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The True History of Commodus, the Mad Emperor of Ancient Rome
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Son of the venerated Marcus Aurelius, Commodus went in the other direction, killing scores of men and exotic animals in gladiatorial bloodbaths and dressing up in a lion's skin.
Can You Get in Trouble for Not Flying the U.S. Flag at Half-staff?
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Days when U.S. flags are officially lowered to half-staff have greatly increased. But can you get into trouble if you don't lower your own flag?
Will Brain-computer Interfaces Make Knowledge Streamable?
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Could a computer chip implanted in our brains make the necessity of actually learning anything, like a language, obsolete because knowledge will be available for streaming 24/7?
How Hillary Clinton Works
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Hillary Clinton is in the running to become the first female U.S. President. Read about Hillary Clinton and her agenda, voting record and career.
How to Identify Antique Wooden Furniture
When you want to refinish old wooden furniture, the best place to look is the family attic, basement, or garage. Whether it's worth saving depends on its style and construction. Learn to identify antique furniture.
What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?
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We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?
The 20 Richest Marvel Superheroes
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Though there's no shortage of masked crime fighters in the Marvel universe that manage to barely make a living when they're out of costume (we're looking at you Spider-Man) there are also an equal number of superheroes who not only get by, but have billions to spare. We imagine when these guys aren't taking out [...] The post The 20 Richest Marvel Superheroes appeared first on Goliath.
How Chinese Checkers Works
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Chinese checkers is a fun board game for up to six players that is fun for all ages. Learn how the game of Chinese checkers works at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Pass This Basic Trivia Quiz?
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Do your friends ask you to tag along to trivia night, or are you always left out? Once you pass this basic trivia quiz, you'll prove why you deserve the invitation, or why you should stay at home! Which one will it be?
How Terrorism Works
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Terrorism targets civilians and uses fear to achieve an objective. Learn how governments and guerrillas practice terrorism.