Learn the Last Words of These Famous People

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Famous people have always fascinated us. Even their last words have managed to catch our curiosity and imagination. The words that these famous people uttered from their deathbeds (or somewhere else) can sometimes shed light on their character and the circumstances of their demise. You cannot help feeling that their last words … Read more

What Was the Strange and Unusual CIA Project Artichoke?

Brainwashing and mind-controlling can be used for good and bad purposes, but both are ultimately unethical. Several groups and organizations use many forms of brainwashing and mind-controlling such as coercion, prejudice, psychoactive drugs, and hypnotism on other people to believe a particular unethical idea. They are even used in the enslavement of … Read more

Did You Know about These Common Misconceptions

Chances are, you have heard several misconceptions that your parents or grandparents have told you, or you have even seen circulating on the Internet. Such misconceptions include: peanuts are nuts, fortune cookies are part of Chinese cuisine, Vikings wore helmets, or Frédéric Chopin is the composer of “Spring Waltz.” These misconceptions are … Read more

The Craziest Medical Theories and Practices

Most of us assume that medical practitioners operate under the motto  of “do no harm”, but might not always be the case even if unintentional. Advancements in the field of medicine and technology have enabled medical practitioners to do amazing things. However, there is no shortage of crazy theories and practices in … Read more

What are Blue Bananas?

Most of us probably tasted the popular Cavendish variety of the banana. These bananas are nutritious and they can survive even if you ship them overseas. But Cavendish bananas are definitely not the most delicious type of bananas. In fact, there are a thousand different types of bananas around the world that … Read more

The Surprising Origins of Popular Foods

We all have our favorite foods that seem to be embedded in our daily diets. These are the foods we crave for every once in a while. Though we may like these certain foods so much, some of us do not have any idea where they really came from. Whenever you eat … Read more

What Are the Different Types of Clouds?

Most of us might have observed that there are different forms of clouds on a typical day. Sometimes the sky is full of white fluffy clouds, but there are instances that they are dark and menacing. Clouds are responsible for revealing how air and moisture move in the atmosphere. There are also … Read more

Unusual Names for Groups of Animals

Almost all animals gather in groups at some point in their lives. When they form groups, it’s mainly for safety purposes because they are less likely to be attacked by predators if they come in groups. Well, whatever their other reasons are for gathering together, there’s one thing common that happens when … Read more