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The 11 Greatest Antiheroes In Movie History

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In most films, you will see good overcome evil. This will usually see the protagonist of the film possess heroic qualities (courage, morality, selflessness, etc.) These characters can be dull and transparent, which is why the antihero character is such a fascinating one. The antihero is a protagonist that is flawed and does not possess [...] The post The 11 Greatest Antiheroes In Movie History appeared first on Goliath.

What did the Nazis have to do with archaeology?

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In "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," Dr. Jones battles the Nazis for the Holy Grail. Did the Nazis really have an interest in archaeology? And if so, what fueled it?

The History and Symbolism of the U.S. Presidential Seal

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Do you know the history and significance of the presidential seal? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

How Prohibition Worked

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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.

'International' Foods Invented In the U.S.A. Quiz

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Some tasty "international" foods were not created in other countries but actually in the good old U.S.A. Think you know which dishes were first cooked where?

What Does 'Bread and Circuses' Mean?

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Ever felt a pang of guilt on, say, Election Day when you skipped the voting booth to go to dinner? The 'bread and circuses' concept of being pacified by food and entertainment - and forgoing civic duty - goes back to Roman times.

What Is a Bear Market?

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An economist explains the difference between a true bear market and a correction, and whether a bear market always signals a recession is on the way.

Ridiculous History: Ancient India Beat Machiavelli to the Punch by 1,800 Years

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What is the Arthashastra? Learn more about the Arthashastra and Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

5 Successful Counterfeiters

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Successful counterfeiters are becoming more and more rare. Read the tales of some of the most famous and successful counterfeiters ever caught.

Can You Identify These '50s Cars from a Black and White Photo?

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Cars from the 1950s are difficult to identify as it is but let's make it a little tougher by only showing them in black and white!

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