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Intrusive Sleep and ADHD: When Boredom Knocks You Out
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Intrusive Sleep and ADHD: When Boredom Knocks You Out

Intrusive sleep in ADHD is sudden drowsiness or sleep when interest drops. Learn what causes it, how it differs from laziness, and what people can do.

by Hannah•February 10, 2026
Secret Space: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Apollo Program
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Secret Space: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Apollo Program

Space missions are some of the most fascinating feats of engineering in our history and yet, … Secret Space: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Apollo ProgramRead more

by Hannah•February 9, 2026
Did Medieval Armies Have Special Forces?
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Did Medieval Armies Have Special Forces?

Medieval armies lacked modern commandos, but they did use scouts, raiders, sappers, and elite assault troops for risky, specialized missions. Here’s how they worked.

by Hannah•February 9, 2026
What If The Brazen Bull Had Been Real?
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What If The Brazen Bull Had Been Real?

The brazen bull of Phalaris is one of antiquity’s most horrifying torture stories. What if it really existed and was widely used? A grounded what‑if.

by Hannah•February 9, 2026
Sex, Privacy, and the Inuit Igloo: How It Actually Worked
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Sex, Privacy, and the Inuit Igloo: How It Actually Worked

Did Inuit couples have sex in front of family in igloos? How did privacy work in crowded snow houses and tents? A historical look at sex, space, and etiquette.

by Hannah•February 9, 2026
Why Male–Male Sex Was Normal in Ancient Greece
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Why Male–Male Sex Was Normal in Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece normalized male–male relationships without a modern idea of sexual orientation. Here’s how it worked, why it spread, and what changed.

by Hannah•February 8, 2026
“Meanwhile, Japan…”: How Meiji Shocked the World
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“Meanwhile, Japan…”: How Meiji Shocked the World

Why did Japan modernize so fast in the late 1800s while others fell under Western rule? A narrative history of the Meiji transformation and why it mattered.

by Hannah•February 8, 2026
Why Modern Tradwives Aren’t Actually Traditional
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Why Modern Tradwives Aren’t Actually Traditional

Modern online “tradwives” look old-fashioned, but their lives are very different from real historical housewives. Here’s how origins, methods, outcomes, and legacy compare.

by Hannah•February 8, 2026
A Short History Of The World’s Strangest Wars
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A Short History Of The World’s Strangest Wars

Over the course of history, there have been countless wars, so many that it is often … A Short History Of The World’s Strangest WarsRead more

by Hannah•February 7, 2026
Why Charles VII Didn’t Save Joan of Arc
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Why Charles VII Didn’t Save Joan of Arc

Charles VII owed his crown to Joan of Arc, yet he let her burn. This article compares their origins, methods, outcomes, and legacies to explain why he stayed silent.

by Hannah•February 7, 2026

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