James Farrugia, Author at DEKALIST

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10 Original Automobile Empires Built on Lawsuits, Sabotage, and Pure Genius

The early car industry wasn’t just about building vehicles—it was a brutal fight for control of a revolutionary technology. Lawsuits, patent wars, corporate betrayals, and mechanical genius shaped the first automobile empires that still dominate the world today.

Jimmy 19 March 2026

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10 First Computers in History (And the Mind-Blowing Ways They Changed the World)

Long before laptops and smartphones existed, early inventors were already building machines to perform complex calculations. Some used gears, others used punch cards or vacuum tubes. These 10 early computers didn’t just crunch numbers; they helped launch the modern digital age.

Jimmy 12 March 2026

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10 Ancient Habits That Modern Science Just Proved Actually Work

For thousands of years people followed daily routines shaped by survival and tradition. Now modern science is discovering that many of those ancient habits were remarkably good for the human body. Some might already be hiding in your daily life.

Jimmy 5 March 2026

10 Genius Inventions That Failed — And the Surprising Ways They Shaped the Future

Not every brilliant invention succeeds. Some of the smartest products ever built — from the Segway to Kodak’s first digital camera — collapsed spectacularly. Yet many shaped the future more than their successful competitors. These 10 failed inventions prove that innovation often begins with a flop.

Jimmy 19 February 2026

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10 Facts About Edwin Hubble: The Boxer, Lawyer, and Basketball Coach Who Found the Cosmos

Before Edwin Hubble transformed our understanding of the universe, he lived a life full of unexpected turns — athlete, lawyer, soldier, and ultimately the astronomer who proved the Milky Way is only one galaxy among billions. Explore the remarkable path that led him to reshape humanity’s place in the cosmos.

Jimmy 12 February 2026

10 Incredible Facts About Katie Piper: How She Turned Tragedy Into a Global Movement

A survivor turned global icon. Discover 10 incredible facts about how she transformed personal tragedy into a powerful movement, redefining resilience, activism, and hope for millions worldwide while building a lasting legacy of empowerment and change.

Jimmy 5 February 2026

10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Georges Lemaître: The Priest Who Discovered the Big Bang

Before the "Big Bang" even had a name, a Catholic priest was already calculating the expansion of the cosmos. Explore 10 mind-blowing facts about Georges Lemaître and how he reconciled deep religious faith with groundbreaking modern physics.

Jimmy 29 January 2026

10 “Living” Ghost Towns You Can Actually Visit in 2026

Once bustling communities, these places were left behind by disaster, industry collapse, or history itself. From deserts and frozen Arctic valleys to sealed memorial villages, these living ghost towns still stand and can be visited today. Discover where they are, why they were abandoned, and what travelers should know before going.

Jimmy 22 January 2026

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10 Legendary World War Heroes Who Fought in Both WWI and WWII

What does it take to survive two world wars? From the trenches of the Somme to the liberation of Europe, meet 10 extraordinary men who defied the odds, served under multiple flags, and became living legends of the 20th century.

Jimmy 15 January 2026

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10 Famous Athletes Who Are Surprisingly Vegan

These famous athletes are quietly redefining elite performance. Competing at the highest level on vegan diets, they challenge long held beliefs about strength, recovery, and what it really takes to win.

Jimmy 8 January 2026