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10 Interesting Facts That Might Make You Say ‘Wait, What?’

WOW. I mean, seriously…WOW. These facts are good. Damn good, if I do say so myself. I think you’ll agree. Go ahead and see for yourself… 1. There’s something out there… Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 2. That sounds nice right about now. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 3. I’m in big trouble....

10 Interesting Facts That You Might Not Know

I present to you another set of quality facts. We’re talking about the good stuff here, people. Facts that will make you think long and hard. Let’s get to the facts, shall we? 1. Read with your kids! Source 1 Source 2 2. A great idea! Source 1 Source 2 3. That worked out pretty...

“Sesame Street” Is Turning 50 – Here Are Some Fun Facts About Every Kid’s Favorite Street

Sesame Street is a children’s viewing staple, and they’ve made it a point to move seamlessly along with the times, incorporating different types of families, kids with disabilities, the changing challenges of the world, and so on. In short, fifty years later, Sesame Street is still a show that parents everywhere feel comfortable showing impressionable...

Why Germans See David Hasselhoff as a Symbol of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

1989 seems like a long time ago, but this year is still recent in the memories of the people of Berlin, Germany. Until 1989, the Berlin Wall divided the city and its citizens, with those on the east living in Communism, and those on the west in Capitalism. The wall was was heavily policed, and...

India’s Taj Mahal Installs Air Purifiers to Defend Against Choking Smog

Air pollution in India has hit record levels, and India’s most iconic and most visited attraction is attempting something to make tourists more comfortable. One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal sits in Agra in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, around 130 miles (210 kilometers) south of New Delhi. Approximately eight...
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Teenagers Are Using TikTok to Make History Less Boring — And It’s Working

TikTok isn’t history class (it’s probably not allowed in most history classes), but teenagers all over are using the newish social media platform to prove the adults around them wrong (again). Many of the commentaries are a bit simple, but hey – you have to remember that some people are hearing about these events for...