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Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'
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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."
UFO History
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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.
Ridiculous History: The Curse of the Colonel
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Colonel Sanders has been the bane of one baseball team for more than 30 years, and it has nothing to do with chicken. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School
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Most students in the U.S. aren't taught about important people and events in Black history. Here are five that you probably never learned in school.
10 Worst Ways History Has Repeated Itself
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As they say, if we don't learn from history, we're doomed to repeat it. And as these 10 historical events prove, humans seem to be more prone to repeating than learning.
The 10 Greatest Car Designers In Automotive History
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Car brands are famous the world over. People everywhere can identify an Aston Martin or a Lamborghini. Most people even have an idea what infamous cars such as the Lada and Peugeot look like. But did you ever stop to think about who designs the cars we all know and love? Unlike fashion designers who [...] The post The 10 Greatest Car Designers In Automotive History appeared first on Goliath.
The 10 Biggest Busts in The History of The NBA Draft
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A high draft pick can make or break a franchise. Choose wisely for championship potential or face years of dealing with the consequences of a bad pick.
Ridiculous History: The Wild, Wild West Was Really the Mild, Mild West
The Wild West wasn't as violent and 'wild' as it's made out to be in novels and movies. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn more.
14 Southern States With Complicated Histories and Robust Cultures
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The Southern states include both sprawling farmlands and bustling cities. Often called "the South," this area played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the United States.
What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre and Why Does it Still Haunt the City?
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Tulsa, Oklahoma was once home to 'Black Wall Street,' one of the wealthiest Black neighborhoods in the U.S. In 1921 it was burned to the ground in a race massacre.