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How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
What's the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection?
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What's the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection? Learn about the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in this article from HowStuffWorks.
The Yeti, aka Abominable Snowman: A Classic Cryptid
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The Yeti, often referred to as the "Abominable Snowman," is a legendary creature from Himalayan folklore.
10 Essential Anime Characters Every Fan Should Know
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Some anime characters are so iconic, they transcend the screen and become part of pop culture history. From gravity-defying battles to tearjerking personal journeys, anime has delivered heroes and villains who live in fans' heads for decades.
Can You Pass This '60s and '70s Christmas Movie Screenshot Quiz?
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From animated classics and maudlin made-for-TV tearjerkers to "B" grade cult flicks and bizarre cinematic imports, the 1960s and '70s were a golden age for Christmas movies. How many of these holiday favorites do you know?
Top 20 Satire Movies of All Time (ranked by Goliath)
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Satires are a staple of the film industry, providing powerful social commentary when done well. The best satire movies use this technique subtly and don't hit you over the head with it, but still find ways to make their point. Satires take a familiar story or genre and make fun of it through imitation, often [...] The post Goliath's Top 20 Satire Films Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Stephen King
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Stephen King, the Master of Horror, is a prolific writer who has sold more than 350 million books worldwide, seen most of his works turned into movies and television programs, and won many prestigious awards, such as the O. Henry short story prize and the National Medal of Arts for his contributions to literature. But [...] The post 10 Things You Might Not Know About Stephen King appeared first on Goliath.
Chappaquiddick and the Mystery at Dike Bridge
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What really happened when Ted Kennedy's car plunged off a bridge killing Mary Jo Kopechne? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at the event.
Did women really burn their bras in the '70s?
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Did angry women burn their bras in the '70s as part of the women's liberation movement? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Hodag: From Wisconsin Hoax to Best-selling Beast
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If you aren't from Rhinelander, Wisconson, where the Hodag is its official symbol, you might have heard of this mythical creature from "Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated" or J.K. Rowling's book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."