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15 Mysterious Facts About Agatha Christie

(via Mental Floss) With more than 2 billion copies of her books in print, British author Agatha Christie (1890-1976) has

(via Listverse) We can all agree there are a variety of things no one in this world wants to do

(via Mental Floss) You’ve heard of the light bulb and the telephone, but what about Thomas Edison‘s terrifying talking doll

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(via Smithsonian) The complex history of a simple safety device.

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(via Smithsonian) These lesser-known monuments honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks 20 years ago

(via History.com) Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American

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(via Smithsonian) New research suggests Arthur’s Stone was built around 3700 B.C.E. as part of an intricate ceremonial landscape

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(via Mental Floss) The solar system: It’s big, it’s heliocentric, and it’s got space junk to spare. Here are 24

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(via Listverse) Everyone has heard of dinosaurs, and for most, the creatures are as fascinating as they are terrifying. But

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(via Atlas Obscura) One theory is that reckless young bison and mammoths got into more trouble.

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(via Mental Floss) If you’ve ever strolled into Home Depot or Walmart and purchased a set of Venetian or mini

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(via Smithsonian) Dozens of traditional cultures use a whistled form of their native language for long-distance communication. You could, too.