The hippo is responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. Male hippos actively defend their territories which run along the banks of rivers and lakes. The hippo’s closest…
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The Roman Army Conquered a Town and Walked Away With 53,000 Slaves.
The acquiring of slaves through conquest was common practice among all the civilizations of the ancient world and Rome was no exception, according to The Illustrated History of the Roman Empire. Julius…
Wolf Experts: Wolves Are the Most Persecuted and Misunderstood Animals in North America
Here are some facts about wolves, according to the National Wildlife Federation. Wolves communicate through body language, scent marking, barking, growling and howling. Much of their communication is about reinforcing the…
Pacific Ocean is larger than all the land on Earth and Other Facts
The Pacific Ocean is larger than all of the land on earth combined. The Pacific Ocean covers 46% of the Earth’s water surface, according to Lifestyle Lounge. Here are some otherInteresting…
Most Popular Female Baby Name for 2014 is Olivia, Say Baby Center Experts
The most popular female baby name for 2014 is Olivia. Liam is the most popular male baby name for 2014. At the bottom of the baby name list for 2014 for female…
Germans, French, Spaniards and Dutch All Involved in the American Revolution
Germans, French, Spaniards and the Dutch were involved in the American Revolution, according to Maps of the World. The Revolutionary War was fought between Great Britain, which was ruled by King George…
Fears Can Become Extinct and other Interesting Facts About Being Afraid
Here are some facts about fear: Fears are not caused by one big, scary event; certain fears are universal; fears can become extinct and fearless individuals do not have normal fear responses…
Feral Camels inTexas, California’s 1849 Gold Rush Was the Third One in U.S., America’s Oldest Settlement in New Mexico
Here are some things about the Old West that you probably didn’t know, according to History.com Feral camels once roamed the plains of Texas, the California Gold Rush of 1849 was America’s…
Men and Women Dream Differently; Men Tend to Dream More About Aggression
“Researchers have found a number of differences between men and women when it comes to the content of their dreams. In one study, men reported more instances of dreaming about aggression than…
The Deadliest Jobs in the U.S. Are Logging Workers, Fishermen and Pilots
“If your work day sometimes seems to consist of nothing but boring meetings, coffee spills, and computer glitches, consider yourself lucky,” according to Forbes magazine “Each year thousands of U.S. workers die…
Great Talkers, Extremely Intelligent and Sensitive But Not “Cuddlers” – The African Grey
“The African grey Parrot has a history with humans dating back to biblical times, a fact that is no wonder to today’s grey owners—after all, these lucky people live with one of…
Speaking to Jurors Before and After the Evidence is Presented – Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
During a civil or criminal trial, lawyers are allowed to make opening statements to jurors before evidence is presented and closing arguments after both parties have finished presenting testimony and evidence. But…