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Is There an Ugliest Zodiac Sign? What Astrology Really Says
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Discover the shocking rankings, the myths behind the labels, and why beauty in astrology is more than skin deep. The answer may surprise you.
What is disengagement theory?
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The disengagement theory states that the elderly will remove themselves from many social networks. Learn about the disengagement theory.
If a Peacock Loses His Tail Feathers, Do They Grow Back?
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Peacock feathers are possibly the most beautiful plumage in the animal kingdom. Learn if peacock feathers grow back after these birds molt.
Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler
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After WWI, the French built a fortress of bunkers at its borders to stop another German invasion. But the Maginot Line has come to have a second meaning as a bad defense strategy.
9 Things Everyone Should Know About The Hacktivist Group Anonymous
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Whether you applaud their Robin Hood-style ideology of championing free speech or detest their reckless disregard for the consequences of their actions, it's undeniable that Anonymous has become a force to be reckoned with in recent years. From hacking politicians' emails to taking down government websites, many of the group's actions seem to straddle the line [...] The post 9 Things Everyone Should Know About The Hacktivist Group Anonymous appeared first on Goliath.
10 Reasons That Aliens Probably Exist
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Whether or not we are alone in the universe is one of life's greatest mysteries. On Earth we find ourselves in the "Goldilocks Zone," which means that conditions are just right for hosting life, but we have discovered other Earth-like planets deep in space, as well as planets that are thought to have water (which [...] The post 10 Reasons That Aliens Probably Exist appeared first on Goliath.
Why Do People Eat Dirt?
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Geophagy is the worldwide phenomenon of people eating dirt. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this counterintuitive practice and why people do it.
Mitsuye Endo: The Woman Who Took Down Executive Order 9066
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Mitsuye Endo was the plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit that led to the closing of the U.S. Japanese internment camps. HowStuffWorks tells her story.
Why Giving a Professional Reference Can Be a Minefield
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How can you get out of giving a professional reference if you don't want to? HowStuffWorks has some tips.
A Very Brady Quiz: Do You Remember Your Favorite TV Family?
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The Brady's were America's favorite family in the '70s and have been immortalized throughout the last four decades. Whether you had a crush on Marcia or wanted to hang with Greg, there's a good chance you spent much of your childhood immersed in the Brady's antics. Take this quiz to see how much you remember!