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A Short History of Skid Row

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In the 20th century, there were dozens of Skid Rows across America, but today only one has been at the same location for over a century: Skid Row, Los Angeles. Why has it lasted for so long?

Most Types of Weed Fall Into 4 Categories

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When people ask about the types of weed, they usually mean the major biological categories and popular strains of the cannabis plant. Cannabis has been cultivated for thousands of years for fiber, medicine and recreational purposes, and today thousands of named strains are available to consumers.

1937-1938 Ford

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The 1937-1938 Ford lineup caused quite a stir, beginning with the spectacular introduction of the 1937 models. Follow the 1937-1938 Ford story.

How Duels Work

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Pistols at dawn! The challenge is issued. To turn it down would leave you marked a coward for life. You meet at the chosen spot. You could be severely wounded or killed today. Why is all this happening? Because you made fun of his hat.

America's Top 10 Favorite Baked Goods

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Are you wondering what America's favorite baked goods are? Check out this article and see America's top 10 favorite baked goods.

10 Monsters That Deserve Movies

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Speed date with us as we get to know 10 monsters that deserve movies. Hollywood's monster menagerie will never be the same.

How Removing Public Monuments Works

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Controversy surrounds the removal of public monuments honoring the U.S. Confederacy. But who or what determines which monuments go up or come down?

10 Famous Paranormal Hoaxes

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Crop circles. Alien autopsies. Time travelers. These are just some of the paranormal phenomena that people have believed in but were later found to be hoaxes. Often, even when someone admitted to making it up, that didn't stop the true believers.

Popular "Based On True Story" Movies That Are Totally Inaccurate

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If a movie touts itself as being "based on a true story," watch out. It's rare for any movie to actually tell a true story, as opposed to stories swirling about in a screenwriter's head. Chances are, a "true story" movie only tells part of the real story, and could be as minuscule as "somebody with this [...] The post Popular "Based On True Story" Movies That Are Totally Inaccurate appeared first on Goliath.

Did a U.S. president rewrite the Bible?

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The Jefferson bible gives a glimpse into the mind of an enigmatic president's religious views. Read how the Jefferson bible was created and where it is now.

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