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How Well Do You Know American Myths and Legends?

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Each question tests your knowledge of American myths, legends, tall tales and even some historical icons, with four possible answers. Do you think you know American mythology?

How Drag Queens Work

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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?

How Police Sketches Work

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Police sketches are a routine part of law enforcement investigations. Read more about police sketches at HowStuffWorks.

What Is Reality TV's Influence on Culture?

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There's no denying reality TV's prominence in culture. But is it influencing Americans in a positive or negative way?

10 Shocking Documentaries That Will Blow Your Mind

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We've spoken before about how there's a satisfying feeling that comes with watching a good documentary; the feeling of learning while being entertained is becoming rarer and rarer, which is why we here at Goliath have taken the time to research and draw attention to 10 documentaries that will absolutely, undoubtedly and assuredly blow your [...] The post 10 Shocking Documentaries That Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on Goliath.

Ignaz Semmelweis Was Ridiculed for Advocating Hand-washing for Doctors

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While Semmelweis wasn't the first doctor to advocate for hand-washing, he was the most vocal proponent at the time. And doctors didn't believe it.

Can You Name These Countries With Mostly Red Flags?

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Red for valor. Red for bravery. Red for life, for passion, for blood and for honor. Sometimes red is even for luck. Countries all around the world use red in their flags, so how many do you think you can identify? Run this quiz up the flagpole and see who salutes!

How the Mafia Works

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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?

Marilyn Monroe's Early Life

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Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortensen in Los Angeles in 1926. How did this shy young girl end up as Hollywood's most iconic starlet?

Old Railroads

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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.

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