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5 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know About Westminster Abbey
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Some of the most momentous occasions in the life of the United Kingdom have taken place in Westminster Abbey, including the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Sept. 19, 2022.
Are there really hallucinogenic frogs?
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'Hallucinogenic frogs' excrete a toxic substance that has psychoactive qualities. Learn how hallucinogenic frogs can get you high or possibly kill you.
10 History Movies That Mostly Get It Right
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Some history movies aren't exactly accurate. But these 10 history movies do a pretty good job of being both accurate and entertaining.
Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent
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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.
The Cadaver Synod: When a Dead Pope Was Put on Trial
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During one of the most political times in papal history, Pope Formosus' corpse was dug up and put on trial for crimes of hist past.
How the Salton Sea Became an Eco Wasteland
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The Salton Sea, California's largest inland lake, and the area that surrounds it - once hotspots for tourism and wildlife - have essentially become ghost towns. The lake's evaporation has now become a ticking ecological time bomb with real world consequences.
Oh Indy! 'Indiana Jones' Quiz
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Grab a bullwhip, because it's time to test your "Indiana Jones" knowledge. Indiana Jones may have been a fictional adventurer in the film franchise, but he lives on in fandom. Find out if "Indiana Jones" trivia is your superpower.
Ivar the Boneless: A Viking Leader With an Odd Nickname
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Explore the life of Viking leader Ivar the Boneless, his role in the Great Heathen Army, and the enigmatic origins of his unusual nickname.
Did King Nebuchadnezzar Really Go Mad and Eat Grass for 7 Years?
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The Bible says that God caused Nebuchadnezzar to become insane and live like an animal for seven years as punishment for his arrogance. But what is the real story?
What Makes Bog Bodies Different From Desert Mummies?
What makes peat bogs so perfect at preserving human remains? We look at what's behind these waterlogged areas of decaying plant matter.