was known for many things, including the bizarre Secret Service uniforms’ replacement. Met with many criticisms and humor, the debut of the new uniforms brought nothing but shame and embarrassment for the White House guards.  Inspired by palace guards, Nixon ordered the fancy uniforms, but no one liked them. Instead of

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Where Can You Find the Heaviest Building in the World?

Architecture, History /

Initiated by Romania’s former leader, Nicolae Ceausescu, he ambitioned the Palace of the Parliament to be a symbol of extravagance for Romania to show to the world. With the Palace continuing to be the heaviest building, it is evident that Nicolae hasn’t failed himself.  The Palace of the Parliament located in Bucharest, Romania weighs a

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Who Tutored Alexander the Great?

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Yes, you read that right. Alexander the Great had a private tutor. But that’s nothing new for the elites of his time. The Macedonian king started learning about science in his teenage years, but did you know who his tutor was? Aristotle tutored Alexander the Great. Alexander developed a love for science, especially in the

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Who is Nikolai Vavilov?

Biological Sciences, History, People & Society, Science /

A natural expert in the field of science, Nikolai Vavilov’s success was evident. With hundreds of research institutes and experiment stations to his name, Nikolai converted the Soviet Union into the international leader of genetics and plant breeding.  Nikolai Vavilov made innumerable contributions to genetics and plant breeding. He collected seeds of wild crops and

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Why Are Seminole Indians Known to be the Richest of the Native American Tribes?

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They say you have to work hard and chase your dreams, but if you belong to the wealthiest Native American Tribe in the world, you can sleep through life and still live in luxury. But why are Seminole Indians that rich? Seminole Indians are rich because of the agreement between casino distributors. Every Seminole child

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How Long Did It Take to Make One Block in the Pyramid of Giza?

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The Pyramids at Giza are some of the world’s most breathtaking wonders. Theories about the building of the pyramids have long surrounded this wonder. The answer remains unanswered even by scientists.  Modern archaeological experts find that the Great Pyramid’s construction needed 3,000 men to produce 250 blocks per day for its structure. Much time and

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