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Did an Eye Deformity Affect da Vinci's Painting?

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Leonardo da Vinci may have had an eye condition called exotropia. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

What Does the Speaker of the House Do?

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The speaker of the House occupies a central role in our government, but what exactly does the job entail?

Methuselah Lived Nearly 1,000 Years, According to the Bible

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Today, we're diving into the legendary figure of Methuselah, the oldest person recorded in human history. Mentioned in the Bible as living 969 years, Methuselah is often seen as a symbol of longevity and divine mystery. But what makes him so significant in religious tradition?

How Can Tanuki Be Both Real and Mythological?

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With its plump belly, mischievous eyes and habit of showing up in Japanese gardens as stone statues, the tanuki blurs the line between myth and reality.

4 Worst Teams in the NFL Went 3-14 in the Regular Season

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Football is a game of inches, probabilities, and relentless math. Over a full regular season, wins and losses stack up like data points, but when teams finish with the same win/loss record, the numbers underneath tell the real story.

Why Did the Aztec Empire Fall? How Indigenous Allies Helped the Spanish

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In the early 1500s, the Aztecs ruled a sprawling empire across central Mexico. Their capital city, Tenochtitlán, was the largest city in the Americas at the time.

How Generation Me Works

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What defines Generation Me? Learn all about Generation Me at HowStuffWorks.

The Rise, Fall and Future of Chinatowns in the U.S.

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There are some 50 Chinatowns in America and hundreds more in other countries. What led to their creation and will they survive into the next century?

The 10 Greatest Automobile Innovations

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Automobiles have come a long way since Henry Ford rolled the Model T off the assembly line in Detroit nearly 100 years ago. Indeed, Henry Ford could scarcely imagine the ways in which the car has evolved and improved over the years. From new safety features to entertainment units and luxuries such as heated seats, [...] The post The 10 Greatest Automobile Innovations appeared first on Goliath.

The 11 Greatest Antiheroes In Movie History

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In most films, you will see good overcome evil. This will usually see the protagonist of the film possess heroic qualities (courage, morality, selflessness, etc.) These characters can be dull and transparent, which is why the antihero character is such a fascinating one. The antihero is a protagonist that is flawed and does not possess [...] The post The 11 Greatest Antiheroes In Movie History appeared first on Goliath.

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