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Ancient Trees: Photographer spends 14 years taking pictures of world’s oldest...

In her research work ‘Ancient Trees, Portraits of Time’, San Francisco based photographer Beth Moon displays pictures of ancient trees which she discovered while travelling the world around. Beth aims...

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13 Facts About Adolf Hitler You Probably Don’t Know

We have all learnt about Hitler growing up, whether in history class, from stories our grandparents have told us, a field trip through Germany, or from TV. Everyone knows of the atrocities that he...

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15 Less known Facts Related To RMS Titanic Will Definitely Surprise You!

The RMS Titanic was the largest ship at the time of its maiden voyage back in 1912 (at 269.1 meters long and 53.3 meters high), and was widely regarded as unsinkable. Unfortunately for the 1,500+...

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16 War Tactics And Facts that Demonstrate How Cunning You Have To Be To Win a...

It’s a well-known fact that war is more than just a numbers game and this has been evident countless times over the years. It takes strategy and cunning to win. Even so, some of the war tricks and...

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15 Facts About the Oceans that will Either Pique Your Curiosity or Terrify You!

Thalassophobia is the technical name for people who have a phobia of the sea or other large bodies of water. However, while the ocean harbors some of the most terrifying creatures ever to exist, it...

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15 Shocking Facts About World War 2 That Will Show You The Real Picture Of...

World war 2 is one of the most devastating chapter in the history of mankind. It changed the world with technology advancements, nuclear power and a lot more. However not all facts about world war 2...

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12 Most Disturbing Photos With Their Terrifying Backstories!

There are some images that stay with you for the rest of your life. Sometimes, you stumble upon photographs that are so bone-chilling, horrifying and hair-raising that, try as you might, they linger in...

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There Existed Human Zoos: 16 Depressing Photos That Will Destroy Your Faith...

Zoos induce rather mixed feelings; of course, you get to see your favourite animals up close, but then again, they are in captivity, and that’s not something great. All of that aside though, zoos are,...

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30 Less Known Facts About Six Men Who Changed The World!

The earth is a terribly old place, and through its many ages several men have come, and several gone. There have been some, however, who left a rather indelible mark on the planet, leaving it a...

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12 Facts about Earthquakes And Their Aftermath That Will Shake You To The Core!

Earthquakes are scary. They cause widespread death and destruction, and make you realise that mankind may consider itself to be highly developed, but Nature always has the upper hand. Go ahead and read...

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These 12 Facts About Marilyn Monroe Will Blow More Than Just Your Mind!

Often cited as being the most beautiful woman in the world, Norma Jeane Mortenson was a lot of things before she was Marilyn Monroe. Surviving a tough childhood and several abusive relationships, along...

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These 19th-Century Escort Cards And Their Pick-Up Lines Will Leave You Floored!

A couple of centuries ago, when one did not have technology aiding one’s rather desperate attempts at flirtation, “picking up” girls was a rather tedious job; people had to resort to other means, such...

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These 12 Unsolved Mysteries Will Have Chills Running Down Your Spine!

The world has abounded and revelled in mysteries since time immemorial, with people always ready for another serving of yet another intriguing mystery. Granted, sometimes, aforementioned mysteries may...

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15 Incredible Life-Saving Facts That Everyone Should Know!

Life is full of ups and downs, and humans are not very good at handling the downs of it: one becomes prone to misery and hopelessness, at times giving up too easily. All philosophical discourse aside,...

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16 Most Interesting Historical Artefacts That Will Leave You Surprised

We humans, have a special kind of awe for old stuffs. Ranging from the morbid remains of some ancient human to the most stunning clock, we are fascinated by them all. So here we bring you 16...

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15 Celebrities And Their Mind Blowing Historical Doppelgangers!

They say that each person has seven lookalikes in the world, which roughly means that every single person has a double. While this theory leaves much to be desired, the following list contains 15...

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These 8 Horrendous Photos of the Great Madras Famine of 1876-78 Will Have You...

Also called the “Southern India Famine”, this famine began in 1876 and affected southern and south-western regions of India, including Madras and Bombay. Lasting for two years, the latter half saw the...

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15 Professionals Reveal Secrets That Companies Don’t Want You To Know

It’s true. Every business has its secrets. They are locked up in dark, lonely rooms with really tiny keys. If you knew all of them, you’d probably put every industrial giant out of business. But we...

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He Was 16 When Nagasaki Was Bombed; These Photos Of Nagasaki Survivor Will...

Sumiteru Taniguchi is one of Nagasaki Survivor and he was only sixteen when Nagasaki was bombed on the 9th of August, 1945. It has been 70 years since the world-altering tragedy, but Taniguchi lives...

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21 Historical Events That You Had No Idea Happened Around The Same Time!

There are coincidences, and there are coincidences of the historical variety, and there is no denying that the latter is more interesting of the two. For example, did you know that trains were actually...

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