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5 Spiritual Lessons From the Dalai Lama

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The Dalai Lama stresses practical wisdom in his words about finding joy and peace, and spreading kindness. These are ideas we can all get behind.

Can You Answer These Canadian History Questions From Primary School?

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Whether it is a question of the first prime minister or when Canada became a country, take a trip down memory lane and challenge yourself to answer some Canadian history questions from primary school.

Name That Horror Movie

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If you prefer to spend your weekend hanging out with ghosts and zombies, demons and psychos, vampires and other nameless horrors, this is the quiz for you. See if you can name the horror movie based only on the plot description.

Norse Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, Yggdrasil and More

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Unlike monotheistic religions based on the belief in an omnipotent, all-powerful overseer god who judges actions and determines justice in the mortal world, in Norse mythology, gods and goddesses were powerful entities that experienced human flaws, trials and conflicts.

All 54 African Countries, Including Disputed Territories

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The African continent is home to a remarkable array of cultures, landscapes and histories. This vast land comprises 54 recognized African countries, each with its own distinct identity. Here, we'll explore the countries of Africa, divided into the key regions: North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.

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

How Plate Spinning Works

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Plate spinning is a circus act that typically involves spinning plates on top of wooden dowels. Learn the secrets behind plate spinning.

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Vin Diesel

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Vin Diesel continues rolling strong, and mid-July is an annual reminder that he's rolling stronger with age. Who knew Vin Diesel would become such a wonderful vintage, and age as he has. The action star with some acting chops is rapidly approaching the half-century mark (he just turned 52), but there's so much to do [...] The post 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Vin Diesel appeared first on Goliath.

Influential Women From the Bible Quiz

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Think beyond homemaking, child-rearing and other stereotypical lady roles for this Bible quiz. Think along the lines of warrior woman, prophetess and heroine in order to answer these influential women questions correctly.

King Solomon: Fabulously Wealthy Monarch or Local Tribal Chief?

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The biblical King Solomon is depicted as being very rich, very wise and very married to hundreds of women. But there is little evidence outside of the Bible that he existed. So what has been found so far?

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