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34KG Pearl

A Fisherman from the Philippines Found a Pearl Weighing 34 Kilograms. It is Estimated to be Worth $100 Million. The Fisherman was Unaware of its Value and Kept the Pearl Under His Bed for 10 Years.

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The only gemstones in the world that originate from living things are pearls. These priceless gems are created by mollusks like oysters and mussels, which humanity has sought since ancient times. But did you know that a fisherman from the Philippines found the largest pearl weighing 24 kilograms? The giant pearl measures 30 cm wide, […]

A Fisherman from the Philippines Found a Pearl Weighing 34 Kilograms. It is Estimated to be Worth $100 Million. The Fisherman was Unaware of its Value and Kept the Pearl Under His Bed for 10 Years. Read More »

Asteroid Dinosaurs

The Chicxulub Crater is the Result of an Asteroid Impact That Caused the Dinosaur Extinction. The Event Set 70% of the World’s Forests on Fire and Caused Tsunamis That Rose to a Height of 300 Feet.

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A six-mile-wide asteroid called the Chicxlub slammed into the waters of Mexico that triggered the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and 70% of all Earth’s species. But did you know about the massive crater the asteroid created? The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs ignited 70% of the world’s forests, caused tsunamis that rose

The Chicxulub Crater is the Result of an Asteroid Impact That Caused the Dinosaur Extinction. The Event Set 70% of the World’s Forests on Fire and Caused Tsunamis That Rose to a Height of 300 Feet. Read More »

John Garand

John Garand Designed the M-1 Rifle but Never Received Any Royalties for His Work. An Attempt to Award Him with $100,000 was Made but Failed, Although Six Million Rifles Have Already Been Produced.

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The M1 Garand, also known as the M1 Rifle, is a semi-automatic rifle that served as the United States service rifle during WWII and the Korean War. But did you know that the person who designed the rifle was not given royalties for its design? John Garand designed the M-1 rifle that bears his name,

John Garand Designed the M-1 Rifle but Never Received Any Royalties for His Work. An Attempt to Award Him with $100,000 was Made but Failed, Although Six Million Rifles Have Already Been Produced. Read More »

Pharaoh

Psusennes I’s Tomb is the Only Egyptian Pharaonic Tomb That Has Been Discovered Completely Intact. Despite its Fame and the Quality of its Artifacts, the Tomb of Tutankhamun was Robbed Twice

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The ancient Egyptians erected massive public monuments to their pharaohs. They also spent time and money building hidden underground mausoleums. But did you know which tomb was discovered completely intact? Only one Egyptian pharaonic tomb of Psusennes I has been discovered entirely intact. Despite its fame and the high quality of its artifacts, Tutankhamun’s tomb

Psusennes I’s Tomb is the Only Egyptian Pharaonic Tomb That Has Been Discovered Completely Intact. Despite its Fame and the Quality of its Artifacts, the Tomb of Tutankhamun was Robbed Twice Read More »

Ostracon

Archaeologists found an Ostracon of Excuses of Why People Missed Work During Ancient Egyptian Times

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An ostracon is a piece of pottery usually broken off from a vase or other earthenware that contains recorded information. There were several ostraca that have been discovered by archaeologists over time. But one remarkable piece came from Ancient Egyptian Times. But what was written on it? A 3,200-year-old Egyptian ostracon containing explanations for why

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Taliesin

What Happened During the Taliesin Massacre?

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Frank Lloyd Wright is arguably America’s most beloved architect, introducing the Prairie style and forever changing residential architecture. Throughout most of his life, the sought-after designer accepted commissions from all over the country, and even the world, designing the famous Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. Taliesin, Wright’s own home in Spring Green, Wisconsin, is one of

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Castillo De San Marcos

What is the Mystery Behind Cannonball-Eating Fort?

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During the time the Spaniards still occupied Florida they built a fort out of a sedimentary rock that was formed from compressed shells of dead marine life. But what is the significance of this particular material and what was the mystery behind the cannonball-eating fort? Castillo de San Marcos, a Spanish-built fort in Florida, was

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Ethiopian Calendar

How is Ethiopia’s Calendar Unique?

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While we know that a calendar is used to keep track of the days. The concept behind its creation is quite remarkable. In order to keep track of the day, time periods, usually days, weeks, months, and years are given names. A date is the designation of a single, specific day in such a system.

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Showman and businessman PT Barnum was frustrated with how long people lingered in his museum’s exhibits. He posted signs that said ‘This Way to the Egress’. He knew most of the visitors would follow them not knowing ‘Egress’ meant ‘Exit’. They couldn’t re-enter without paying the entry fee again

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Barnum’s American Museum For other articles with similar names, see Barnum Museum (disambiguation). Barnum’s American Museum in 1858 After the 1868 fire Barnum’s American Museum was located at the corner of Broadway and Ann Street in New York City, United States, from 1841 to 1865. The museum was owned by famous showman P. T. Barnum,

Showman and businessman PT Barnum was frustrated with how long people lingered in his museum’s exhibits. He posted signs that said ‘This Way to the Egress’. He knew most of the visitors would follow them not knowing ‘Egress’ meant ‘Exit’. They couldn’t re-enter without paying the entry fee again Read More »

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