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  1. πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

    H.G. Wells published The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The Invisible Man, and War of the Worlds within 4 years (1895–1898).

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    lk0.eu/bks17m

  2. @jimniels

    So... yes!

    > The term "smallpox" was first used in England in the 16th century to distinguish [it] from syphilis, which was then known as the "great pox".

    Other names used historically include "speckled monster", and "red plague".

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpox

  3. Building Human Character in the Qur’an: A Path to Resilience and Strength

    β€œAnd do not turn your cheek in contempt toward people nor walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful.” (Luqman: 18)

    alborz8.wordpress.com/2026/09/

  4. πŸš€ EXPLOSIVE DISCOVERY: Legalized Marijuana: Canada Comes Round to the Wisdom of Ages
    πŸ“ˆ Trending with 100K+ readers! Ancient wisdom meets modern discovery! 🧠
    ancient-origins.net/history/ca
    #AncientOrigins #History #Archaeology #HumanOrigins #Evolution #Ancient #DidYouKnow #Fascinating

  5. 🌟 INCREDIBLE FIND: Imperial Harem of the Ottoman Empire Served the Sultan in More Ways Than One
    πŸ“ˆ Trending with 100K+ readers! Prepare to be amazed! 🎊
    ancient-origins.net/history-an
    #AncientOrigins #History #Archaeology #HumanOrigins #Evolution #Ancient #Amazing #DidYouKnow

  6. #DidYouKnow

    The old Norse word bolΓΈx (for a heavy fighting axe) is not related to the old English word bollocks but both would have been in use in Anglo-Saxon England while Vikings were still arriving armed to the teeth.