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The 10 Most Expensive Albums Ever Recorded
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We constantly hear figures of how many copies a record has sold or how much it money it has earned, but very little about how much it actually cost to record the album. This information is more free and open in the film industry, and this helps give you a better idea of how profitable a [...] The post The 10 Most Expensive Albums Ever Recorded appeared first on Goliath.
24 U.S. Landmarks That Every Americana Fan Must See
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Ever wondered why certain places in the U.S. get all the postcards and bucket list glory? They're often U.S. landmarks that pack a punch with history, culture and awe-inspiring views. These aren't just photo ops; they're vivid chapters in the story of American history, woven into the landscape from sea to shining sea.
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
What's Your Goddess Name?
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Goddesses are personifications of power and concentrated examples of personality traits. They were worshiped for what they could do on behalf of humans but only doled out the aid when the mood struck them. What's your goddess name?
12 Far-out Charismatic Leaders (and the Trouble They Caused)
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Throughout history, charismatic leaders have emerged and changed the world - for better and for worse.
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers
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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story
Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
8 Wild and Sprawling Facts About Mongolia
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Mongolia is a country struggling to maintain its nomadic ways while stepping into the modern 21st century world. HowStuffWorks gets to know it.
A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever
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Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.