Alex Summers articles

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Solar flares wreaked havoc with communications back in 1859, but that's nothing compared to the devastation they would cause today.

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Experience a nostalgic journey through 25 cherished grocery items now lost, rebranded, or rare to find. Uncover intriguing facts and hidden stories behind iconic snacks and desserts that once defined childhood and inspired trendsetters.

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Imagine waking up one morning to find your phone or your running water gone. How did people come up with creative ways to survive without the modern technology that we currently take for granted?

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Age is just a number in the world of discovery. After all, some of history's most impactful discoveries came from curious kids who dared to think differently. Their unstoppable creativity brought about the following inventions.

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Hidden in canyons and cliffs, America’s earliest dwellings reveal stories of survival, innovation, and cultural exchange. Some remain untouched, while others stand as preserved monuments to their past residents.

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Winter is the season of peace and holidays, but not to our ancestors who were in an unbalanced fight with Mother Nature. So, without heated blankets, HVAC systems, heating pads, and radiators, how did people survive the cold winters?

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Ever feel like your workday is tough? Now, imagine that toil ten or a hundred-fold as the medieval peasants did. Hard labor was the norm, and the occasional disease outbreak was a ‘bonus.’ Read on for the hard facts.



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