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100The History of Shoes - Ancient and Early Footwear
Archeological evidence suggests that shoes may have been worn 27,000 years ago. Though we love the latest styles, many shoe styles have been around for a long time. Flip-flops are a very old type of sandal, worn by the ancient Egyptians.
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98Akhenaten and the Kikuyu People of Kenya
Akhenaten the monotheistic Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty had some influence in Kikuyu culture, language and religion. The evidence is not very obvious but once you see it, it stands out like a white elephant.
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97Ten Most Amazing Places in the Middle East
Pamukkale, Turkey Pamukkale, 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, resulting in a build-up of white travertine....
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97The Top Ten Must-See Locations in Greece
A travel guide to some of the best locations in Greece, from Olympia to Santorini, from Delphi to Athens. Includes basic travel info, as well as helpful links to language guides, travel insurance and exchange rates.
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97Authentic Chinese Food
Authentic Chinese food prepared as they do in China, instead of by American Chinese restaurants
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97Was Pumapunku Built by Ancient Astronauts?
This article outlines the origin of the ruins at Pumapunku in Bolivia and suggests that so-called Ancient Astronauts didn't construct the monumental buildings. It also argues that Pumapunku isn't nearly as old as some theorists have asserted.
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94Pennywort Health Benefits
The health benefits of the pennywort plant were acknowledged many centuries ago for the treatment of various conditions. It is used as part of ayurvedic medicine, especially in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine practices. Pennywort is a...
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89The Island Of Capri Italy
Isle of Capri, Pearl of the Gulf of Naples, one of the most beautiful islands in Italy and the world. Today a point of reference for many people, including artists, actors, musicians, singers and great personalities.
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91The Differences between Hellenistic and Hellenic Civilization
Hellenistic and Hellenic civilization were time periods in Ancient Greece. But what's the difference between the two? Wasn't "Ancient Greece" just Ancient Greece? Not really...
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93Ancient Mysteries - Puma Punku in Tiahuanaco
They are arguably the oldest, and most baffling ruins on the face of the Earth. It is hard to imagine how they did not come to be known as one of the wonders of the world like the Great Pyramid. Spectacular in its own right, the Great Pyramid is,...
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