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    • Have You Ever Googled Why Chainsaws Were Invented?

      01 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments

      The disturbing truth about this tool is open for discussion once more across social media, with folks asking you to “stop what you’re doing and Google why chainsaws were invented”.

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    • Real-Life “Midwest’s Downton Abbey” Makes The Series Seem Tame By Comparison

      14 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments

      We’re about to uncover the secrets, crises, and controversies that surround the family and the property dubbed the “Midwest’s Downtown Abbey”.

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    • They’re Calling This “The Greatest Drinking Contest In History”

      08 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments

      We’re about to take a step into late 19th century London to hear about the kind of drinking habits that would leave most of us incapacitated.

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    • The Incredible Life Story Of Christian Dior’s Younger Sister

      01 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments

      While Christian Dior is widely celebrated and renowned, the story of his younger sister, a stoic and brave woman who endured more than any person should, is also full of inspiration and fascination.

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    • Interesting Developments Regarding UK’s Infamous Nude Giant Chalk Figure

      13 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments

      The figure, carved into a hill in the English countryside, has recently undergone scientific testing, shedding light on its origins.

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    • NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Makes Mars History [Videos]

      20 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments

      Watch Ingenuity, the Mars helicopter, make its first successful flight on the Red Planet.

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    • “History Happening” – The First Time Nirvana Played ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Live [Video]

      19 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments

      30 years ago, Nirvana sang ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ live for the first time. Here’s an account from someone who was there that night.

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    • An SA Ship, An Actress, And A Sailor Feature In Notorious Murder Trial

      30 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments

      Actress Gay Gibson boarded the cruise liner ‘Durban Castle’ in South Africa in October of 1947, not knowing that she would never reach her destination.

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    • Ever Heard The Story Of The ‘Female Saint Patrick’?

      17 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments

      Over the years, we’ve come to accept that St. Patrick banished snakes from Ireland, but that’s not the only falsehood in the history of a day celebrated around the world.

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    • ‘Booty Call’ And ‘Frenemies’ – Seven Common Slang Terms With Weird Hidden Histories

      11 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments

      A few of the words or terms that would usually be followed by “as the kids are saying” actually date back a long, long way.

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    • Items From Paul Kruger’s ‘Missing Hoard’ Now Up For Auction

      26 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments

      The mystery of the missing ‘Kruger Millions’ has been, to some degree, solved, and the gold wasn’t where treasure hunters thought it was.

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    • Why Everyone’s Going Nuts For Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ [Trailer]

      02 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      For those of us who don’t play chess, it’s hard to imagine a series about the game being anything but dull. Then, along came ‘The Queen’s Gambit’.

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    • Bizarre Stories Behind Four Of History’s Most Famous Curses 

      20 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      You’ve probably heard about most of these famous curses before, but perhaps you didn’t know how they got started.

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    • Cape Town 400 Million Years Ago – This Interactive Globe Is Awesome

      04 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      A former Google engineer has developed a map that can track 750 million years of the world’s history.

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    • Three Lessons From History On Why We Shouldn’t Rush A COVID-19 Vaccine

      01 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      History tells us that while a COVID-19 vaccine would be timely, scientists shouldn’t jump the gun before sending one out into the world.

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    • Five Excellent Podcasts That Take A Deep Dive Into History

      25 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      If you want to brush up on your history without boring yourself to tears, there are podcasts out there that are as informative as they are entertaining.

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    • Five Lessons We’ve Learnt From Past Pandemics

      18 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      Throughout history, we’ve overcome devastating pandemics, and learned some valuable lessons along the way.

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    • A Reminder That Gandhi Was A Raging Racist Against SA’s Black Population

      13 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      The frail, nobly malnourished old man isn’t quite as saintly as many would have you believe.

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    • That Took A While: They’ve Worked Out Where The Stonehenge Stones Are From

      31 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      After years of studies, scientists believe that they’ve solved the mystery of where Neolithic people sourced the stones used to make Stonehenge.

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    • Archaeologists Astonished By New Discovery Near Stonehenge

      22 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      Archaeologists are describing their new discovery as the “largest prehistoric structure ever found” in Britain.

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    • Historians Want You To Know Some Hard Truths About ‘Braveheart’ And William Wallace

      20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments

      25 years after Mel Gibson yelled “they will never take our freedom”, historians are still upset about the lack of factual accuracy in ‘Braveheart’.

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    • Royal Insider On The Moment Prince Philip Found Out His Wife Had Become Queen

      10 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments

      Prince Philip’s first instinct was to cover his face with a newspaper. This, and other inside details, have been revealed by a royal insider.

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    • The Rather Dark And Twisted History Behind That Famous Disney Castle

      06 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments

      The inspiration for the iconic Disney castle comes complete with a twisted tale of death and insanity.

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    • This Cinema In The Alex Township Is A Unique Piece Of SA History

      13 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments

      The iconic Kings Cinema has reopened in the township of Alex in Gauteng, having lost none of its charm.

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    • Very Cool Video Gives You Behind The Scenes Look At The Making Of An Italian Icon

      05 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments

      If you’ve ever wondered how the iconic Vespa scooter is made, here’s your chance to find out.

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    • ‘Morally Bankrupt Sex Fiend’ – Behind Closed Doors With Marie Antoinette

      06 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments

      Marie Antoinette’s private chambers reveal more than just lavish silk tapestries and over-the-top rococo flourishes.

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    • VICE’s Chief Prankster Is Back To Taunt The British Police [Video]

      26 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments

      Britain has some weird, outdated laws, and notorious prankster Oobah Butler wants to see how many he can break before getting arrested.

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    • Archaeologists Left Red-Faced After ‘Ancient Stone Circle’ Revealed To Be Joke

      22 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments

      Archaeologists were elated at the discovery of what they thought was a 4 500-year-old stone circle. This didn’t end well for them.

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    • The Fascinating History Of The Vibrator

      19 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments

      The fascinating history of vibrators, from medical tool right through to revolutionary sex toy, makes for quite a story.

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    • Do You Know The Real Story Behind Guy Fawkes?

      06 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments

      If you’ve ever wondered why we set off fireworks on November 5, here’s the real story behind Guy Fawkes Day.

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