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What the Bechdel Test Says About Women in Film
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The Bechdel Test was created in 1985 and has been used to gauge how women are represented in film. But how accurate is it and does it still matter?
Point d'Alençon Lace Will Always Be the Queen of Lace
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Point d'Alençon Lace is a needlepoint lace that originated in Alençon, France. It's delicate and rare and takes years to master.
Did the Library of Alexandria Really Exist?
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We can easily picture a group of beard-and-toga geniuses hunched over scrolls inside a magnificent colonnaded hall. But what was the real Library of Alexandria like? And why do some scholars doubt its existence?
The Evil Eye's Ancient Power Still Resonates Today
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Belief in the evil eye has existed since at least 3300 B.C.E. and is found in Jewish, Islamic and Christian cultures of the Mediterranean and Middle East. But why has belief persisted for so long?
Who Were the Real Women Warriors of Dahomey?
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The Dahomey warriors were an all-female regiment that existed for 300 years. Their bravery is legendary and portrayed in "The Woman King."
How Book Banning Works
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Judy Blume, John Steinbeck and Maya Angelou are among the top 10 most challenged American authors. But to be challenged is not to be banned. What does it take to ban a book?
12 Futuristic Features Coming Soon To Smartphones
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It's pretty clear that smartphones will soon be getting even smarter. In the mid 2000s, mobile phones could only do a tiny fraction of the things that their modern counterparts are capable of. Now, thanks to a number of recent technological advancements, it looks as though there will be no shortage of new smartphone features in the [...] The post 12 Futuristic Features Coming Soon To Smartphones appeared first on Goliath.
Is the Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre a Myth?
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During World War II, 1,000 Japanese soldiers retreated from fighting with the British into Ramree Island, Burma, where most were eaten by crocodiles. Or so the story goes. But what really happened?
What Is A Rip Current?
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Rip currents are narrow, powerful currents of water that run from the beach out into the ocean. Learn how rip currents form and how to escape rip currents.
How to Keep Your Bathroom Smelling Fresh
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Let's face it: Bathrooms are going to smell. But there's good news, too. There are a number of things you can do to keep your bathroom smelling fresh and clean.