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Did Nikita Khrushchev Really Bang His Shoe in Defiance at the U.N.?

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Ask many what they know about the man who succeeded Stalin and ruled the Soviet Union for a decade, and they'll tell you it's the shoe.

Do You Really Know the U.S. Constitution?

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The U.S. Constitution is a document with a history, and most of us learn all about it in school -- well, maybe not all about it. This Constitution Day, test your knowledge of some lesser-known facts about the U.S. Constitution.

The Truman Doctrine Transformed U.S. Foreign Policy Forever

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Discover how the 1947 Truman Doctrine shifted the U.S. from isolationism to a policy of containing communism, reshaping international relations during the Cold War.

How NATO Works

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is built on an alliance between 30 North American and European countries. But it's much more than that.

Can You Pass This Australian General Knowledge Quiz?

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Australia is the massive mainland of the Australian continent, but how much do you know about it? Put your Australia knowledge to the test with this quiz!

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.

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?

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

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.

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