The History Of Monkeypox Explained
From its initial discovery in lab monkeys to a global outbreak in 2022 deemed a public health emergency, here is the history of monkeypox explained.
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From its initial discovery in lab monkeys to a global outbreak in 2022 deemed a public health emergency, here is the history of monkeypox explained.
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Read MoreWhile it's not comparable to a biblical plague of locusts, the use of insects in war can be equally devastating. This is the untold history of insect warfare.
Read MoreEvery so often, a discovery changes everything about the way we look at or think of our ancestors. Here are recent archaeological finds that changed history.
Read MoreOnly a few a "supervolcanos" exist and one clearly sits above the rest: Indonesia's Toba. This is the largest known volcanic eruption in our planet's history.
Read MoreSteeped in Jewish folklore, the golem has grown into a figure of Jewish resistance and strength. The history of the golem is rich, complicated, and important.
Read MoreComing about as a result of bad weather, bad luck, or just plain old human error, the stories of hot air balloon accidents are a category all their own.
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Read MoreThe world of the Neanderthals was a near-endless winter and there were many ways to die, as the unluckiest Neanderthal in history once found out. Some deaths, and this still holds true today, are simply the result of an unfortunate circumstance. This was the unluckiest Neanderthal in history.
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Read MoreThe tradition of caroling around the holiday season has a bizarre history. First done during pagan rituals thousands of years ago, caroling initially had nothing to do with Christmas. The bizarre history of caroling includes wassailing, Saint Francis of Assisi, and a ban on Christmas itself.
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Read MoreAs one of the most iconic landmarks in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower stands at 300 meters high, but few people know that the Eiffel Tower was actually built for the International Exposition in France in 1889. This is the bizarre history of Gustave Eiffel and the harsh criticism he faced.
Read MoreThe history of soda can be traced back to 1767 when chemist Joseph Priestly added carbonation to water for medicinal purposes.
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Read MoreNot only were quite a few women part of the pirate life, but they have some deeply fascinating stories. These are the most notorious female pirates in history.
Read MoreThe lines outside the restrooms must have been incredible when these movies screened in the theater.
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