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The Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. It swept through Europe and Asia in the 14th century, killing millions of people. Here are 18 shocking facts about this terrible disease that will make you appreciate modern medicine. The Black Death Killed Half of Europe’s Population The Black Death was incredibly […]

In 1948, London hosted the Summer Olympics, known as the “Austerity Olympics.” This was the first Olympics after World War II, and the city was still recovering from the war’s damage. Despite many challenges, the Games showed the world how resilient and united people can be. A Country Recovering from War In 1948, Britain was

Even the Modern Olympics has an incredible history, spanning so many sports and countries. While I was researching, I uncovered simply too much trivia to cover in one post, so I decided to split it up into two. And I STILL had to cut a bunch of super awesome things out. From Princess Anne’s intimate exemption to