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Paintings by Gustave Courbet

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Impressionist painter Gustave Courbet used a dark palette to paint depictions of ordinary life. See Impressionist paintings by Gustave Courbet.

How Did Lefties Become Known as 'Southpaws'?

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From the worlds of politics, professional baseball and old-time boxing came a term still in use today to describe someone who has a left-handed predilection.

Scorching Heat in Pakistan May Have Set a World Record

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The mercury soared to over 122 degrees Fahrenheit in Nawkwabash, Pakistan. It could be the highest April temp ever recorded on the planet.

New Technology Revives Tarnished Daguerreotype Ghosts

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Scientists have found a means of restoring daguerreotypes degraded by time. HowStuffWorks looks at the new technology.

Where did the idea of 'the willies' come from?

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That uncomfortable, frightened, jittery feeling known as 'the willies' is probably a familiar one. Find out how 'the willies' got its name.

What's the difference between an herb and a spice?

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Wondering what's the difference between an herb and spice? Find out and learn all about herbs and spices at HowStuffWorks.

Do You Know the Nicknames of All 50 US States?

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Ever traveled to the Peace Garden State? Know where to find the Old Line State? Put on your U.S. traveling pants as you navigate from the Evergreen State to the Sunshine State in this state nickname quiz!

The 10 Most Legitimate Cases of U.F.O. Sightings

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History doesn't believe or disbelieve in UFOs. There are a handful of UFO sightings documented by Roman historians from around 2,000 years ago, but they seem about as credible as the existence of Zeus. More than 95 percent of all UFO sightings can be easily dismissed as military aircraft, stars, planets, meteors, flares, weather balloons [...] The post The 10 Most Legitimate Cases of U.F.O. Sightings appeared first on Goliath.

Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?

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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.

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