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Pictured above is Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever recorded. Hes pictured with women, children, and a man of standard sizes to show contrast.

[Photo] October 18

October 21, 2021
Pictured above is the Eiffel Tower, located in Paris, France. Its 134 years old.

[Photo] October 5

October 7, 2021
terracotta warriors

[Photo] Today in History – March 29, 1974

March 25, 2021
king richard i

[Photo] Today in History – March 25, 1199

March 24, 2021
mary ann shadd

[Photo] Today in History – March 24, 1853

March 24, 2021
nuremberg war crimes

[Photo] Today in History – October 16, 1946

October 15, 2020
winnie book

[Photo] Today in History – October 14, 1926

October 13, 2020
hurricane

[Photo] Today in History – October 10, 1780

October 10, 2020
jfk

[Photo] Today in History – October 7, 1963

October 7, 2020
yosemite national park

[Photo] Today in History – October 1, 1890

October 1, 2020
Babe Ruth appearing in front of thousands of fans at the Yankee Stadium.

[Photo] Today in History – September 24, 1934

September 24, 2020
Cereal is one of the most famous breakfast food in America

[Photo] Americans spend more than $7 billion on cereal each year

May 20, 2020
The North Pole is not located on any continent

[Photo] The North Pole is in all the time zones

May 18, 2020
Most people will hide valuables, like engagement rings, in their sock drawers

[Photo] More people hide their valuables in their sock drawer than anywhere else

May 15, 2020
Borborygmus can be solved by curing your hunger

[Photo] Borborygmus is the word for the rumbling sound in your stomach when you’re hungry

May 11, 2020
Different type of cereals include Frosted Flakes, Special K, and Captain Crunch

[Photo] 49% of Americans start their day with cereal

May 4, 2020
Distance learning has been put in place since the quarantine has started

[Photo] Are students actually learning throughout distance learning?

September 17, 2020
With their 2nd round pick the Giants selected Xavier McKinney from the university of Alabama

[Photo] Meet Xavier McKinney – The future of the Giants’ defense

September 10, 2020
Mr. Potato Head was created by Walt Disney Studios

[Photo] Mr. Potato Head was the first toy to be advertised on TV

April 29, 2020
Many have been using different video chatting resources to keep in contact with loved ones during this time.

[Photo] Making relationships work during COVID-19

April 29, 2020
Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.

[Photo] If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. – Maya Angelou

April 24, 2020
Stars in the night sky

[Photo] The brighter the star, the shorter its life span

April 15, 2020
Giraffe hooves

[Photo] Giraffe hooves are the size of dinner plates

April 14, 2020
Clive Staples Lewis was a British writer and lay theologian. He held academic positions in English literature at both Oxford University and Cambridge University.

[Photo] Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. – C.S. Lewis

April 9, 2020
Dinosaurs have been extinct for about 65 million years

[Photo] The biggest known dinosaur skull is longer than a racehorse’s body

April 7, 2020
Doodling is usually done in notebooks

[Photo] Doodling can help you concentrate

March 26, 2020
Rome, Italy

[Photo] Every continent has a city called Rome, except Antarctica

March 24, 2020
An unfamiliar sight has taken hold in dugouts and gyms this spring, emptiness

[Photo] How student athletes are handling life without their sport

March 26, 2020
Disclaimer: we dont recommend banging your head against a wall!

[Photo] Banging your head against a wall for one hour burns 150 calories

February 27, 2020
Vincent Thomas Lombardi was an American football player, coach, and executive in the National Football League.

[Photo] It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up. – Vince Lombardi

March 5, 2020
The most favorite candy is Reeses

[Photo] The average American eats 25 pounds of candy each year

February 21, 2020
Releasing in 2007, P.S. I Love You was a box office success.

[Photo] P.S I Love You will have you crying

February 20, 2020
Some people may think a Tomato is a vegetable, when it is a fruit.

[Photo] The World’s Most Popular Fruit are Tomatoes

February 12, 2020
Meg Ryan as Sally and Billy Crystal as Harry are eating in a scene from the film. .

[Photo] Film “When Harry Met Sally” 30 Years Later

February 7, 2020
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill led the UK through World War II.

[Photo] “If you’re going through hell keep going.” –Winston Churchill

February 10, 2020
The average prison sentence is 5-10 years

[Photo] The longest prison sentence served in the U.S. was over 68 years long

January 31, 2020
Finals are usually given after each semester

[Photo] Finals Week: Too much stress for success

January 29, 2020
Bribery makes people lose tons of money every year

[Photo] 1.5 trillion dollars are paid in bribes every year

January 28, 2020
Rabbits are Australias most destructive animal

[Photo] In Queensland, Australia, it’s illegal to own a pet rabbit unless you’re a magician

January 24, 2020
To show sexual predators and abusers their time is done, activist holds up Times Up!.

[Photo] Empowering social justice movements started in the 2010’s

January 26, 2020
There is currently $4.687 trillion in the world

[Photo] Only 8% of the world’s currency is physical money

January 14, 2020
Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist, poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird

[Photo] “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” –Maya Angelou

January 16, 2020
Steven Paul Jobs was an American inventor, designer and entrepreneur who was the co-founder, chief executive and chairman of Apple Computer.

[Photo] “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” –Steve Jobs

January 15, 2020
Vincent Thomas Lombardi was an American football player, coach, and executive in the National Football League

[Photo] “It’s Not Whether You Get Knocked Down, It’s Whether You Get Up.” – By Vince Lombardi

December 21, 2019
The Eiffel Tower lights up for different events

[Photo] It is illegal to take photos of the Eiffel Tower at night

December 19, 2019
Rats have a lifespan of 2 years

[Photo] Newborn rats can survive underwater for 40 minutes

December 17, 2019
Emanuel James Rohn professionally known as Jim Rohn, was an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker.

[Photo] “If you are not willing to risk the usual you will have to settle for the ordinary.” –Jim Rohn

December 13, 2019
These computer mice are used to help people direct through their keyboard

[Photo] The first computer mouse was made out of wood

December 12, 2019
Netflix provided us with an early christmas present. New holiday movies are on netflix

[Photo] “Let it Snow” is awfully cliche but wonderfully Christmas

December 20, 2019
Steve Jobs founded the Apple productsin 1976

[Photo] “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” -Steve Jobs

December 6, 2019
Mother Teresa known for humbly helping the poor.

[Photo] “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.”

December 4, 2019
Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the two canidates for MVP, the other is James Harden

[Photo] NBA MVP Race

April 8, 2019
Youth sports are on the decline.

[Photo] Why less kids are playing sports

February 11, 2019
Tying up and holding down the deer the hunters prepare their kill.

[Photo] Why hunting is cruel and what you can do about it

January 14, 2019
Since the show was so popular, it went on for nine seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Seinfeld

October 18, 2018
Even though Ellen DeGeneres turned down this role, she got her own show in the 1990s.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Friends part two

October 15, 2018
The show was so popular, it went on to have nine seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scene of How I Met Your Mother

October 12, 2018
Forrest Gump was so popular the box office was 677.9 million.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Forrest Gump

October 4, 2018
The show was so successful, the show went on for seven seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Gilmore Girls

October 2, 2018
Wonder Woman was a huge success, the movie sold about 821.8 million tickets at the box office.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Wonder Women

October 1, 2018
Based on the popularity of the movie, plays have been made based off the movie.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

September 28, 2018
Friends was such a popular TV show, the show went on for 10 seasons.

[Photo] Behind the Scene of Friends

September 27, 2018
The fight scene was very realistic, making the movie very successful.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Rocky IV

September 25, 2018
Standing at a whooping 20,320 feet. Mount McKinely or Denali as it is commonly known is the tallest mountain in North America.

[Photo] First successful summit of Mt. McKinley

June 7, 2018
This novel is such a famous novel, as a result it is read by many.

[Photo] The Giver: a book you don’t want to miss

June 4, 2018
Looking confused, Title character Shrek is tackled to the ground by other highlight character Donkey

[Photo] Shrek is released

May 18, 2018
On the run, Student Protesters look to avoid the national Guard during a rally at Kent State University.

[Photo] Four students are killed at Kent State

May 4, 2018
Taking aim, U.S. Marines Stand together at a Village in Vietnam during 1968.

[Photo] South Vietnam Surrenders

April 30, 2018
Standing 29,029 feet tall, Mount Everest is not only the tallest mountain in the world but also one of the deadliest.

[Photo] Everest has single deadliest day in history

April 18, 2018
teeing off, Tiger Woods looks on after taking his first stroke on a hole during the Masters tournament

[Photo] Tiger Woods wins first Masters

April 13, 2018
Becoming popular in 1839, the word O.K. is now one of the most popular word choices in the English language.

[Photo] The term “OK” enters the national spotlight

March 23, 2018
One of the most common household drugs, Aspirin hit stores officially in 1915

[Photo] Pharmacy company Bayer patents Aspirin

March 6, 2018
One of the biggest events in American history, the Boston Massacre is said to have sparked the American Revolution

[Photo] Boston Massacre

March 5, 2018
Old fashion food stamp issued to low income U.S. families.

[Photo] Creation of Food Stamps

September 11, 2017
Muhammad Ali stands over his opponent in victory.

[Photo] Remembering the heartbreaking celebrity deaths of 2016

January 6, 2017
Jan. 26

[Photo] 1788

January 26, 2016
Jan. 20

[Photo] 1961

January 20, 2016
Tons of artwork and cartoons were created in support of Charlie Hebdo

[Photo] 2015 in Review

January 20, 2016
Marching through the streets, the marines advertise Toys for Tots.

[Photo] Will the Toy Drive be as heated as last year?

December 12, 2015
Dec. 28

[Photo] 1954

December 28, 2015
Dec. 22

[Photo] 1989

December 22, 2015
Dec. 15

[Photo] 1993

December 15, 2015
Dec. 14

[Photo] 1939

December 14, 2015
Dec. 3

[Photo] 1948

December 3, 2015
Nov. 25

[Photo] 1999

November 25, 2015
Nov. 19

[Photo] 1863

November 19, 2015
Nov. 11

[Photo] 1918

November 11, 2015
Prodigy shines its predecessor, Legend

[Photo] Prodigy blows Legend out of the water

November 10, 2015
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