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Eurotrip

Where Did They Shoot the Majority of the EuroTrip Film? 

EuroTrip is a 2004 American romantic comedy film written by Alec Berg, David Mandel, and Jeff Schaffer and directed by Jeff Schaffer. The story follows Scotty Thomas and his friends who set on a trip to Europe after he experiences a brutal break-up. But did you ever wonder if they actually went to all those […]

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bikini-bottom

Where Did Bikini Bottom Get Its Name?

SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated comedy television series created for Nickelodeon by a marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg. The series follows the exploits of the title character and his aquatic pals in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. But did you know where Bikini Bottom got its name? Bikini Bottom was

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Mike the cat

Who Guards the Gates of the British Museum?

The British Museum is a public museum in Bloomsbury, London, dedicated to human history, art, and culture. Its permanent collection of eight million works is one of the most extensive in the world. It tells the story of human culture from its inception to the present day. The British Museum was the world’s first public

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Iceland NYE

Why Do People From Iceland Light Candles on New Year’s Eve?

Iceland is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean with the fewest people in Europe. Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital and largest city, is home to more than 65% of the country’s population. It is the only part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that rises above sea level, and its central volcanic plateau erupts almost constantly.

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Edgar Allan Poe

What Really Caused Edgar Allan Poe’s Death?

Edgar Allan Poe was a poet, writer, editor, and literary critic from the United States. He is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly those revolving around mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in American Romanticism and American literature. While his career seemed to be quite a

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Moon landing

Was Neil Armstrong Nervous About the Moon Landing?

Environmental factors in space are dramatically different from Earth, because of these differences the daily rhythms of activity and heart rate of astronauts while they were in space were noted. Did you know, that on the infamous moon landing Neil Armstrong experienced an anxiety attack?  Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, experienced a

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Telephone

How Did Alexander Graham Bell Want to Answer the Telephone?

Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish inventor who is credited for patenting the world’s first functional telephone. He is also the co-founder of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company in 1885. While we commonly answer our phones with a hello. Did you know Bell intended to greet people on the telephone? When people first began

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Cats on boats

Why Did Seafarers Always Keep Cats Aboard?

Since ancient times, sailors have traversed the open ocean for fishing, trading, and exploration. Because these early mariners faced many dangers and uncertainties, they relied on superstitions, omens, and luck to keep them safe and guide them home. Sailors’ superstitions provided them with a sense of control as they navigated the unpredictability of the seas.

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Who was the Youngest Soldier in World War II?

A Russian film was released in February 2019 entitled Soldier Boy. It starred child actor Andrey Andreev. He portrayed a boy who was part of the Second World War. The film showed how this young boy witnessed and experienced the devastation during the war. Who was this youngest soldier in World War II? Seryozha Aleshkov

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Which Former British Royal was Supposed to Star in the Sequel of The Bodyguard?

In one of his interviews, Kevin Costner revealed that he offered a role to a former British Royalty for the sequel of his hit film The Bodyguard. But which former British Royal was he referring to?  Princess Diana decided to act in ‘The Bodyguard 2’ when Kevin Costner approached her. The plot revolved around a

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