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They say you should learn something new every day. Here are some amazing facts about the Cold War that most people don't know—how many new things will you learn today?

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I'm sure we've all eaten a hamburger or a "lobstah" roll and wondered where the idea for such a delicious dish originated. No? Well, now you'll know. Read on to learn more about these iconic dishes that were invented in America.

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England Facts: Before public restrooms in London, men would walk the streets with long cloaks and chamber pots, offering privacy for people who had to go.

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New York City is one of the most iconic places on earth—but the city that never sleeps still has its fair share of chilling secrets.

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The Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg is a house of many faces. From Imperial tryanny to revolution, read on and unearth the secrets of the Winter Palace.

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Alcatraz was only in operation for less than 30 years, but in that time it gained the reputation as one of the most notorious prisons in American history.

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The Tower of London lives in infamy, but few people know about the bloody crown jewel of England—the cursed Hampton Court.

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William Randolph Hearst was a true egomaniac—so where better to live than Hearst Castle, the world's most extravagant mansion?



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