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On this date in 1718 Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, an English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of...

Today is National Stuffing Day. Here are a few facts about the stuff. Stuffing is sometimes referred to as "dressing". ...

On this date in 1873 the cities of Buda and Pest united to form the capital of  Hungary . 10 things you never knew about Budapest. I...

Today is World Toilet day. Here are ten facts about toilets. The word "toilet" derives from an old French word meaning to...

Margaret Atwood, the Canadian author who wrote The Handmade's Tale was born on this date in 1939. Here are ten quotes from her. ...

Today is the anniversary of the birth of Vespasian, the Roman emperor responsible for the building of the Colosseum in  Rome . Here are ten...

Noveau Beaujolais wine is released in   France on the second Thursday of  November . Here's what you need to know: Beaujolais N...