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In a photograph from World War I, German soldiers pose proudly beside a horse-mounted frame designed to carry a captured Russian Maxim M1910 machine gun, complete with its original wheeled mount and ammunition box.
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The Maxim M1910, a powerful water-cooled machine gun, was a key piece of Russian artillery, and its capture by the Germans marked a significant tactical advantage. The horse-drawn frame was a clever adaptation, allowing the heavy weapon to be transported more easily across the battlefield. This image highlights the resourcefulness…
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The Cologne City Hall’s Enigmatic Gargoyle: A Closer Look at the Grotesque Figure Turning Heads
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Cologne’s City Hall is renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history. However, recently, a particular grotesque male figure adorning the building has captured the public’s imagination, sparking curiosity and debate. This isn’t just any decorative element; its enigmatic nature invites speculation about its origins, symbolism, and the reasons behind…
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An extremely rare find in the field of archaeology – the find of a 6th century AD arrow, complete with head, shaft and attached feathered fletching.
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It was perfectly preserved due to being covered by a now quickly disappearing ice field near Lillehammer, Norway. It was removed via carefully applying warm water to the site, photographing the process in case it became damaged and then removing it to the nearby research and artefact facilty for display…
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THINGS MONEY CANNOT BUY IN A RELATIONSHIP.
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Remember, a healthy relationship is built on mutual respect, trust, and emotional connection, not just material possessions. I love you all. Stay bless.🙏
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“Many have passed away, and those who are still here are called”the elderly.””
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We were born in the 40s-50s-60s.We grew up in the 50’s-60’s-70’sWe studied in the 60s-70s-80s.We were together in the 70s-80s-90s.We got married or not and discovered the world in the 70s-80s-90s.Adventuring into the 80s – 90sWe’re settling in to the 2000s.We became wiser in 2010s.And we’re going strong into 2020…
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Gin And Tonics Were Born From Malaria.
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Malaria in colonial India was a major problem for British citizens and soldiers and, as a result, they relied on quinine to combat the disease. Derived from the bark of the cinchona tree, quinine was popular with European settlers in South America during the 17th century as an anti-fever drug. In colonial…
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Rigoulot’s story began when he was arrested by the Nazis for striking a guard in a prison camp.
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He was put into a cell that was considered to be unbreakable, with bars that were made from the strongest steel available. However, Rigoulot managed to bend the bars of his cell and escape, freeing other prisoners along the way. This incredible feat of strength and determination made him an…
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A Monkey Bite Altered The Trajectory Of The Greco-Turkish War
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Alexander I of Greece only ruled for three years, but between 1917 and 1920, he was generally considered to be an inexperienced puppet. His father, Constantine I, had been removed from the throne by Allied powers who sought to control Greece during WWI. With Alexander as king, Eleftherios Venizelos essentially ran the…
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Had Hitler Died On The WWI Battlefield, WWII Could Have Been Much Different – Or Not Happened
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One “what-if” scenario about Adolf Hitler revolves around whether his acceptance into art school would have changed history – he was rejected from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna in 1907. According to reports, his sample drawings were “unsatisfactory” with “too many heads.” The world will never know what would have happened…
