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African King Mansa Musa Was Even Richer Than Jeff Bezos, Some Say
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In the 1300s, Mali's Mansa Musa set out for Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 people bearing thousands of pounds of gold. So, where did all that gold come from? And what would that be worth today?
Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West
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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.
What if we ran out of fossil fuels?
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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?
Owl Omen and Symbolism: Why Do Owls Fascinate Us?
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From ancient times until today, people have been captivated by these iconic, mysterious birds. What is it about owls that makes them the enduring subject of myth and superstition?
The Canada Quiz
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For all of you Canadians out there, it's time to see what you actually know about your country. If you think there are no facts about Canada that can surprise you, take this quiz and prove it!
Can You Guess the Disney Movie From Just Five Clues?
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What's a childhood without a Disney movie in your memory? Whether you followed the live action movies starring the teen versions of today's hot celebs, or went gaga over the animated movies we still watch over and over today, Disney-produced movies are forever etched in our pop culture-loving hearts. Think you can guess their latest or classic flicks if we give you 5 clues? Then take a magic carpet ride and try this quiz!
Who Are the Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs?
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This group of men has enormous wealth, and they make up Putin's inner circle. Do they also have any chance of toppling Putin's regime, as well?
5 of History's Most Cunning Con Artists
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You think you'd never fall for a conman's (or conwoman's) shtick. But so did many of the victims of these five con artists. What scams did they pull off?
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols