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Are Crosswalk and Elevator 'Close Door' Buttons a Total Sham?
Do crosswalk buttons do anything? Do elevator 'close door' buttons work? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
How the First Lady Works
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The first lady is an important, if not formal, office in the United States. Read about first ladies, their history and why first ladies face such scrutiny.
How Well Do You Know the Roaring Twenties?
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Following the conflagration and chaos of the early 20th century, life in the Western world dramatically improved during the 1920s. It was an era of prosperity, levity and recklessness. How much do you know about the Roaring Twenties?
Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?
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If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?
Timeline of the September 11 Attacks
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The September 11th attacks timeline seemed to progress quickly, but the event was years in planning. Check out this timeline of September 11th.
1911 Excelsior
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The 1911 Excelsior motorcycle was a product of Schwinn, better known for bicycles. See pictures and learn about the 1911 Excelsior motorcycle.
In Which Century Do You Belong?
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The modern era has plenty of advantages, but it's not for everyone. Some of us belong in the past - but when, exactly? Take this quiz to find out just what century would suit you best!
The Most Underrated Classic Rock Bands Of All Time
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When one hears the label “classic rock,” bands such as The Beatles, The Who, and Led Zeppelin instantly spring to mind, but the term applies to a broad range of musicians and bands from the early ’60s to the early-to-mid ’80s. Bands such as the ones I just mentioned have become synonymous with the era’s […] The post The Most Underrated Classic Rock Bands Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.
Classic Airplanes
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Every one of these classic airplanes was the product of loving care of an intelligent design team doing the best work of their era. Learn how aviation evolved and find links to classic airplane profiles, from the early years through today's jet age.
1971-1976 Pontiac
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The 1971-1976 Pontiac models marked the end of a successful era of large performance-oriented cars. Follow the Pontiac story in the early 1970s.