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April 4, 2011

History

Top 10 Worst Aircraft of World War 2
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There are countless books, dvds and websites about the great aircraft of World War Two. Almost everyone would recognize the Spitfire, P-51 Mustang, Me109 or Lancaster. However there were hundreds of aircraft types used... Read more
— by negativecreep07

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March 18, 2011

History

10 Historical Characters and their Unusual Pets
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Many famous historical characters have had famous animal companions; however, some others didn't settle for mere dogs or cats as companions. Here's a list of some of the most unusual pets in History. Read more
— by TyB

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March 2, 2011

History

Top 10 Little-Known Events in World War II
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I love researching WWII, people, places, technology, anything. WWII had an amazing impact on the world and it has a ton of information. Studying all the battles, effects, and the causes might get a little boring. So... Read more
— by Oahu808

Recent comment by kyle

I knew all of these

Mon

February 28, 2011

History

Top 10 Great Historical Impostors
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This list looks at great impostors from history; men and women who pretended to be someone they were not. We have omitted people who merely assumed false names (such as Frank Abagnale and Frédéric Bourdin)... Read more
— by Igor Itkin & Jamie Frater

Recent comment by george

Paul Mccartney. Such a good imposter you still think its the real one thats alive

Tue

February 15, 2011

History

Top 10 Reasons We Should Revive the Dark Ages
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First off I must apologize for using the term “dark ages” as it is a false term coined in the post-medieval period to cast aspersions over the middle ages. The dark ages were not dark – they were, in fact, a great... Read more
— by Jamie Frater

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I laughed out loud when you ended your comment randomly with "Jackass"! Kudos!

Mon

January 31, 2011

History

Top 10 Things The Nazis Got Right
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The NDSAP is one of the most famous political systems in the history of the earth. Both good and evil was done by Adolf Hitler's staff, and this list is to show the good where most show the evil. Thousands of studies... Read more
— by Rigato

Recent comment by Perverdnik

They left out the holocaust!

Fri

January 28, 2011

History

Top 10 Famous People Named Adolf
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With such an odious personality in the world’s history as Adolf Hitler it is not surprising that the male name Adolf will always be associated primarily with the Third Reich Führer. That is also the reason of... Read more
— by Praskovia Tretyak

Recent comment by peter8172

I guess you have to be born in Germany to be named Adolf............

Tue

January 25, 2011

History

10 Fascinating Interracial Marriages in History
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Attitudes towards Interracial marriage have changed dramatically in just the last generation. In the United States it was just 43 years ago when interracial marriage was made fully legal in all 50 states. Today in many... Read more
— by Paul Holtum

Recent comment by Katie

I'm not sure, but I think it was only illegal between blacks and whites. I say that because I...

Mon

January 17, 2011

History

10 Curious Tales and Oddities From History
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What could be better? The bizarre and history combined in one list! It is a well known fact that I love both subjects (and facts and factlets) so this list really has been a joy to put together. Once you are done... Read more
— by Jamie Frater

Recent comment by ambermartingale

The lead in her ceruse is probably the REAL cause of QEI's celibate reign: it made her crazy and no...

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