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What beads were worn by the pharaohs of ancient Egypt, and what they were intended for
The history of Ancient Egypt is shrouded in mystery and mysticism. Until now, their achievements
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Thridarangar lighthouse: world’s most distant ocean lighthouse
The phrase “escape to the edge of the world” is quite possible to bring to life. For those who want
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Why and how ancient people artificially arranged mass extinction of animals
Throughout history, the flora and fauna of the earth several times came close to their complete
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Did Africans sell themselves into slavery?
Did Africans sell themselves into slavery? The conventional narrative of 17th and 18th-century
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Njideka Akunyili Crosby: artist from Nigeria who destroys the stereotypes of the modern world
In 2010, Njideka Akunyili Crosby burst upon the art scene with her large-scale works that combine
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Why did ancient Greeks admire Sparta but too lazy to adopt the traditions
The strongest state of the ancient world at the end of the fifth century B.C. was Sparta. The Greeks
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How charismatic swindler, Gregor MacGregor, robbed half of the world without punishment
A Brigadier General of the Venezuelan Army named Gregor MacGregor can safely claim the laurels
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100 interesting facts about Africa
Africa is one of the most amazing continents in the world. Some scientists believe that it was in
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How Edison’s stupid joke led to the ‘War of currents’ between him and Tesla
Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were geniuses of their time. They gave humanity electric lighting.
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Why did the ancient Egyptians worship cats?
Throughout the history of humankind, different cultures have been characterized by the worship
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