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Who was Marco Polo?

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Marco Polo was an 11th-century Italian explorer responsible for bringing information about China to Europe. Read about Marco Polo and his biography.

Mother's Day Activities

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Mothers Day activities include paperweights, chocolate spoons, original poems, and more. Learn about activities for kids to celebrate Mothers Day.

10 Hyperbole Examples That Make Mountains out of Molehills

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Hyperbole is an ancient Greek word that roughly translates to "go beyond." The many hyperbole examples you find in everyday speech align with this idea of going further than the truth to drive a point home.

If a giraffe's neck only has seven vertebrae, how is it so flexible?

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A good portion of a giraffe's height comes from its statuesque neck. But how do these lanky creatures get their necks in such pretzel-like positions?

Why Is Wombat Scat Shaped Like a Cube?

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The shape of wombat scat closely resembles dice. Learn why wombat scat has such a distinctive shape and what this means for other animals in the area.

Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey

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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.

Do Murderers Disproportionately Have 13 Letters in Their Names?

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Jeffrey Dahmer, Albert DeSalvo, Aileen Wuornos: all serial killers, and three of many with 13 letters in their names. Coincidence or is there a link between murder and the maligned number 13?

How Cthulhu Works

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Cthulhu made his first official appearance in the short story 'The Call of Cthulhu,' written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1926. Read more about Cthulhu.

How the American Dream Works

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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.

18 Marvel Villains Who Are Just Insanely Overpowered

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The Marvel Universe is home to a vast array of characters both good and bad but of course, not all of these characters are created equal. Comic book storylines thrive on escalating conflict and as such, there have been characters introduced over the years that feel like they've been given every superpower you can think [...] The post 18 Marvel Villains Who Are Just Insanely Overpowered appeared first on Goliath.

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