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Mark Mancini
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
A native of fabulous Rochester, NY, Mark loves freelance writing, community theater, & anything dinosaur-related. He’s also obsessed with Denver Broncos football.
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5 of Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Foods
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11 Frightful Facts About ‘Nosferatu’
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How the Classic Vampire Movie ‘Nosferatu’ Cheated Court-Ordered Death
6 Simple Tips for Returning or Exchanging Gifts
There are many perfectly valid reasons for wanting to exchange or return a present. These simple tips should help point you in the right direction.
Why Does Grover Cleveland Count as Two Presidents?
Historians suggest that while Grover Cleveland was but one person, he was actually two presidents thanks to his nonconsecutive terms.
What Did Aaron Burr Do After Shooting Alexander Hamilton?
The first thing Burr did after fatally shooting Hamilton was go home and eat some breakfast. His later years included treason and a drawn-out divorce.
10 Facts About Disney’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’
Despite its underwhelming box office reception, Disney's ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ has found a loyal fan base.
14 Great Gifts for Comic Book Fans
Discover 14 great gifts to get comic book fans for the holiday season, from busts of DC's Batman to a Funko Pop! figurine of the Hulk.
13 Memorable Facts About D-Day
The Allied forces’ Normandy landings on June 6, 1944—an event better known as D-Day—became a pivotal moment in World War II .
How Did the Real YMCA React to the Disco Song About It?
Everyone liked “Y.M.C.A.”—except the actual organization.
7 Fascinating Facts About Martian Dust Devils
Martian dust devils have been intriguing astronomers and climatologists for decades. Here’s some amazing trivia about these red planet whirlwinds.
12 Facts About Hammerhead Sharks
Some of them swim sideways.
9 Amazing Facts About Komodo Dragons
In addition to being Earth’s largest living lizard, behavior like human-eating and grave-robbing are the Komodo dragon’s biggest claims to fame.
12 Fun Facts About ‘Blazing Saddles’
Mel Brooks’s audacious comedy was the first movie to incorporate audible flatulence (though the offending noises were muted when the film aired on television).
What’s the Difference Between Jaguars and Leopards?
Learn how to “spot” the differences between jaguars and leopards based on their anatomy, behavior, and geographic ranges.