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Searching for the Lost Horizon of Shangri-La
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A fictional paradise created by British author James Hilton in the novel 'Lost Horizon,' the mystical Tibetan paradise of Shangri-La remains mythical.
The 15 Lowest-Grossing Best Picture Oscar Winners Of All Time
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There was a time when the Academy Award for Best Picture was given to films that were not just critical darlings, but commercial successes as well. This was the case for decades, in fact, as Gone with the Wind still stands as the most successful film of all time when adjusted for inflation and from [...] The post The 15 Lowest-Grossing Best Picture Oscar Winners Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
How the Greatest Generation Works
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What was so special about the Greatest Generation? Learn about the Greatest Generation -- and how they got the name -- at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These U.S. Presidents If We Give Them Fake Mustaches?
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There's a reason the greatest masters of disguise used fake mustaches to hide their identity. Now, we've taken their craft and applied it to these U.S. presidents. Will you know who they are?
Can You Pass This '60s and '70s Christmas Movie Screenshot Quiz?
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From animated classics and maudlin made-for-TV tearjerkers to "B" grade cult flicks and bizarre cinematic imports, the 1960s and '70s were a golden age for Christmas movies. How many of these holiday favorites do you know?
Vincent van Gogh
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Vincent van Gogh redefined painting, laying the groundwork for the art movements of the 20th century. Learn about the life of this great master.
10 Famous Mothers
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Famous moms are everywhere these days. Every website and tabloid showcases the babies of celebrities. But the 10 mothers we're featuring were world-changers as well.
Are You a Big Hockey Fan? Can You Ace This NHL Trivia Quiz?
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The National Hockey League is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, and for decades it has spawned legends and lore on the ice. But what do you really know about the NHL and its star players?
Fallingwater Is Considered Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece. Here's Why
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Set over Bear Run, a tributary of the Youghiogheny River in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, Fallingwater is perhaps the architect's best-known work.
The Story of the Cecil, One of the Creepiest Hotels in the World
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Perhaps best known as the last home of Elisa Lam before her mysterious death, the Cecil Hotel has a sordid past full of murders and mayhem. Care to step inside?