The Fabled Diamonds of Golconda
(via Amusing Planet) Before the discovery of the diamond mines in Brazil and South Africa in the early 18th century,
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Top 10 Things Inherently More Valuable Than Gold
(via Listverse) Throughout most of human history, gold has been one of the most prized substances. People tried to transmute
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The Blue Ridge Honey Made ‘by Bees and Angels’
(via Atlas Obscura) Produced only in these mountains, it’s regularly named best in the world.
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How Rea Ann Silva Invented the Beautyblender—and Changed Makeup Forever
(via Smithsonian) While the iconic egg-shaped Beautyblender sponge is wildly popular and used by makeup professionals and everyday people from
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The 36-Pound Comic Scrapbook That Chronicles the Great Depression
(via Atlas Obscura) How the collection went from a small-town barbershop to a big-time library.
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12 Kooky Facts About Koosh Balls
(via Mental Floss) Kids of the late 1980s and ‘90s loved their Koosh balls. They were easy to catch, easy
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Overlooked Section of Hadrian’s Wall Discovered Beneath Busy Newcastle Street
(via Smithsonian) Routine work in the English city revealed a ten-foot stretch of the barrier that once marked the Roman
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11 Facts About the Appalachian Mountains
(via Mental Floss) The Appalachian Mountains occupy a towering spot in North American cultural identity. For many, the iconic mountain
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The True Story Behind How Pearls Are Made
(via Smithsonian) While all mollusks, including oysters, mussels, and clams can technically make pearls, only some saltwater clams and freshwater
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The Unexpected Origin of ‘Feeling One’s Oats’
(via Mental Floss) When someone wanders outside the boundaries of maturity, we tend to say that they’re “feeling their oats.”
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The Feel-Good Recliner That Cures What Ails You
(via Smithsonian) The Adirondack chair has gone through countless permutations, but it all started at a time when resting outdoors
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A Small Town in Ohio Is Home to the World’s Only Cardboard Boat Museum
(via Smithsonian) For nearly 30 years, New Richmond has hosted the International Cardboard Boat Regatta, a high-spirited race on the
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