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What the Bechdel Test Says About Women in Film
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The Bechdel Test was created in 1985 and has been used to gauge how women are represented in film. But how accurate is it and does it still matter?
5 Memoirs That Were Too Good to Be True
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The stories these memoirs told were gripping, shocking - and ultimately untrue. Were you taken in by any of these literary hoaxes?
Point d'Alençon Lace Will Always Be the Queen of Lace
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Point d'Alençon Lace is a needlepoint lace that originated in Alençon, France. It's delicate and rare and takes years to master.
How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines
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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?
How Far Is Russia From Alaska?
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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?
The Evil Eye's Ancient Power Still Resonates Today
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Belief in the evil eye has existed since at least 3300 B.C.E. and is found in Jewish, Islamic and Christian cultures of the Mediterranean and Middle East. But why has belief persisted for so long?
9 Largest Islands in the World
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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.
Why Is Super Tuesday So Super?
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Super Tuesday is the day early in a U.S. presidential primary season when a large number of states hold primaries. It's also the first day when a huge number of delegates are up for grabs.
10 Halloween Pranks That Went Horribly and Tragically Wrong
Halloween is fast approaching, and with it comes a number of traditions. From carving a jack-o-lantern to donning costumes, bobbing for apples and handing out candy to neighborhood kids. But there is one Halloween tradition that does not get enough attention, and that is the annual All Hallow's Eve prank. Yes, each October 31st pranksters [...] The post 10 Halloween Pranks That Went Horribly and Tragically Wrong appeared first on Goliath.
El Chupacabra: Legend, Sightings & Facts
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The Chupacabra is a vampire-like creature that has been gaining notoriety. Learn about the legend of El Chupacabra and Chupacabra incidents and sightings.