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Whether you know him as the Memphis Flash, the King of Hillbilly, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, or simply the King, Elvis Presley is one of the greatest—if not the greatest—cultural icons of the last seventy years. Almost forty years after his death, he still remains the biggest selling solo artist of all time with his records selling more than 600 million (over a billion according to the record company RCA) units worldwide. His dance moves and great looks quickly made him a fashion icon and the world’s premier sex symbol, making women go wild every time he appeared live on stage or TV….READ MORE

Cuba is the biggest island in the Caribbean Sea, with an official land area of 109,884 sq km (42,426 sq mi) and a population of more than 11 million. Arguably, one of the most talked about countries of the twentieth century, Cuba is famous for its Communist regime and the legendary icons of revolution it produced, most notably the country’s leader for fifty-two years (1959–2011), Fidel Castro, and one of the most recognized men of the century, Ernesto Che Guevara….READ MORE

Anyone who has ever tasted a good Mexican dish is familiar with the rich palette of flavor that explodes in your mouth. The ethnic dance of spices, herbs, meats, and vegetables are enough to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. In truth, it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t enjoy a good Mexican dish. But for something we all love so much, it’s surprising that we know so little about it. Things like it’s origin, history, and even preparation styles are all absent from the collective conscious of most Mexican food fans. Well, it’s time to change that….READ MORE

Solon the Athenian was a great philosopher and one of the seven sages of ancient Greece. However, he’s mainly remembered for being the legislator who laid the foundation for Athenian democracy with his reforms and efforts to legislate against political, economic, and moral decline. He was born in 640 BC in Athens and came from a very well-known and highly respected family with a lineage going back to the last king of Athens, Codrus. His father, Execestides, was the one who took care of his son’s education and made sure to teach Solon to treasure his life experiences, social values, and human relationships more than anything else….READ MORE

Modern symbols can say more about a person, a group of people, an organization, or even a religion and political ideology than a thousand words. Most of us are perfectly aware of what certain symbols represent; in many cases a single hand gesture or salute is enough to give you a clear message (often times not an amicable message to say the least). For example, the swastika is one of the most recognized symbols in the modern world, as well as one of the most feared in history. Even though the swastika is a peaceful, ancient, sacred symbol from Eurasia, not many people know its true origin and most associate it almost exclusively with Nazism and the Third Reich….READ MORE

Many people consider sex the greatest pleasure in life and, of course, without it reproduction would be simply impossible. Also, let’s not overlook that sex has become a business as well for many decades now since nothing sells as much as sex does. But what about the people who spit on sex and turn their backs on it? Are they weird? Are they scared? Are they just not interested? In this list we will learn about eleven notable people who either by choice, from ideology, by need, or just due to the circumstances never got any and died as pure as they were born…..READ MORE

Some—probably very few—people might be wondering what Minecraft is and why you should care or know anything about it. Most of you, especially the younger generation and most likely their parents as well, are aware of this Lego-style adventure game that has been considered the most addictive PC game in the world for the past few years. With more than 100 million registered users worldwide, Minecraft has become a global pop culture phenomenon, and according to some reports, there have been cases of parents seeking professional help to keep their children away from their computers because they have become obsessed with the game….READ MORE

Human beings have been living on Earth for tens of thousands of years and for the better part of it, we did so without causing any damage to Mother Nature. It’s true that most ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks, the Egyptians, the Mayans, the Mesopotamians, the Persians, the Indians, and the Native Americans among others, lived for a very long time in perfect harmony with the natural environment. However, the large increase in the global population and the Industrial Revolution (and the subsequent mass migration of multiple populations to urban areas) drastically changed things for the worse. In particular, the environmental pollution associated with these events has had some adverse ecological changes on the planet for almost two centuries now….READ MORE

We’ve all heard how horrifying and vile the Nazi Party was, with the Holocaust exemplifying their brutality and extreme hatred for those different from them in most histories. However, the creepiest thing about the Nazis is that every time one is willing to do a little more research on them, one will most likely discover something new about Hitler’s regime that won’t fail to shock and terrify. These elven little-known but still monstrous Nazi “scientists” are clear proof of this idea….READ MORE

Sadly, the music industry lost another standout performer today. Legendary pop icon Prince died at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota, after being spotted on several visits to a local pharmacy, just a week after he was rushed to the hospital with the flu. Despite being only fifty-seven and having years of creativity ahead of him, the multi-talented artist leaves behind an incredible musical legacy that spanned four decades. Prince was born on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was captivated by the magic of music from a very early age, learning to play instruments and writing his first song at age seven, while other kids were playing ball or watching cartoons….READ MORE