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How the Enlightenment Worked

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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.

How Landlords Work

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Landlords rent or lease apartments and homes as a business. Learn more about landlords and what's involved in renting property.

The Best Films Set During World War II

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"War! Huh! Yeah. What is it good for...?" According to Edwin Starr, absolutely nothin'. But what about all those war glorification movies featuring the WWII era? FYI: The word glory is taken from the Latin root, gloria, and ultimately settles on this idea of weight or incredible substance. It's easy to "glorify" the allied actions [...] The post The Best Films Set During World War II appeared first on Goliath.

Vasodilator Drugs

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Vasodilator drugs lower blood pressure by widening blood vessels. Learn more about visodilator drugs and how they work.

What's the difference between a penguin and a puffin?

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The difference between penguins and puffins involves habitat and means of transportation. Learn more about the difference between penguins and puffins.

6 Largest Empires in History

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You've probably heard of the Russian, the Mongol, the Roman, the British and a few other empires. Until pretty recently, they were all over the place (literally). So, what were the largest empires in history?

Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border

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Posse comitatus is an idea and a U.S. law that leaves law enforcement to local authorities, not the feds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

The History and Symbolism of the U.S. Presidential Seal

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Do you know the history and significance of the presidential seal? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic

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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.

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