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Why Were Fake Eyelashes Invented?
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In the world of beauty, where people have long coveted voluminous lashes, the invention of false eyelashes revolutionized how individuals enhance their eyes. But why were fake eyelashes invented in the first place? Let's look at the history behind these tiny hairs and people's fascination with them.
How Greek Traditions Work
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Many Greek traditions first began hundreds or thousands of years ago. Read about Greek traditions at HowStuffWorks.
12 Of The Oldest Objects Ever Discovered
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A lot of the times when people think of ancient artifacts, they picture Greek or Roman tools and relics. Things like oxidized copper trinkets, ivory statues, or maybe a bit of gold jewelry. But once you start thinking in archeological terms, a whole world of possibilities open up that pre date recorded history. Now we [...] The post 12 Of The Oldest Objects Ever Discovered appeared first on Goliath.
Can You Fill in the Missing Word From These Bible Verses?
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Memory verses from the Bible are a church and Bible camp staple growing up. Some people find it easier to remember them than others, but we are just going to leave out one word in this quiz. Can you fill in the missing word from these verses using the NIV translation?
Why Are the Biblical Gog and Magog Considered Sinister?
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Throughout history, people have speculated as to who or what Gog and Magog were. Were they two people, one person and his land or two nations? And why were they associated with the Apocalypse?
How Pyramids Work
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Pyramids are some of the most amazing structures ever created by man. Learn about pyramids and the technology used to construct the ancient pyramids.
Tai Chi
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Tai chi is an ancient martial art that has be refined over centuries across many cultures and philosophies. Learn about tai chi and its origins.
75 Years After Her Debut, Wonder Woman Remains Iconic
Why has Wonder Woman endured for 75 years? Learn more about the creation of Wonder Woman in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Who Came Up with Mother's Day and Why?
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Mother's Day is set aside in many countries as a day to honor our mothers and grandmothers. The origin of this day can be traced back much farther than you might think. Learn about the history of this special day.
Who was the real Count Dracula?
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The real Dracula dates back to the 15th century -- and the history of the real Dracula is pretty shocking. Read about the real Dracula and Bram Stoker's novel.