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Category: Weird and Wild

8 Amazing Facts About Argentina
Weird and Wild

8 Amazing Facts About Argentina

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I recently spent a month in Argentina. It is quite a place; lively, with a rich history. Here are 8 things I learned, exploring the country.

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The Rise and Fall of Flares
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The Rise and Fall of Flares

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Flares seem like the essential piece of 1970’s fashion, but they were actually invented more than 200 years ago.

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The Secret History of Ambien
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The Secret History of Ambien

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Ambien is the world’s most popular sleeping tablet. Side effects include; sleep driving, night terrors and sexting.

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9 Things You Didn’t Know About the English Language
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9 Things You Didn’t Know About the English Language

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The English language has a long history, full of detours, adventures, and cul-de-sacs. Here are 9 things you don’t know, about the world’s most utilised …

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8 Major Cities That Changed Their Names
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8 Major Cities That Changed Their Names

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The world’s major cities seem as unchanging as the continents. But many of them have turbulent histories, and have changed hands, and names several times. …

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The Real ‘Annabelle’ Doll
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The Real ‘Annabelle’ Doll

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‘Annabelle’ is a porcelain doll, possessed by an evil spirit, star of her own popular movie franchise. Now, meet the real Annabelle doll.

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Almost World War III
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Almost World War III

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The world’s nuclear weapons are safeguarded by sophisticated computers and fool proof early warning systems. System with gold standard tech, back-ups, checks and balances, manual …

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The Cats of Sydney Harbour Bridge
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The Cats of Sydney Harbour Bridge

museumoflostby museumoflostOctober 4, 2017July 8, 20220

The cats of Sydney Harbour Bridge made their home in one of the world’s most famous landmarks, delighting tourists for decades.

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The Abbey Road Bystander
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The Abbey Road Bystander

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The Abbey Road bystander is in the background of the world’s most famous album cover, watching the world’s most famous band cross the street. Who is he?

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Coles Book Arcade

Cole’s Book Arcade

May 12, 2018January 29, 2022
The Degraves Street Subway

Underground History: The Degraves Street Subway

June 14, 2021July 25, 2024
Who was saint kilda?

Who Was Saint Kilda?

November 4, 2017February 3, 2022
The Virgin Mary at Coogee Beach

The Virgin Mary at Coogee Beach

December 29, 2017July 20, 2026
Melbourne Fish Market

Melbourne’s Lost Buildings

October 7, 2018April 24, 2024
The real Stand By Me bridge

The Real ‘Stand By Me’ Bridge

July 17, 2017July 19, 2026

Australia’s First Movie Screening

November 20, 2017May 24, 2021
Human exhibit at taronga Zoo

The Human Exhibit at Taronga Zoo

July 26, 2026
When did sunday trading start in Victoria

When Did Sunday Trading Start in Victoria?

July 18, 2026July 19, 2026
The History of the elevator

The History of the Elevator

July 4, 2026
Melbourne's Significant Trees

Melbourne’s Significant Trees

June 21, 2026
The origin of ASAP

The Origins of ASAP

June 7, 2026
Richard Estes

Richard Estes: Creative Reality

May 31, 2026June 1, 2026
Queen Isabella Changed Chess

How Queen Isabella Changed Chess

May 23, 2026
Cooper - Hotel Hell: A History of The Gatwick

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The First Melbourne International Film Festival - 11 Films Banned in Australia

[…] These wese were originally a state responsibility, until 1970 a state government appointed ‘Censor’ had sole responsibility to determine…

The Yarra Waterfall - The Museum of Lost Things - How the Yarra Changed Its Course

[…] A huge channel was dug from the city to the ocean, known as ‘Coode’s Canal’, that shortened and straightened…

Pete Hard - The Evan Dando Incident

Ok, I typed a ton of good shit and these clowns dumped it……you posted already. Ah, No I didn’t ,…

Pete - The Evan Dando Incident

Ok, I typed a ton of good shit and these clowns dumped it……you posted already. Ah, No I didn’t ,…

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