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Which Medieval Knight Are You?
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Want to know how fascinated people are with medieval times? We made a restaurant chain called that. Want to know which medieval knight you would have been if you were around back then? Sharpen that sword and let's find out!
Who popularized the term 'virtual reality'?
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The concept of virtual reality is nothing new, but we bet you didn't know that a quirky, math-loving, dreadlocked dude is famous for coining the term. Meet Jaron Lanier.
Can You Identify These Moon Glyphs?
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Magical. Mystical. Mysterious. Moon glyphs! These seemingly simple symbols are more than meets the eyes. With only dots and lines, they can tell a story that spans time and space. But how many can you ID? Take the quiz and see!
17 Roman Gods and Goddesses You Should Know
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Roman gods reflected their diverse people, with Greek mythology forming the basis of Roman religion due to Greece's widespread geographical influence.
How Famine Works
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Famine might bring to mind historical tragedies or modern media coverage of tiny children with swollen bellies. But how does the unimaginable -- a widespread loss of food -- actually happen?
Here's Why The Nintendo GameCube Failed
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The Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo's fourth home console, entered its respective generation as an underdog for the first time since Nintendo entered the gaming industry. While the N64 was viewed as a step backwards for the company in terms of commercial success, the GameCube actually sold fewer units than the N64, even with the industry as a whole [...] The post Here's Why The Nintendo GameCube Failed appeared first on Goliath.
How Much Do You Know about United States Currency?
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United States currency is the most powerful on Earth, mostly thanks to the strength of the country's economy. How much do you know about American currency?
Tit-for-Tat Meaning, Origins and Implications
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"Tit-for-tat" is a common phrase that's all about fair play — or sometimes, not-so-fair retaliation. You've probably heard of doing something tit-for-tat when someone feels wronged. In that situation someone responds in kind, often giving back exactly what they got, good or bad.
Januarius, Februarius, Mars, Aprilis? How Each Month Got Its Name
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Ever wondered why January is called January and September is September? Here's how each month got its name.
The Most Powerful X-Men Of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath)
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Back in 1963, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced the world to the six founding members of the X-Men, comprised of Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, Jean Grey, and Professor X. Roughly twelve years later, the popularity surrounding the superhero team had grown exponentially. This led Lee and Kirby to introduce twelve new mutants to the franchise, [...] The post The Most Powerful X-Men Of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath) appeared first on Goliath.