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10 Historical Misconceptions
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Some untrue historical events have been passed down for so many years that they have become truths. See our list of 10 historical misconceptions.
Top 10 Things You Should Know About Antiquing
Before set out on the adventure of antiquing, find out the top 10 things you should know about antiquing with this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
16 Dead Famous People And Their Shocking Last Words
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For some reason, a lot is made out of a person's last words. Maybe it's expected that they will say something particularly profound, or perhaps offer an apology or a confession of some sort. When it comes to famous people, maybe their adoring fans just want one last piece of celebrity to hang on to. [...] The post 16 Dead Famous People And Their Shocking Last Words appeared first on Goliath.
What Are the 8 Beatitudes, and What Do They Mean?
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Some of the most paradoxical, profound words that Jesus spoke can be contained within these eight beatitudes. So what do they really mean?
Can you guess the scientific name of these common things?
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Did you know there's a mushroom called Spongiforma squarepantsii? Carl Linnaeus invented modern taxonomy and scientists have expanded this vocabulary over the years. Let's see how many scientific names you can guess correctly!
12 Freest Countries in the World, According to the HFI
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Everyone probably likes to imagine that they live in one of the freest countries in the world, but is "freedom" something that can even be quantified? Is there a definitive way to say that my country is more free than your country?
Tecumseh: The Driving Force Behind the Native American Confederacy
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Some consider Shawnee leader Tecumseh to be one of the most remarkable Native Americans in history. He stood not just for the Shawnee. He stood for all Native Americans.
How Galileo Fought the Catholic Church and Became the First Superstar ScientistÂ
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Galileo Galilei made breakthroughs in physics and astronomy. Along the way, he fought for intellectual freedom and became the first celebrity scientist.
How the U.S.-Mexico Border Became a Political Flashpoint
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The current border between the U.S. and Mexico has been around since the mid-1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at how it became such a political hot button.
In 19th-century Paris, the Morgue Was the Best Show in Town
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Today Paris' best-known attractions are perhaps the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. In the 19th-century, it was the morgue.