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Countries That Start With 'Z' and How They Got Their Names

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If you were to explore the world alphabetically, you'd find 27 countries starting with "s" - like Spain, Sweden and South Africa - each with its own rich history and vibrant culture. But when you get to "X," the map draws a blank; no countries start with that elusive letter.

Exploring the Balkan States: 10 Countries on 1 Peninsula

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The Balkan states (sometimes colloquially referred to as simply "the Balkans") are a diverse and historically rich set of countries that span across southeastern Europe.

Branch Davidians and David Koresh's End of the World

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In 1993, FBI officials and other law enforcement agents became locked in a 51-day standoff with the Branch Davidians, a religious sect living on a 940-acre farm and compound near Waco, Texas, led by self-proclaimed prophet David Koresh.

Famous Urban Legends Quiz

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How much do you know about ghoulish myths from around the world? Take this quiz to find out!

10 Times 'The Force Awakens' Nods to the 'Star Wars' Prequels

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"The Force Awakens" makes obvious references to the entire "Star Wars" saga. See how the film nods to the prequel trilogy at HowStuffWorks Now.

Cersei Lannister, Killmonger and 4 Other Antagonists We Love To Hate

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Antagonists. We need them to balance the protagonists of our stories. Because, really, what kind of world would it be if we all just got along?

What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?

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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.

Why You May Like Floating in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

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Floating in a sensory deprivation tank is a form of restricted environmental stimulation therapy. Studies have shown it can be good for your mind and body.

The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout

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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.

Why Is It So Hard for the Innocent to Be Freed From Prison?

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It takes a lot of legal maneuvering to free an innocent person from prison. And that takes a lot of money. That's why the Innocence Project is so critical to help free the wrongly convicted.

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