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Identify These Monuments!
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The United States is home to thousands of monuments, but can you name the country's first ever monument? Do you know what the Statue of Liberty looks like or where the Colosseum is? If you consider yourself well traveled, put your skills to the test and identify these monuments.
12 Things That Will Skyrocket In Value Once The Apocalypse Hits
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If you were to check your person right now, Chances are, you might have some silly colored paper with dead world leaders on it, and maybe some circular pieces of semi-precious metal. Unfortunately those probably won't get you very far after society collapses and the world reverts back to a barter economy where gold and silver [...] The post 12 Things That Will Skyrocket In Value Once The Apocalypse Hits appeared first on Goliath.
How Pablo Picasso Worked
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Pablo Picasso was an incredibly talented artist. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about Pablo Picasso.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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HIPAA was enacted in 1996 in order to ensure both health coverage and privacy for patients. Learn about some of the different aspects of HIPAA.
Marvel's 'Wakanda Forever' Pays Homage to Mesoamerican Cultures
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The Talokan of "Wakanda Forever" is inspired, not by African cultures, but by Mesoamerica, a vast area that covers most of Central America and part of Mexico.
The 10 Greatest Rock Stars Of All Time
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This ain't no hoedown. This is all about the ability to musically throw down. It's tough to define exactly what a rock star is, but at their essence, they are really talented celebrities who are just cooler than everyone else. It's nearly impossible to narrow down a list like this, so once again, we chose [...] The post The 10 Greatest Rock Stars Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
How the Necco Wafer Has Lasted This Long
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These colorful, chalk-like wafers hit the market in 1847. But they certainly aren't the most flavorful of treats. So why are they the classic candy we love to hate?
Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby
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The mint julep is as synonymous with the Kentucky Derby as big hats and seersucker suits. But how did this drink wind up at the world's most famous horse race?
Origins of Santa Claus: A Turkish Saint and American Poetry
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Ever wonder where the jolly man in the red suit came from? The origins of Santa Claus are a mix of myth, history, and marketing, all rooted in an ancient saint and reshaped by centuries of Christmas customs and commercial imagination.
How Astronauts Work
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Astronauts are adventurers and scientists who work in space. Learn who astronauts are and what they do in space and on Earth.