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Who was the Swamp Fox?

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The Swamp Fox was a South Carolina military general named Francis Marion. Learn how the Swamp Fox's guerilla war tactics earned him that nickname.

Inside "Hotel For Dogs"

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"Hotel for Dogs" tells the story of siblings who take in dozens of stray dogs. Learn how filmmakers kept up with so many animals in "Hotel for Dogs."

Bobby Jones: How I Play Golf

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When Bobby Jones became the first to win the "Grand Slam" of golf in 1930, he became an overnight star (think Tiger Woods in argyle). He went on to create a series of instructional films in which he corrected the swings of stars like W.C. Fields and James Cagney. With those films now available on DVD, there is renewed interest in Jones' playing and teaching style. Learn about the instructional and technological innovations that went into the Bobby Jones golf series and how they relate to golf today.

Was there a real Robin Hood?

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Was there a real Robin Hood? Read about the history of Robin Hood and whether or not he was a real person.

10 Superpowers We'd Love to Have

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Whether you grew up reading comics or you've only recently between introduced to the world of Marvel and DC by the plethora of comic book movies that have been released over the last decade, we're willing to bet that you've spent some time fantasizing about which superpower you'd like to have if given the opportunity to.

How and Why Owen Hart Became a Wrestling Icon

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Owen Hart, a member of the legendary Hart wrestling family, was known for his exceptional in-ring skills, charismatic personality and high-flying style in professional wrestling. Competing primarily in the WWF (now WWE), he won multiple championships and was celebrated for his technical prowess and entertaining matches.

12 Celebrities Who Were Also Serious Race Car Drivers

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There must be a connection between the skill set of actors and that of race car drivers. Perhaps it's the adrenaline rush and desire to adapt to anything thrown at them. That happens regularly in front of the camera, as well as on the race track. Some actors are dissatisfied with the pursuit of playing [...] The post Celebrities Who Are Also Serious Race Car Drivers appeared first on Goliath.

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Vin Diesel

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Vin Diesel continues rolling strong, and mid-July is an annual reminder that he's rolling stronger with age. Who knew Vin Diesel would become such a wonderful vintage, and age as he has. The action star with some acting chops is rapidly approaching the half-century mark (he just turned 52), but there's so much to do [...] The post 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Vin Diesel appeared first on Goliath.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Peter Dinklage

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He's made his name playing Tyrion Lannister on HBO's Game of Thrones, a role that has netted him three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor, but actor Peter Dinklage is still not well known to many people. The 50-year-old actor who identifies himself as a "dwarf" is extremely private and rarely [...] The post 10 Things You Didn't Know About Peter Dinklage appeared first on Goliath.

Test Your Harry Potter Knowledge with the Ultimate Quotes Quiz

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Turn to page... what was it again? There are thousands of quotes in the magical world of Harry Potter. From novel to film, test your knowledge here!

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