Unlike other world rulers, Genghis Khan was laid to rest in an unmarked grave somewhere in Mongolia rather than in an elaborate mausoleum. But did you know that no one has ever located Genghis Khan’s tomb? No one has discovered Genghis Khan’s tomb in the 800 years since his death. Where is Genghis Khan’s Tomb? […]
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From 1920 to 1933, the United States imposed a nationwide constitutional ban on the manufacture, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. But did you know how the wealthy pulled through during the prohibition? Buying or selling alcohol was illegal in the United States during Prohibition, but drinking it was not. Before it passed, some
Most conflicts between European colonizers and Native Americans began in the 15th century. The fighting was swift and brutal. But did you know that there was one tribe who fought against Spanish control and won? The Mapuche of South America were one of the tribes that successfully resisted Spanish control, remaining independent for more than
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The idea behind acquiring insurance is that one party, the insurer, will guarantee payment for a future event that is unforeseeable. Meanwhile, another party, the insured or policyholder, pays the insurer a lower premium for that protection against an unknown future event. But did you know infrastructures can be insured as well? An insurance agent
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Tower Bridge is well-known for being one of London’s most visually appealing structures, thanks to its Neo-Gothic architectural style and functional sections. It was recognized as the most sophisticated bascule bridge in the world when it first opened. But did you know that a double-decker bus jumped over Tower Bridge? In 1952, Albert Gunter, a
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The Nazis had expected thousands of antiques when they entered the National Archaeological Museum. The only barrier that kept them from stealing the hidden riches was the persistent effort of the museum’s workers. The Greek Ministry of Culture devised a plan to ensure the utmost protection of their priceless relics. Following their orders, the National
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‘It’s the Legacy of Slavery’: Here’s the Troubling History Behind Tipping Practices in the U.S. These days, the expectation at U.S. restaurants that diners will tip their servers is a key part of the culinary economy: tips subsidize a server or bartender’s salary at the vast majority of the nearly 650,000 restaurants in the country.
With all the complex underground systems in England it isn’t a surprise to find secret passages that would lead to various places around the city. In 1836 a sewer worker accidentally discovered an old drain that ran under the Bank of England’s gold vault. He requested a meeting with the upper management of the bank,
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