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The best historical destinations in the world

There has always been something special about witnessing history being made, but there is also something extraordinary and mind-boggling about seeing something that was built hundreds of years ago and still stands to this day. Feeling the walls and walking on the concrete that once was inhabited by our ancestors many years ago is unbelievable

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Top 5 sci-fi related destinations

In recent years, the sci-fi genre has become more and more popular, as opposed to in the past, when it was looked down upon by many. Today, science fiction movies are among the most watched in cinemas, and the fantastical worlds are appealing to many. If you’re a sci-fi lover, you’re not alone, and there

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12 Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About Russia

When people think of Russia, images of Moscow’s Kremlin and a winter wonderland perhaps come first to mind. But there’s so much to learn about this huge country (the largest in the world). Spanning into Europe and Asia and 11 different time zones, it’s a country of contrasts. Here are 12 things you didn’t know

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These people are planning to colonize Mars

Mars might be nearly 34 million miles away, but what if we told you it might not be long until some people are calling the planet “home”? That’s right; these people are planning to colonize Mars, and it might not sound as out of this world as it first seems. The Mars One Program It

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How did ancient people tell time

Modern life is run by clocks, watches, and cellphones. We all have our preferred way of keeping track of time, and so did the people before us. From the Ancient Egyptians to the Ancient Chinese – here is how they could tell time. The Egyptians Starting with the Ancient Egyptians, who were known for being

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Why squirrels are more organized than you

You probably think you’re top dog when it comes to organization, right? We all know that one person who is super organized to the point of being irritating – if you can’t think of one then it’s probably you! But, no matter how organized you or your friends might be, it’s fair to say, you

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The dodo and what happened to him

Many people are familiar with the phrase, as dead as a dodo. The phrase is referencing the dodo and the fact that they are now an extinct species of bird. Sadly, it is becoming more and more common for animal species to become extinct thanks to humans destroying the homes of these animals, or hunting

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Best vacation destinations for archaeology geeks to visit

Do you ever look at the history of the world and think “WOAH” Well, you’re not alone. If you’re a bit of a nerd, there’s a high chance that you are totally mesmerised by this huge ball of fire that we live on. The fact that people have been able to evolve from tiny microorganisms

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What we know about this lost civilization

Science is constantly throwing up new discoveries, and changing the way we look at the world. This is why it’s so important to study as much as we can, and constantly question everything – sometimes the results are not what we think they might be. Some of the best scientific discoveries of all time are

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The La Brea tar pits

Los Angeles is such a unique city in so many ways, and it’s about so much more than just Hollywood. The City of Angels is one of the leading cities in the United States, a hub of culture, iconography, advancement, entertainment, and history. It is also the home of the famous La Brea Tar Pits,

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What is infinity?

When Buzz Lightyear cried “To infinity, and beyond” we all applauded. But it seems that nobody had the heart to tell Buzz that the very nature of infinity means it’s impossible to go beyond it! But, what actually is infinity, and how do we define it? This is not a recent question, and it has

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Islands that you can actually buy

How would you like to own your very own tropical island?! Like Richard Branson and Marlon Brando before you, you can become the proud owner of an actual island – assuming you have the bank balance of course! For the vast majority of us, this is nothing more than a simple pipe dream, but, that

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The enigma of Edinburgh’s miniature coffins

There is an unresolved mystery in Scottish folklore, it concerns the discovery of 17 miniature coffins in a cave in the 19th century in Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh. It remains a mystery to this day who put these tiny coffins in the cave in Edinburgh and for what reason. The mystery is even the subject of

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Pyramids – why are they so fascinating even in 2019?

The Egyptian pyramids, also known as the Giza Pyramid Complex, still remains one of the most popular tourist sites on earth. Every year, millions of visitors flock to gaze at their incredible stature and ponder on the ancient history that resides deep inside their tombs. But what exactly are the pyramids? Well, the Great Pyramids

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