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The spot where Roman senators murdered Julius Caesar is now home to a no-kill animal shelter In the…

The Legend of Stingy Jack and the Origins of Jack-O'-Lanterns In the spirit of celebration and the…

The Fascinating Origin of the Word "Pencil" When examining the etymology behind words, one can…

Wedding Cakes: An Ancient Roman Tradition for Fertility and a Successful Marriage Wedding cakes have…

Trick-or-Treating: Unveiling the Origins of Halloween Guising Trick-or-treating, a cherished…

Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' Was Painted the Same Year the Eiffel Tower Was Inaugurated, 1889 When we…

Ancient Egyptians Slept on Pillows Made of Stone In ancient Egypt, the head was believed to be the…

Avocados: The Surprising Name Behind the Popular Fruit Avocados, the delicious green fruit often…

Before the 1800s, people had a "first" and "second sleep." They would sleep 3-4 hours, wake up for…

Homo luzonensis: A New Species of 3ft Tall Human Discovered in a Philippines' Cave In 2019, an…

Humans Inherited Goosebumps: An Evolutionary Trait to Appear More Threatening Have you ever wondered…

In 5,000 years of human history, only one disease has been eradicated: smallpox. Smallpox, a highly…