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Monsoon Floods in Pakistan: The Worst Disaster in History
AP Photo/Saleem Raza The UN has called it one of the worst natural disasters in history. Less than two months ago Pakistan fell apart, literally. By the end of July 2010, Pakistan was declared a state...
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10 Most Spectacular Carnivals in the World
Believe it or not, but February is the most festive time of the year. Why? Because of the carnivals happening world-wide! The festivities typically include lively parades, rich foods, and different...
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America, And The Only 5 Wars It Has Ever Fought
Washington Crossing Delaware Painting by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze The United States has fought in countless wars. Yet despite all of our battles, the United States has fought only five wars in which...
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Noodles: How Pasta Came From China to America
Pasta is a staple of American cuisine these days. But not long ago most types of pasta noodles were considered pretty foreign, something only non-Americans ate. How did noodles go from alien to...
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Basque Dining in America: Ethnic Food “Out West”
If you travel in certain areas of the American West, you may see signs advertising a Basque restaurant. If you do, stop and treat yourself to one of the best and most unusual restaurant experiences you...
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What Was Britain’s Secret World War II Army?
In 1939, for the second time in 30 years, the brave men and women of Britain went away to serve and protect the island on which they lived. During the course of six years, countless millions lost their...
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From Muhammed Ali To The Beatles – 5 Icons Of The 1960s
Everybody has a favourite decade – a time for them that holds special memories for any number of reasons, usually because the memories that are there are of a certain time closest to the heart. For...
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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...
View ArticleAmerican History Repeating in China Workforce
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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