People & Civilizations

Civilizations need hard-working people in order to thrive! That goes for historical and current cultures.

In order to better appreciate our world today, we need to take a look back at the hard work from past generations that helped us become the thriving world that we are!

Medieval Era hygiene

8 Unhygienic Habits People Had During the Medieval Age

Jennifer Anyabuine
Jan 9, 2023

Did you know that during the medieval ages, people used urine to treat bruises and other open wounds?

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Why people never smiled in old photos

The Reasons Why Nobody Smiled in Old Photos

Becca Marsh
Jan 25, 2023

Did you know that smiling was considered idiotic and a lower-class action from the 1800s to the 1900s?

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Facts about Jeffrey Dahmer

30 Bone-Chilling Facts About Jeffrey Dahmer

Aaron Lao
Jan 25, 2023

Jeffrey Dahmer was obsessed with Star Wars and wore yellow contact lenses to resemble the Return of the Jedi villain, the Emperor.

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Weird things people did during the victorian era

10 Weird Things People Did During The Victorian Era

Shash Wighton
Aug 11, 2022

Did you know that wearing hats with taxidermized birds was fashionable during the Victorian era?

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8 Interesting Facts About The Yakuza

8 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Yakuza

Shash Wighton
Jul 21, 2022

Did you know that being a member of the Yakuza isn't illegal in Japan?

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Queen of England Powers

10 Incredible Powers That The Queen Of England Has

Jamie Ward
Oct 25, 2022

Did you know that Queen Elizabeth II has traveled to 120 countries without a passport?

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Fun Facts About Ninjas

8 Strange Facts About Ninjas

Shash Wighton
Apr 28, 2022

Did you know that the Shuriken, or Ninja Star, isn't even proven to be used by ninjas? It was actually a weapon samurai used.

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Facts about Michelangelo

10 Magnificent Facts About Michelangelo

Becca Marsh
Apr 10, 2022

Did you know that Michelangelo designed the fortifications for his hometown, the city of Florence?

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Are mermaids real?

Are Mermaids Real?

Becca Marsh
May 20, 2021

The most famous documented sighting of a mermaid was by Christopher Columbus in 1493, off the coast of Africa.

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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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