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845 Ways to Effectively Annoy your Cat
Let's face it, that cute, furry and cuddly beast known as the domestic house cat can be a domestic pain in the arse. If you "own" one, you know exactly what I mean. They don't come when called, they stand on...
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86The Theocracy and Pro-Western Youth of Iran
The following is my contest submission through the Pulitzer Center on the question, "How can US foreign policy be improved by the paradox that Iran is often viewed as America's most serious threat even though...
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82Alexander the Great and the Battle of Gaugamela
334 years before Christ, Alexander of Macedon stormed into Asia Minor and began a series of conquests that would result in the defeat of the mighty Persian Empire, the integration of Greek thought and...
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89The Augustus of Prima Porta
Augustus of Prima PortaDiscovered in 1863 in a villa purportedly belonging to Augustus's wife Livia at Prima Porta, the statue of the emperor Augustus is one of the most well-known, as well as enigmatic,...
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93Ten Most Amazing Places in the Middle East
Pamukkale, TurkeyPamukkale, or "Cotton Castle," is a natural phenomenon of wonder-like beauty. Hot-spring waters rich in calcium oxide have, over thousands of years, cascaded down the slopes of Caldag,...
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845 Steps to World Domination.
The World is Yours!The title of "super villain" is, unsurprisingly, one few aspire to, and yet can be an extremely rewarding and, however arduous, exciting career path. Bear in mind that this career will not...
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81Opium Use in 19th Century Europe
Opium was introduced to Europe in large amounts in the early 1800's by European sailors and travelers, as well as by Chinese immigrants. Arriving from the Orient, opium had an air of exoticism surrounding it,...
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82Top Ten Bad Asses of History
For your reading enjoyment, I've compiled a list of, in my opinion, the bravest, most unflinching, charismatic, intelligent and indomitable people in history. Obviously, very deserving individuals will be left...
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72Joseph Priestley and the Birmingham Riots
On the night of July 14th, 1791, Dr. Joseph Priestley must have feared for his life. An unruly mob of hundreds had, only moments ago, set a torch to the New Unitarian Meeting House, the church where...
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77The Unlikely Conquest of Jerusalem during the First Crusade
A Muslim, Fatimid soldier, standing within the strong, fortified Tower of David in early June of 1099, had little reason to worry. Though an army of approximately 13,000 crusaders stood before the walls...
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