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Explainer Why Some Nations Grow Rich and Others Stay Poor: The Case of Egypt

When we ask why certain nations become wealthy and industrialized while others fall behind or remain dependent on others, the answer isn’t always geography, natural resources, or even ambition. Sometimes, it all comes down to timing, external pressure, and the brutal mechanics of global competition. Egypt in the early 19th century is a prime example. Under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Pasha... View more

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lunaregina

Mar 3, 2025

6 Shocking Historical Facts: Life of Women in the 19th Century

Are you ready to travel back to Victorian England and uncover the secrets hidden beneath lavish dresses and tight corsets? Buckle up (or tighten your corset), because you're about to embark on a fascinating journey into the bizarre customs, peculiar fashion, and astonishing daily struggles of 19th-century women! Underwear with a Cut and Corsets Instead of Bras In Victorian England, women wore... View more

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lunaregina

Mar 3, 2025

Why Don’t Airplanes Fly Over Tibet and Antarctica?

Tibet As you know, modern aviation has almost no limits. However, there are still areas that pilots prefer to avoid. One such place is Tibet. This region in Central Asia is home to the world’s highest plateau, with much of its land sitting at least 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) above sea level. The Tibetan Plateau is covered by vast mountain ranges. To the north, the Kunlun Mountains stretch... View more

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lunaregina

Mar 2, 2025

His Wife’s Nagging Led to a Billion-Dollar Idea—But He Missed the Last Step to Wealth

Sometimes, absentmindedness comes at an enormous price. Of course, this is just a silly joke, likely made up by someone who doesn’t understand the psychology of men and women. But what is the key difference between men and women? A man is satisfied with what is necessary, while a woman always wants something better! For example, if a man builds a house, he considers it finished when the... View more

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victorn

Feb 15, 2025

The Chilling Tale of the Real "Sleeping Beauty" That Children Shouldn't Know

Many of us grew up loving the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty. Unfortunately, the original version is nothing like Disney’s enchanting animated film... Sleeping Beauty, 1958. The original story, Sun, Moon, and Thalia, was written (or at least adapted) by an Italian poet, Giambattista Basile. This text was published in 1634 in the fairy tale collection Pentamerone. The tale tells the tragic... View more

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vudai

Feb 13, 2025

The Mystery of the Plastic Stick in Packaged Dates: What’s It Doing There?

If you’ve ever eaten packaged dates, you’ve probably wondered about this. I had two theories about the little plastic stick often found in date packaging. Both turned out to be wrong. Let me tell you why they include this odd little tool in those packs of dates. It all began when we bought some dried fruits in late February. Fresh produce was still awful—only cherry tomatoes were edible... View more