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Ever since the beginning of the Space Age, some have envisioned landing humans on Mars. There are a few who have... more

Approximately 3,200 years ago, one of the most momentous events in human history took place. Multiple major civilizations during the Bronze... more

One of the most common things in the world are superstitions.  Superstitions can be found everywhere and in everyone. Some of... more

The First World War was one of the most devastating conflicts in human history.  When the armistice was signed on November... more

Situated on a rocky hill overlooking the city of Athens is a former religious center, military fortress, and cultural hub... more

One of the world’s most popular snack foods is peanuts.  Peanuts are consumed by themselves as a snack, processed in the... more

One of the most common substances on Earth is sand.  Most people don’t think very much about sand, but sand is... more

Located on the island of Java in Indonesia, just 100 kilometers from the capital of Jakarta, lies what might be... more

The earliest forms of democracy go back over 2000 years to Ancient Greece. While this early system did have voting,... more