Loch Ness is not the only lake in the world said to be home to strange, unidentified aquatic animals. Around the globe, similar creatures have been reported—often in lakes located at latitudes surprisingly close to that of Loch Ness itself. As someone deeply interested in the mystery of unexplained animals, I have followed the Loch […]
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World War II was one of the darkest times in history, even worse than World War I. Many countries suffered deeply because of revenge, discrimination, and indifference. Germany, in particular, was devastated under the rule of Adolf Hitler, whose hatred of Jewish people led to the murder of millions. Yet, in the midst of this
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Beauty and the Beast and Rapunzel, two of the world’s most recognized fairy tales are entirely different subjects which have no relation to each other. Must there have been any difference at all then what may or may not be known is that Beauty and the Beast was originally a French fairy tale known as
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Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was more than just a political figure. Known for his love of adventure, conservation, and bridging gaps, he could be considered the world’s first celebrity, though Abraham Lincoln may also considered one. Before I learned more about Roosevelt, I only knew him as the American
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Created by Tomoyuki Tanaka and brought to life by special effects wizard Eiji Tsuburaya, Godzilla first appeared in the 1954 film “Godzilla,” directed by Ishirō Honda. The creature has since become one of the most recognizable symbols of popular culture not just in his native Japan but worldwide as well. Originally conceived as a
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In Indian fables, the Lion is seen as King of the Jungle (or forest) and he is accompanied by a jackal who is his counterpart or majordomo. Loyally obeying the King without any question or hesitation, the jackal’s advantage in representing the Lion is especially significant when it comes to food since he is tasked
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The Mummy and Dracula need no introduction as far as horror is concerned. The latter is a true symbol of all horror since 1897 when he was introduced to the world thanks to the Irish author Bram Stoker although the former’s popularity unlike that of the latter is not directly due to literature even though
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When BBC’s Walking With Dinosaurs aired on TV in November of 1999, it became an instant sensation thanks to its boosting in interest of prehistory, something that Jurassic Park had done before. The purpose of the series was to showcase what dinosaurs might actually have been like and how they lived when they were alive
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Jaws, known for its terrifying deaths caused by a massive great white shark and the pursuit of it led by Police Chief Martin Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper, and shark hunter Quint, is a highly successful film adaptation of Peter Benchley‘s best-selling novel. As a movie fanatic, I believe captivating films are worth revisiting,
