Is Ireland’s “Cave of the Cats” Where Halloween Was Born?

Halloween is one of those things that could have begun in many different places, and as all of them are slightly spooky, any (or all) will do. Cats (especially black ones) have long been objects of suspicion themselves, probably because old and/or single women love cats – and are also the first to be suspected …

People born before 1990 are sharing their now-useless but 100 percent nostalgic skills

Hey there, millennials! Welcome to the “Holy crapoly, I have real-life memories from 20 years ago!” club. It’s a strangely disorienting milestone to reach when you find yourself starting sentences with “When I was young…” or “Back in my day…” isn’t it? Your Gen X elders have been here for a while, but even we …

Therapy Born on the Battlefield May Help Ease Anyone’s PTSD

Nov. 17, 2023 – Army Reserve veteran Selina Jackson has years of combat experience … off the battlefield.  Growing up in what she refers to as a combat zone in upstate New York, Jackson often witnessed brutal fights between her parents that would leave her mother unconscious on the floor. She observed her alcoholic, drug-addled father …

17 photos of adorable kids who were born prematurely, now holding their own baby pictures

Every single day, babies across the world are born prematurely, which means that they’re born before 37 weeks of gestation. In Canada, about 29,000 infants are born prematurely each year, roughly 1 in every 13. But in the United States, around 400,000 to 500,000 are born early. That’s about 1 in every 8 to 10 …

Irina Shayk Details Feeling Like She Was Born In The Wrong Body

Irina Shayk Details Feeling Like She Was Born In The Wrong Body Irina Shayk is opening up about the complicated relationship she had with her body growing up. As you probably know, Irina is one of the most famous models in the world. Having been discovered by Intimissimi back in 2007, the now-37-year-old later rose …

On this day (6 November, 1494 CE), the great Ottoman Sultan & Caliph, Suleiman Kanuni was born in Trabzon….

On this day (6 November, 1494 CE), the great Ottoman Sultan & Caliph, Suleiman Kanuni was born in Trabzon. Sultan Suleiman Kanuni was the longest reigning Ottoman Sultan, ruling between 1520 and 1566 CE. He is arguably the greatest of all Ottoman Sultans with his reign being credited as the peak of the Ottomans both …

On this day (5 November 1271 CE), the most prominent Mongol Ilkhanid ruler Ghazan Khan, later Mahmud Ghazan, was born….

On this day (5 November 1271 CE), the most prominent Mongol Ilkhanid ruler Ghazan Khan, later Mahmud Ghazan, was born. He was the 7th ruler of the Mongol Ilkhanate (a division of the Mongol Empire). He was the great-grandson of the founder of the Hulagu Khan as well as the great-great-grandson of the founder of …

On this day (3 November 1618 CE), Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad commonly known as Aurangzeb Alamgir, the Mughal Emperor, was born…

On this day (3 November 1618 CE), Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad commonly known as Aurangzeb Alamgir, the Mughal Emperor, was born in the city of Dahod, Gujrat province, India. Sultan Aurangzeb Alamgir was not only an Islamic scholar, worshiper, ascetic, and revivalist of his age, but he was also a brave and tolerant king who was filled …

In this day, year 10 oct 1470, Yavuz Sultan Selim I also known Selim the Grim was born in Amasya, Ottoman Empire. He con…

In this day, year 10 oct 1470, Yavuz Sultan Selim I also known Selim the Grim was born in Amasya, Ottoman Empire. He conquered the whole Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt, including Sham, Hejaz , Tihamah and Egypt. Upon conquering Egypt, Selim became the first Ottoman Caliph in 1517. Selim I was also known as Yavuz …