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How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines

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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?

How Military Snipers Work

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Military snipers are highly trained sharpshooters that can hit a target from great distances. Learn about military snipers and military sniper training.

Annual Flowers Image Gallery

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Annuals are primed to germinate quickly when conditions are right, grow speedily, and then make loads of flowers, fruits, roots, and seeds. Learn all about annual flowers by checking out this annual flower pictures image gallery.

10 Horror Films That Changed the Genre

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These horror films didn't just change behavior; they revamped the genre. See the list of 10 horror movies that changed the industry.

How Mexican Traditions Work

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Many Mexican traditions go back for hundreds of years. Read about Mexican traditional food, clothing, music and more at HowStuffWorks.

What's the Dill? The History of the Pickle

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People have been pickling cucumbers since the time of Cleopatra. Why the cucumber and why is the pickle always served with your deli sandwich?

How Much Do You Know About the First Automobiles?

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By some estimates, there are nearly 1 billion cars around the world, helping to accelerate economies and cultures in countless ways. How much do you know about early automotive history?

How a Frisky Feline Made Aviation History

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Kiddo was his name and not only was he the first cat to attempt to cross the Atlantic in an airship, but he also did it as a stowaway.

How Chip and PIN Credit Cards Work

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Long popular in other parts of the world, chip and PIN credit cards seem finally headed for the U.S. Learn about Chip and PIN cards at HowStuffWorks.

The 10 Greatest 'Final Girls' in Horror Movie History

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In the horror genre, and particularly the slasher subgenre, there is heavy use of a character labeled "The Final Girl." This is the female protagonist of the film that is the last character left alive, and the one that stops, or evades, the antagonist. The rest of the characters are often stupid and have little [...] The post The 10 Greatest 'Final Girls' in Horror Movie History appeared first on Goliath.

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