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Contextualizing the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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Sometimes, history can seem to pivot on a single event. While the underlying causes were numerous, historians generally accept that the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the most significant single inciting act of World War I.
The Only Boxing Champions in History to Retire Undefeated
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There have been thousands of professional boxers over the years but most of them, even the greats, lost a bout or two along the way. Retiring undefeated in the sport is quite an accomplishment. This list features the only 13 boxers in history who were world champions and managed to finish their careers without losing [...] The post The Only Boxing Champions in History to Retire Undefeated appeared first on Goliath.
What if Everybody in the U.S. Flushed the Toilet at the Same Time?
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No one knows for sure, but chances are, it would make a terrible mess.
What We Do — and Don't — Know About the Pentagon's Secret UFO Program
Does the U.S. government have proof there is life from other worlds visiting Earth?
Does a Parallel Universe Really Exist?
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Remember that traffic accident you avoided the other day? In another universe, you died. Or at least you did according to the Many-Worlds theory.
Landmarks Trivia Quiz: Level 1
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The Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and Mt. Everest are three of the most famous landmarks in the world, but can you locate them on a map? Test your world knowledge and see if you can pass Landmarks Trivia 101.
From Plant Pots to Ancient Armies, Terracotta Is Universal
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One of the oldest and most widely-used materials in the world, baked clay or terracotta, can be found on roofs, in museums and in gardens all over the world.
Are These Country Facts True or False?
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Countries are full of citizens, and citizens are full of pride, and pride is full of a lot of legend and myth. There is no shortage of information about any country on Earth, but separating the fact from the fiction is another story. Can you guess whether these country facts are true or false?
What If Cows Didn't Exist?
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A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?
Sistine Chapel Art Hides Secret Female Anatomy Symbols, Claims New Analysis
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Did Michelangelo hide symbols for human genitals in the Sistine Chapel artwork? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks Now article.