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History’s 11 Most Famous Autistic People

History’s 11 Most Famous Autistic People

Bryan DijkhuizenJune 30, 2023June 30, 2023

(Image By Matthew Yohe, CC BY-SA 3.0) The concept of autism was first introduced in 1911 by Swiss psychiatrist Paul Eugen Bleuler, who coined the

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The Unraveling Tale of Jennifer Pan: Where is She Now?

The Unraveling Tale of Jennifer Pan: Where is She Now?

Bryan DijkhuizenJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

The name Jennifer Pan has become synonymous with a chilling tale of deception, desperation, and ultimately, devastation. But the question that lingers in the minds

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Arnold Schwarzenegger: A Towering Figure in Bodybuilding, Film, and Politics

Arnold Schwarzenegger: A Towering Figure in Bodybuilding, Film, and Politics

Bryan DijkhuizenJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

(Image: By Steve Fauer, photographer – Steve Fauer, CC BY-SA 2.5) Arnold Schwarzenegger, a name that has become synonymous with strength, determination, and success, has

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How Tall Was Alexander the Great? Height in cm & feet

How Tall Was Alexander the Great? Height in cm & feet

Bryan DijkhuizenMay 19, 2023January 2, 2026

Alexander the Great was likely around 165–170 cm (5’5”–5’7”) tall, based on historical descriptions and modern analysis. For his time, that was average to slightly

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The Story Behind The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow

The Story Behind The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow

Bryan DijkhuizenSeptember 16, 2022July 1, 2023

When I was a kid, I had this recurring dream about the Headless Horseman. He would take me on his horse through my neighborhood. In

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3 Incredible Facts About Alexander The Great

3 Incredible Facts About Alexander The Great

Bryan DijkhuizenJuly 10, 2022July 1, 2023

In the year 356 BC, Alexander the Great was born in the then Macedonian town of Pella. He is considered one of the most successful

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5 Of The Most Fascinating Dutch Myths You’ve Never Heard Of

5 Of The Most Fascinating Dutch Myths You’ve Never Heard Of

Bryan DijkhuizenJune 28, 2022July 1, 2023

Our history books are full of myths and sagas about interesting creatures and events from far away land like Greece, The Roman Empire, Scandinavia, and

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Did Egyptian Slaves Really Build The Great Pyramids?

Did Egyptian Slaves Really Build The Great Pyramids?

Bryan DijkhuizenJune 28, 2022July 1, 2023

In the lands of the ancient pharaohs, sphinxes, and gold, there are also beautiful pyramids. The history books teach us that the Egyptian slaves built

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The Untold Stories of White Slavery in the Ancient World and Medieval Africa

The Untold Stories of White Slavery in the Ancient World and Medieval Africa

Bryan DijkhuizenJune 28, 2022July 1, 2023

The idea that white slaves would have existed is kind of dismissed these days. The focus is placed hugely on the transatlantic slave trade, where

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The Most Cursed Island on the Planet: Poveglia

The Most Cursed Island on the Planet: Poveglia

Bryan DijkhuizenJune 28, 2022July 10, 2022

You might have heard of the plague and how many deaths it caused during the dark ages. If you do, you also might have heard

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