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8 Explorers Who Mysteriously Disappeared (and Some Who’ve Been Found)

(via mental_floss) By their very nature, explorers often push the boundaries of survival in the name of glory, so it’s

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(via Mental Floss) As soon as October hits, debates on hot-button political issues take a backseat to what might be

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(via Atlas Obscura) Some signature dishes changed the culinary world.

(via Smithsonian) A recipe for pumpkin (or rather, “pompkin”) spice appears in America’s oldest cookbook—American Cookery, which was written by

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(via Mental Floss) As we near the 20th anniversary of the end of the ‘90s, it’s only appropriate to look

(via Mental Floss) The Hornets were supposed to be the Spirit, while the Grizzlies were almost named the Mounties. Why

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(via Smithsonian) An expert in sound recording details how the band deployed stereo and synthesizers to put a unique artistic stamp

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(via Amusing Planet) On the northern bank of the Moskva River, in Moscow, there stands one of the tallest Orthodox

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(via Mental Floss) Many centuries before candy corn was invented, the ancient Celts celebrated Samhain on October 31, a night

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(via Great Big Story) This year marks the 50th anniversary of everyone’s favorite fitness phenomenon, Jazzercise. The fun and funky

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(via Listverse) Across cultures and throughout history, many specific features of the day have obtained significant importance. We carve out

(via Listverse) There’s much more to ancient Egypt than just pyramids – These facts should serve as a good introduction