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The Secrets and Science Behind Starling Murmurations

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Starlings are short and thick, with dark feathers and long, pointy bills. Collectively, however, they transform into something else entirely.

How Atlanta's Cyclorama Was Used to 'Spin' the Civil War

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After the Civil War, the U.S. was still divided. HowStuffWorks talked to experts about how a monumental piece of art was used to rewrite the narrative.

Why Does the 'Dirty Dancing' Lake Keep Draining?

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Mountain Lake in Virginia is best known for its starring role in 'Dirty Dancing.' But today, it's nothing more than a muddy pit that's all but dried up ... and geologists think they may know why.

9 Little-known Nuggets About Honest Abe

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President Abraham Lincoln was known for ending the Civil War and slavery, and his famous Gettysburg speech. Here are some lesser-known facts about him.

How Hercules Totally Nailed His 12 Labors

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HowStuffWorks counts down the 12 labors of Hercules, assigned to him by Hera, the wife of his father Zeus, as repentance for murdering his family.

Spartacus Was a Real Gladiator and the Baddest Rebel Leader in Rome

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Spartacus sprang from real life to the silver screen, carrying a fearsome reputation as a gladiator and warrior. HowStuffWorks finds out more.

What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?

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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.

The Defense Production Act Was Designed for Emergencies Like Coronavirus

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President Truman signed it into law in 1950 and it's been invoked many times since. Should President Donald Trump use it to help health care workers?

The 10 Greatest Songs Written By Paul McCartney

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Over the past few years, we've lost many music and movie icons, and such tragedy really gets an art appreciator to start thinking; we should honor our living legends while they're still here. Perhaps one of the greatest living legends still with us today is the one and only Paul McCartney. While listening to the [...] The post The 10 Greatest Songs Written By Paul McCartney appeared first on Goliath.

What's Your World History IQ?

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The history of the world is full drama, romance, heroes and villains, but how well do you know it? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

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