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Dictators and Despots Quiz
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You there! Yes, you. If you know what's good for you, you'll take this quiz to learn about various practitioners of tyrannical, despotic and authoritarian behavior. Just try refusing.
10 of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World
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It's hard to nail down the oldest city in the world. Some say it's Damascus, Syria, while others suggest it's Jericho, in the West Bank. So which is older?
The Fertile Crescent Truly Was the Cradle of Civilization
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A roughly crescent-shaped region encompassing modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and parts of Turkey and Iran, the Fertile Crescent was home to the world's first settled agricultural communities.
The Vladimir Putin Quiz: Bare-Chested Champion of Russia
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As he's shown the world, Vladimir Putin has very little chest hair but piles of determination to lead Russia, no matter the price. He wrestles wild animals and political opponents. How much do you know about Putin?
How Much Do You Know About the Ancient Cities of the World?
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As the musical "Hamilton" reminds us several times, oceans rise and empires fall - and cities rise and fall with them. Do you know much about these centers of early civilization?
Quiz: Getting to Know Barack Obama
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If there's one clear message Sen. Barack Obama wants to get across to the voters, it's that he represents change. He also wants America to know that he's the candidate who can unite the U.S. government. So how will he do it if he's elected president?
Who Was Pontius Pilate, Before and After Jesus' Crucifixion?
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Pontius Pilate is best known in the Bible as the Roman governor who gave in to the crowd's demands to have Jesus executed. But contemporary historians don't have much good to say about him either.
When Was Jesus Really Born? Not Dec. 25
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The Bible doesn't say exactly when Jesus was born but a close reading of the text gives us clues to a date that's not Dec. 25.
Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel and Did They Exist?
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The formation of the 12 tribes of Israel is one of the foundational narratives of the Bible. But nowadays, a new picture of the 12 tribes has emerged.
Here's What Happens When You Swallow a Leech
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Leech endoparasitism occurs when someone accidentally ingests a leech and it gets attached. Literally. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.