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The Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 featured venison, seafood, cornbread, and porridge instead of turkey and now-traditional sides.

Vampires didn’t start out as pale, romantic immortals, but as bloated, corpse-like monsters blamed for disease.

Did you know that in 2003, the first fossilized remains of a four-winged dinosaur were discovered?

Did you know that the Maillard reaction is what gives grilled meats and baked goods their delicious brown crust and flavor?

Did you know that Egypt's mighty pyramids weren't constructed by slaves?

The fall of Nojpetén in 1697 to Spanish conquistadors marked the end of the once-great Maya civilization.

Did you know that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in Britain and captured by Irish raiders at age 16?

You can get married at Stonehenge, making tying the knot a truly powerful and unforgettable experience!

Princess Khutulun, a skilled warrior of Mongolia, was unbeaten in wrestling, outshining male opponents with her prowess.

Mark Twain came up with the "Gilded Age" to highlight an era where glittering wealth masked profound corruption.

Valentine's Day was first noted as being a romantic holiday in 1382 in Geoffrey Chaucer's poem "Parliament of Fowls."

The Progressive Generation were responsible for major technological innovations like the telephone, light bulb, and radio.