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Was an Evil Spirit Released When Japan's 'Killing Stone' Split in Half?
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When the "killing stone," or "SesshÅ seki," split March 5, 2022, on the plains of Mount Nasu in Japan, was the devious spirit Tamamo-no-Mae released into the world to wreak havoc?
Did the Library of Alexandria Really Exist?
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We can easily picture a group of beard-and-toga geniuses hunched over scrolls inside a magnificent colonnaded hall. But what was the real Library of Alexandria like? And why do some scholars doubt its existence?
5 Ferocious Art World Rivalries
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Grudge matches can be found in every corner of the world, including the art world. Here are five rivalries that continued for years.
Can You Identify These Historic Weapons?
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Sharpened blades, bulky siege engines and flexible bows; before rifles, tanks, and grenades, these historic weapons were the tools of war. Do you consider yourself an expert on ancient weapons? Put your knowledge to the test, by doing battle with this quiz!
How Well Do You Know Official NFL Rules?
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The National Football League features 32 teams that take to the gridiron each autumn weekend for war-like contests. Each game is dictated by esoteric (and often weird) rules. Do you think you know the NFL's rule book?
When Was Jesus Born? It Wasn't Actually Dec. 25
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The Bible doesn't say exactly when Jesus was born but a close reading of the text gives us clues to a more correct date than Dec. 25. And why was that date chosen away? It has nothing to do with pagan religions.
What Does It Mean When Someone Says 'That's Just Semantics'?
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In our modern vernacular, the phrase "that's just semantics" has somehow become shorthand to insinuate the speaker has argued something trivial or unimportant. But what does it really mean?
The 10 Most Underrated Cars On The Market Today
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While there are a lot of cars on the market today that are overhyped and fail to deliver on their promise, there are an equal number of vehicles that are tragically underrated - cars, trucks, and SUVs that would be loved by their owners, if only people would buy them. Sadly though, many of the best [...] The post The 10 Most Underrated Cars On The Market Today appeared first on Goliath.
Top 5 Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Risk factors for heart disease, the No. 1 killer in the United States, come in many forms. Learn about the top 5 risk factors for heart disease.
Dry Skin Overview
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Learn more about dry skin. Visit HowStuffWorks to read about dry skin causes, cures and more.