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How Many Countries Are There in the World?
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It's a big old world and the number of countries it contains changes all the time. So, do you know how many there are? It's not an easy question.
Was an Evil Spirit Released When Japan's 'Killing Stone' Split in Half?
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When the "killing stone," or "SesshÅ seki," split March 5, 2022, on the plains of Mount Nasu in Japan, was the devious spirit Tamamo-no-Mae released into the world to wreak havoc?
Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II
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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.
Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?
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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs. Yep, it's got a colorful story.
Take Our Head-scratching Hoax Quiz
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Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Other times, it's just fiction. How much do you know about these horrible hoaxes?
Why Was the WWII Battle of Stalingrad So Deadly?
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The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest in all of World War II. More Soviet troops died there than did American soldiers in the entire war. What made this battle so deadly?
Theseus Slew the Minotaur, But Was He a Hero or a Villain?
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Theseus was the mythical founder-hero of Athens and the slayer of the Poseidon-cursed man-bull known as the Minotaur. "Olympians" author George O'Connor reflects on Theseus, a difficult mythological hero to love.
'Norse to See You': Take Our Viking Quiz!
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Helmets, battles, Leif Erikson Day - our Viking quiz has it all. Grab some mead and let's get started!
Annie Londonderry Bicycled Around the World and Into the Record Books
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At age 23, Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, aka Annie Londonderry, set out on an around-the-world cycling adventure. Why did she do it and did she make it?
Viktor Frankl's 'Search for Meaning' in 5 Enduring Quotes
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Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl is best-known for penning "Man's Search for Meaning," after surviving three years in Nazi concentration camps. This book has been a beacon of hope to millions over the years.