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During the 1700s, Oysters were Abundant and Popular in New York City, and the Discarded Shells were Repurposed into Mortar Paste to Help with the City’s Building Boom. Trinity Church was Built with Oyster Shells

Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, History, History, Marine Animals, Science, Social Sciences / August 23, 2022

Oysters are one of New York Harbor’s best chances for clean water and protection from future storm surges. These are the same oysters that New Yorkers have done their best to destroy through pollution and overconsumption over centuries. But did you know how these oysters helped in the building boom of New York City back […]

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Ninety-Four US World War II Servicemen were Executed by the US Military and Buried in Plot E of the Oise Aisne American Cemetery in France. They were Known as the Dishonored Dead, and No US Flag was Permitted to Fly Over the Space

Aviation, History, History, Humanities, Reference, War, World War / August 23, 2022

The Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial, located one and a half miles east of Fère-en-Tardenois in France, is home to the remains of 6,012 service members who died during World War One. The main cemetery has four burial plots: A, B, C, and D are the letter combinations. Plot E is separated. It is the

Ninety-Four US World War II Servicemen were Executed by the US Military and Buried in Plot E of the Oise Aisne American Cemetery in France. They were Known as the Dishonored Dead, and No US Flag was Permitted to Fly Over the Space Read More »

The Varangians or Men of Oath were Vikings who Served as Personal Bodyguards of the Emperors of the Byzantine Empire

Ancient Civilization, History, History, Humanities, Reference / August 19, 2022

Seafarers from Scandinavia were called Vikings. During the late 8th to 11th centuries, they raided, traded, and pirated throughout Europe and voyaged as far as the Mediterranean, North Africa, Bulgaria, the Middle East, and even North America. But did you know that they also became guards for Byzantine royalty? Vikings served as the personal bodyguards

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Edward John Smith, the Captain of the Titanic, was also the Captain of the Olympic when She Collided with a Warship in 1911. The Collision Delayed Titanic’s Maiden Voyage

Arts & Entertainment, Boating, Boats & Watercraft, Entertainment Industry, History, History, Humanities, Reference / August 19, 2022

The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner operated by the White Star Line. The vessel sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. But did you know that Captain Smith was also the Captain of the Olympic? Captain Edward

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Ahmed Fuad II is the Last Known King of Egypt. He Ascended to the Throne as an Infant, and He is Still Alive Today at the Age of 70.

Ancient Civilization, History, History, Humanities, Reference / August 18, 2022

Ahmed Fuad II currently lives in the Swiss countryside, surrounded by heirlooms such as oil paintings, busts, and ancient black-and-white pictures. He studies historical books, works in his yard, and muses about the past. One of his favorite items is a photograph of his father, Egypt’s King Farouk, saluting the adoring audience at his coronation

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To Help the People of the United States Recover After 9/11, the Masabi Tribe Donated 14 Cows Which was Considered the Most Priceless Gift They Could Send

Animal Products & Services, History, Humanities, Law & Government, People & Society, Pets & Animals, Reference, Social Issues & Advocacy, Social Sciences, Social Services / August 18, 2022

Even though the 9/11 attacks took place on US soil, the effects of the attacks were felt worldwide. One-third of the world’s population is reported to have seen the attacks live on television and radio, with victims coming from over 90 different countries. But did you know that even the Masabi tribe sent help? A

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German Dive Bomber Airplanes Did Not Make a Screeching Sound Because of Their Engine. They Had Small Fans Attached to the Front of Their Landing Gear That Acted Like a Siren

Aviation, History, Military, War, World War / August 18, 2022

Never before has a warplane so old, vulnerable, and technologically primitive wreaked such havoc on its adversaries as the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka. Even as Germany invaded Poland, sparking World War II, its Ministry of Aviation was problematic at developing a replacement Reichsluftfahrtment for its dive bomber, with the early Ju-87B intended to be the last

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The Iconic Photo of Albert Einstein Sticking His Tongue Out was Actually His Annoyed Reaction to Paparazzi Forcing Him to Smile on His 72nd Birthday. He Asked for a Cropped Version of the Photo and Sent Them to His Friends.

Arts & Entertainment, History, History, Humanities, Photographic & Digital Arts, Reference, Science, Visual Art & Design / August 18, 2022

Albert Einstein’s revolutionary scientific theories elevated his reputation to the status of a genius. He is especially popular for devising the theory of relativity. But do you know how he ended up with the famous photo of him sticking out his tongue? The iconic photo of Einstein sticking his tongue out was his irritated reaction

The Iconic Photo of Albert Einstein Sticking His Tongue Out was Actually His Annoyed Reaction to Paparazzi Forcing Him to Smile on His 72nd Birthday. He Asked for a Cropped Version of the Photo and Sent Them to His Friends. Read More »

D-Day was Originally Supposed to Happen on the 5th of June, but a Meteorologist Persuaded Dwight Eisenhower to Postpone the Event at the Last Minute. It Was Vital that the Weather Conditions were Just Right.

History, History, Humanities, Reference, War, World War / August 17, 2022

In January 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower was appointed commander of Operation Overlord. In the months and weeks before D-Day, the Allies carried out a massive deception operation intended to make the Germans think the main invasion target was Pas-de-Calais, the narrowest point between Britain and France, rather than Normandy. But did you know that D-Day

D-Day was Originally Supposed to Happen on the 5th of June, but a Meteorologist Persuaded Dwight Eisenhower to Postpone the Event at the Last Minute. It Was Vital that the Weather Conditions were Just Right. Read More »

A Small Group of 30 Women from Southeast Asia Founded Madagascar

Earth Sciences, Geographic Reference, History, History, Reference / August 14, 2022

The colonization of Madagascar is one of the strangest and least understood periods in prehistoric human history. Madagascar was one of the last continents to be colonized. Although just off the east coast of Africa, genetic, linguistic, and cultural data indicate that Africans and, more shockingly, Indonesians jointly populated the island. But did you know

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