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William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua

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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.

Smallest Countries in the World

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Is it the country with the smallest land area? Or the fewest people? Either way, you get the same answer.

10 Of The Most Insane Stunts Ever Performed

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Being a stunt performer requires people to be a certain kind of crazy. We're not talking about stuntmen here. We're talking about the daredevils who try and pull off insane stunts just for the hell of it. You know, to see if it can be done. These are the people who fly off cliffs, jump [...] The post 10 Of The Most Insane Stunts Ever Performed appeared first on Goliath.

10 Biggest Sharks in the World

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Sharks: They are the stuff of legend and the stuff of nightmares. But which are the biggest? Here are the top 10.

7 Most Populated Countries in the World

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The world's population passed 8 billion in 2022, but which countries contributed the most to the increase? Here are the top seven countries

What Makes a Protest Effective? 3 Movements That Got Results

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Is it millions of marchers with clever signs and slogans, or does effective protest take more than just raised voices and collective outrage?

Why Is the Thwaites Glacier Called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?

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Scientists are concerned that the Thwaites Glacier is melting at a rapid pace, though some don't love the name "Doomsday Glacier." What does the rapid melt of this huge glacier mean for the future of our planet?

The Real Story Behind the 'Amityville Horror House'

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Decades after the publication of "The Amityville Horror," not to mention the movie and its countless spin-offs, we're still fascinated by the story of this haunted house - even though many people now think it was a hoax.

A Short History of Skid Row

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In the 20th century, there were dozens of Skid Rows across America, but today only one has been at the same location for over a century: Skid Row, Los Angeles. Why has it lasted for so long?

How Geek Chic Works

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Geek chic is a fashion style that reflects a geeky or nerdy culture. Find out what it means to be geek chic and what celebrities fit the geek chic profile.

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