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Oral Care for Aging Quiz
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We're sure you brush and floss every day, right? As they say, "Ignore your teeth and they'll go away." It's important to practice good oral hygiene at any age. However, as you age, oral hygiene becomes more important than ever. Let's test your knowledge on oral care for the aging.
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.
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.
7 Most Evil Women In History
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It is generally assumed that most - if not all - serial killers are men; however, that isn't the least bit true. We have a list of women who are just as bad, if not worse, than many of the most famous male serial killers. We're not entirely sure what caused these ladies to go [...] The post 7 Most Evil Women In History appeared first on Goliath.
The 15 Lowest-Grossing Best Picture Oscar Winners Of All Time
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There was a time when the Academy Award for Best Picture was given to films that were not just critical darlings, but commercial successes as well. This was the case for decades, in fact, as Gone with the Wind still stands as the most successful film of all time when adjusted for inflation and from [...] The post The 15 Lowest-Grossing Best Picture Oscar Winners Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
Which Red Flag With a Yellow Star Is That?
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Flags are powerful symbols that communicate a nation’s identity, values, and even political history. Today, we're looking at flags that feature a bold red background with bright yellow stars. A quick image search for "red flag with yellow star" will give you a few different results, so we'll look at the most common examples and the countries they represent.
Every White Flag With a Red Cross We Could Find (and Then Some)
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Flags aren't just colorful pieces of fabric waving in the wind; they're symbols, each one packed with history, identity and meaning. Today, we're exploring a striking type of flag seen across the globe: the white flag with a red cross. (We'll also take a look at flags that display the inverse: a white cross on a red background).
The 10 Most Dysfunctional Families On TV
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TV would be boring if all the families were squeaky clean and functional. This is why the majority of television shows, whether they are comedies or dramas, are centered around dysfunctional families. Not only does this generate comedy and conflict, but audiences are more likely to identify (although not entirely) as most families face problems. [...] The post The 10 Most Dysfunctional Families On TV appeared first on Goliath.
10 Fascinating Facts About Michael Jordan
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Michael Jordan has inspired millions of people to play basketball, and this includes all of this generation's best stars. In the discussion of the greatest of all time, he is the first name thrown into the ring and he is always the one that the latest greats are compared to. Those who were fortunate enough [...] The post 10 Fascinating Facts About Michael Jordan appeared first on Goliath.
Which Country Do You Belong In?
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Sometimes, it's easy to feel like the place you were born or raised in isn't really where you should be. We've decided to help those who feel this way or even those who are curious about which country they should go to. So where do you belong? Take this quiz to find out!