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What Sets the Katana Apart From Other Swords?
What makes katana swords special? Learn about katana swords in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Much of an Off-Road Expert Are You?
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Do you love spending your weekends off the beaten track or building the perfect vehicle to take on the tough trails? This is the quiz for you - put your off-road knowledge to the test and see if you're an expert!
When did humans start smoking, anyway?
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When did humans start smoking? With today's technology, we know the answer. Take a look at when humans started smoking at Discovery Fit and Health.
Did Einstein really fail math?
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Albert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists to ever live, but was he always such a wiz? Learn more about Einstein's 'genius' at HowStuffWorks.
When did circuses start using freak shows?
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For generations, freak shows were one of the circus' main draws. Find out when circuses started using freak shows at HowStuffWorks.
What are the origins of democracy?
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What are the origins of democracy? Read about politics in the United States (which is actually a republic), the ancient Athenians and the origins of democracy.
U.S. Military Dogs Usually Outrank Their Handlers
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Members of the U.S. armed forces and their loyal dogs have always had a special relationship - so special that the canine usually outranks its handler. What's behind this military tradition?
Try T'ej, the Honey Wine of Ethiopia
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Fermented from honey, yeast, water and gesho and served chilled in beaker-shaped bottles known as bereles, t'ej is Ethiopia's most popular drink and one of the oldest in the world.
The Worst Disasters To Ever Happen On Movie Sets
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Movie making is a risky business. It always begins with a financial risk, and sometimes the script calls for necessary, calculated risks to take place on set or location. Stunts, pyrotechnics, firefights: these are just a few things that bring with them an inherent risk when playing big budget make believe. Throughout the history of [...] The post The Worst Disasters To Ever Happen On Movie Sets appeared first on Goliath.
What Are Frankincense and Myrrh?
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The three wise men in the story of Christmas carried gold, frankincense and myrrh. What are frankincense and myrrh? Can you still get them these days?