What Did Abraham Lincoln Say About the Elephants King Rama IV Offered for the Civil War?

Military, Pets & Animals, Politics /

Animals have found their use in military warfare during ancient and medieval times, sometimes even spelling out the victory for some. The use of animals on the battleground started to decline thanks to the advancement of military technology. But did you know that Lincoln was once offered war elephants to be part of his army […]

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Who was Part of the Original Rat Pack?

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Many entertainment groups took on center stage and bedazzled their audiences at the height of their careers, but none can compare to a group of mischiefs and party-goers of the 1950s. The Rat Pack became so famous and influenced several other groups. The Rat Pack was a group of American entertainers and close friends that

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Why is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Not Allowed to Play Lacrosse in the 2022 World Games?

International Sports Competitions, Sports, Sports News, Team Sports /

Lacrosse is a team sport considered the oldest organized game in North America. It traced its origins to Native Indians and was first played in the St. Lawrence Valley. Ironically, despite it originating from Native American culture, why are they excluded from playing in the 2022 World Games?    Organizers of the 2022 World Games excluded

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How Much Did The Thousand-Year-Old Chinese Bowl Sell for at an Auction?

Arts & Entertainment, History, Humanities /

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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Where is Derinkuyu?

Architecture /

When we think about the existence of underground cities, we would often think about fictional realms. But did you know there were real underground cities that housed more than 20,000 people?  Derinkuyu was an underground city that existed as early as the 15th BC. After a Turkish man remodeled his house, the old city was

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Who Designed the First Paddington Bear Toy?

Books & Literature, Children's Interests, Children's Literature, Toys /

The Christmas season usually sparks a flurry of emotions, with gift-giving at its forefront. But did you know that the fictional British bear was initially conceived as gifts for Christmas? The Paddington Bear toy was first designed in 1972 by Shirley Clarkson. She made it as a Christmas gift to her children Joanna and Jeremy

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What is the Best Compliment Maurice Sendak Ever Received?

Books & Literature, Children's Literature, Literary Classics, People & Society /

Maurice Sendak was popularly known for his work with children’s books. He was a world-renowned writer and illustrator. He became widely popular because of the book Where the Wild Things Are. But did you know what the best compliment Sendak has ever received was?  Maurice Sendak made sure he responded to letters sent by children.

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How Did Starving Artists Pay for Their Drinks at the Cafe de la Rotonde?

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Many known artists in the early 1900s struggled to earn a living. Many of them flocked to the city of Montparnasse to live out their dreams and enjoy the company of other artists in the same situation. But did you know that a cafe owner in Paris developed an ingenious way to help out artists

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