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Image Credit - WitR/shutterstock  The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world and has stood on the banks of the Nile River since around 2560 BC . For many, it’s an intriguing symbol of ancient history and architecture, but not many people are aware of the true mysteries that surround it... Let’s take a look at 10 strange facts about the Great Pyramid of Giza! Why it was built Image Credit - shutterstock Egyptians built pyramids to house their pharaohs , who they believed would need all their worldly goods with them in the afterlife. They needed perfect, stable structures to bury their kings and queens that would last through eternity. The pyramids were so impressive and unprecedented that they must have seemed like a good idea at first. Little did Egyptians know that no one knows for sure why they are there or how they were built (some think aliens helped). The mystery behind its construction  Image Credit - weightofstuff.com It’s been nearly 4,500

Image credit - shutterstock Everyone loves ice cream, especially on hot summer days when the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven or fire up the grill. However, it’s not just a tasty treat – it can also give you some health benefits. Here are 10 surprising benefits of ice cream that you might not have known about before.  1. Keeps your immune system strong The nutrients and vitamins found in ice cream can strengthen your immune system so that you’re less likely to catch a cold. They also help provide energy, which is necessary for fighting illness. After you’ve recovered from an illness, having a bit of ice cream may be just what you need to boost your body’s immunity even more. Make sure it's real ice cream though! 2. Fights depression Image Credit - shutterstock A natural remedy to combat depression? Yep, that’s ice cream. Experts say there are a few reasons why sugar can be helpful in getting over blues; for one, it releases serotonin and endorphins into your system