Siberia, Russia, with its sub-zero winters and brief, warm summers is an isolated and mysterious…
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Annie Edson Taylor: The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriDaredevil stunts are as old as time. Whether it is to satisfy the urge to…
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There have been many bizarre causes of death throughout history, some tragic, some comical. Unusual…
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A Living Garden Gnome? The Rise and Fall of Ornamental Hermits
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriDisplays of wealth and prosperity have changed over the course of time. Today, having the…
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The year was 1971. The New York Times had begun printing the Pentagon Papers: the…
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Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade, was one of the highest ranked and powerful French…
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Nonsuch Palace was a royal palace built during the Tudor period by Henry VIII in…
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Why did Pineapples Become a Status Symbol in 18th Century England?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriAmong all foods, can a pineapple with its natural crown be considered royalty? They may…