Moscow’s Bagel House
(via Amusing Planet) In the early 1970s, Russian architect Evgeny Stamo and engineer Alexander Markelov came up with plans for
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9 Facts That Tell the True Story of Johnny Appleseed
(via Mental Floss) A hero of American folklore, Johnny Appleseed was said to be a barefoot wanderer with a tin
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10 Changes The Earth Would Suffer If It Had No Moon
(via Listverse) The Moon has been an intrinsic part of human culture from its beginnings. Since the first humans began
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The Return of the Pie Company That Gave the Frisbee Its Name
(via Atlas Obscura) An avid fan of the flying disc is now slinging Frisbie pies.
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Wrigley Field’s Rooftop Seats
(via Amusing Planet) One of the best spots to watch the Chicago Cubs play at their home ground, Wrigley Field,
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10 Catastrophes Caused By Food
(via Listverse) When we read about catastrophes, food is usually the last cause we think of. Natural disasters such as
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How Joseph Pulitzer Saved the Statue of Liberty
(via Mental Floss) It’s hard to imagine what New York City would look like without the Statue of Liberty. Yet
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Step Into a Midcentury Map of New York, Packed With Weird Local Lore
(via Atlas Obscura) Dragons, flea circuses, mermaids, and more wonders of the city.
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10 Quirky Facts About The IRS
(via Listverse) Another April 15 has just gone by. People who have filed their taxes can heave a sigh of
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13 Facts About Notre-Dame Cathedral
(via Mental Floss) Constructed between the 12th and 14th centuries, Notre-Dame de Paris has centuries of French history built into
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10 Bizarre Restaurant Locations
(via Listverse) You’ll find quirky and unusual restaurants anywhere in the world. From fine dining to fast food, they all
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The First Results From NASA’s Historic Twin Study Are Here
(via Popular Mechanics) A year on the ISS will alter an identical twin in very small ways.
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