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Hatshepsut: The Queen Who Became a Pharaoh

In 15th century BCE Egypt, a remarkable woman ascended the throne and reigned for over 20 years. Defying tradition, Queen Hatshepsut (pronounced: haat·shuhp·soot) proclaimed herself Pharaoh, becoming one of few females to hold such power in ancient Egypt.

Visiting The Largest Cave Castle

Perched dramatically in the mouth of a 400-foot cliff in southwest Slovenia is Predjama Castle, certified by Guinness World Records as the world's largest cave castle.

The Attack of the Walking Dead in World War I

The date was August 6th, 1915. World War I raged across Europe as the German army marched on Russia’s Osowiec Fortress, determined to finally capture the stronghold after two failed attempts. Little did the Russian defenders know, the Germans had brought a terrifying new weapon - poison gas.

The Origin of the Jump Scare

The jump scare is deeply woven into the DNA of horror cinema. Those jolting moments of popped tension, pounding scores, and flashing images make audiences jerk back and shriek instinctively.

Hidden Giant: Earth’s largest waterfall revealed

Concealed in the stormy North Atlantic lies Earth’s greatest waterfall, an underwater giant hidden from view in the darkness between Iceland and Greenland.
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The thickest fur of mammals: Sea Otters

Off California's windswept Pacific coastline, a sleek brown otter floats on its back, casually smashing shellfish between paws resting on its softly furred belly. This marine mammal appears blissfully unbothered by the frigid ocean it calls home.

Longest coastline in America

Alaska, often dubbed the "Last Frontier," is a treasure trove of natural wonders. Its vastness is not just in its formidable land area but extends to the boundaries it shares with the seas and oceans. When it comes to coastline, Alaska isn't just leading the pack; it's in a league of its own.

Pepsi was originally called “Brad’s Drink”

Every story has a beginning, and for one of the most recognized beverages on the planet, it began not in a sprawling corporate lab but in a modest pharmacy in New Bern, North Carolina. Pepsi, that bubbly and effervescent drink known worldwide, started its journey as a quaintly named "Brad's Drink." And at its heart was a pharmacist with a vision – Caleb Bradham.

Pistachios can Spontaneously Combust

You know what they say about too much of a good thing, right? Well, it turns out that our beloved pistachios, those deliciously crunchy and nutritious green treats, come with a secret that would make any pyromaniac's eyes light up: in the right conditions, they can spontaneously burst into flames!

The Surprising History of Toothpaste in Ancient Egypt

When you squeeze minty fresh toothpaste onto your brush each morning, you’re participating in a ritual with ancient roots. Long before the first tube of Crest rolled off assembly lines, ancient Egyptians were concocting their own tooth-cleaning pastes. They valued oral hygiene and invented some of the first breath mints, toothpicks and toothpaste recipes.

Pope Francis was once a bouncer at a nightclub

Before becoming the head of the Catholic Church in 2013, Pope Francis lived a much simpler life back in Argentina. In fact, he held an unusual job for a future pope - he worked as a bouncer at a nightclub.
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