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20 Old Money Last Names That Scream Aristocracy
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We're sure there's been a time when you heard a surname and immediately thought, "Ah, wealth." That reaction isn’t random. Old money last names carry a reputation built over generations of shaping culture, politics, and global finance.
How Duels Work
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Pistols at dawn! The challenge is issued. To turn it down would leave you marked a coward for life. You meet at the chosen spot. You could be severely wounded or killed today. Why is all this happening? Because you made fun of his hat.
What Is an Oligarchy and Has the U.S. Become One?
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HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what an oligarchy is and whether the U.S. is teetering on the brink of becoming one, or already has become one.
Which Mythical Creature Are You Most Like?
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Are you mischievous like the fairy folk? Powerful like a unicorn? Would you hide away in a cave protecting your gold with fiery breath like a dragon? Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll go deep into mythology to tell you what kind of mythical creature you really are.
The Meaning of Flower Tattoos in Mythology: Stories Behind the Symbols
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Unfolding the Rich Tapestry of Flower Tattoo Symbolism
10 Ridiculous Victorian Etiquette Rules
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Victorian etiquette rules might seem a bit strange today. View 10 ridiculous Victorian etiquette rules to explore Victorian society.
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?
How the French Revolution Worked
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The French Revolution brought the end to the monarchy -- and many lives. Start with the Old Regime and follow the French Revolution to the guillotine.
Why was cross-dressing the only crime Joan of Arc was charged with?
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The Joan of Arc trial was rife with scandal, and she was convicted for what she called a small detail. Learn why the Joan of Arc trial is so contentious.
Can You Identify All of These Patterns?
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Checkered shirt? How about gingham, houndstooth, tartan or Madras? Anyone with even a hint of fashion sense knows that there are more styles of checkered patterns than there are clothes in an average closet. Think you can ID the most popular patterns, checkered or otherwise? Take this quiz to find out!