Robyn and Rand Miller created the graphic adventure puzzle video game Myst. It was created by Cyan, Inc. and published by Broderbund in 1993 for the Macintosh personal computer platform. What most people did not know was that Disney almost made a theme park base on this video game. “Myst Island,” was a Disney World […]
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Aeroflot is the flag carrier and largest airline in Russia. They also have a relatively high number of fatal crashes, coming in second right next to the United States. As of today, with the new safety protocols and technology, they are as safe as any other airline. But did you know why the Aeroflot Flight
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Sri Lanka which was formerly called Ceylon is well-known for its unique biodiversity, extensive cinnamon and tea exportation, and breathtaking natural wonders. But did you know that it only became an island in the 1480s? Sri Lanka and India were originally connected by a land bridge called “Adam’s Bridge”. But because of a cyclone, the
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Moyenne Island is a small island of about 9.9 hectares or 24 acres. It is located off the north coast of Mahé, Seychelles, in the Sainte Anne Marine National Park. It has been a flora and animal conservation area since the 1970s. It is the world’s smallest National Park. But do you know who owns
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In today’s modern times and the age of Airbnb, you can stay in practically every kind of space that you want. The application gives you access to unique properties all over the world, like a glass treehouse in Tuscany or even a castle in Scotland. But did you ever wonder if it would be possible
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Dubbed as The Crocodile Hunter, the late Steve Irwin remains relevant due to his evident love for wildlife, especially reptiles. Among all his achievements, one of his most notable accomplishments is his discovery of a new turtle species, the Irwin’s Turtle. Discovered in one of Steve Irwin’s crocodile catching trips with his dad in the
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There have been many hijacking incidents in the past. From the mystery of D.B. Cooper to the tragedy that beset 9/11, terrorists have different reasons for committing the crime. But did you know that the first hijacking incident in Norway occurred for an insignificant reason? Norway’s first hijacking incident occurred in 1985. The hijacker, Stein
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Captain James Cook, an English explorer, was known for his most famous discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. But did you know that his most famous discovery led to his demise, and it was all about a petty thing? When the Hawaiian natives stole Captain Cook’s longboats, he wanted to kidnap a Hawaiian chief so he
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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to have landed on the moon. Six hours after landing, Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, and as she took his first step, he said; That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. But did you know what
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Mario Rigby is a Canadian-Turks and Caicos Islander adventure explorer who is currently based in Toronto. He completed an epic walk from Cape Town to Cairo by crossing Africa. But did you know how long it took him to travel on foot? Mario Rigby started to walk from Cape Town to Cairo in 2015. It
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