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Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits

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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.

Ares: Greek God of War and Harbinger of Doom

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Many Greek gods and goddesses were associated with battle, but Ares was known as the one true Greek god of war (not to be confused with Kratos, the protagonist of the "God of War" video game franchise).

British Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns After Only 44 Days

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Liz Truss has resigned as British prime minister. What does this mean for the future of the U.K. and who will take her place?

88 Constellation Names (and 24 You Can Only See From the Northern Hemisphere)

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The night sky has been mapped and studied for thousands of years, with constellations serving as guides for navigation, storytelling and scientific observation. The International Astronomical Union officially recognizes 88 modern constellations, each occupying a specific section of the celestial sphere. Some date back to ancient Greek constellations, while other constellation names were introduced in the modern era.

How the MQ-9 Reaper Works

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Early unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) primarily carried out reconnaissance missions in war zones, but the Reaper packs some serious heat. Is there anything more foreboding than a drone with a Hellfire missile?

Game of Thrones: The Most Poorly-Developed Characters Of Westeros

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We'd like to think that when Obi-Wan Kenobi tells Luke Skywalker that he'd never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy than Mos Eisley Spaceport, he was really talking about the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. Of course, as any Game of Thrones fan will tell you, some of the show's best characters are [...] The post Game of Thrones: The Most Poorly-Developed Characters Of Westeros appeared first on Goliath.

How King Arthur Worked

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King Arthur was the hero who saved Britain during troubled times. Read about King Arthur's quests, the literary history and who he might have been.

Top 5 Uses for Your Scraps of Old Fabric

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These top 5 uses for your scraps of old fabric will teach you how to reuse your fabric. Learn uses for your scraps of old fabric in this article.

Christmas Games: Find the Nutcracker

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The Nutcracker is part of many families' Christmas celebrations. Relive The Nutcracke and all it's magic with these free printable Christmas games.

10 Vintage Motorcycle Brands

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Some vintage motorcycles garner intense passion and following, whether it's Harley or Honda or Indian. Check out 10 vintage motorcycle brands at HowStuffWorks.

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