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How Much Do You Know About Hockey?
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Hockey is one of the most competitive and recognized sports in the world, but how much do you actually know about it? Take this quiz and find out!
How Tongue Splitting Works
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Tongue splitting is the process of splitting your tongue down the middle lengthwise. Explore tongue splitting history, process and health information.
Flax Seed: What You Need to Know
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Flax seed can be used to treat many ailments and illnesses. Learn all about flax seed and other alternative medicines at HowStuffWorks.
20 Memorable Epitaphs
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A good inscription on a gravestone can provide a bit of humor during a melancholy time. Learn about 20 of the most memorable epitaphs.
How Hopscotch Works
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Throw your marker, jump to your square. Hopscotch has simple rules, but many variations. Find out about the ancient game still vogue on playgrounds.
Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time
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Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.
Was the Cullinan Diamond a Royal Gift or Stolen Gem?
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It was the world's largest diamond when mined and today it's cut into nine gems that are all part of the British Crown Jewels. But since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, questions have emerged about its imperialist history.
How Movie Sound Works
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Spielberg says that sound is the major technological achievement of contemporary film. The current systems really are amazing. Learn all about movie sound!
10 Amazing Examples Of Great Sportsmanship
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We recently took a look at some of the most unsportsmanlike moments in sports history, so to restore some faith in the sporting world and humanity, today we are looking at the most sportsmanlike moments ever seen. Whilst these may not be as shocking and, at times, funny as unsportsmanlike moments, it can be fantastic [...] The post 10 Amazing Examples Of Great Sportsmanship appeared first on Goliath.
Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.