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There Are Only About 25 Blimps Left in the World

ByHistory and Mystery August 13, 2024January 27, 2025

Just when you thought blimps were extinct, discover why these rare giants still float among us and what led to their near-disappearance.

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Police in India Still Use Pigeons to Relay Messages

ByHistory and Mystery August 13, 2024January 27, 2025

Modern India's police force employs an unexpected ally: messenger pigeons. Why do these birds still play a crucial role in law enforcement?

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The Day After Thanksgiving Is the Busiest Day of the Year for Plumbers

ByHistory and Mystery August 13, 2024January 27, 2025

Why do plumbers dread the day after Thanksgiving? Discover the messy truth behind 'Brown Friday' and how to avoid becoming part of the problem.

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Watching a Scary Movie Burns as Many Calories as Exercise

ByHistory and Mystery August 13, 2024January 27, 2025

Knocking out calories while cowering on the couch? Discover how horror films might rival your workout routine—but there's a twist you won't expect.

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Light From the Center of the Milky Way Takes 25,000 Years to Reach Earth

ByHistory and Mystery August 13, 2024January 27, 2025

Cosmic time travel reveals itself as we gaze at the Milky Way's center, but what ancient secrets are hidden within this 25,000-year-old light?

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There's a Part of the U.S. That's Only Accessible Through Canada

ByHistory and Mystery August 13, 2024January 28, 2025

Tucked away in Minnesota, this peculiar U.S. territory can only be reached through Canada—but why? The answer might surprise you.

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Miss Piggy's Name Is Short for Pigathius

ByHistory and Mystery August 13, 2024January 27, 2025

Unveiling Miss Piggy's full name, Pigathius, reveals surprising depth to the Muppet's character, but what other secrets does she hide?

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Ginkgo Trees Existed Before Dinosaurs

ByHistory and Mystery August 13, 2024February 9, 2025

Ginkgo trees, older than dinosaurs, have survived millions of years—but what's their secret to longevity, and what can we learn?

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Durian Fruit Is Banned on Public Transportation in Singapore

ByHistory and Mystery August 13, 2024January 27, 2025

A fragrant fruit faces fierce opposition in Singapore's subways, but why does this controversial ban persist despite durian's devoted fans?

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Jackson Mississippi Is Built on Top of a Dormant Volcano

ByHistory and Mystery August 13, 2024January 27, 2025

From ancient bedrock to urban sprawl, Jackson's hidden volcano shapes the city's destiny—but what surprises lurk beneath the surface?

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