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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.

How Competitive Figure Skating Works

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Competitive figure skating is a sport that requires grace, strength and flexibility. Learn about competitive figure skating from HowStuffWorks.

How Presidential Memoirs Work

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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.

How Earthquakes Work

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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.

How Cannibalism Works

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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.

1971-1976 Pontiac

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The 1971-1976 Pontiac models marked the end of a successful era of large performance-oriented cars. Follow the Pontiac story in the early 1970s.

How Guitar Hero Works

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Guitar Hero has gripped video gamers as hard as they grip their axes. Find out more about how to play Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero's following.

How Cells Work

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The human body is composed of about 10 trillion cells. Everything from reproduction to infections to repairing a broken bone happens down at the cellular level. Find out all about cells.

1945-1952 Jeep: Willys Postwar Jeep

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The Willys Jeep came into its own in the years following World War II. Learn about the postwar Jeep, including modifications for civilian use.

1965 1966 Ford Mustang

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The 1964.5 Ford Mustang was launched with a massive publicity blitz. Learn how the word was spread about the first production Ford Mustang.

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