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This Engraved Infographic of the Revolutionary War Is From 1871
This engraved infographic from 1871 shows the major events of the Revolutionary War, and some beautiful subtle additions
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How to Eat Like a Pirate on International Talk Like a Pirate Day
While we all have a communal sense of how pirates talked, our sense of how pirates ate lies, by comparison, in uncharted waters
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This Map Is a Crash Course in European History, 1 A.D. to Today
A three minute video shows 1000 years of European conquest
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From Cat Food to Sushi Counter: The Strange Rise of the Bluefin Tuna
The fish can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars each. But just 45 years ago, big bluefin tuna were caught for fun, killed and ground into pet food
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Top 10 Biggest Roadside Foods in America
Where is the world’s biggest pistachio?
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Slurred Lines: Great Cocktail Moments in Famous Literature
Fancy drinks like the Gimlet and the Brandy Alexander have high class histories
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Russian Authorities Are Deciding If It’s Illegal to Paint Putin in a Negligee
Russian police are flexing their newly appointed authority under the country’s anti-gay propaganda law
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North Korea Reportedly Executed Pop Singers And Dancers
So far, only one South Korean outlet has reported on this latest possible atrocity, and unfortunately it will probably remain that way
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Eating on the March: Food at the 1963 March on Washington
Organizing an event that large was a formidable task in and of itself. Tackling the issue of handling food for the masses was another issue entirely
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The Last of the Watergate Tapes Show Just How Weasely Nixon Was
Nixon’s public declarations and his private communications were a bundle of contradictions
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A History of 1945, Discoveries at Sea, Ben Franklin’s Sister and More Books Worth Your Read
Some of the best books to put on your reading list
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The CIA Finally Admitted It Orchestrated the Iranian Coup of 1953
A newly-released 1970s internal CIA report admits the agency’s involvement in the 1953 coup
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Should Women Be Paid for Their Eggs?
In some states donors aren’t allowed to be paid for their eggs - they can only be compensated for their travel
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Is It Possible to Move the Winter Olympics Away From Russia?
Activists have started circulating petitions to have the games moved out of Russia
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Shark Repellent: It’s Not Just For Batman Anymore
It was actually first developed during World War II in an effort to help save the lives of seamen and pilots who had to await rescue in open water
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Miss Leslie’s 1864 Advice to Ladies: Never Say Slump, Stoop Or Mayhap
This book will advise women on everything from “conduct in the street” to “deportment at a hotel” to “incorrect words” to “obligations to gentlemen”
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Mexico City And Washington, D.C., Are About Equally Safe
Mexico has its share of dangerous spots. But some parts of Mexico are just as unsafe as some parts of the United States, and some parts are safer
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What Caused the Death of American Brewing?
American breweries are back on the rise, after a near century long decline almost spelled their doom
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The Science of Champagne, the Bubbling Wine Created By Accident
There’s a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to the spirit’s trademark fizziness
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Redskins Hall of Famers Say Team Name is Probably Offensive, But Shouldn’t Change
Many Native Americans have called for the team to change their name out of respect for their culture and history
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