One of the most prominent days in the history of Britain is Black Wednesday, the day George Soros imprinted his name in history as the man who broke the Pound. Black Wednesday occurred on September 16, 1992, when the British government was forced to remove the British Pound from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM). […]
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A lot can happen in 127 minutes. In June 2004, that was all the time it took for Marvin Heemeyer and his Killdozer to wreak havoc on his small-town community, ending in his self-inflicted demise and destroying 13 buildings. Now somewhat of an urban legend, Heemeyer has become the subject of documentaries and books as
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The significance of the 9 am to 5 pm work day is partially a matter of circumstance. Thanks to the sun’s rising and setting, these times make sense when determining a standard beginning and end to an eight-hour work day. Of course, we know that many people work different hours than this, but most people
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Have you ever lain in bed, staring at the clock on your bedside table? As you watch the hours tick by, you become increasingly anxious. You find yourself counting backward from the time of your morning alarm, wondering if you can possibly manage to get enough hours of sleep to prepare for a busy day
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On the 4th of July 1942, the city of Sevastopol on the southwestern extremity of the Crimean Peninsula fell to the eastward advance of Nazi Germany into the Soviet Union. It was the culmination of an eight-month-long siege and one of the bloodiest engagements of the Second World War. By the time it ended, approximately
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On November 23, 1942, the Royal Navy destroyer SS Benlomond was torpedoed by a German submarine. Poon Lim, a Chinese civilian seaman aboard the ship, found himself stranded in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Against all odds, Poon Lim survived 133 days at sea before being rescued by Brazilian fishermen. This blog post will
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Marco Polo was one of the most famous explorers of all time; he chronicled his travels to China and other parts of Asia in a book many still read today. What about his wife, Donata Badoer? Who was she, and what role did she play in Marco Polo’s life? Let’s explore the life of Donata Badoer
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There was a time when certain professions were in high demand, but as our society evolved and advanced, some of these professions became obsolete. Moreover, with the aspect of ever-changing technology, many jobs that exist today are vastly different – or nonexistent – from those 10, 20, or 30 years ago. So, what happened to
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When Titanic was released in 1997, everyone was captivated by the love story between Jack and Rose. The historical movie became a sensation, and enthralled moviegoers focused on the couple’s relationship and how quickly circumstances tore them apart. People fell hard for Rose and Jack, so much so that they considered them interesting enough to learn more.
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Baba Vanga, or Vangeliya Pandeva Surcheva, was a blind Bulgarian girl with a gift of foresight. During her childhood years and adulthood, Vanga faced many difficulties. However, she came out strong from each one and developed a unique determination to be of service to others. Everyone who knocked on her door received assistance from her.
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