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How Steven Spielberg became a Legend and Created Masterpieces
People all over the world recognize the name of Steven Spielberg, the Hollywood mogul who has been turning out blockbuster…
20 Important Historical Firsts Achieved by the Soviet Space Program
Space, the final frontier, played a central role in the post-World War Two era which came to be defined by…
Muslim Americans have Much Deeper Roots in Our Country’s History than Many Care to Admit
Over the past few years, Muslims have frequently found themselves at the center of debates regarding religious freedom in the…
40 Unsung Heroes of Black History We Should All Learn About This Month
February is Black History Month. While schools feature Black history this month, most students will only hear about the same…
20 Of The Slowest Historical Torture Methods We Can’t Believe Living Souls Had to Endure
Torture is unpleasant, as indeed is the intended purpose of the practice. The act of inflicting physical or psychological pain…
18 Health Treatments that Killed People Faster than the Problems they Were Trying to Prevent
The practice of medicine is among the oldest professions in the world, responsible for the preservation and prolongation of countless…
40 of the Most Influential People of All Time
The people who influenced history the most, the "movers and shakers" from ancient times until today, have one thing in…
16 Death Tests Doctors Used to Determine If Someone Was Really Dead in the 18th and 19th Centuries
It is 1750, and you’ve just died from one of the many communicable diseases of the era. Without the modern…
16 Surprising Facts About The Wright Brothers Everybody Should Know
Orville and Wilbur Wright, more commonly known as "The Wright Brothers", were among, if not the most influential American engineers…
20 Noteworthy Engineering Failures in History
Engineers are the unsung heroes of modern civilization. Providing mankind with the ability to travel over water with ships, drive…