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The Real Story of Montezuma, the Last of the Aztec Emperors

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You might say there are two Montezumas: the real one who lived and the one who was invented after his death by conquistador Hernán Cortés.

10 Deities Who Like to Party

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Do you know the top 10 deities that like to party? Check out the 10 deities that like to party in this article from howstuffworks.com.

Can You Match These Cartoon Duos to Their Show?

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Asami and Korra. Tommy and Chuckie. Sanjay and Craig. Can you identify the most famous cartoon duos from millennial and Gen Z history? Don't just nod your head — prove it! 🎯

In Which Ancient Civilization Do You Belong?

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From warring to art and philosophy, each ancient civilization has its strengths and obstacles. Which ancient civilization would you have thrived in? It all depends on your personality. Take this quiz to find out where in history you belong!

Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?

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The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.

How Did Ancient Aztecs Use the Haunting Aztec Death Whistle?

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Some claim the "haunting shrieks" of the death whistle were used to terrify the Aztecs' enemies in battle or to mimic the death cries of sacrificial victims to their gods.

'Unsolved' Mysteries, Solved: 10 Times We Answered History's Biggest Questions

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Was Anna Anderson really Anastasia Romanov? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Wonder no more: We have the answers to these and other formerly unsolved mysteries.

Can You Name These “Neon Genesis Evangelion” Characters?

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Are you more a fan of Shinji, Asuka or Rei? Were you wowed and terrified by Sachiel or Matriel? Could you handle having your own Pen Pen? Pilot your EVA into Tokyo-3 and see how many "Neon Genesis Evangelion" characters you can name!

Did Nostradamus make any predictions about 2012?

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Every time disaster strikes, one man's name arises alongside the obsessive news coverage: Nostradamus. According to some folks, the famed French seer has predicted many of the planet's gloomy twists and turns. What did he have to say about 2012?

The Poorest Marvel Comic Book Characters

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As the saying goes “crime doesn’t pay,” but perhaps it should be amended to include “and neither does being a superhero.” In the comic book world, heroes often earn a great deal less than their villainous rivals. Sure, some heroes like Iron Man and Black Panther have more riches than they could ever hope to […] The post The Poorest Marvel Comic Book Characters appeared first on Goliath.

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