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The Incredible Eighth Wonder Of The World That Vanished 150 Years Ago

The only thing left is a painting — The Pink and White Terraces were only known to the outside world for forty-five years before they were lost forever. The stunning natural silica sinter formations held hot geothermic water. The rocks were shockingly white, and the water was steaming and blue. The white terraces cascaded downward from the volcanic…

History

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The Incredible Eighth Wonder Of The World That Vanished 150 Years Ago
The Incredible Eighth Wonder Of The World That Vanished 150 Years Ago
History

5 min read


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Will Western Tanks Help Ukraine?

A look at what is being sent to the front lines — After a weeklong public diplomatic logjam, it appears that the west has finally decided to ship third-generation main battle tanks to Ukraine. This has been something long requested by the beleaguered Ukrainian officials. Early reports indicate that Germany is readying to send 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The news…

Ukraine

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Will Western Tanks Help Ukraine?
Will Western Tanks Help Ukraine?
Ukraine

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19 hours ago

Why China Benefits The Most From An Isolated Russia

Geography, history, and energy — As Russia continues to double down on its aggressive war in Ukraine, it has become increasingly isolated on the world stage. Western Europe has turned its back on the energy giant, NATO is committed to supplying weapons to Ukraine, and the rest of the world is keeping a wary eye…

History

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Why China Benefits The Most From An Isolated Russia
Why China Benefits The Most From An Isolated Russia
History

5 min read


1 day ago

The First Official Shots Fired In World War II

The unknown start of history’s bloodiest war — In August of 1939, in the sticky summer days before the outbreak of World War II, the aging battleship SMS Schleswig-Holstein steamed into Danzig harbor. The ship had been converted to a training vessel in 1935 after a storied military history and was not seen as a legitimate military threat…

History

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The First Official Shots Fired In World War II
The First Official Shots Fired In World War II
History

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2 days ago

Aliens Could Be All Around Us, But We Might Not Be Able To See Them

How light gets in the way of exploring the current universe — There is an ongoing debate about whether or not people think that the universe is filled with life or completely devoid of life. Roughly 65% of American adults believe that there is likely intelligent life on other planets just waiting to be discovered. The problem is, we have never found…

Space

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Aliens Could Be All Around Us, But We Might Not Be Able To See Them
Aliens Could Be All Around Us, But We Might Not Be Able To See Them
Space

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3 days ago

Five Questions That Demonstrate How Little We Know About The Universe

Don’t pretend like we have it all figured out — Science is the study of the observable universe. At one point, it was called natural philosophy. The goal has always been to understand the world around us and how it works. Today, this is primarily done via empirical evidence, well-vetted theories, and peer reviewed research. …

History

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Five Questions That Demonstrate How Little We Know About The Universe
Five Questions That Demonstrate How Little We Know About The Universe
History

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·4 days ago

10 Famous Places That Changed Their Names

Do you recognize any of these original names? — Names are a part of our everyday life. They hold a lot of meaning and make places instantly recognizable. Places like New York City and Tokyo are massive metropolises with rich histories and are known by people all over the world. However, these places were not always named what they…

History

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10 Famous Places That Changed Their Names
10 Famous Places That Changed Their Names
History

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4 days ago

The Psychological Torture Of Mock Execution

A type of genuine torture — For centuries, mock execution was a strategy employed by captors to torture and extract information from their victims. Mock execution is a tactic by which a person is made to believe that they, or someone close to them, is about to be executed. Mock execution goes beyond a simple threat…

History

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The Psychological Torture Of Mock Execution
The Psychological Torture Of Mock Execution
History

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5 days ago

Why The Mosquito Coast Has Nothing To Do With Actual Mosquitos

How this historic region got its name — The Mosquito Coast is a stretch of land along the Gulf of Mexico in present-day Nicaragua and Honduras. Most modern people know the region as a destination for various cruise ships, but the area has centuries of history and strategic posturing attached to it. Whenever people hear the name Mosquito…

History

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Why The Mosquito Coast Has Nothing To Do With Actual Mosquitos
Why The Mosquito Coast Has Nothing To Do With Actual Mosquitos
History

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6 days ago

The Forgotten War That Previewed World War I For Anyone Who Was Watching

Featuring all of the new technology and casualty rates — In 1911, three years before the outbreak of the Great War, the Sick Man of Europe was coughing up a lung. The Ottoman Empire had slowly been declining since the start of the 20th century to the point where they could hardly control the borders of their core territories. The…

History

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The Forgotten War That Previewed World War I For Anyone Who Was Watching
The Forgotten War That Previewed World War I For Anyone Who Was Watching
History

5 min read

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