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Cersei Lannister, Killmonger and 4 Other Antagonists We Love To Hate
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Antagonists. We need them to balance the protagonists of our stories. Because, really, what kind of world would it be if we all just got along?
Venus de Milo: The Most Famous Armless Statue in the World
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The Venus de Milo is one of the most recognized statues in all the world, but why does she have no arms?
The Truth Behind the Rogue Planet Nibiru
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The idea of planet Nibiru, sometimes dubbed Planet X, has captivated doomsday prophets and conspiracy theorists for decades.
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky
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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).
Can You Pass a Basic Cooking Test?
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Maybe you just started your culinary endeavors or maybe you're a skilled chef! No matter your skill level, are you a master of the basics of cooking? Take the quiz to see how much you know!
13 Types of Bread: Challah, Sourdough, Rye and More
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Somewhere between toast for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch, we’ve all met our match in bread. From pillowy pita to crusty sourdough, bread is the universal sidekick, taking on roles as a scoop or sponge. And with so many types of bread out there, there's truly a loaf to satisfy everyone's taste buds.
40 Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera
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If you've only used aloe vera gel to soothe a sunburn, you're missing a lot. Behold one of the most multitasking plants on the planet.
12 Shocking Punishments For Minor Crimes
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Since the dawn of human civilization, rulers have had to devise punishments for unacceptable behavior. Sincere attempts were occasionally made to ensure that the punishment fit the crime, like the concept of an Eye for an Eye. By contrast, the word "Draconian," attributed to the ruler Draco of ancient Athens around 621 BC, is synonymous [...] The post 12 Shocking Punishments For Minor Crimes appeared first on Goliath.
Infant Botulism
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How does botulism work? I have heard that infants can get botulism poisoning from honey. Why can't infants eat honey?