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Ridiculous History: That Time Wine Flowed Out of the Taps
Every year, a fountain in Marino, Italy, flows with wine. Learn about the unexpected 'miracolo' at La Sagra dell'Uva di Marino.
Can You Name History's Greatest Soccer Players From a Photo?
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From Pelé to Maradona, Beckham to Messi - many of soccer's legendary players have been treating fans to the very best of the game throughout the decades. If you're a devoted fan of the sport, do you think you can name each of these soccer greats from a photo? Get on the ball and let's find out!
How MLK Influenced the Direction of 'Star Trek'
Actress Nichelle Nichols was about to quit "Star Trek" until none other than Dr. Martin Luther King persuaded her to stay.
Ridiculous History: Meet Simeon Ellerton, Noted Pedestrian & Rock Hound
Simeon Ellerton walked all over the U.K. in the 18th century. On the way home he'd bring the materials to build himself a house.
The Coolest Spaceships in Science Fiction
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We like to think that we aren't alone in saying a spaceship was the one and only thing we truly yearned for as children. After all, many spent years locked in front of a television, captivated by remarkable space battles, galaxies far, far away, aliens, black holes, and the like. We've seen things you couldn't [...] The post The Coolest Spaceships in Science Fiction appeared first on Goliath.
Ridiculous History: When the Puritans Said 'Bah Humbug' to Christmas in America
Christmas in America wasn't always observed with great fanfare - its pagan roots were loathed by many settlers. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Ridiculous History: When West Point Cadets Rioted Over Eggnog in 1826
Also known as the Grog Mutiny, the Eggnog Riot saw famous West Point cadets go nog-wild over whiskey restrictions. Read more at HowStuffWorks.
Surgeon Robert Liston Was the 'Fastest Knife in the West End'
Surgeon Robert Liston was well-known for his operating speed and survival rates. Learn more about this quick-drawing doctor at HowStuffWorks Now.
Art History Experts Know All of the Images in This Quiz — Do You?
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For all of you art history fans out there, it's time to refresh your knowledge with this quiz on the most important art ever produced around the world. Get started and see if you've been to enough museums to get a high score.
Ridiculous History: The Wild, Wild West Was Really the Mild, Mild West
The Wild West wasn't as violent and 'wild' as it's made out to be in novels and movies. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn more.