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Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler
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After WWI, the French built a fortress of bunkers at its borders to stop another German invasion. But the Maginot Line has come to have a second meaning as a bad defense strategy.
Hidden History on Two Wheels: The Story of Bessie Stringfield
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She was the first woman to ride solo on a motorcycle across the United States, and was known as the 'Motorcycle Queen of Miami.' And that's just the beginning of her story.
10 Of The Worst White Collar Criminals In History
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Even though they wear thousand dollar suits, sit behind expensive desks and make ridiculous money, rich businessmen can still be criminals and steal your money. White collar crime is a type of crime that has been taking place for decades and still runs rampant in the modern day. Some of the people that will appear on [...] The post 10 Of The Worst White Collar Criminals In History appeared first on Goliath.
How to Plan a Madrigal Dinner
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Thinking of hosting a madrigal dinner this holiday season? See these tips on how to plan a madrigal dinner to get started.
How Stethoscopes Work
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Stethoscopes started as a way for 19th-century doctors to put some distance between themselves and grubby patients. Today though, this simple listening tool is one of the best ways to diagnose a range of problems.
Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time
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Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.
Why Do People Eat Dirt?
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Geophagy is the worldwide phenomenon of people eating dirt. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this counterintuitive practice and why people do it.
How the U.S.-Mexico Border Became a Political Flashpoint
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The current border between the U.S. and Mexico has been around since the mid-1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at how it became such a political hot button.
Operation Midnight Climax: A CIA Sex, Drugs and Surveillance Program
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In a bizarre experiment during the Cold War, the CIA used prostitutes and bordellos to lure customers only to drug them with LSD. It was all designed to achieve mind control.
4 Quantum Physics Misconceptions, Busted
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Questions, theories and debates about quantum physics can get muddled because of a number of myths and misconceptions. Here are four of them.