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Do you know where in the world you can find these famous statues?
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Of the thousands of remarkable statues around the world, you may know where to find the Statue of Liberty, and maybe the Sphinx. But what about all the others? From The Thinker and Venus de Milo to the Olmec Colossal Heads and Moai, see if you can match the famous statue to where in the world you'd find it.
World War II Timeline
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World War II was a conflict built from festering resentments after World War I. Learn about World War II and the Holocaust with timelines and images.
9 Strange Last Wills and Testaments
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Some people use their will as an opportunity to send a message from beyond the grave. Learn about 9 strange last wills and testaments.
Which country's people have the longest life expectancy and why?
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Life expectancy has increased by 30 years since 1900, but which country has the highest life expectancy? Learn about life expectancy in this article.
The Tallest People in the World Share These Curious Qualities
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average height in the United States is 5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 meters) for adult men and 5 feet, 3.5 inches (1.61 meters) for adult women. But some people can reach heights upwards of 7 or 8 feet (2.1 to 2.4 meters)!
Origins of the Fresno Nightcrawler, a Pants-shaped Cryptid
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First caught on camera in 2007, the Fresno Nightcrawler might be one of the most peculiar-looking cryptids to ever (allegedly) walk the Earth.
What Is the Youngest Drinking Age in the World?
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Modern states take a variety of approaches to curtail or regulate the drinking of alcoholic beverages by young people. The United States, with its across-the-board minimum legal drinking age of 21, is something of an outlier; many other countries have a lower legal age.
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
Kava Is Natural and Legal, But Is It Safe?
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You may have heard of kava, or kava kava, and its calming effects, but how much do you know about its history and the risks associated with taking it?
Shooting Star Meaning, Spirituality and Superstitions
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These days, we may take the stars for granted, but it's not hard to imagine the wonder early humans must have felt gazing up at those inexplicable points of light. Naturally, superstitions were bound to develop - some more fortuitous than others.