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'In The Event Of Moon Disaster' The Speech Nixon Prepared If The Moon Landing Failed
Voyaging through the cosmic expanse carries inherent hazards, with myriad challenges capable of imperilling the mission from launch to...
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The ‘Pit Brow Lasses’ Of 19th-Century Coal Mines
In the depths of the 19th century, amidst the coal fields of Lancashire, a remarkable group of women emerged, challenging the societal...
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The Day Andy Warhol Was Shot By 'The Society for Cutting Up Men' (SCUM)
When Valerie Solanas entered Andy Warhol's sixth-floor office at 33 Union Square West on June 3, 1968, armed with two guns and consumed...
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The Cannibalism of 1672: What Led to the Dutch Mob Butchering and Eating Their Prime Minister?
Once a prominent figure but now largely overlooked, Johan de Witt held a pivotal role in Dutch politics. Elevated to the position of...
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The Final Days of Van Gogh in Auvers
In the evening of July 27, 1890, Vincent van Gogh returned to his small room at the Auberge Ravoux in Auvers-sur-Oise, located north of...
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Why English Makes No Sense -“The Chaos,” Documents 800 Irregularities in English Spelling and Pronunciation
"The Chaos" is a poem illustrating the inconsistencies of English spelling and pronunciation. Crafted by Dutch writer, traveller, and...
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Catherine The Great And Her Pornographic Furniture
Once upon a time, there was a lady named Catherine II, who ruled over Russia with sass and scandal for a whopping three decades....
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Pop Sonnets - Old Twists On New Songs
The wonderful people over at Pop Sonnets have spent so much time putting a old spin on modern songs. They're absolutely wonderful.
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How Edward Hopper “Storyboarded” His Painting Nighthawks
Edward Hopper's masterpiece, "Nighthawks" (1942), transcends mere representation to encapsulate a profound sense of mid-century urban...
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Four Irrational Behaviours Voltaire Warned Us About
François-Marie Arouet, celebrated under his nom de plume Voltaire, stands as a preeminent figure of the Age of Enlightenment, an era...
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The Lost Art of Cassette Design
Steve Vistaunet’s Pinterest is a treasure-trove of photos of exuberant cassette spine designs from the gilded age of the mix-tape,...
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Album Covers With Deceased Band Members Removed
Death is a natural conclusion to all life, yet when it claims our beloved entertainment icons, disbelief often follows. From John Lennon...
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People That Found Themselves In Museums.
If I was ever confronted with my likeness in a museum I would freak.
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Richard Francis Burton: The Victorian Adventurer And Spy Who Brought The Kama Sutra To The West
Born in 1821, Sir Richard Francis Burton was a renowned British explorer, writer, orientalist scholar, and soldier. He gained fame for...
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The Teenager Who Saved A Man With An SS Tattoo
In 1996, a stirring incident unfolded as a black teenager bravely shielded a white man from an enraged mob, mistaken in their belief that...
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Henry Cyril Paget: The Dancing Marquess
Henry Cyril Paget, often referred to as "Toppy," remains relatively unknown to many, largely due to deliberate efforts by his descendants...
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Photoshop Used In Mysterious Ways: Musicians With Their Younger Selves
A bit more than a 10 year challenge, these images are strangely intriguing. I've no idea why though. The brilliance of images showcasing...
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The Magnificent 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe From The Ralph Lauren Collection
Renowned fashion mogul Ralph Lauren proudly possesses one of Britain's most distinguished automotive treasures – the 1938 Bugatti 57SC...
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Henry Morton Stanley And His Travels In The Congo.
It was the year 1887, and Henry Morton Stanley was embarking on a journey up the Congo River, during this expedition he unwittingly set...
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Exploring the Legendary Bass Techniques of Motown's James Jamerson
Embedded within the heart and soul of Motown's legendary Funk Brothers house band, James Jamerson wielded his bass guitar like a master...
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Jimmy Page Describes the Creation of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love”
Despite the well-deserved praise Jimmy Page receives for his innovative rock-blues shredding technique, including his violin-bowed walls...
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The Garroting Panic of Victorian London
From the fantastic website History Bones, here's a little insight into London of the past. While you're here, do have a look at the...
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Hear Dylan Thomas Recite His Classic Poem, “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night”
As a young child, Dylan Thomas enjoyed listening to his father, David John Thomas, reading Shakespeare to him before bedtime. Despite his...
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When Aldous Huxley Was Dying And Took LSD in His Final Hours And Had The 'Most Beautiful Death'
Novelist Aldous Huxley, known for his work "Brave New World," received a cancer diagnosis in 1960, leading to a gradual decline in his...
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