Tomatoes are an indispensable food, from adding it as a topping on French fries and sliders, to using it in salsa and making sandwiches – but did you know they’re fruits too? People feared tomatoes to be toxic until the mid-1800s because they resembled plants containing deadly nightshade. Furthermore, tomatoes had a longstanding belief that […]
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One of the most striking characteristics of China’s Great Wall is that it doesn’t consist of one continuous wall; rather, it consists of several interconnecting walls and trenches across northern Chinese territory. Builders employed conventional building materials like earth and stone, but also employed an unexpected ingredient: sticky rice! This glutinous grain was an integral
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North America attracts tourists from around the globe. Home to famed theme parks and natural wonders, its wide variety of musical genres and diverse culture make North America an eye-catching travel destination. At third in terms of population, Africa is also the third-most populous continent, boasting diverse terrain from glacial tundra and scorched deserts to
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Cuba is known for having an authoritarian government which controls many aspects of its economy, with benefits like universal healthcare and education provided through this centralized system. Cuba offers more than its iconic landmarks alone! Here are a few interesting facts that might not be on your radar! 1. It is the largest island in
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Zebras are beloved animals with beautiful stripes that have inspired people to refer to pedestrian crossings as “zebra crossings.” Additionally, these incredible animals can sleep standing up while boasting panoramic vision. Zebras use an array of sounds and facial expressions to communicate with other zebras, including whinnying, barking and soft snorts. When they feel unsatisfied
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Canada is the second-largest nation on earth, covering an area of 9.985 million square kilometers and boasting the world’s longest coastline. Canada was originally known as the Dominion of Canada until 1950s, when its political power increased and it changed to simply Canada. “Eh” has long been part of Canadian lingo. Canada is the second-largest
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China is the most populous nation on earth and boasts an intriguing ancient history as well as an ever-expanding economy today. Many people assume table tennis, also known as ping pong in China, originated there; it actually hails from Great Britain. There’s also the persistent myth that soccer (known as football in China) originates in
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The Great Fire of London was one of London’s greatest disasters, starting on 2 September 1666 at Thomas Farrynor’s bakery and rapidly spreading through Pudding Lane Street and Fish Street Hill. London’s medieval layout, full of highly combustible structures made its spread more rapid. It was caused by a fire in a bakery On September
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Egypt is one of the world’s most captivating nations, boasting an ancient culture dating back millennia. From mummies to the Nile River, there are so many exciting facts about this incredible nation you may never have known! Do you know that, if you were to unwind the linen bandages on an Egyptian mummy, they would
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