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Casket vs. Coffin: Comparing the Burial Containers
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Made of plain pine or shaped like a shoe, mourners may inter them, suspend them or set them ablaze. How much do caskets and coffins differ?
How Dietary Supplements Work
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There's a lot of information (and misinformation) out there about dietary supplements. Learn the facts about them in this article at HowStuffWorks.
How Pacifism Works
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Pacifism doesn't always mean complete opposition to violence. Learn how peace and war factor into the philosophy of pacifism at HowStuffWorks.
The History of the 'Death Tax'
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Whether you call it an estate tax or death tax, its existence is controversial. Learn more about the history of the death tax at HowStuffWorks.
10 Fascinating Facts About Flatus
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Flatulence is funny, but there's actually some interesting stuff going on in your body to cause it. Learn some facts about flatus at HowStuffWorks.
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.
Can You Identify These Classic Hollywood Actors?
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As the 1930s dawned, new technology allowed once-silent movies to suddenly have sound, creating a fascination with film that helped spur what is now known as the Golden Age of Hollywood. Think you can name the most famous actors of the period? Find out with this quiz!
Test Your Knowledge Of '70s Cars With This Quiz!
Think you know your cars from the '70s? This quiz will test your car knowledge to the limit with models from around the globe. Good luck!
20 Things You Didn't Know About Nintendo
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When it comes to video games, Nintendo is the oldest player in town and I mean that quite literally. The company entered the industry in the 1970s, but has actually been around for more than 125 years, beginning life as a card and toy manufacturer long before making the jump to video games. Any company [...] The post 20 Things You Didn't Know About Nintendo appeared first on Goliath.
10 Noteworthy Exploitation Films
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Sex, violence and over-the-top action -- it's easy to see the influence that exploitation movies have had on cinema as a whole. You can even split the genre into a number of subgenres that push the boundaries of taste and decorum with every frame. Here are 10 of the most noteworthy.