When people think of animated Disney movies, they tend to think of either the more modern films, the classics at the end of the twentieth century, or the early classics made when Walt Disney himself was still alive. However, many earlier films, and a few more recent ones, had their foundations in European fairy tales. […]
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Since medieval times, Christian Monks have been shaving their head on top in the way we’ve all come to associate them with. The style, bald with a brim of hair, is as iconic as their dark brown attire, but what is it that makes Christian Monks adopt this rather unusual, and some would say unflattering,
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The world of luxury sports cars is one of competition both off and on the road. Cars designed for high speeds and good looks are a niche market, and that means companies that sell such high-end vehicles need every advantage they can to stay competitive since every sale counts. Sometimes, that drive for competition creates
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Few people know William Whipple’s name, despite his participation in one of the most important moments in American history — the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But even more obscure is the story of Prince Whipple, William’s long-time slave and bodyguard, depicted in the famous portrait of Washington Crossing the Delaware. William Whipple gains
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The Winter War, also dubbed the Russo-Finnish War of 1939, was between the Soviet Union and Finland at the beginning of World War II. Finland believed the Soviet Union wanted to expand into its territory. But on the other hand, the Soviet Union feared that Finland would allow itself to be used as a base
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What’s a story without a little buzz, humor, and hyperbole? This probably explains why many common stories passed down through generations survive on some form of twist – or exaggeration – to survive and command some fanfare. To a large extent, Hollywood, history teachers, and the media are the chief perpetrators of these stories. But
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Mysteries are mind-boggling gaps in our history that remain timeless by our fascination with them. Let’s face it: we all love a good mystery, but what’s a good mystery without the final unveiling —the ‘Scooby-Doo’ effect? From the days of a mysterious shining star dangling over a manger to the days of the infamous killer
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Since the start of human civilization, cults have had a gnarly effect on people. These secret groups have made countless headlines worldwide and continue to surprise people with the extent of their beliefs. These groups’ list of crimes and unacceptable activities is ever-increasing. Even more alarming is that these cults are made up of regular
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Sometimes, life takes an unexpected turn and gives more than what is imagined. The common phrase “from grass to grace” is mainly used to describe a situation that skyrocketed from frustration to something more pleasing and worth fighting for. However, that phrase fits perfectly for Williamina Fleming, who grew from nothing into a world-renowned astronomer
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The origin of Lilith, according to scholars, is highly debatable. Still, many think she was influenced by Mesopotamian or Sumerian mythology about succubae (female night demons) with the name “lilin” or by Sumerian myths about female vampires with the name “Lillu.” Lilith is a highly contentious figure in Jewish folklore. Although certain midrashic texts mention
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