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  10 Ancient Board Games That Inspired Modern Games M Muzammil Long before board games such as Monopoly, Yahtzee, Clue, and Candy Land were enjoyed by families on game night, ancient board games were thriving in parts of the world. The ancient Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese were creative in the ways they made boards and pieces from stones, rocks, and wood. Many of these games resemble modern games in the way they look and play. Here are ten ancient board games that inspired the board games of today. 10 GIGANTIC VERSIONS OF CHILDHOOD GAMES Long before board games such as Monopoly, Yahtzee, Clue, and Candy Land were enjoyed by families on game night, ancient board games were thriving in parts of the world. The ancient Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese were creative in the ways they made boards and pieces from stones, rocks, and wood. Many of these games resemble modern games in the way they look and play. Here are ten ancient board games that inspired the board games of today. 10 Ludus Latr

  Top 10 Horrible Ends Of Roman Emperors M Muzammil We can all think of current presidents and prime ministers who seem a little out of their depth. Luckily for them the worst that can happen to them is being voted out at the ballot box. For those who rose to the top of the Roman Empire however the end of a political career was often a lot less dainty. If you messed up then there were always those who were willing to replace you, often over your dead body. Here are ten Roman emperors who suffered horrific downfalls. 10 Vitellius The year 69 AD was an exciting one in Rome. Known as ‘the year of the four emperors’ it saw a number of people gain the imperial throne only to lose their lives soon afterwards. Vitellius was perhaps the most interesting of the figures who donned the imperial purple. In an age where people spent fortunes on banquets Vitellius out ate them all. One of his proudest creations was the “Shield of Minerva, Defender of the City” – a vast dish made from “the livers of

  Top 10 Electrifying Facts About Lightning M Muzammil Lightning has fascinated humans from the beginning of time. Striking at random, starting fires, and appearing from thin air, some thought that it must have a divine origin. Was it Zeus wielding his thunderbolts or Thor striking with his hammer? Opinions differed, but we can say with certainty that it is still a mesmerizing spectacle even today. Here are 10 facts about lightning that might be more than a little hair-raising. TOP 10 STRIKING HISTORICAL FACTS ABOUT LIGHTNING 10 Hair-Raising Pictures Photo credit:  NBC News It’s not true that lightning strikes always occur without warning. In 1975, the McQuilken siblings were climbing Moro Rock in California when they noticed something strange occurring—their hair was standing on end. Their broad smiles show that they were entirely unconcerned and even found it funny. They left the top of the hill when it suddenly started to hail. But they didn’t leave the site quickly enough. Moments