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How Thanksgiving Works
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Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey. What's the real story of Thanksgivig Day?
How the Shar-Pei Got Its Wrinkles
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The Shar-Pei is one of the most unusual-looking dogs around and has a fascinating history. HowStuffWorks checks out this wrinkly canine.
Inside Unit 731, Japan's Gruesome WWII Human Experiment Program
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Unit 731 was a covert biological warfare research unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. Some of the most heinous war crimes ever were committed there. Why is it still so shrouded in secrecy?
How Much Do You Know About Horses?
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Whether you ride horses or have always just admired them, you have to admit that horses are exceptional animals. Beautiful, majestic and powerful, horses are a big part of our history. In this quiz, we're going to explore some fun facts about these remarkable creatures.
The Biggest Alligator on Record, by Weight and Length
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If you came across an alligator in your yard (a totally plausible scenario in a place like Florida), you might think it's the biggest alligator you ever saw. But if it's not pushing 1,000 pounds and 15 feet in length, then it's likely not breaking any records.
Can You Identify These Historic Weapons?
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Sharpened blades, bulky siege engines and flexible bows; before rifles, tanks, and grenades, these historic weapons were the tools of war. Do you consider yourself an expert on ancient weapons? Put your knowledge to the test, by doing battle with this quiz!
Can You Name All 50 of These Firearms that Shaped the World?
Since the development of gunpowder, the history of the world can be traced through the history of the gun. The development of the modern firearm - perhaps more than any other invention - has shaped the world as we now know it. While there have been literally thousands of different firearms designed in the past three centuries, which ones are the greatest?
10 Most Popular Desserts in the United States
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If your sweet tooth is aching, what do you reach for? Ice cream, cheesecake? Chances are that sugar fix is one of the most popular desserts in the country.
11 Actors Who Are Trained Martial Artists
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Martial arts are so popular, they spawned an entire movie sub-genre starring some of the most respected martial artists of all time. Regarding this list, it's a mish-mash. We have several martial artists turned actors, some of whom have passed away but will always be remembered as legends, and some actors who you might not [...] The post 11 Actors Who Are Trained Martial Artists appeared first on Goliath.
Top 10 Game-changing Military Technologies
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These 10 technologies changed war and the course of history as we know it. Some of these battlefield innovations, like adding grooves to gun barrels, are surprisingly simple. So what else made our list?