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March 2, 2016

Facts About Roses

Roses are one of the most sought after and favorite plants, with over 100 species of roses available and most of them originate in Asia, while the rest are from Africa, North America and Europe. Roses were commercialized since early days and plantations of roses existed ever since 500 BC, which led to the creation of over 13,000 varieties of roses over time. Listed below are some of the most astonishing facts about roses that will fascinate you. Black roses? Although there are a few species of roses like The Turkish Halfeti Rose, better known as “The Black Rose of

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February 23, 2016

A former Spanish slave named Yanga, led a group…

A former Spanish slave named Yanga, led a group of slaves into the highlands in what is now Mexico and continuously fought of the Spanish for more than 30 years until they came to an agreement to establish the first true free town in the Americas in 1618.

February 15, 2016

Machu Picchu was built in 1450, making it far younger than Oxford…

Machu Picchu was built in 1450, making it far younger than Oxford University, York Minster, The Divine Comedy by Dante and the printing press.

February 10, 2016

The first streaming music service started in 1897…

The first streaming music service started in 1897. Users in New York could pick up their phones and connect to the Telharmonium, a central hub that would pipe music being played live by two musicians playing 24 hours a day.

February 5, 2016

The Spanish Flu was named that because it’s effects…

The Spanish Flu was named that because it’s effects on countries involved in WW1 were censored for morale. Spain was neutral and thus papers reported on the flu hitting Spain, making people believe Spain was hit especially hard.

February 5, 2016

In 1847 during the Irish potato famine, the Choctaw Nation…

In 1847 during the Irish potato famine, the Choctaw Nation of Native Americans donated $147 to assist with famine relief. The Irish have just completed a monument of appreciation.

February 1, 2016

In 1911, eleven and seven year old brothers…

In 1911, eleven and seven year old brothers rode on horseback from NYC to San Francisco in 62 days.

January 31, 2016

In England until the early 20th century, a man wishing to separate…

In England until the early 20th century, a man wishing to separate from his wife could lead her to market by a halter and sell her to the highest bidder.

January 31, 2016

In medieval Germany, married couples could legally settle…

In medieval Germany, married couples could legally settle their disputes by fighting a judicial duel. To even the field, the man had to fight from inside a hole with one arm tied behind his back. The woman was free to move and was armed with a sack filled with rocks.

January 19, 2016

History of the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower isn’t just a beautiful backdrop for romantic photos and second honeymoons. It has certainly become that over the years, but it started out as the entrance to the World’s Fair in 1889 and was supposed to be torn down shortly after, yet it remains standing tall as one of the most iconic structures in the world. How did this happen? And where did it come from? To know the whole story, you have to start back in 1884 when ideas and sketches started to be shared among a number of architects and designers who wanted the prestige

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