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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
Did the Bible 'Borrow' the Noah's Ark Story From the Epic of Gilgamesh?
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A story remarkably similar to the Noah's Ark flood account in Genesis was discovered in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a text 1,000 years older.
Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton
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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.
Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize?
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Nobel prizes offer lots of prestige and big payouts. But how do you become eligible for one? And can you lobby for yourself?
What Are the Books of the Bible in Order? Who Chose Them?
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The books that make up the Bible were written over a span of 1,000 years. During that time, many other religious writings were also produced. So, who decided which would be part of the Bible and which would be left out?
Sorry, but Only People in Their 30s Can Answer These Questions!
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Are you an older Millennial? If so, you're going to ace this quiz about all things cultural and factual! Let's get going!
What Does it Mean When a Book, Movie or Song Enters the Public Domain?
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The reproduction of books, movies and songs is protected by copyright law, but property in the public domain can be used by anyone for free.
Fact or Fiction: Hollywood vs. History
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Did you learn most of your history from the silver screen? If so, you might want to fact-check a few things. Test your real history knowledge by separating the real story from cinema inaccuracies.
The Great Old Ones Rise: The Cthulhu Mythos Quiz
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Shambling, tentacled monstrosities lurk in the shadows while unknowable entities from beyond time and space threaten to shatter your fragile sanity. Do you dare open the pages of the Necronomiquiz and test your grasp of forbidden, eldritch knowledge?
The 'Angry Birds' Quiz
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Fancy flinging birds with a super-sized slingshot? "Angry Birds" is deceptively simple to start, difficult to master and totally addictive. Take our quiz to see how much you know about one of the top-selling mobile games of all time.