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Why Are the Biblical Gog and Magog Considered Sinister?

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Throughout history, people have speculated as to who or what Gog and Magog were. Were they two people, one person and his land or two nations? And why were they associated with the Apocalypse?

10 Expressions That Came From the Ancient World

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Some sayings and phrases come and go, but some have been around since the ancient world. Learn more about ancient expressions at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Identify These Historic Weapons?

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Sharpened blades, bulky siege engines and flexible bows; before rifles, tanks, and grenades, these historic weapons were the tools of war. Do you consider yourself an expert on ancient weapons? Put your knowledge to the test, by doing battle with this quiz!

Why aren't mountain goats really goats?

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Mountain goats may have woolly fur, cloven feet and horns, but they are quite different from true goats. Why call them mountain goats if they're not goats?

The Fierce Fashion History Quiz

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Dress has always been used as both a statement of belonging and individuality. But what were some of the earliest "fashions?" Journey through fashion history with this quiz at HowStuffWorks.

5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces

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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.

The Myth of the Minotaur, the Legendary Beast We Can't Forget

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Half man, half bull, this creature from Greek mythology could be a perfect symbol of the oft-pondered dual nature of man.

Did the Bible 'Borrow' the Noah's Ark Story From the Epic of Gilgamesh?

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A story remarkably similar to the Noah's Ark flood account in Genesis was discovered in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a text 1,000 years older.

Top 10 Supplements for Hot, Humid Climates

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There are some beneficial supplements for hot, humid climates. See 10 supplements for hot, humid climates to help your body deal with heat.

The Breatharian Lifestyle: Can Humans Survive on Air Alone?

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Breatharians believe they can live only on the energy from sunlight, and do not need nourishment from food. Read all about the practice of Breatharianism.

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