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How Did Helen Keller Fly a Plane in 1946?
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Helen Keller accomplished a lot in her lifetime. Despite becoming deaf-blind at 18 months of age, she authored multiple books, engaged in outspoken activism and gave lectures around the world. But did Helen Keller fly a plane?
8 Famous 'Harry Potter' Spells and Their Real-life Origins
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Something that makes the "Harry Potter" books fun to read for adults - not just kids - is author J. K. Rowling's use of wordplay. Names are often literary references or jokes, and many of the "Harry Potter" spells provide a clear hint at their function for anyone familiar with Latin or Greek.
What the Stuff?!: 9 Types of Christian Angels
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For almost 2,000 years a belief in angels was a crucial part of Christianity. In the fifth century, a Christian mystic named Dionysius the Areopagite claimed he learned the hierarchy of angelic beings through visions and meditation. This author outlined nine "choirs" of angels, with three sets grouped together as "spheres."
All 16 German States, Listed in Alphabetical Order
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Previously divided into West Germany and East Germany until reunification in 1990, Germany — officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany — has 16 federal states. Its federal system allows the individual German states to maintain authority over areas like education, policing and cultural activities, while the federal government oversees issues like defense and economic affairs.
How Human Networking Works
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Lots of us wonder what makes some people successful where others fail. According to Keith Ferrazzi, author of the best-seller "Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time," it's all about relationships. The first step to achieving your goals is helping other people achieve theirs. Learn about human networking and the "generosity rules" approach to business.
10 Great Books That Have Never Been Made Into Movies
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Some of the best movies of all time have been based on great books. Whether it is From Here To Eternity by author James Jones or, more recently, No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Great books provide wonderful source material for screenwriters and directors to develop into films. However, some of the best [...] The post 10 Great Books That Have Never Been Made Into Movies appeared first on Goliath.
7 Cults in America: A History of Infamy
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Cults are not unique to the United States, but there is a long history of cults in America. "Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. does have this consistent relationship with cults," Amanda Montell, author of "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism," tells LitHub. "Whenever I talk to my friends who are not American and I tell them I'm writing this book about cults, their eyes do not light up the same way that Americans' eyes do.
How Copyrights Work
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Copyrights are the one of the only forms of intellectual property that have historical basis in the Constitution. Learn how they work.
Can You Tell Us Who Wrote These Famous Novels?
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We can't begin to count the millions of books that have been written since man perfected the art of printing. We've chosen some of the most famous tomes from around the world, but can you tell us who wrote them?
The 'Wheel of Time' Quiz
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Are you ready to take the "Wheel of Time" challenge? Channel your inner one power and see if you can ace this quiz.