The world contains about 900,000 official islands—both continental and oceanic islands. Some countries only have a few, while others are formed of numerous. The Philippines has the most, with over 7,000 islands and islets. While most are commonplace, there are islands where things are not quite normal. From a rock that horrifies scientists to a
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In the animal kingdom, some furry and feathered friends have leaped, barked, and purred their way into the limelight, becoming more than just beloved pets. These standout stars have turned the heads of millions, not just with their adorable antics but with feats and stories that seem straight out of a movie. From tail-wagging heroes
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When it comes to fundraising, most people think of bake sales, car washes, or charity auctions. But what if I told you that some fundraisers out there are so bizarre and off the wall that they might make you do a double take? These events prove that creativity knows no bounds when raising money for
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The Vietnam War was a long, drawn-out, controversial, and very violent conflict. More than two million Vietnamese civilians were killed during the war, which was among the most violent of the second half of the 20th century. Millions of troops from both South Vietnam and North Vietnam’s respective armies died, too. Officially, nearly 60,000 American
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Humanity’s admiration of art is strange. Why do people feel so strongly about things made from such fragile materials? The full answer might never be known, but people have become very good at protecting valuable art. Very good, but not perfect. The world is too unpredictable for precautions to be taken against every eventuality, and
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Each year, millions of people travel thousands of miles across the globe to see famous landmarks with their own eyes. But for those unconcerned with originality, there are plenty of replicas scattered about. While some of them are undeniably tacky—like the reproductions of the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower on the Las Vegas
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Medicine has come a long way since history was first recorded, and even farther in the past hundred years or so. People are living longer than ever, medicine is breaking new ground all the time, and technology is gaining ground even as we speak. More and more new medical treatments are being experimented with, and
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The children’s books on this list are about as far from Goodnight, Moon as you can get. Forget cozy tales of friendly animals and gentle life lessons. Today, we’re exploring a few books that are unsettling at best. The themes they explore go way beyond spooky tales. These narratives touch on complex emotions, existential questions,
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If you have been on the internet in the past few months, you have probably seen the horror stories of bedbug infestations. These little bloodsuckers invade a house and scurry away into every corner of your home before coming out at night to slurp up your blood. Reading about them is enough to make your
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Art restoration is a delicate dance between preserving history and breathing new life into the past. But sometimes, well-intentioned efforts result in downright disasters. While some pieces have been mutilated, others have been lost altogether. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that you should never send art to Spain for restoration. From amateur
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