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Demystified

Macro Aedes aegypti Mosquito. Close up a Mosquito sucking human blood,
Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?
Brown layer of Los Angeles smog; photo taken on November 10, 2016.(California, environment, smog)
What's the Difference Between Global Warming and Climate Change?
The Castillo, a Toltec-style pyramid, rises 79 feet (24 meters) above the plaza at Chichen Itza in Yucatan state, Mexico. The pyramid was built after invaders conquered the ancient Maya city in the tenth century.
What’s Inside the Pyramid at Chichén Itzá?
Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia (1431-1476), oil on canvas painting from the second half of the 16th century; in the collection of the Ambras Castle, Innsbruck.
Was Dracula a Real Person?
Pike place market gum wall at post alley in downtown Seattle.
What Happens When You Swallow Gum?
Close-up of marijuana plant growing outdoors
Why Is Marijuana Illegal in the U.S.?
Oral contraceptive pill on pharmacy counter with colorful pills strips background.
How Do Birth Control Pills Work?
Sinking of the ocean liner the Titanic witnessed by survivors in lifeboats. May 15, 1912.
Did Anyone Really Think the Titanic was Unsinkable?
Rusty patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis) photographed in the Midwest in 2017. endangered species insect pollination
What Would Happen If All the Bees Died?
The Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives receiving a deputation of female suffragists, January 11, 1871, a lady delegate (identified as Victoria Woodhull) reading her argument (cont'd)
Who Was the First Woman to Run for President of the United States?
Cleopatra hieroglyphic carving the Ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra. Wall of the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt.
What Did Cleopatra Look Like?
Aerial view of Tokyo, Japan at dusk circa 2009. Tokyo Tower (right) located in Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Office buildings, architecture, skyscrapers, skyline.
Is Light Pollution Really Pollution?
Smiling Bride and Groom at Wedding Ceremony
Why Do Brides Wear White?
Girl worker at lunch also absorbing California sunshine, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.1942
When did women start wearing pants?
Alexandria, Egypt - September 12, 2014 - Wedding Bridesmaids Competition, reward for Best Bridesmaids for participation in competitions. Prize for victory
Who Votes for the Academy Awards?
George Washington delivering his inaugural address April 30, 1789, in the old city hall, New York. President Washington delivered his first inaugural address to a joint session of Congress, assembled in Federal Hall in the nation's new capital, NYC.
Did George Washington Really Say, “I Can’t Tell a Lie”?
Sweethearts Conversation Hearts dates back to 1902. Valentine's Day St. Valentine's Day February 14 Feb. 14 love valentine lover romance arts and entertainment, history and society heart
Why Do We Give Valentine Cards?
Martin Luther King Jr., and his wife, Coretta, lead off the final lap to the state capitol at Montgomery, Alabama on March 25, 1965. Thousands of civil rights marchers joined in the walk, which began in Selma, demanding voter registration rights
Why Is Black History Month Celebrated in February?
Prisoners of Buchenwald concentration camp, near Weimar, Germany, April 16, 1945, liberated by American troops of the 80th Division. Elie Wiesel (7th from the left on the middle bunk next to the vertical post) World War II Holocaust
What Is the Origin of the Term Holocaust?
Solar Eclipse, Eclipse, Solar Flare, Outer Space, Astronomy
What Causes Lunar and Solar Eclipses?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses marchers during his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. August 28th 1963
Was Martin Luther King, Jr., a Republican or a Democrat?
pg 229Nazi parade features a banner proclaiming, "Death to Marxism."The possibility of a peaceful Germany after World War I was precluded entirely by the terms of the Versailles Treaty and theintransigent hostility of France and England. Stripped of indu
Were the Nazis Socialists?
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games Rings.
What Do the Olympic Rings and Flame Represent?
Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks
Why Does the New Year Start on January 1?
Meteor shower. Elements of this image furnished by NASA
What’s the Difference Between a Meteoroid, a Meteor, and a Meteorite?
Colorful winter sunset
What's the Difference Between a Solstice and an Equinox?
Christmas tree, holiday, pine
How Did the Tradition of Christmas Trees Start?
Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro
Why Is Christmas in December?
Union Jack flag of Great Britain, united kingdom
What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
Santa Claus flying in his sleigh, christmas, reindeer
Was Santa Claus a Real Person?
pyramid sunset, egypt
What’s Inside the Great Pyramid?
Four year old boy with grandfather and father lighting Hanukkah menorah. Photo taken on: December 21st, 2009
Which Is Correct: Hanukkah or Chanukah?
Viking ships on the water
Did the Vikings Discover America?
Thanksgiving Turkey with all the sides
Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?
Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) in the forest. Ape mammal animal close up face
What’s the Difference Between Monkeys and Apes?
Election - Button that says Vote. Badge pin stars and stripes politics campaign
Why Are U.S. Elections Held on Tuesdays?
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