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“Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” This infamous quote is known by pretty much everyone. But just how much history do you actually know?

We’re confident you know the basics, but history is so much more than the basics!

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A history of bicycles

A Brief History Of Bicycles

Becca Marsh
Apr 21, 2021

The first electric-powered bicycle was patented on December 31, 1895, by American inventor Ogden Bolton Jr.

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Criminals who could still be out there

7 Criminals Who Could Still Be Out There Today

Jack De Graaf
Nov 18, 2021

Between 1971 and 1972, six black girls were murdered in D.C. by a man who dubbed himself The Freeway Phantom. He was never found.

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The first homeless shelters

The Bizarre Story Of The First Homeless Shelter

Jack De Graaf
Mar 23, 2021

During the 1800s in London, homeless people could pay a penny to sit on a wooden bench indoors, but they weren't allowed to sleep.

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30 facts all about Joe Biden

30 Presidential Facts About Joe Biden

Becca Marsh
Apr 10, 2022

Joe Biden was the first president-elect in US history to mention transgender people in his victory speech.

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The history of Roman numerals

The History Of Roman Numerals

Jack De Graaf
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that Roman numerals were actually created between 850 and 750 BC before Rome was even founded?

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Why does Santa give coal to bad kids?

Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal To Bad Kids?

Jack De Graaf
Apr 8, 2022

In the early 1800s, bad children didn't get a lump of coal from Santa, but would be punished with a "birch rod."

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Facts about the Spanish Flu

8 Shocking Facts About The Spanish Flu

Shash Wighton
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that the Spanish Flu did not originate in Spain?

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Why are black cats associated with halloween?

Why Are Black Cats Associated With Halloween?

Becca Marsh
Apr 8, 2022

In the US many shelters won't put black cats up for adoption, as they are worried that people would only want them for Halloween.

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10 Historical Facts About The Ancient Egyptians

10 Historical Facts About The Ancient Egyptians

Becca Marsh
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that the ancient Egyptians were some of the first people to mummify the dead? The whole process took around 70 days.

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11 Interesting Facts About The Twin Towers

11 Interesting Facts About The Twin Towers

Lizzie Robinson
Apr 8, 2022

The Twin Towers cost $900 million to construct. When adjusted for inflation today, this is equivalent to over $5 billion.

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facts about Ancient Romans

10 Amazing Facts About Ancient Rome And The Romans

Jack De Graaf
Apr 4, 2021

Did you know that the Roman Empire was so vast in its reach that Alaska would have fit into it more than three times?

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Pepsi briefly became the sixth largest military in the world

How Pepsi Became The Sixth Largest Military In The World

Jack De Graaf
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that during the Cold War, Pepsi Co became the sixth largest military in the world?

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