History is, without a doubt, weird. Not surprisingly, most of the weirdness occurs because humans are also quite strange, and we tend to engage in some bizarre, even nonsensical behaviors. Whether it’s dancing themselves into a grave or fighting a war over a wooden bucket, people have been finding ways to up the oddness of […]
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The Pacific Ocean has many stories of survival and loss, but few are as heartbreaking as that of Tami Oldham Ashcraft. In 1983, she and her fiancé, Richard Sharp, embarked on a journey that was supposed to be an adventure of a lifetime, sailing from Tahiti to San Diego. But their dreams came crashing down
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Ancient Egypt was is one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in human history. It was located on the banks of the Nile River in Northwest Africa. Ancient Egypt saw its fair share of war, conquers, and rulers. But it was also an age of agriculture, inventions, and art. With the boom in archaeology
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80s fashion made an extreme turn away from the hippie fashion of the 70s. Punk and alternative fashion also had a growing movement in the 80s as a pushback to fashion of the previous decade. Popular trends that we started to see included acid wash denim, cut off shirts, bright and neon colors, big patterns,
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The lives and experiences of women in the tumultuous Middle Ages were often shrouded under a veil of complexity. From the hearth and home to the church and beyond, women navigated a world that presented both challenges and opportunities. Though harsh, those lives were also hopeful. Let’s journey through their adversities and constraints as well
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The Disney animated feature Frozen was released in 2013. The film became an instant phenomenon because of its story, which subverted traditional fairy tales by saying you don’t need a prince charming to be happy or to be saved. You just need a sister who loves you unconditionally. Another notable event that happened in 2013
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Some of the most entertaining movies have protagonists racing against time and going on wild adventures to retrieve stolen or missing treasures. This was the plot for many successful films over the decades, including Indiana Jones, The Goonies, The Mummy, and more. These popular stories centered on treasure hunts are often based on the hundreds
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What does a grumpy old widower have in common with a chubby young boy scout? Nothing! This is why the eventual friendship between the cranky Carl and the young Russell was so entertaining in Pixar’s 2009 film, Up. Imagine how much more interesting it would be if such unlikely friendships happened in real life. Luckily,
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Children’s games are fun to play, but when you dig deep into some of their origins, you may change your mind about their appropriateness for kids. It may surprise you to learn that some of the most entertaining children’s games have questionable—even creepy—backstories. Let’s dive deep into the sinister lore around some of the most
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If you’ve ever played the “Pass the Word” game, you know it is nearly impossible to retain the exact message until the last person in the line. In fact, even a simple sentence can be convoluted into something else between just two people. This phenomenon is a pretty good reflection of how some elements of
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