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The New Seven Wonders of the World

What Are the “New” Seven Wonders of the World?

In 1999, a Swiss-Canadian filmmaker and aviator wanted to create something special with the advent of the new internet age. Bernard Weber asked himself: “What could be the smallest common denominator, a sentence, a word, a concept that anyone on this planet would understand immediately and, hopefully, would get excited about?” According to his account, …

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a computer generated image of the temple of artemis

Exploring the Rich History of The Temple of Artemis: A Journey Through Time

The Temple of Artemis, located in the ancient city of Ephesus in modern-day Turkey, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built around 550 BC, the temple was considered by many to be the most impressive structure of its time. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis, the temple was a grand and …

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A digital rendering of Stonehenge

How Stonehenge Was Gifted to the British People

My folks’ anniversary is coming up, so I’m sure they’re both working on a master plan to outdo the other with their gifts. But I’d be shocked if they could outdo this guy’s “gift.” Cecil Chubb once bought Stonehenge in 1915 using money from his brother-in-law’s inheritance, gifted to the couple. The price? A tidy …

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a stoned garden gnome

Ultra Rich People Problems: They Used to Hire Real-Life Garden Gnomes to Live on Their Estates

I’m sure you’ve spotted them in your many travels. Some of you may have even had the bad luck of knocking one over, spilling out their ceramic guts onto the soft earth below. Of course, I’m talking about garden gnomes. Those silent g-having faux-furry little creepy beasts that adorn so many of our front lawns, …

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computer generated image of a man using a printing press

The Printing Press: The Story of the Greatest Invention in History

What is the greatest invention in human history? It’s definitely an arguable point, that’s for sure. Some scholars say it was the wheel, as it allowed us to move great distances much faster. Others like to point to nails and screws, as they gave us the ability to create structures, from small chairs to giant …

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