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May 11, 2012

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10 Famous Mother-In-Laws
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Say what you will about mother-in-laws, there hasn't been a joke or horror story that hasn't been told. But who says all mother-in-laws have a bad reputation? Some mother-in-laws deserve a bit of a bad rap. There is... Read more
— by Meg

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May 5, 2012

History

10 Unique Ruined Forts and Castles
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Some of the most popular tourist destinations in world are ancient forts, castles, and battlefields. It is fun to imagine what it was like to live during a time when people fought with swords, cannons, muskets, and... Read more
— by Bryan Johnson

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Tue

May 1, 2012

History

10 Lesser-Known Sons of Famous Men
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It has been observed that one of the hardest paths in life to travel is to be the offspring of a famous parent. History is replete with cases of sons who struggled to escape the shadow of a father who was a giant in... Read more
— by Michael Affleck

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Sat

April 21, 2012

History

7 French Military Victories of the 20th Century
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Since their humiliating loss in the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, the French have gained a reputation for being continual losers on the field of battle. This view has been especially prevalent among Americans, where it... Read more
— by Micahel Affleck

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Sun

April 1, 2012

History

Top 10 Ages of Architecture
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Architecture has existed since the recognition of civilization. Like fashion, the architecture of today wouldn’t be what it is if we didn’t get inspiration from the architectural past. Stone Age influenced... Read more
— by Marielle M. Capistrano

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Fri

March 30, 2012

History

10 More Major Breakthroughs of Humanity
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Hot on the heels of the first list of major breakthroughs of humanity, we have the second installment. Here we continue from where we left off - breakthroughs after 1724 (vaccination). Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy

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Sat

March 24, 2012

History

10 Major Breakthroughs of Humanity
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Humans have proudly achieved more through sheer intellect and manipulation of their environment than any of their contemporaries. We can grow artificial tissues and use lasers in surgery. However, many of the... Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy

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Fri

March 9, 2012

History

Top 10 Mass Extinctions
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Life is a struggle for survival. Animals live under constant stress to obtain enough food to eat by being as well adapted to their environments as they can. Animals who are poorly adapted will, in times of hardship... Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy

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Dinosaurs are a lot more interesting than Tasmanian people. And neither of those things can fall under the term "mass...

Fri

March 2, 2012

History

Top 10 Worst Moments in Human History
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So often we publish lists that praise events in human history - tales of victory over diseases, disastrous situations, and the like. But, alas, history is also replete with events that we must remember so as to not... Read more
— by Flamehorse

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Ok psycho. You're saying killing a freaking Manatee is worse than slitting the throat of a baby (Khmer Rouge)? You're...

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