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Henna Tattoos: The History of an Ancient Art
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Henna tattoos seem to be everywhere and all the rage, but the rich tradition behind this beautiful form of body art began as a wedding staple in ancient India.
What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.
Beloved Movies That Take Place At Christmas Time
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Well, it's that time of year again. Time for the airwaves to be flooded with Christmas movies. From It's A Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol to Elf, Home Alone and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, each year at this time, the same movies that are deemed to be classics of the Christmas genre are shown [...] The post Beloved Movies That Take Place At Christmas Time appeared first on Goliath.
What Is Porcelain, and Why Has It Been Cherished For Centuries?
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The Chinese have been making porcelain as far back as perhaps the first century. What is porcelain, exactly, and why did it take hundreds of years for the process to be duplicated anywhere else?
Can You Match the Character to the Right Western TV Show?
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The West has been wild on TV for over 70 years now! That's a long history of cowboy hats and outlaws right there. If you think you know your TV Westerns, then, by all means, rope in this quiz and see what you can do, partner!
How Hair Hanging Works
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Hair hanging is a stunt involving performers doing tricks all while being suspended by their hair. Learn the secrets behind of hair hanging.
How Police Cars Work
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Police cars are built to be much more durable that civilian model cars. Read all about police cars and how they are manufactured.
The Car Quiz
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Like any great story, the history of the automobile is full of heroes, villains, daring feats and crushing defeats. What do you REALLY know about your trusted automotive companion?
Top 10 Structurally Amazing Bridges
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Bridges move cars, trains, bikes and people, among other things. These 10 may even move your soul with their engineering ingenuity and beauty. So which 10 make the cut?
How Shotguns Work
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To do its job, a projectile must both make contact with the target and hit the target in a critical spot. If a rifle is like using a felt-tip pen, a shotgun is like using a can of spray paint.