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Flowers evolved much later in the history of life on earth they did not appear until 140 million years ago they have since outnumbered conifers and other seed bearing plants that once dominated the planet
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Flowers evolved much later in the history of life on earth they did not appear until 140 million years ago they have since outnumbered conifers and other seed bearing plants that once dominated the planet
Flowers: Late Bloomers of Earth's History Flowers, those delicate and vibrant wonders that bring…
Dana Jordan
Dana Jordan
February 02, 2024
1 min
Galileo s middle finger is on display at a museum in florence italy
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Galileo s middle finger is on display at a museum in florence italy
Galileo's Middle Finger on Display at a Museum in Florence, Italy Image Source: The Guardian Have…
Morgan Wallace
Morgan Wallace
February 02, 2024
1 min
For the first time in history there are more people over 64 than children younger than 5
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For the first time in history there are more people over 64 than children younger than 5
For the First Time in History: More People Over 64 than Children Younger than 5 The world keeps…
Morgan Wallace
Morgan Wallace
February 02, 2024
2 min
High heels have been trending since the 10th century but it wasn t until the 18th century that they became popular with women before that they were considered fashionable footwear for cavalrymen and male members of the aristocracy
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High heels have been trending since the 10th century but it wasn t until the 18th century that they became popular with women before that they were considered fashionable footwear for cavalrymen and male members of the aristocracy
High Heels: From Calvarymen to Fashion Statement High heels have been a trending fashion statement…
Dana Jordan
Dana Jordan
February 02, 2024
1 min
High heels were originally worn by men 1 000 years ago because heels helped their feet stay in stirrups
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High heels were originally worn by men 1 000 years ago because heels helped their feet stay in stirrups
High Heels: A Fashion Trend with a Historical Twist Did you know that high heels were originally…
Morgan Wallace
Morgan Wallace
February 02, 2024
2 min
If we had the same mortality rate now as in 1900 more than half the people in the world today would not be alive
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If we had the same mortality rate now as in 1900 more than half the people in the world today would not be alive
If we had the same mortality rate now as in 1900, more than half the people in the world today would…
Morgan Wallace
Morgan Wallace
February 02, 2024
1 min
In 16th century italy male opera singers known as castrati were castrated before puberty to retain high pitched singing voices
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In 16th century italy male opera singers known as castrati were castrated before puberty to retain high pitched singing voices
In 16th-Century Italy, Male Opera Singers Were Castrated before Puberty to Retain High-Pitched…
Morgan Wallace
Morgan Wallace
February 02, 2024
2 min
In 1980 there was only one country in the world with no telephones bhutan
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In 1980 there was only one country in the world with no telephones bhutan
In 1980, there was only one country in the world with no telephones: Bhutan. The year was 1980. It…
Dana Jordan
Dana Jordan
February 02, 2024
2 min
In ancient greece idiot meant a private citizen or layman
History
In ancient greece idiot meant a private citizen or layman
In Ancient Greece "Idiot" Meant a Private Citizen or Layman In today's world, the word "idiot" is…
Elizabeth Marshall
Elizabeth Marshall
February 02, 2024
2 min
In egypt around 1500 b c a shaved head was considered the ultimate in feminine beauty
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In egypt around 1500 b c a shaved head was considered the ultimate in feminine beauty
The concept of beauty has always been subjective, varying across cultures and time periods…
Elizabeth Marshall
Elizabeth Marshall
February 02, 2024
1 min
In the marriage ceremony of the ancient inca indians of peru the couple was considered officially wed when they took off their sandals and handed them to each other
History
In the marriage ceremony of the ancient inca indians of peru the couple was considered officially wed when they took off their sandals and handed them to each other
The Ancient Inca Marriage Ceremony: When Sandals Symbolized Unity In the fascinating world of…
Morgan Wallace
Morgan Wallace
February 02, 2024
2 min
In the 17th century the value of pi was known to 35 decimal places today to 1 2411 trillion
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In the 17th century the value of pi was known to 35 decimal places today to 1 2411 trillion
In the 17th century, the value of pi was known to 35 decimal places. Today, to 1.2411 trillion. Pi…
Dana Jordan
Dana Jordan
February 02, 2024
2 min
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