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Why Plato Considered the Poet Sappho the Tenth Muse
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We have just a fraction of Sappho's works, but what we have reveal her personal voice in Greek lyric poetry. Just who was this woman that so inspired even Plato?
Before Christianity, Judaism and Islam, There Was Zoroastrianism
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It's the oldest (and probably most obscure) monotheistic religion. So, how did it influence so many of the better-known ones? And will Zoroastrianism survive?
Can You Pass This Periodic Table Trivia Quiz?
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Let's take a trip back to high school chemistry class! Do you remember all those fun things you were taught about the periodic table? Jog your memory with this quiz, and we'll tell you how much knowledge your big brain managed to retain.
Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live
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Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.
TV's 10 Greatest Fictional Doctors
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Hospitals are fantastic settings for television, as they are somewhere that drama and tension can easily unfold. Doctors are also terrific characters, as they must be skilled, intelligent and heroic, but the stress of the profession means that often we get to see another side of them in the many TV shows that are centered [...] The post TV's 10 Greatest Fictional Doctors appeared first on Goliath.
10 Automotive Companies That Failed
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They say nothing lasts forever, and that is certainly true in the case of the highly competitive automotive industry. While today we have the Big Three U.S. automakers in Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, there have, in fact, been hundreds of automotive manufacturers in the U.S. over the last century. Sadly, many of the [...] The post 10 Automotive Companies That Failed appeared first on Goliath.
The 10 Most Infamous Car Recalls In History
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There are many reasons for a motor vehicle to be recalled by its manufacturer. These can include a faulty air conditioner, or floor mats that don't fit as they should. There are recall notices issued all the time, and, usually, people are unaware of them. But every once in a while there is a notorious [...] The post The 10 Most Infamous Car Recalls In History appeared first on Goliath.
The 10 Most Significant 'Harry Potter' Moments Left Out Of the Films
One of the biggest obstacle the Harry Potter film conversions had to overcome was finding room for the lengthy content of the novels in a feature-length film.
10 Reasons Why The Sega Dreamcast Failed
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The Sega Dreamcast, remembered nowadays as a cult favorite, was the unsuccessful gaming console that attempted to compete with the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. Released on 9/9/99, the Dreamcast is often described as "ahead of its time," as it did a lot of things well but ultimately failed to establish itself as a viable alternative to Sony's [...] The post 10 Reasons Why The Sega Dreamcast Failed appeared first on Goliath.
10 Best Classic American Muscle Cars
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There's nothing quite like a muscle car. Classic American muscle cars capture the spirit of the auto industry, and the open road, like no other vehicle. It is also the type of car that gear heads and motor enthusiasts are most passionate about. From the 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 to the 1970 Ford Mustang, people [...] The post 10 Best Classic American Muscle Cars appeared first on Goliath.