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10 Reasons to Quit Social Media
Depending on who you talk to, social media is either a blessing or a curse. It has certainly helped us to connect with one another in ways we never thought possible, but on the other hand, and quite ironically, it has made us far more antisocial. We've seen many platforms comes and go over the [...] The post 10 Reasons to Quit Social Media appeared first on Goliath.
10 Dogs Who Made History
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HowStuffWorks reports on dogs who've helped with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and found ancient cave paintings.
Can You Pass a 1970s Trivia Quiz?
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Once the insanity of the Sixties subsided, the weirdness of the Seventies took hold. It was a strange 10 years of pop culture and politics. What do you remember about the history of the 1970s?
Rhythm and Rhyme: The Poetry Quiz
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Poetry may seem simple, but if you take a closer look, you'll see the attention to form, detail, meter and rhyme that make classic poems so unforgettable. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the art and practice of poetry.
The 22 Most Underrated Guitarists Of All Time
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The only thing more fun that jamming out on your guitar is arguing with your friends over which guitarist is the best and why. Whether it's Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, or Steve Vai, everyone has a different opinion on who's the best. But rather than who's the best, a more interesting question perhaps is [...] The post The 22 Most Underrated Guitarists Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
Can You Name These Famous Sports Movies from a One-Line Description?
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Sports movies detail the glory of ultimate victory and the harrowing hardships of defeat. Can you name these sports films from a short description of the plot?
8 Famous 'Harry Potter' Spells and Their Real-life Origins
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Something that makes the "Harry Potter" books fun to read for adults - not just kids - is author J. K. Rowling's use of wordplay. Names are often literary references or jokes, and many of the "Harry Potter" spells provide a clear hint at their function for anyone familiar with Latin or Greek.
Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today
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HowStuffworks looks at the symptoms and treatment of scurvy and why it was so associated with sailors and pirates.
Ridiculous History: Breadfruit, the Bounty and the Birth of Globalization
HowStuffWorks looks at the story of how Lt. Bligh and his breadfruit expedition not only spawned a famous mutiny but also the start of global trade.
How Jack the Ripper Worked
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Jack the Ripper was a brutal serial killer who haunted the West End of London in 1888. Read about Jack the Ripper and his bloody killing spree.