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Rossby Waves Affect Our Weather and Tides, But What Are They?
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Rossby waves influence everything from high tides to extreme weather patterns, and not just on Earth. They also occur on the sun and on Venus and Jupiter as well. So, what are they exactly?
Why Is Herodotus Called Both the Father of History and the Father of Lies?
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Herodotus was a natural-born storyteller, whom scholars revere as the first historian ever, and critics dismiss as just a teller of tall tales. What's the real story?
Why Did Hitler Write 'Mein Kampf'?
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In 1925, Adolf Hitler published the first volume of a semi-autobiographical book that laid out his racist policies. But should anyone read it?
Red Roses or Yellow? Every Flower Has a Secret Meaning
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Floriography — the association of flowers with special virtues and sentiments — has been a practice from antiquity to the present day.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression
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Vagus nerve stimulation may help people who are diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression. Learn about the pros and cons of vagus nerve stimulation.
5 Cheap Ways to Brighten up a Room
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Changing your home decor can reinvigorate you and your space, without killing your wallet. Check out 5 cheap ways to brighten a room.
The 20 Worst Superhero Movies Ever (According To Rotten Tomatoes)
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Rotten Tomatoes has become an increasingly important (or at least popular) tool for measuring a film’s relative merit, as the nearly 20-year-old review aggregation site has essentially replaced the old star system and has become so mainstream that studios rely on high scores, called fresh ratings, to market their movies. Essentially, everyone from studios to film critics to […] The post The 20 Worst Superhero Movies Ever (According To Rotten Tomatoes) appeared first on Goliath.
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
How Military Camouflage Works
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Camouflage is critical in military operations. Learn about different types of camouflage and see how the art of blending in is keeping up with modern detection systems.
How Wacom Tablets Work
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Wacom tablets aren't your average tablet PCS. Find out how Wacom tablets let you get creative with digital art.