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How Super PACs Work
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Super PACs are a controversial new development in the United States system of elections and campaign finance. Read about the development and influence of Super PACs at HowStuffWorks.
The Top 16 Boxers to Win Titles in Four or More Weight Divisions
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Winning multiple world titles in boxing was a little harder several decades ago as there were just eight different weight divisions in the sport. Today there are 18 weight classes mainly due to the introduction of junior and super divisions as well the cruiserweight class. Some four-division champs have achieved the feat by gaining just [...] The post The Top 16 Boxers To Win Titles In Four Or More Weight Divisions appeared first on Goliath.
Greg Norman
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Greg Norman did not take up golf until he was 16 years old. Learn why Greg Norman was better known for how he lost than how he won.
The Ultimate Michael Jordan Quiz
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Test your knowledge of His Airness with our Michael Jordan quiz and see if you can "Be Like Mike."
Poseidon: God of the Sea, Earthquakes and Horse Races
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Poseidon, god of the sea, was an integral figure in ancient Greek mythology. Although the name Poseidon means "lord of the earth," this powerful god mostly controlled the oceans and waterways. The Aegean Sea fell and rose by his hand, and sailors prayed for mercy during every nautical voyage.
12 Anime Demons That Challenge Western Notions of Hell
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Anime is well known for its colorful characters, and some of the most vivid and unforgettable are demons. While no two anime demons are exactly like, many share enough characteristics to be considered part of the category.
10 Unexpected Reasons Behind Past Batman vs. Superman Battles
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What has pitted heroes Batman and Superman against one another? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article about conflict in the comic books.
John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty
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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?
Why World War I Became the 'Forgotten War'
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The 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I offers up a second chance to learn from our mistakes. HowStuffWorks looks at what we need to know.
Who Was the World's First King?
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This is not an easy question to answer, thanks to the mists of time. But historians have put forth several possibilities. An ancient tablet claims one king ruled for 28,000 years!