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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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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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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The Ancient Egyptian civilization was popular for its pyramids, pharaohs, culture, and inventions. They were advanced in several fields, including mathematics and language. But did you know the Romans banned Egyptian Lawyers from attending court hearings? Ancient Egyptians were notorious for their political humor. The Romans banned Egyptian Lawyers from attending court because of how
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On June 13, 1381, a large mob of 70,000 English peasants marched towards London and started looting and killing the elites in the city. But who was the brain behind the operation? Several peasants from all across England revolted against their lords. They were led by a farmer, by the name of Wat Tyler. Their
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We’ve all heard the saying, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. But did you know that someone’s old porcelain bowl gave another one a rather large fortune? A New Yorker bought a small Chinese bowl in a tag sale for $3. A few years later, the person had it examined only to find out
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