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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.
10 Scapegoats Still in the Crosshairs
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Scapegoating lets us blame others instead of accepting the consequences of our actions. Ready to meet some of the world's most famous scapegoats?
5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces
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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.
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?
How to Celebrate Your Family Heritage
What's the best way to celebrate your family's heritage? Read about celebrating your family heritage at HowStuffWorks.
The Misrepresentation of 'Nosferatu' in Vampire Lore   Â
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Popularized in the novel 'Dracula' (1897) by Bram Stoker, and the film 'Nosferatu' in 1922, the word 'nosferatu' is largely considered to be an archaic Romanian word, synonymous with 'vampire.'
How Thanksgiving Works
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Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey. What's the real story of Thanksgivig Day?