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10 Theme Ideas for Events
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These theme ideas are sure to get guests in the spirit to party, no matter who you're entertaining. See 10 theme ideas for events to get started.
How Air Curtains Work
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Is it possible for a stream of air to behave like a door? Surprisingly, yes. This door may not block out burglars, but it can certainly fight against cold winds, flying insects and pollutants.
How the Olympic Opening Ceremonies Work
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The Olympic opening ceremony is an emotional and inspiring parade of athletes. Learn about the Olympic opening ceremonies at HowStuffWorks.
Japanese Kamikazes: Heroic or Horrifying?
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Toward the end of World War II, the Japanese were desperate and turned to the ultimate death squad, suicide bombers. Were these men heroes or horrible war criminals?
How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers
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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story
The Myth of the Minotaur, the Legendary Beast We Can't Forget
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Half man, half bull, this creature from Greek mythology could be a perfect symbol of the oft-pondered dual nature of man.
Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America
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Bolívar was the catalyst and cult of personality behind the 19th-century liberation movement that won independence for six Latin American nations.
Did the Bible 'Borrow' the Noah's Ark Story From the Epic of Gilgamesh?
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A story remarkably similar to the Noah's Ark flood account in Genesis was discovered in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a text 1,000 years older.
Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion
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Originally, 'Pagan' was a putdown for the country folk who continued to worship the old Roman gods, rather than embracing Christianity. Today, paganism is having a resurgence but with a modern twist.