Who doesn’t love looking at a fun map? No, we don’t mean the tedious ones we had to learn back in our school days. We are talking about the informative and insightful maps that make us think. In this article, for example, we featured 15 cool maps that offer a unique perspective of our world. From a map of the animals of our planet to one of the most photographed places in the world, these fascinating maps will certainly teach you something new and exciting.
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15 of the Most Bizarre Inventions from the Medieval Times
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Here are seven well-known history facts we should have never believed.
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12 Vintage Christmas Songs That Still Warm Hearts
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Watch this fascinating documentary that sheds some great insight into how Rome fell, and what the Dark Ages actually consisted of.
8 Incredible Historical Predictions that Actually Came True
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Listen to this hauntingly beautiful cover of the classic song “What a Wonderful World”.
What People Need When the End Is Nigh: A Profound Talk
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15 Unique and Powerful Armors Worn by Heroes and Warriors
Here’s a treat for history buffs! Check out the most amazing types of armor throughout history.
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10 Incredible People You Never Heard Of!
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If you’re interested in Greek mythology, then make sure you check out these amazing films.
Some of These Facts About the US Will Leave You Speechless
We have collected the 50 most fascinating facts about each state. Some of them historical, some funny, and some straight out hard to believe.
These Ancient Stories Were Lost to the Sands of Time
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10 of the Most Spectacular Royal Crowns in the World
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7 Mythical Characters Who Actually Existed
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1 Day in Pompeii: Experience That Fateful Day!
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Wow, history really is an endless treasure trove of knowledge!
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Many seniors will offer a different piece of advice on life. This collection of tips will allow you to live the most wondrous golden years imaginable.
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Some of the great and good of science, industry and entertainment made bold predictions in the past that proved to be completely false. Take a look.
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Let's take a look at 26 vintage photos filled with undeniable charm.
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The Second World War saw the use of many jaw-dropping weapons. Many others, however, were considered flops.
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In addition to being one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin left many a thought to ponder. Here are 15 of his most famous quotes.
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Let’s start the new year with these amusing and inspiring January quotes.
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We may not believe in UFOs, but throughout history there have been some rather strange UFO-like encounters that defy logic.
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