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Why the US is Still Segregated
[…] Every single city in the United States is still largely segregated by race. But this isn’t just because of coincidence or personal preference. It is because of a systematic, government-sanctioned process over the course of the 20th century that … Continue reading
Keeping up with the Joneses: Who Were the Joneses and What Happened to Their Mansion?
[…] Get ready for an adventure as we explore the long-lost mansion that inspired the phrase “Keeping up with the Joneses”! Join Ken on a journey through time, unraveling the history of the Joneses, their iconic house, and the legacy … Continue reading
Susie Dent’s Foreign Words of the Week – Stolen Words
What English words have been stolen from other languages? How much of English has come from other languages? Countdown Star Susie Dent describes her top British words that have been adopted from other languages! As English originates from other languages… … Continue reading
This Instagram Account Shares Fascinating Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Learn In School, Here Are 50 Of Their Best Posts | Bored Panda
Adelaide Ross and Ilona Baliūnaitė These fun facts just might blow your mind! (Or at the very least teach you something new!) According to a survey from the American Historical Association, two thirds of people in the US consider history … Continue reading
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A disabled young man thrives alongside a family that doesn’t hold back their dark humor, in a documentary by Daniel Poler.
Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? – Andrew Smith
Trace the history of popcorn, from its origins in the Americas to its explosion of popularity in the 20th century. — Soft percussion and a toasty scent mark the violent transformation of tough seeds into cloud-like puffs. This is the … Continue reading
When The Medicine Is Another Person
[…] Medical cannibalism is the practice of treating diseases by consuming human remains. It’s… gross. And weird. But also, it’s fairly common all around the world, has a long and weird history, and you might have done it yourself. A … Continue reading
Aztec Chocolate – Blood & Spice
[…] LINKS TO SOURCES** The Secret Life of Chocolate by Marcos Patchett: https://amzn.to/3qoLOB1 For more information visit thesecretlifeofchocolate.com The True History of Chocolate by Sophie & Michael Coe: https://amzn.to/3sWBl1f Florentine Codex by Bernardino de Sahagún: https://amzn.to/2OrKiAE Thomas Gage’s Travels in … Continue reading