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What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.
How Azaleas Became the Signature Flowers of the South
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These showy pink, purple, red and white blossoms dazzle through the spring and summer and are ubiquitous throughout the southern U.S.
Chairman Mao Zedong Used Death and Destruction to Create a New China
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Chairman Mao is one of history's worst despots, having murdered millions of Chinese during his communist reign. So why is he also still revered by many in that country?
The Defense Production Act Was Designed for Emergencies Like Coronavirus
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President Truman signed it into law in 1950 and it's been invoked many times since. Should President Donald Trump use it to help health care workers?
Golden Gate Bridge Facts for Your Next Trivia Night
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Back in the 1930s, folks realized they needed a better way to cross the Golden Gate Strait between San Francisco and the Marin Headlands than by boat. Over eighty years later, the Golden Gate Bridge is the city's most prominent landmark.
5 Famous Sideshow Entertainers
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Many sideshow performers were successful, but some stole the spotlight. Learn about five famous sideshow entertainers at HowStuffWorks.
The 10 Best Cop Movies of All-Time
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There is nothing like a good cop movie. Thankfully, Hollywood seems to like making them as much as we like watching them. Cop movies have been popular for decades and give us Hollywood's take of the world of law enforcement. While most include the typical gun fights, arrests, car chases, and evil bad guys; they also look [...] The post The 10 Best Cop Movies of All-Time appeared first on Goliath.
Why can't we remember being babies?
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A friend may joke that he remembers going through a long, dark tunnel into a blinding white light - and being hit on the bottom by a doctor. But in general, most people don't remember being born or learning to walk. Why is that?
Can You Pass This Esthetician Exam?
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Being a licensed esthetician is more than just knowing about skin types and the latest beauty products. It's a lot more medical than you may think! Care to take a closer look at what it takes to be an esthetician? Take this quiz!
Can You Answer These Basic Questions About Firearms?
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When it comes to firearms, it's important to know as much as you can. Do you think you can answer these basic questions about them? Here's your chance to find out!