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When you hear the words “ancient Greece” what do you think about? Does your mind wander to the very first Olympics? Maybe it recalls the mythology of the Greek gods. It might even remind you of ancient Greece’s role in the development of democracy. It’s true, there are many things we would not have today if it wasn’t for ancient Greece such as vending machines, classical architecture, anchors, sinks, coins and more. But even though most people are aware that many things related to Western culture originated in Greece, there’s much more associated with it than we realize….READ MORE

In a modern world where war, conflict, political unrest, police brutality, violent social riots, and economic instability have apparently become the norm; peace and safety have become two of the biggest “luxuries” a country can offer its citizens. No one wants to live in a dangerous country, especially countries like these 25 Most Dangerous Countries According To Global Peace Index. Yet sadly, peace seems to be somewhat rare around the world. But don’t lose hope! In case you are one of the many people who is looking for a more peaceful and safe society, you might want to consider taking lessons in Icelandic, Danish, and/or Finnish because the countries where these languages are spoken are only three of the 25 Most Peaceful Countries in the World right now….READ MORE

From Athens, Jerusalem, and Rome to New York, Paris, and London, some cities have always been a magnet for art and culture, wealth, and large populations. But to rank history’s most influential cities isn’t an easy task. In order to calculate a city’s global influence throughout history, you have to take into account a range of factors, which is why there are many cities listed below that have had and continue to have a unique impact on the world. As the great tragedian Euripides said, “The first requisite to happiness is that a man be born in a famous city,” and today we are about to find out how true his statement is for the citizens of the world’s 25 most influential cities ever….READ MORE

Windows 10 has finally arrived and we had the chance to try it. We found specific features Microsoft revealed that some will love and others will loathe as usually happens in such cases. As expected, the company—thank God—brought back the familiar Start menu, but it has also refined Windows 8 features and added entirely new elements, such as “task view.” However, will you see these changes as major advancements you can’t live without, or will you stay with a previous version of Windows? These are some questions you need to answer since all we can do for now is offer some useful tips and hacks to master Windows 10 before you decide to get it or not….READ MORE

Very few fields of human endeavor have advanced as spectacularly throughout the past decades as that of science and as a result, we have a better quality of life in many ways. However, despite all these advances, there are always more to be discovered. So, for the time being, the explanations to the mysteries and equations that follow in this list have not yet been revealed or understood, and no matter how simple some of these questions may seem, trust us when we say they are not….READ MORE

At a young age most of us wondered what it would be like to have the amazing superpowers of our favorite superheroes such as Superman, the Hulk, and Wolverine. Many conversations with schoolmates were about what kind of superpower we would like to possess, with the most common answers being flying and invisibility. Growing up, however, made us realize there is no such thing as people with superpowers—at least not like those we see in movies. Yet, thorough research might change your mind, as there are some truly unique people out there who do possess superpowers, though some seem to be more like a curse actually….READ MORE

There’s a famous proverb that says the “big fish eats the little fish,” and if one takes a closer look at how nature works, one will see that this is not far from the truth. This is especially true in the animal kingdom where most animals survive by employing a wider range of tactics and evolutionary traits. As you have probably guessed by now, a powerful bite force is one of the many traits that help animals not only in their quest for food, but also in their battle for protection. For that reason, today we’ll rank the most “accomplished” members of the animal kingdom based on what else? Their bite force. From the beautiful Siberian tiger to the intimidating Polar bear, these are 25 most powerful bites in the animal kingdom you definitely want to avoid….READ MORE

Though fashion may seem outrageous at times, its history can prove to be just as outrageous if not more. After all, what would you say to the fact that some people in ancient times wore color coordinated clothing just to show off their status in society? Or how about the fact that one of the most important pieces to a bra was designed by a famous MALE writer? You won’t believe how interesting and shocking clothing history can be. So if you want to know where the idea for the name of your favorite jeans came from, or how the original bikinis where received, take a look at these 25 Bizarre Facts About Clothing Most People Are Not Aware Of….READ MORE

Everybody wants to be famous these days and thanks to YouTube many “commoners” manage to get their fifteen minutes who never would have had if they lived in a time before the Internet. However, this kind of fame doesn’t last long, isn’t considered legit by many peeps, and most important, doesn’t ordinarily bring money to the table except in very few cases. But what about those celebrities who became rich and famous the old-fashioned, traditional way but one day just quit being famous for one reason or another? On today’s list we remember 11 of them, but if you feel like we missed a few go ahead and leave your suggestions in the comments….READ MORE

In May NASA scientists speculated that what perceive as reality may in fact be part of a virtual world. According to their theory futuristic beings—human or otherwise—could be using virtual reality to simulate a time in the past or re-create how their remote ancestors (that would be us) lived. Further, British philosopher Nick Bostrom recently suggested that a race of far-evolved descendants could be behind our digital imprisonment. In other words, we are the product of a highly advanced computer code and we do what we’re programmed to do. So are we living in a simulated reality? Is every relationship, every sentiment, every memory a product of banks of supercomputers? The evidence may surprise you.

Even though these scenarios may seem unlikely and they could almost pass as script for a science-fiction film, there are a few signs one should consider before completely rejecting these seemingly wild theories. So how much control do we really have over our lives? How logical are our everyday decisions? The answer is enough to make anyone uncomfortable. Here are 25 Reasons To Believe We Might Be Living In A Matrix….READ MORE