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83Humans are naturally not monogamous
there is a widespread consensus that humans are naturally monogamous. This ignores a great deal of evidence to the contrary. Some aspects of human behaviour are discussed in the light of the fact we are apes, and the possible role of Religion in the origin of monogamy is proposed.
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77One Night With The King: Esther Speaks
"One night with the king" was all they had. What would they do with this night? Try to obtain favour for themselves? This poem is a poetic response to the ancient story of Esther, or Hadassah, who saved her people from extinction.
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75The Harem: Enslavement and Luxury within the Sultan's Palace
Prior to the period of reform know as the Tanzimat (1839-1876), slavery was alive and well within the Ottoman Empire, and in fact, was necessary to ensure the inner machinations of the Ottoman government, administration, and military for nearly...
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76Fashion Alert: Just Say No!
A Fashion Alert is typically intended to inform you of the latest, greatest trends to buy. In this case, however, it is quite the opposite. This alert may be even more beneficial. I am going to lay to rest a number of fashion travesties once and for all!
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73Women in Morocco under the French Protectorate
French colonization and culture in Morocco induced vast changes in the traditional view of women and helped push women's rights as a issue that needs to be addressed by society. The patriarchal system, the harems and strict Islamic laws that confined women to their homes were challenged by the liberal ideals of French women. King Muhammad VI helped give more rights to women in 2004 but it does not liberate women from the bondage of a male dominated society.
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76Patternless Costuming
I have been creating clothing designs since I was a child. At first I would design clothing only for my dolls, but then, as I learned crochet and sewing, I began creating clothing for myself then for my...
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75Some Surprising Facts You Don't Know about Moammar Ghadafi of Libya: elite Amazon bodyguards, Ukranian nurses, and more
Surprising facts about Moammar Ghadafi that you don't know... Did you know he had a crush on Condeleeza Rice? Always travels with a tent and several Ukrainian nurses? Find out more here.
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73The Gorgeous Kate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale is a very smart, talented and beautiful British actress who has been highly successful in her film roles, and probably surprises a lot of people when they find out the films she has appeared in have taken in right around $800...
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74How to Make, Find or Buy an Appropriate Belly Dance Costume
Belly dance costumes, like belly dancers themselves, come in all colors, ethnic origins, sizes, styles—and prices! As with anything you buy, you usually “get what you pay for”—if it seems too good to be true, it probably is—but sometimes...
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71Anime Review 18: Macross, Tenchi Muyo, and Crest of the Stars
This actually is from Macross II, which is an OVA. This show got only a disinterested "meh" from me after 5 episodes. Being bored with this series after the first episode made watching the other 4 feel like a chore. There was some action and...
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