10 Of The Best Racehorses In U.S. History

Champion racehorses share some characteristics. The first is a large heart, both metaphorically and literally. The average Horse’s heart weighs about ten pounds. A thoroughbred racehorse’s heart muscle weighs twice as much to accommodate pumping adequate blood and oxygen to the Horse’s muscles. A long stride and the ability to coordinate breathing with a racing… Continue reading 10 Of The Best Racehorses In U.S. History

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7 Unis in Britain to Consider if You’re Fascinated with History

Can you go on and on talking about the underlying causes and major players of World War I? Or, maybe, you can’t help spending your evenings reading history books or watching documentaries? If you fit that bill, there’s no denying it: this is your passion. But it doesn’t have to remain just that – there… Continue reading 7 Unis in Britain to Consider if You’re Fascinated with History

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The History of Good Luck Charms

Horseshoes, lucky rabbit’s foot, and the four-leaf clovers are all familiar to most of us. The number 8, lucky pennies, and cat’s eye amulets are also considered to bring good fortune. When relying on luck, some people have more unorthodox beliefs. Check out these unusual good-luck charms used throughout history. Fascinus What better way to… Continue reading The History of Good Luck Charms

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A History of Domestic Violence

By Tim Lambert Domestic violence or partner-on-partner violence is probably as old as the human race. In 1655 Massachusetts Bay Colony in North America decreed ‘No man shall strike his wife nor any woman her husband’. The punishment was a heavy fine or corporal punishment. This was one of the first laws in the Western… Continue reading A History of Domestic Violence