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10 Cool Things About Carl Sagan

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He is famous for a phrase he never said, for wearing turtlenecks and for hosting the original 'Cosmos' TV series. As enthusiastic about the stars as he was about marijuana, Carl Sagan led a very surprising life.

How Naming the Continents Works

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The names of the continents are well known but their origins are rather hazy. Learn about the names of the continents and where they come from.

How the Gettysburg Address Worked

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Why is the Gettysburg Address deemed so important by the American school system? Learn about the meaning behind Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces

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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.

10 Mobile Apps for Music Lovers

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There are plenty of mobile apps for music lovers. Find out which mobile apps for music lovers are best for your mobile device.

How Graphic Novels Work

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Graphic novels tackle tough subjects too complicated for traditional media. Learn more about how graphic novels work.

The Gleaners by Jean-Francois Millet

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"The Gleaners" is Jean-Francois Millet's most famous painting. Learn about Impressionism and why Millet chose to paint the life of rural France.

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.

5 Rare Neurological Conditions

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Neurological conditions include Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. But do you know the rare neurological conditions? Find out here.

6 Famous Outlaws of the Wild West

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You know most of their names, but here are the fascinating stories of how six criminal masterminds of the old West lived and died.

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