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The Lost City of Petra
Petra is one of the most famous and beautiful archaeological sites in the world. Named for the Greek word for “rock”, Petra is located in the Middle Eastern country of Jordan, about three hours south...
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7 Of History’s Most Iconic Leaders
Historically, the world in which we live seems to at one time or another bring to the fore a person who, for whatever reason or whatever cause, shines out amongst everybody else. Records will show that...
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The History of High Heels
“Seriously. There is no way she can walk in those.” Have you said those words while perusing a women’s interest or high fashion magazine? You’re probably right. Models in magazines are often propped...
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This TED talk really bothers me because it focuses as much on the wrong aspects of the Chinese workforce as the concept it rails against is of workers not being able to buy what they make rather than...
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Top Ten Armies in the World
There’s been much discussion and debate about the original article, Top 10 Armies in the World, written in 2010. In an effort to better quantify the rankings of the top military forces in the world,...
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Top Ten Places to Live in the World
What does your ideal home look like? — Credit: d gypsy! (via Flickr) If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be? What do you find appealing about that location when compared with all...
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5 of the Most Famous Barbarians
Huns in battle with the Alans, 1870s engraving after a drawing by Johann Nepomuk Geiger (1805-1880). [Wikimedia]The western world would not exist as we know if it weren’t for the barbarians. Nor,...
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Seven Great Muslim Scientists
Photo: BigStockPhoto.com GREAT MUSLIM SCIENTISTS Muslims, especially during their golden era, have made major contributions to all spheres of science. At times, Muslim scientists were pioneers in...
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Jewish Yamaka: Understanding Cultural Tradition
Image Credit: Bigstock Photo Business owners and anyone doing business needs to understand cultural traditions. This is critical to conducting business and keeping your employees and staff content. If...
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11 Most Memorable Plane Crashes and Hijacks of the Last Two Decades
With several plane crashes and hijackings hitting the news lately, it has people wondering about past incidents. Look no farther. We’ve made the search easy for you by compiling a list of the top 11...
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