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How Midterm Elections Work

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Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?

10 Job Titles That Have Been Around for 2,000 Years

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Some jobs are so critical to everyday life that they've never gone out of style. Learn about 10 job titles that have been around for 2,000 years.

The 20 Worst Superhero Movies Ever (According To Rotten Tomatoes)

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Rotten Tomatoes has become an increasingly important (or at least popular) tool for measuring a film's relative merit, as the nearly 20-year-old review aggregation site has essentially replaced the old star system and has become so mainstream that studios rely on high scores, called fresh ratings, to market their movies. Essentially, everyone from studios to film critics to [...] The post The 20 Worst Superhero Movies Ever (According To Rotten Tomatoes) appeared first on Goliath.

Monster Movies Everyone Should See At Least Once

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The monster movie genre never seems to get old. While you may think that every conceivable type of monster movie has been made, it is never long before Hollywood springs a new one on us or reboots one of the classics from the past, as they recently did the new recent King Kong and Godzilla [...] The post Monster Movies Everyone Should See At Least Once appeared first on Goliath.

Notorious Bad Guys In Film History, Ranked

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We live in a world obsessed with heroes, there's no denying that. Be it older screen heroes like Humphrey Bogart or Errol Flynn to the more contemporary superhero craze, or even the (long overdue) evolution of the female screen hero, there's little question that the world we live in finds itself in dire need of [...] The post Notorious Bad Guys In Film History, Ranked appeared first on Goliath.

Can You Name These Famous British Cars Without Their Logos?

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Britain has given the world some of the most iconic cars of all time. Some are remembered for their greatness, but others are remembered for their... quirks. Think you are a car connoisseur? Take this quiz to find out!

How Diamonds Work

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Diamond engagement rings. Diamond anniversary bands. Diamond earrings and necklaces. And now, the right-hand diamond ring! The four Cs -- cut, clarity, carat and color. Find out what the fuss is all about.

How Identity Theft Works

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Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. Learn about Internet identity theft, credit card fraud and identity theft protection.

What Are the 10 Worst Torture Methods and Why?

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The most prevalent forms of torture have been identified in a book by the CODESRIA organization. Learn about the most prevalent forms of torture.

How Communism Works

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Communism is a type of government that relies on collectivization of labor and good to equal out the classes. Learn about the workings of communism.

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