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Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop
The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The 10 Longest-Reigning Welterweight Boxing Champions In History
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The welterweight division has always been a big hit with boxing fans as it has featured some of the sport's most dynamic champions. The division is contested for fighters weighing between 140 and 147lbs and sits between the lightweight and middleweight divisions. This list features the 10 longest reigning welterweight boxing champions in history. It [...] The post The 10 Longest-Reigning Welterweight Boxing Champions In History appeared first on Goliath.
The Only Boxing Champions in History to Retire Undefeated
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There have been thousands of professional boxers over the years but most of them, even the greats, lost a bout or two along the way. Retiring undefeated in the sport is quite an accomplishment. This list features the only 13 boxers in history who were world champions and managed to finish their careers without losing [...] The post The Only Boxing Champions in History to Retire Undefeated appeared first on Goliath.
Can You Answer These Canadian History Questions From Primary School?
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Whether it is a question of the first prime minister or when Canada became a country, take a trip down memory lane and challenge yourself to answer some Canadian history questions from primary school.
10 Of The Worst White Collar Criminals In History
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Even though they wear thousand dollar suits, sit behind expensive desks and make ridiculous money, rich businessmen can still be criminals and steal your money. White collar crime is a type of crime that has been taking place for decades and still runs rampant in the modern day. Some of the people that will appear on [...] The post 10 Of The Worst White Collar Criminals In History appeared first on Goliath.
The 10 Most Tragic Auto Racing Deaths In History
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Professional race car driving is a deadly sport. Anybody who engages in the sport of auto racing knows that they are taking their life into their own hands. And it doesn't matter how experienced or talented a driver may be, even some of the best wheelmen of all time have been killed on the track. Often [...] The post The 10 Most Tragic Auto Racing Deaths In History appeared first on Goliath.
The 10 Greatest 'Final Girls' in Horror Movie History
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In the horror genre, and particularly the slasher subgenre, there is heavy use of a character labeled "The Final Girl." This is the female protagonist of the film that is the last character left alive, and the one that stops, or evades, the antagonist. The rest of the characters are often stupid and have little [...] The post The 10 Greatest 'Final Girls' in Horror Movie History appeared first on Goliath.
Ridiculous History: When People Thought They Were Made of Glass
From royalty to the layperson, the glass delusion was common in medieval Europe. Learn more about the glass delusion at HowStuffWorks Now.
HowStuffWorks Illustrated: A Short and Merry History of Holiday Lights
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HowStuffWorks looks at how holiday lights came to brighten this festive season.
Ridiculous History: The Curious Nazi Plot to Kill Churchill With Chocolate
Subterfuge doesn't get any sweeter than this.