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How Nikola Tesla Worked
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Although many still remember Nikola Tesla, his name doesn't carry the weight it once did during his famous battles with Thomas Edison. What was this eccentric genius like?
What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
Alien Abduction Theories: A Scientific Search for Evidence
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Many people have reported alien abduction stories. Most of the abductees have shared their stories through hypnosis. Read more about alien abductions.
Am I Going to Be Successful?
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Thomas Jefferson once said, "I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." If you're the type of person who works hard to make their dreams come true, then it's time to find out if it will pay off in the long run!
How to Create a Home Library
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A home library can be a dynamic expression of your personality. Learn how to create a home library and establish a special space for reading.
Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?
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Brother against brother was a motif of the Civil War as families were divided -- even Sen. John J. Crittenden's. Read about brother against brother in the war.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Cocktails and Bartending
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Whether you're into craft cocktails, or just like Jack and Coke, you're sure to be stimulated by our list of facts.
How Competitive Eating Works
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Competitive eating has gone from county fair exhibition to mainstream spectator sport. Learn about competitive eating and check out competitive eating records.
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.