In your opinion, is there ever a justification for government censorship in a democratic society?
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"If a woman needs it, should she be spanked?" News clipping from the New York Daily Mirror, c. 1950s. 
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"If a woman needs it, should she be spanked?" News clipping from the New York Daily Mirror, c. 1950s.
It is no longer possible to see this, as the buildings outside block the sun. Grand Central, NYC, 1929 Photo by Louis Faurer 
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It is no longer possible to see this, as the buildings outside block the sun. Grand Central, NYC, 1929 Photo by Louis Faurer
On average, are you on ๐ more than an hour a day?
The Arctic ocean photographed in the same place, 107 years ago vs today. 
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The Arctic ocean photographed in the same place, 107 years ago vs today.
Did you know that in 2010, a website called "Bitcoin Faucet" gave away 5 bitcoins for simply solving a captcha? At the time, bitcoin was a new and largely unknown digital currency, and this was one way to introduce it to early adopters.
Fast forward to 2024, and the value of those 5 bitcoins has skyrocketed to around $300,000. What once seemed like small change has turned into a significant fortune, highlighting the unpredictable rise of cryptocurrency.
This example shows how early adoption of technology can have massive payoffs. Bitcoin's journey from giveaways to becoming a major financial asset illustrates the potential power of digital currencies. 
This New York City fire hydrant puddle turned into a fish pond 
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This New York City fire hydrant puddle turned into a fish pond
Name a historic figure from Argentina without Googling 
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Name a historic figure from Argentina without Googling
Pavel Durov (Founder of Telegram): Before vs. After $15 Billion 
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Pavel Durov (Founder of Telegram): Before vs. After $15 Billion
In 1959, Jacques Plante was struck in the face by a puck early in a game. He left the ice to receive medical attention, then returned wearing a mask. This made him the first NHL goaltender to normalize wearing a mask during a game. 
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In 1959, Jacques Plante was struck in the face by a puck early in a game. He left the ice to receive medical attention, then returned wearing a mas...
P. Diddy explain what you need to throw an "amazing party" in 2002 
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P. Diddy explain what you need to throw an "amazing party" in 2002
Without Googling, name something made in Italy 
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Without Googling, name something made in Italy
The world's first ' Immaterial' sculpture sold for $17,000 (โฌ15,000) in Europe. Italian artist Salvatore Garau sold an invisible sculpture for $17,000 providing the buyer with a certificate of authenticity to confirm its existence. (2021)
The 67-year-old artist Salvatore Garau sold an "immaterial sculpture" - which is to say that it doesn't exist. The 'lucky' buyer went home with a certificate of authenticity and a set of instructions: the work, per Garau, must be exhibited in a private house in a roughly five-by-five-foot space free of obstruction. 
Climbers ascend to one of the highest peaks in Poland and find a cat at the summit 
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Climbers ascend to one of the highest peaks in Poland and find a cat at the summit
What invention or discovery from history has had the most significant impact on daily life today?
What period in history would you least like to live in?
If you could witness any historical event live, which one would you choose?
Which unsolved mystery from the past do you wish could be solved?
Which historical event do you think most shaped the modern world?