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Are You For Real? Gateway to hell lies in Turkmenistan!

Thursday, September 11, 2025 by teammarcopolo

Hell’s Gate is the nickname for this giant hole in the middle of Â the Kara-Kum Desert in Turkmenistan. It was discovered in 1971, when the ground gave way under an excavation team to reveal an opening to a massive underground cavern of natural gas. The hole was set ablaze, to keep the toxic fumes from spreading, and it has been burning non-stop for the last 40 years.

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Deadword of the Day: Holm

Thursday, September 11, 2025 by teammarcopolo

Holm: A low, flat stretch of land on the banks of a river.

As in: Say, you think that’s Ian’s holm?

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Ludicrous Latin: Nos nunquam alieno

Thursday, September 11, 2025 by teammarcopolo

We will never forget.

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Someone has a birthday coming up….

Thursday, September 11, 2025 by teammarcopolo

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History Schmistory: September 11. What is this magical place?

Thursday, September 11, 2025 by teammarcopolo

1609: Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and mingles with its indigenous people. Here they are in their native habitat…

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GO THERE!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 by teammarcopolo

The city of Hamilton, Ontario has 126 waterfalls, claiming the title of Â Waterfall Capital of the World.Â Also known as “The City of Bladder Infection” 🙂