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15 Longest-running Anime Series With 1,000 Episodes Each

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Long-running shows are something of a mixed proposition, and anime is no exception. It can be intimidating to try and catch up with a show that's several decades into its run, with hundreds — or even thousands! — of episodes already released.

How Tsunamis Work

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Tsunamis are water walls that travel faster than jets. See pictures, footage and diagrams of tsunamis, look at famous tsunamis and learn how tsunamis are born.

Buildup to World War II: January 1931-August 1939

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates during January 1931 to August 1939. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

Are Japanese car building techniques the best?

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Are Japanese car building techniques the best? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn if Japanese car building techniques are the best.

21 Best Anime Movies Ever: A Highly Subjective List

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If you're diving into Japanese animation for the first time or just looking for a refresher, you're in for a treat. This list is a diverse sampling of some of the best anime movies of all time, pulling from decades of groundbreaking animated storytelling.

12 Black Anime Characters: Racism vs. Representation on TV

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Anime, originating in Japan, has long had a complicated relationship to race. In many early anime series, Black characters were almost entirely absent, and when they did appear — even later on in anime's development — they were often cringe-worthy stereotypes.

10 Types of Swords for All Sorts of Circumstances

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Swords have served as tools of war, status symbols and ceremonial items across various cultures and historical periods. From medieval Europe to feudal Japan, the types of swords reflect the combat styles, technological advancements and cultural identity of the societies that wielded them.

The Axis Conquers the Philippines: January 1942-July 1942

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The Axis conquering the Philippines had repercussions throughout all of World War II's major theaters. Find a timeline and photos in this article.

22 Old Anime Series and Movies That Set a High Bar

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"Old" is a relative term; not everything millennials and previous generations hold sacred should be considered ancient just yet.

Hisashi Ouchi Suffered an 83-day Death By Radiation Poisoning

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In 1999, Hisashi Ouchi, a Japanese nuclear fuel plant worker was exposed to critical levels of radiation. He suffered the worst radiation burns in history. He lived for 83 agonizing days afterward as his body all but disintegrated.

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