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World War 2 Weapons

The Second World War was a worldwide military conflict, now noted as the most widespread war in history. With more than 100 million military personnel becoming involved through various countries. There were two main sides to the war- the Allies (Soviet Union, United States, United Kingdom) and the Axis (Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, Imperial Japan).

46 comments    war military weapons
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Top 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...

24 comments    education humor funny
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Darwin Australia Bombing Raids

Baz Luhrmann's Australia Movie features as its climax the Darwin bombing raids of 1942. Its a useful history lesson as most Australians have no idea that Darwin, and other northern town including Broome were...

18 comments    entertainment travel history
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Will The World End in 2012? Ask the Ancient Prophets.

Having been born in the '60's I, like many of you, have seen numerous dates on which the world was to end, come and go without drama or incident. So what is it that makes December 21, 2012 different? ...

35 comments    education history science
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Was Christopher Columbus Really the First to Discover America?

Who really did discover America?

9 comments    education america discover
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Introduction to Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein. A name synonymous with genius. A man whose picture is next to intelligent in the dictionary. One of the most famous people of the 20th century. A man who had a brain so unlike the rest...

19 comments    life people biography
The following is an image of the statue of the last Quiché-Maya ruler, Tecún Umán. (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala); sculptor: Rafael Yela Günther     Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Tec%C3%BAn_Um%C3%A1n.JPG     Date 24 January 2006(2006-01-24) 85

Tecun Uman

 I lived in Guatemala for several years back in the late 80's.  When there, I spent several months in a great little village outside of Quetzaltenango.  The village is known as Olintepeque.  While there,...

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A Hubber asked: How was slavery made legal? who, when, how introduced the laws...

To Mr. Sisk. Thank you for teaching me how to research. Slavery has been ingrained in society since before the days of Egypt; indeed, Hebrew people themselves had a type of indentured servant during the days...

7 comments    money how history
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US Presidents List In Order

Party: Democratic January 20th 2009 - Present Google Results: Barrack Obama Party: Republican January 20th 2001 - January 20th 2009 Google Results: George W. Bush Party: Democratic January 20th 1993 -...

2 comments    president republican democrat
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STAINED GLASS HISTORY

CHURCHES STAINED GLASS HISTORY The beginning of stained glass windows dates back in the early 1800's, the method came from makers of mosaics, and jewelry artistry, the church buildings began using stained...

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