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Ole Kirk Kristiansen losing his job is the best thing to happen to the toy industry in the last century.
This Soda Brand is the World’s Worst Polluter
A global movement for a plastic-free future, 'Break Free From Plastic,' has released its annual audit of the worst plastic producing companies.
The Day Galileo Revealed His First-Ever Telescope
Galileo was strongly condemned for creating the first refracting telescope, but it marked the start of space discovery.
Mary Queen Of Scots: A Master Of Cipher
Mary, Queen of Scots, wore many hats (until she lost her head, that is) - including that of a master of secret codes.
Brutalist Buildings and its Evolvement in Modern Day Architecture
Let's explore how Brutalism has evolved over the years and which buildings were influenced by this architectural style.
The Surprising and Inspiring History of Pretzels
From monks to bakers, let's look back at the surprising and inspiring history of this snack.
How These Three Infamous Hand Gestures Came to Be
Let's look at three of history's most famous hand gestures, where they originated, and what they initially meant.
Best Bible-based movies of all times
Bible movies have been around forever. Here’s a list of movies that made our disciples come to life.
PB&J: The Story
Peanut Butter and Jelly. Here are a few surprising facts about the history of this humble sandwich.
From Their Name to Their Principles – The History of London Bobbies
In London, they call their policemen "Bobby." What is the origin of the term? Let's find out!
The Real Reason Why Cheese is the Most Stolen Food in the World
An astonishing 4 percent of the world's cheese ends up stolen, making it the world's most stolen food.
Europe’s Werewolf Trials Were Wilder Than You Realize
The act of transforming into a werewolf was called Lycanthropy. The accused were as doomed as women accused of witchcraft.
The Only Interesting Thing About the Swedish King Adolf Frederick’s Life Is the Way He Died
Adolf Frederick, King of Sweden, had a pretty unremarkable life. And then he died.
The Most Famous Carnival in the World: The Carnival of Rio de Janeiro
No place on earth holds a celebration like Rio de Janeiro, where all walks of life gather to party like no one's business.
What’s Hiding Behind Mona Lisa’s Smile?
Mona Lisa is famous for her smile. But have you ever noticed all the other gloomy things about the star of the portrait?