The Latin Alphabet
The Latin Alphabet has become the most widespread system of writing in the world. Its origins can be traced back thousands of years to Ancient Romans and to civilizations before that. It is probably the single biggest thing that we use today which originated in Rome. Today’s English alphabet, you know that one from the song, is a modification of the system which was used by the Romans, which has had some unique quirks in the past that most English speakers are unaware of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How Many Countries Are There?

How Many Countries Are There?

If you wanted to know how many countries there were in the world it should be a pretty easy thing to find out. Go to a map, count all the countries, and voila! However, it isn't even remotely close to...

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Broccoli, James Broccoli

Broccoli, James Broccoli

You probably couldn’t think of two things which are further apart than the character James Bond and the vegetable broccoli. Yet, in a not so roundabout way, there is a very direct connection between t...

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The 1904 Olympic Marathon

The 1904 Olympic Marathon

The 3rd Olympic Games held in 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri was unquestionably the greatest train wreck of an Olympics ever held. In fact, the Olympics in ancient Greece were probably better organized a...

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The REAL Independence Day

The REAL Independence Day

Every year on July 4th Americans celebrate their independence. The fireworks, parades, and cookouts have been a tradition for over 200 years. But why do we celebrate it on July 4th and did America rea...

4 Jul 202014min

The Most Dominant Athlete Ever

The Most Dominant Athlete Ever

Question: Who is the most dominant athlete of all time? It's an interesting question and one which has started endless pub debates. Is that a basketball player like Michael Jordan, a baseball player l...

3 Jul 20209min

President Tyler's Grandsons

President Tyler's Grandsons

How a man born 230 years ago still has living grandchildren in the year 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Jul 20206min

The Empire That Never Existed

The Empire That Never Existed

The Byzantine Empire was one of the greatest empires in world history, yet at no point was there ever an empire which went by that name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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