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September 26, 2021

Who Was Galileo? 6 Facts About the Incredible Life of This Scientific Genius

While you might have heard the name Galileo, do you know why he's so important? This Italian astronomer, physicist, mathematician, and engineer is much more than a lyric in Queen's “Bohemian Rhapsody.” He's one of the most important scientific minds in history and without him, it may have taken us much longer to learn about our universe and the world around us.

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September 26, 2021

AI Technology Colorizes Rare Video Footage of WWII London To Bring the Era to Life

Many people enjoy watching films from the mid-20th century to catch a glimpse into a past existence.

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September 4, 2021

Learn About Japanese Daruma Dolls, Good Luck Charms With a Rich Tradition

Although Japan has many symbols of luck and good fortune, the Daruma doll is undoubtedly a favorite.

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September 2, 2021

1,500-Year-Old Embracing Lovers’ Skeletons Found in a Chinese Cemetery

When making their end-of-life preparations, many couples consider options such as purchasing adjoining plots and inscribing sweet inscriptions on a joint headstone. A recent discovery in an ancient graveyard in northern China suggests that this desire to be together forever is not a modern invention.

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August 28, 2021

How Galileo and His Telescope Changed Ideas About the Universe

The path of genius has not always been easy for those who walk it.

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August 17, 2021

Ancient Egyptians Wore Gold Sandals With Matching Toe Caps To Be Buried In

The ancient Egyptians are known for their rich and ritualistic burials.

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August 11, 2021

What Are the Seven Wonders of the World?

We've all heard of the Seven Wonders of the World, but what are they exactly and where do they come from? To get to the origins of the original “must-see” list, we need to go back to Ancient Greece. Called themata—Greek for “things to see”—the list came about from guidebooks and sightseeing guides.

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August 5, 2021

3,700-Year-Old Babylonian Tablet Is Found to Be the Earliest Example of Applied Geometry

Even if you're not a mathematician, you may have heard of the Pythagorean theorem in school.

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July 30, 2021

How a Violin Auction Resurrected the Tragic Love Story of the Titanic’s Heroic Band Leader

From James Cameron's 1997 film to the true stories of the fated ship's passengers both rich and poor, the RMS...

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July 26, 2021

What Is Maneki-Neko? Discover the Fascinating History of the Japanese Lucky Cat

If you’ve ever been to Japan or other parts of Asia, you’ve probably seen the small maneki-neko ornament waving at you from store windows and restaurants. Also known as the welcoming cat, lucky cat, money cat, happy cat, and beckoning cat, the maneki-neko figurine is believed to bring good fortune to businesses.

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