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The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
Why Did Babylon Fall? Lessons in History and Religion
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Babylon was once the jewel of the ancient world, a mighty city nestled along the Euphrates River, renowned for its towering ziggurats and legendary Hanging Gardens. But why did Babylon fall?
Can You Identify More Than 11 of These Classic Cars?
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They say the average car loses 90% of its value after 10 years, but these aren't your average cars. They've been around for at least 20 years and can be worth millions. Test your auto skills and try to identify 11 of these classic cars.
The 20 Most Underrated Science Fiction Movies
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Sci-Fi films need time to find their audience and with that in mind, here the top 20 underrated sci-fi movies of all time. The post The 20 Most Underrated Science Fiction Movies appeared first on Goliath.
How Penny Per Page Might Work
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The World Wide Web is known for its nearly unprecedented "free content." But can it stay that way? Learn how the penny-per-page revenue model might work.
What's It Like Inside a Kangaroo's Pouch?
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Though it's true that joeys poop in their mother's pouch, also known as the marsupium, it's still a pretty cozy place to spend the first few months of life.
How Billiard Tables Work
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"Billiards, also known as pool, is a game played all over the world. Learn how pool tables are made and about the variety of games played on them."
Can You Ace This Thanksgiving Myths Quiz?
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The original Thanksgiving was very different to the way it is celebrated now. Find out more about Thanksgiving with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Nazaré's 80-foot Waves Intimidate Even Pro Big-Wave Surfers
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According to Guinness World Records, the waves in Nazaré, Portugal, are the biggest ever surfed. Scientists attribute the massive waves to an underwater canyon, but how does it work?
Why do cookie-cutter neighborhoods exist?
The identical ranks of cookie-cutter neighborhoods have been immortalized (and often satirized) in American pop culture, but who first came up with the idea for these "little boxes on the hillside?"