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Heidelberg with the Alte Brucke in autumn
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Heidelberg Tun | The barrel that could fill 292,000 bottles of wine

Looking down on the picturesque old town of Heidelberg stands an impressive castle dating back to the 13th century. The structure’s...
granadilla spain abandoned1
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Granadilla | The beautiful Spanish village abandoned for a flood that never arrived

The picturesque Spanish village of Granadilla dates back to Muslim settlers in the 9th century, with a medieval castle towering over...
loch ness monster
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Largest search for Loch Ness monster in 50 years

A giant hunt for the Loch Ness monster is happening this weekend, with believers in the mythical creature descending on the Scottish...
Guaita Tower
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What is the oldest country in the world?

Human civilization has been traced back thousands of years in places like China, Egypt and Iran, but the existence of these countrie...
Landscape Deception Island
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Deception Island | What secret is this beautiful Antarctic island hiding?

This is Deception Island. Located just off the edge of Antarctica, it’s the shape of a horseshoe and the emerald blue water in the m...
Metro Entrances
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Where was the first underground metro system in the world?

In New York, it’s the Subway. In Paris – and many other cities including 40 in China – they call it the Metro. In London...
Humungous Harmonica
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The History of the Harmonica

The harmonica might be one of the smallest instruments around, but it has a sizable history, helping shape the sound of an entire ge...
Willing Victims
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Why do we say “Bless You” when someone sneezes?

Across the English-speaking world, the phrase “bless you” regularly follows a sneeze. It’s instinctive and we deliver it without nec...
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Why is the letter X used to represent the unknown?

The letter ‘X’ has taken on a new meaning in recent days, with the rebranding of the social media giant formerly known as Twitter.&n...
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What was the first song ever recorded?

Well, it turns out it was an accident.  In 1860, the French printer and inventor Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville sang a famous fol...
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