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Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.
Can You Guess Each of These European Countries Using Only Emojis?
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The countries of Europe are among the oldest and most diverse in the world. If you're 🤓 when it comes to history and culture, do you think you can decode the emojis for each of these European countries? Take the quiz and find out!
How Samurai Work
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The legend of the samurai continues to permeate our culture, with countless movies and TV shows dedicated to the subject. How much of what we know about the samurai is truth and how much is myth?
Use of the Exclamation Point Has Exploded!
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This skinny mark of excitement was once frowned-upon in written correspondence. But thanks to texting and the internet, we're now always exclaiming.
Cup of Joe: Origins of the Humble Coffee Nickname
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Ah, the humble cup of joe — our reliable morning sidekick. It's hard to imagine a time when coffee didn't cost half your paycheck or come with a laundry list of milk options. But once upon a time, you could get a steaming mug for under a buck, no barista needed.
How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish
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HowStuffWorks travels to England to find out just how fried fish and chips got together and became so beloved in the U.K.
Did the Library of Alexandria Really Exist?
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We can easily picture a group of beard-and-toga geniuses hunched over scrolls inside a magnificent colonnaded hall. But what was the real Library of Alexandria like? And why do some scholars doubt its existence?
Who Were the Real Women Warriors of Dahomey?
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The Dahomey warriors were an all-female regiment that existed for 300 years. Their bravery is legendary and portrayed in "The Woman King."
Goliath's Favorite Episodes Of 'How I Met Your Mother'
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How I Met Your Mother, which ran on CBS for eight seasons from 2005 to 2014, is really the tale of two sitcoms; there's the good How I Met Your Mother, which invests in the misadventures of a lovable group of friends living in New York City (that should sound familiar), and there's the bad [...] The post Goliath's Favorite Episodes Of 'How I Met Your Mother' appeared first on Goliath.
Tiny Group of Samaritans Still Practice Their Ancient Religion
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The word "Samaritan," might have you thinking of a hospital or the Bible story about the Good Samaritan. But "real" Samaritans still exist in Israel, though their numbers are small.