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Why the Viking Longship Was Their Most Powerful Advantage?
The Vikings were both famed and feared as warriors and traders. Essential to their exploits was the longship, their light yet highly maneuverable vessel, which could sail against the wind…
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Hamadryad: Greek Beings That Live in Trees
Athenaeus provides the most extensive mythographic text about the hamadryads.
What Causes Brain Freeze?
A pounding headache or pain radiating through your skull when eating ice cream or drinking an ice-cold beverage is likely…
The World as Seen by Europeans Before 1492
Their worldview was influenced by Classical sources (like Ptolemy), Christian theology, and explorers' reports, leading to a mix of accurate…
Science Sleep: Men and Women Do Not Sleep the Same Way
Science Sleep: men and women do not sleep the same way The sleep patterns of men and women differ not…
10 Drugs That Changed the World
Major medical advances have changed the lives of millions of people in enormous ways.
5 Popular Myths About Music
The notes aren't quite seven, and sad melodies don't always worsen the mood.
