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Is It a Nice Day for a Ghost Wedding?
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Most ghosts are concerned with haunting stuff, but some settle down and get married instead. Learn more about ghost weddings at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'?
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The Hindu religion considers cows holy. But that's certainly not why we utter the expression. So what's the story behind it?
Why Do Some Cultures Believe the Number Four Is Unlucky?
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In Beijing, it's not possible to get a vehicle license plate that has the number 4 on it. Some cultures take their numbers phobia very seriously. What's the deal with 4?
Steppe: A Civilization-altering Biome Most People Can't Name
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Spanning thousands of miles across the heart of Asia and Eastern Europe, the steppe is one of Earth's most expansive and ecologically important biomes. These vast, flat grassy plains stretch from Hungary in the west to Mongolia and northern China in the east, forming what is known as the Eurasian Steppe.
8 Frog Species and Toads You'll Find in North America
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Frogs have been hopping around the planet since the Early Triassic, making them one of the oldest extant amphibian lineages. With more than 7,000 frog species globally, they’ve adapted to nearly every environment on Earth, from tropical rainforest canopies to forest floor ponds.
Why Did the Berlin Wall Fall?
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The fall of the Berlin Wall was one of the most powerful and symbolic moments of the 20th century. But why did the Berlin Wall fall?
Can You Guess These Iconic TV Shows From The 50s And 60s?
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There is nothing more wholesome than a TV show from the 50s & 60s. From variety shows to family comedies, TV programming was meant for the whole family. Take this quiz to see if you can identify these iconic TV shows from a single image!
The 10 Most Influential Fictional Characters
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The world is full of people and things that influence us on a day to day basis. In fact, some of the most influential and interesting people in the world are fictional and have never walked the Earth. But even though they aren't real, they've certainly helped shape our lives and change society over the [...] The post The 10 Most Influential Fictional Characters appeared first on Goliath.
Plains Indians Tell Their Stories Through Ledger Art
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Plains Indian men kept historical records of their tribes in art. First with petroglyphs and pictographs and then on buffalo hides. When the white man came, they moved their art to ledger books.
Exploring the Balkan States: 10 Countries on 1 Peninsula
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The Balkan states (sometimes colloquially referred to as simply "the Balkans") are a diverse and historically rich set of countries that span across southeastern Europe.