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The Druids: Philosophers, Politicians, Priests or Sorcerers?

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The Druids were a class of Celtic-speaking purveyors of magical and religious practice who inhabited northwestern Europe around 2,000 years ago, but almost everything we know about them is from secondhand sources.

Sagrada Familia Basilica Is Almost Finished, After 140 Years

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Started in 1882, this beautifully ornate church was the vision of architect Antoni Gaudí who conceived of it as a "forest in stone."

Albania's Doomsday Bunkers Fed a Dictator's Paranoia

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Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha ordered a massive building program of bunkers throughout the country. But their purpose was more menace than military.

These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations

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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.

What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?

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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."

What Is It Like in the Eye of a Tornado?

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The eye of a tornado isn't something that most of us see. Usually, if you see a tornado you go and hide. But let's look into the eye of a tornado.

11 Actors Who Are Trained Martial Artists

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Martial arts are so popular, they spawned an entire movie sub-genre starring some of the most respected martial artists of all time. Regarding this list, it's a mish-mash. We have several martial artists turned actors, some of whom have passed away but will always be remembered as legends, and some actors who you might not [...] The post 11 Actors Who Are Trained Martial Artists appeared first on Goliath.

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