18 Novel Facts About War and Peace
(via Mental Floss) Leo Tolstoy‘s epic novel—featuring hundreds of characters, numerous plot threads, and a battle sequence that lasts more
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Month: May 2021
12 Delicious Doughnuts From Around the World
(via Mental Floss) When most people think of doughnuts, they picture a ring of deep-fried dough with a hole in
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13 of the Guinness World Records’ Most Iconic Records, in Photos
(via PetaPixel) Guinness World Records is celebrating National Photography Month by sharing some of what it is calling its most
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The Accidental Bombing of Boise City
(via Amusing Planet) The United States Army has its fair share of embarrassments, like losing nuclear bombs and accidentally dropping
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It’s Hard Work to Restore Rio’s Christ the Redeemer, but the Views Are Amazing
(via Atlas Obscura) The work is for the 90th anniversary in 2021, but the real party is still a decade
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10 Animals That Altered The Course Of History
(via Listverse) According to Napoleon Bonaparte, “History is written by the winners.” It’s also written by us humans, which helps
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Novelty Foods From the Past 20 Years
(via Mental Floss) A lot has changed in the past 20 years, including the foods we like to eat (and
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A Mission for Father Stewart
(via Smithsonian) From Kathmandu to Timbuktu, an American monk travels the world to safeguard invaluable treasure—ancient documents that tell humanity’s
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The Mexican Mountain Town Feeding the International Crystal Market
(via Atlas Obscura) In Piedra Parada, amethysts are everywhere.
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Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ Is as Relevant Today as It Was in 1971
(via Smithsonian) Fifty years ago, the artist released Motown’s best-selling album ever and changed the course of his musical career
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The Collectors Who Hunt Down Radioactive Glassware
(via Atlas Obscura) Their tools are black lights and Geiger counters.
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Master Lock Has Had a Hold on the Industry for 100 Years
(via Smithsonian) A century ago, Harry Soref made his Milwaukee-based company into a world leader with his invention of the
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