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15 Unusual Facts about the Pineapple
This article summaries how the pineapple caused a sensation when introduced to Europeans in the late 1400s, and why the love and fascination for the fruit hasn't diminished to the present day.
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What Should I Know about America’s Anti-Government Militia Groups?
This article summarizes the issues regarding America's growing number of right-wing, anti-government militia groups. It tries to answer the questions: What should we do, if anything, about them? And do we have anything to fear from them?
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10 Funniest Women in America
This articles suggests a list of the best contemporary female comedians in America. A short biography is provided for each woman, as well as a summary of her achievements and a personal quote.
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10 Greatest Ancient Geoglyphs in the World
This list shows the 10 best geoglyphs on the planet and highlights their importance to science, the history of civilization and pop culture.
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10 Worst Drying Lakes in the World
This article offers a list of 10 lakes or seas that are in danger of drying out to a great extent or disappearing entirely in a period of decades or years.
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Ten Greatest Pop Stars Before 1950
This article offers a list of the greatest pop stars whose recording (or publishing) careers began before 1950. Text, photos, and videos are included with this compilation.
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25 Greatest Classic Rock and Roll Songs
This list suggests a compilation of the greatest classic rock and roll songs of all time.
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10 Best Survivalists on TV and in Movies
This article suggests a list of the 10 best survivalists in the world, some of whom may be better known as explorers, climbers or scientists, but all have appeared on TV or in movies.
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10 Products That May Cause Dementia
This articles suggests a list of 10 products, ingredients or substances that may cause brain damage, memory loss and/or a serious health condition such as Alzheimer's disease.
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How Bad Is Water Pollution in America?
This article provides summaries of various internet stories regarding water pollution in the United States. It emphasizes the need for people to reduce their exposure to bad drinking water.
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World’s 10 Most Impressive Lost Cities
This article lists 10 of the most impressive lost cities in the world. It also provides a short history of each city and explores why and how each one was lost to the outside world.
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Should California Secede From the United States?
The article summarizes the many issues regarding the possible secession of California from the United States. Highlighted in the story is Marcus Ruiz Evans and his book, California's Next Century 2.0.
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10 Most Impressive Men in America
This article suggests a list of the 10 most impressive men in America. All of these men are American citizens who currently live in the United States of America.
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15 Greatest Players for the Los Angeles Dodgers
This article suggests a list of the 15 greatest players for the Los Angeles Dodgers and only includes retired players. The compilation includes a short biography for each player.
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20 Facts People Should Know About Antarctica
This article suggest 20 important facts about Antarctica, emphasizing its vulnerability to increased tourism, pollution and climate change.
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10 Most Hated Men in America
This article suggests a list of the 10 most hated men in the United States of America. Listed are male American citizens who are still living.
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10 Greatest American Presidents
This article suggests a list of the 10 best American Presidents in the history of the United States of America.
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What Nonlethal Weapons Can Be Used by the Police?
This article provides a list of the nonlethal weapons used by the police and/or the military. This compilation also may include devices or substances that can be used for personal self defense.
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10 Greatest Southern Rock and Roll Bands
This article summarizes the accomplishments of the 10 greatest Southern rock and roll bands.
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10 Best Native American Actors
This article suggests a list of the 10 best Native American actors. Along with film and TV credits, the list highlights the actors' other achievements as well.
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25 Things You Probably Don’t Know about Jimi Hendrix
This article provides a list of facts and trivia regarding the life of rock and roll guitarist Jimi Hendrix. It also tries to answer the question: How did Jimi Hendrix die?
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The World’s 10 Most Polluted Countries
This article suggests a list of the 10 most polluted countries in the world, emphasizing the carbon footprints of these nations and other important ecological factors.
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10 Best Natural Remedies for Men’s Health
This article suggests a list of the 10 best natural treatments or cures for the various ailments and health conditions experienced by adult men.
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Ten Greatest Pop Stars Since 1990
This article offers a list of the ten greatest American pop stars, each of whom began their recording careers after 1990 and are at least 25 years old. Text, photos and videos are provided.
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What Should I Know about Artist Willem de Kooning?
The article summarizes the career of American artist Willem de Kooning, who became the most influential and perhaps the highest paid abstract artist in American history.
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10 Most Dangerous Roads in the World
This article suggests a list of the 10 most treacherous and frightening roads on earth. A short description is provided for each road and exciting videos are available as well.
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Prehistoric Moon Cult: The Lost City of Cahokia
This story shows the history of Cahokia, a pre-Columbian historical and archaeological site in Illinois. It also highlights recent excavations regarding Cahokia's moon cult.
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10 Greatest American Scientists in History
This article suggests a list the 10 Greatest American Scientists in History. A short biography is provided for each scientist, emphasizing achievements in science, technology and invention.
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Has a Race of Giants Ever Lived in America?
This article explores the possibility that a race of giants lived in America before the Europeans arrived in the late 1400s. It also tries to answer the question: How tall is a giant?
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12 Greatest Outer Space Movies
This article contains a list of the 12 Greatest Outer Space Movies. Each entry summarizes the merits of each film, including how much scientific accuracy was depicted in each one.
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How Many Dwarf Planets Are in the Solar System?
This article defines what a dwarf planet is and shows how many of them exist in the Solar System. It also tries to answer the question: Should Pluto be the ninth planet or one of many dwarf planets?
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12 Forgotten Stars from Saturday Night Live
This article suggests a list of 12 actors who may have been forgotten by many fans of the classic TV program, "Saturday Night Live."
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10 Forgotten Movie Stars since the 1980s
This article provides a list of 10 movie stars whose careers have faded markedly in recent years and decades.
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10 Worst Mistakes by the Central Intelligence Agency
This article suggests a list of the 10 worst mistakes by the Central Intelligence Agency and provides the historical perspective and consequences for each blunder.
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11 Worst Man-Made Environmental Disasters in American History
This article suggests the biggest man-made environmental disasters in the history of the United States. These disasters may not have killed people, but they severely damaged the ecosystem and will cost millions of dollars to clean up.
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What Are the Ten Worst Terrorist Groups in the World?
This article defines terrorist groups and how they accomplish their goals. It includes a list of perhaps the ten worst terrorist organizations in the world.
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Kennewick Man: The Most Famous Skeleton in America
This article offers a summary of the discovery and science relating to Kennewick Man, a 9,000-year-old skeleton found in Washington state. It also asks the question: Who owns these bones?
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10 Best American Boxing Movies
This list highlights the merits of the greatest American movies about professional boxing. A short review is provided for each film. The list covers more than 70 years of boxing films.
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Seven Worst Dead Zones in the World
This article provides a list of the world's largest aquatic dead zones. It also shows how dead zones are formed and what may be done to reduce their size or perhaps eliminate them.
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10 Best California Rock Bands of All Time
This article suggests a list of the 10 Best California Rock Bands of All Time. Each band must have started its career in California and be known primarily as a rock and roll band.
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Were the Hanging Gardens Actually Built in Babylon?
This articles tries to answer the question of whether the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were actually constructed in Babylon or another place such as Nineveh, both of which located in modern Iraq.
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Keith Moon: The Craziest Rock and Roll Drummer Ever
Keith Moon was the drummer for The Who, one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Moon was also known for being a comedian, actor, and prankster. He died young, at age 32, in 1978.
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Animal Mummies: Ancient Egypt’s Reverence for Beasts
This article provides many interesting facts about ancient Egypt's animal mummies. It also highlights how modern archaeologists use X-rays and CT scans to study these artifacts.
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10 Best Classic American Cars
This list highlights the 10 best classic American cars. All cars on this list are American built and are often made into hot rods and/or customized.
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What Are the 10 Most Polluted Rivers in the World?
This article suggests a list of the 10 most polluted rivers in the world. Included in the story are what countries are doing to cleanse these filthy waterways.
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What Are Ten Effective Natural Stimulants?
This article suggests a list of ten natural stimulants. It also provides useful information for each substance, including its usage in various parts of the world.
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10 Worst American Presidents
This article suggests a list of the 10 worst presidents in the history of the United States of America.
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What Are the Anti-Aging Benefits of Taking Fo-Ti Root?
This article summarizes the benefits of taking Fo-Ti Root, which may have anti-aging benefits as well as other healthful properties.
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Explore Derinkuyu, the Ancient Underground City in Turkey
This article describes Derinkuyu, the largest ancient underground city in Turkey. The story also offers a short history of this archaeological site and theories why it was built.
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What Are the 10 Best Natural Appetite Suppressants?
This article suggests a list of the 10 best natural appetite suppressants. Each entry includes factual explanations why these supplements and foods are included on the list.
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10 of the Greatest Religious Leaders in History
This article suggests a list of the 10 greatest religious leaders in history. A concise biography is also included with the name of each person or entity.
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Whatever Happened to Boxer Sugar Ray Seales?
This article summarizes the life of boxer Sugar Ray Seales, whose stellar career was cut short by eye injuries. The story also compares Seales to Sugar Ray Leonard, who also had retinal surgery.
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10 Richest Countries in the World
This article suggests a list of the world's 10 richest countries and explains why each country is included.
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10 Best Natural Treatments for Insomnia
This article suggests a list of the 10 best natural treatments for insomnia. Provided with each substance or herb is a summary of its potential effectiveness as a sleep aid.
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Peter Fonda: Actor, Director, Rebel and Anti-Establishment Guru
This article summarizes the career of actor Peter Fonda by using the autobiographical recollections provided by Fonda's memoir, "Don't Tell Dad."
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Earth, Wind and Fire: Popular Music for the Universal Soul
This article highlights the popularity, accomplishments and awards of Earth, Wind & Fire, an R&B group that came along in the early 1970s. Photos and videos are also provided with the text.
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Eleven Most Violent Cities in America
This list suggests a list of the ten most violent cities in America. Various crime statistics by agencies such as the FBI as well as listings by media organizations were used to compile the list.
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What Should I Know about China’s Ghost Cities?
China is building cities faster than any country ever has. Unfortunately, few people are ready - or can afford to - move into them, creating a country with many so-called ghost cities.
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The Inspirational Story of Boxer Rubin Hurricane Carter
Explore the story of professional boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, who was sentenced to life in prison for murders he didn't commit.
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10 Best Movie Dramas about Los Angeles
This article suggests a list of the 10 best movie dramas about Los Angeles, California. A synopsis for each movie is provided.
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Luke Esposito Plays Captain Jack Sparrow
Luke Esposito impersonates Captain Jack Sparrow for parties, festivals and other occasions, and he also plays the harmonica like a seasoned blues musician.
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26 Craziest Things Ozzy Osbourne Ever Did
Ozzy Osbourne is one of the wildest rockers in history. Singing with Black Sabbath, one of the first hard rock bands, and then going solo, Ozzy Osbourne has become a legend.
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10 Best Natural Painkillers
Many natural substances found in plants, animals and minerals can be useful in treating pain. This list suggests 10 painkillers and what diseases and health conditions they can be used for.
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Did the First Americans Come from Asia, Europe or Someplace Else?
This article tries to answer the question: "Who were the First Americans and how long ago did they come to North America and South America?"
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20 Natural Treatments for Gastrointestinal Problems
This article suggests a list of 20 natural treatments for all manner of gastrointestinal problems, including indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, gastric and duodenal ulcers, parasites and more.
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Ten Best Rock and Roll Movies
Here's a list of the ten best movies about rock and roll. Included on the list are documentaries, biopics, musicals, dramas, comedies, parodies and other films within the genre.
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Could Robots Replace General Practitioners and Other Doctors?
Robots are replacing people's jobs at an ever-increasing rate. Will doctors such as general practitioners be replaced as well?
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23 Things to Know About Rock Guitarist Eric Clapton
Rock guitarist Eric Clapton has had a legendary career. This articles tells you 23 things you should know about him. The text also provides a short biography of Eric Clapton.
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Can Vitamin K Treat Unsightly Skin Conditions?
Do you have unsightly skin conditions you'd like to treat? Vitamin K could reduce or eliminate those dark circles around your eyes.
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Is Californication the Best R-Rated TV Series?
Living a decadent lifestyle is something many people dream about; but since it's too dangerous to exist in such a way, instead watch an episode of "Californication." This article will provide an introduction to the hit cable TV series.
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Ten Greatest Classic Rhythm and Blues Love Songs
This list suggests the ten greatest classic R&B love songs of all time. A link to a YouTube video playlist is provided with the article.
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What Are the 10 Best Natural Antibiotics?
Should you go to the doctor and purchase conventional antibiotics when effective natural remedies may be available? This list suggests the 10 best natural antiobiotics.
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Five Economic Tsunamis Could Ruin the Economy of the United States
Many potentially disastrous issues face the United States. This article suggest a list of five so-called economic tsunamis that could ruin the economy of the U.S.
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Patti Smith: Just Kids with Robert Mapplethorpe
Patti Smith has lived a dynamic life filled with rock and roll, poetry and activism. This article highlights her latest book, "Just Kids," a memoir of her deep friendship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.
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Can People Learn Telekinesis?
Have you ever wondered if telekinesis is a mental ability that anyone can learn? Read this article and learn more about telekinesis and how to unlock the power of the mind.
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Seven Tips to Help Identify Counterfeit American Money
Haven't you always wanted to be an expert at spotting counterfeit American money? Well you can now by simply reading this informative article, which includes seven tips for spotting bogus bills.
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Seven Issues Americans Should Find Disgraceful
The United States faces many issues which need immediate attention. This article lists seven very important ones every person should know about and be prepared to do something about.
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Ten Greatest Archaeological Artifacts
What are the 10 greatest archaeological artifacts in the world? This article provides an excellent list.
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Did Ancient Aliens Exterminate the Dinosaurs?
Have you ever wondered what killed the dinosaurs? Could ancient aliens have exterminated the dinosaurs so people could live? Please read this article and find out.
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How to Protect Yourself from Being Poisoned
This article provides a short history of poison and also shows what type of poisoning can happen to the average person. The story also provides seven tips for preventing poisoning.
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How Many MLB Players Have Had Tommy John Surgery?
Would you like to know how many Major League Baseball players have had Tommy John surgery? If you do, please read this article and find out.
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What Does the Urantia Book Say about God, Science and People?
Would you like to read a book about Christianity, philosophy and science? This isn't the Bible, it's "The Urantia Book," which has all of the aforementioned and more.
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Game of Thrones: Best Sword and Sorcery Epic on TV
This article summarizes the most popular fantasy adventure on contemporary TV. It also highlights the many characters that appear on this hit show.
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What Should I Know About Earth’s Floating Islands of Garbage?
Have you wondered about the earth's floating patches of garbage? This article explains how these garbage patches got into our oceans and what's being done to reduce or eliminate them.
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A Short History of Electronic Computers
Haven't you always wanted to learn about the history of electronic computers? Here's a short history of computers that you will find very informative and fun to read.
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Does the Earth Have Rings Like Saturn's?
If you've ever wondered whether the earth has rings, you should read this article. It will tell you about rings you've probably never heard about.
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Titanoboa: The World’s Largest Snake Ever
Titanoboa may be the world's largest snake of all time. Let's see if this monstrous beast could still exist in places such as the South American rainforest.
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Was Bigfoot Placed on Earth by Ancient Aliens?
Have you ever wondered about the origin of Bigfoot? Could aliens have created this hairy, ape-like wild man for some specific purpose, such as conquering the earth?
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Did Led Zeppelin Steal Music from other Artists?
Did the rock group Led Zeppelin really steal some of their music from other artists? This article tries to answer this question by providing analytical text and videos.
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Could a Powerful Solar Flare Destroy the Earth?
A powerful solar flare could cause massive damage to the earth's eletrical grid and electronic circuitry, returning its inhabitants to the horse and buggy era for years. Find out how likely this Cosmic Tsunami is by reading this article.
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Do HGH Supplements Reverse Aging and Are They Safe?
Many people, especially the old and elderly, seem to be seeking the Fountain of Youth. Could HGH supplements extend the human lifespan or even reverse the aging process? Find out by reading this article.
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Is Tesla Sacramento’s Greatest Rock Band Ever?
The rock group Tesla has been one of the best in Sacramento, California since the 1980s. This article suggests Tesla is the best rock band in the history of Sacramento.
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After 10 Years of Hubbing I’ve Learned to Be Patient, Write More Hubs and Rock and Roll
This article provides an overview of writing online articles for Hubpages. The author has written "hubs" for many years and would like to offer advice on how to improve one's hubbing skills and experience.
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When Will Space Planes Take People to Other Planets?
This article suggests that in order to build viable space planes, a new propulsion system needs to be developed, perhaps one based on antimatter, nuclear or even anti-gravity.
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Why Roberto Durán Is the Greatest Boxer of All Time
This article highlights the career of legendary professional boxer, Roberto Duran, who, pound for pound, could have been the greatest boxer of all time.
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The Chimú People of Peru Practiced Child Sacrifice on a Great Scale
This article highlights the Chimu civilization in Peru. Many ancient cultures practiced child sacrifice, but the Chimu may have done it more than any other South American culture.
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John Grisham: Master of Legal Thrillers
This article provides a short biography of Southern author John Grisham, master of legal thrillers.
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What about Jane Roberts’ Seth Material?
This article summarizes the career of paranormal writer and investigator Jane Roberts, who wrote a series of books known as the Seth Material.
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Ten Greatest Pop Stars Since 1950
This article provides a list of the 10 greatest pop stars that began their recording careers after 1950 but before 1990. Also provided are short biographies of each star, as well as photos and videos.
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What Are 10 Uses for Jojoba Oil?
This article lists ten uses for jojoba oil and also provides a summary about the history of the johoba scrub, found in many desert areas of the American Southwest.
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Can Nanotechnology Make People Immortal?
This article suggests the possibility that nanotechnology, particularly the use of nanorobots introduced to the human body, may one day make people immortal. Also provided is a short history of nanotechnology.
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What Should We Know about UFOs and MUFON?
This article describes MUFON, the Mutual UFO Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about UFOs. Also provided in the story is a short history of UFO sightings throughout the world.
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Is Actor Steven Seagal the Biggest Jerk in Hollywood?
This article suggests that actor Steven Seagal may be a jerk; in fact, he may be the biggest jerk in Hollywood. A short biography is also provided in the story.
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Black Like Me: The Book that Changed Racism in America
This article summarizes the life of John Howard Griffin, who wrote "Black Like Me," a book which chronicles his odyssey through the Deep South while disguising himself as a black man. The article also suggests the merit of the movie of the same title made in 1964.
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Was Marcel Duchamp the Anti-Artist?
This article highlights career accomplishments and provides plenty of background information on Marcel Duchamp, one of the most influential modern artists of the twentieth century.
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Five Great Historical Novels Everyone Should Read
This article suggests a list of five historical novels enthusiasts may want to read.
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Ten Best Haunted House Movies
This article highlights the best haunted house movies, while also providing some trivia regarding the genre's history in moviemaking.
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Monster Crocs: How Big Can Crocodiles Get?
This article points out how big crocodiles can get and the danger they can pose to people unlucky enough to encounter them.
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Why Was Futurism Important?
This article summarizes the artistic movement known as Futurism and suggests its importance in early twentieth century modern art.
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Was Baalbek a Spaceport for Extraterrestrials?
This article addresses the possibility that Baalbek, a temple complex in Lebanon, was used by aliens as a spaceport in antiquity.
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Was Serpent Mound Built by Ancient Aliens?
This article provides scientific details about the mysterious Serpent Mound in Ohio. The author also speculates about when, why and by whom it was built.
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What Do We Know about the Mysterious Zoroaster?
This article offers a summary of the life of Zoroaster and Zoroastrianism, the religion he founded circa 400 B.C.E.
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Ten Great Classic Rock and Roll Women
This list shows some of the greatest lady rockers in the history of rock and roll.
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What Should I Know About Mexico’s Drug Cartels?
This article summarizes the history and misdeeds of the Mexican drug cartels. The scope of this international problem is discussed as well, emphasizing its impact on the United States, perhaps the only country powerful enough to stop them.
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11 Tips for Surviving as a Temporary Employee
This article points out the challenges of being a temporary employee. It provides 11 tips advising people what they should and shouldn't do while working as a so-called temp.
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Twenty-One Tips for Writing a Great Academy Award Winning Screenplay
This article includes 21 tips for writing a screenplay one can actually sell. Included in the story are numerous references to movies to help explain key points.
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Twelve Best Torch and Toga Movies
This list shows the best movies about ancient history, particularly those involving biblical and/or mythological themes.
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Will an Asteroid Strike Planet Earth?
This article summarizes the threat that asteroids and comets pose to the Earth. A short history of some of the greatest asteroid impacts on Earth is also provided.
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Ten Best Spaghetti Westerns
This article highlights the ten best Spaghetti Westerns and includes a short history of the genre.
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Are TV Survival Shows Worth Watching?
There are numerous survival shows on TV. Which ones are worth watching or nothing but staged events? This article reviews most of the survival shows and tries to answer this question.
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Ray Harryhausen: Wizard of Stop-Motion Special Effects
This article summarizes the career of special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen, who made the best sci-fi monsters in the 1950s '60s and '70s.
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Can Grapefruit Seed Extract Cure Toothaches?
This article discusses the pros and cons of taking grapefruit seed extract instead of commercially produced antibiotics, particularly as it relates to the treatment of toothaches.
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How Do Archaeologists Date Ancient Artifacts?
In archaeology, timing is everything. This article includes virtually all of the various dating methods used by archaeologists and other scientists.
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Twelve Great Rock and Roll Parodies You Just Can't Miss!
The article provides a brief history of parody, particularly as it relates to rock and roll artists. Also shown are ten videos that represent the best rock and roll parodies.
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Is Bette Davis the Greatest Actress in the History of American Cinema?
This article summarizes the career of Bette Davis, highlighting her achievements over the decades in stage, film and television.
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Five Novels You Have to Read
This article provides a list of five novels that all book lovers should read.
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Give Up Addictive Drugs in Three Steps
This article summarizes the history of drug use and abuse, particularly in the U.S. and also provides three steps for giving up addictive drugs.
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Ten Best Grunge Bands of All Time
This article suggests a list of the ten best grunge bands of all time. Photos and a link to a YouTube playlist are also included.
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Is Drug Rehabilitation the Best Way to Fight Drug Addiction?
This article shows the history of drug rehabilitation in the United States and suggests that the success rate of "rehab" is not impressive. The story states that a more effective tactic would be extensive education in public and private schools, thereby stopping addiction before it starts.
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Can Ginkgo Biloba Relieve Headaches?
This article suggests that taking Ginkgo Biloba may help relieve headaches, while causing virtually no side effects. A common herb, Ginkgo Biloba has many other healthful properties as well.
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Is Rocker Keith Richards the Prince of Punk?
This article provides an in-depth biography of rock guitarist Keith Richards. Much information is also given regarding Richards' involvement in the Rolling Stones.
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Is Toxic Hexavalent Chromium in Our Drinking Water?
This article describes what hexavalent chromium is and also suggests its possible dangers to the human body. It also lists places where an excessive amount of the chemical has been detected in drinking water.
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Ten Greatest Old Temples in the World
This article lists the ten greatest ancient temples found throughout the world. All of these temples are at least as old as the 1800s.
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Why a Teacher Thinks America’s Public Schools Are a Mess
This articles tells why a teacher thinks America's public schools are in need of great change. He also states how this change could come about. The first change would be to keep politics out of public schools.
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During the Summer of Love You Could Fly Translove Airways
This article suggests the significance of the so-called Summer of Love in 1967. It also provides a short story entitled "Fly Translove Airways," which tells the tale of two teenage boys who visit the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco back in June 1967.
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Who Was the Best Character on That '70s Show?
This article provides a profile of all the major characters on the sitcom, "That 70s Show." The story concludes by stating that Fez, played by Wilmer Valderrama, was the best on the show.
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Which Modern Artist Is Better – Monet or Manet?
This article provides biographies for artists Claude Monet and Edouard Manet, two giants of French Impressionism. The article then compares the significance of each artist and asks the question: who is better Monet or Manet?
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Ten Great Young Rock Guitarists
This article provides a list of ten great young rock guitarists, as well as short biographies for each. The link to a YouTube playlist is also included.
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12 Things You Should Know About Human Trafficking
This article summarizes the various reported incidents of human trafficking in the contemporary world. The story also provides contacts for organizations involved in the fight against human trafficking.
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Trash Money: The Art of Collecting Aluminum Cans, Plastic, and Glass
This article provides tips for how people can make money recycling aluminum cans, plastic beverage containers and glass bottles, and it pertains mainly to recycling in California.
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What Are the Ingredients in Energy Drinks?
This article describes the various energy drinks and supplements and lists their various ingredients and then asks the question of whether or not they are safe to consume.
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Take a Trip to Mars in a Spaceship Running on Antimatter
This article provides a dramatization of a future manned flight to Mars. The story stresses that if humankind wants to land on the planet within years, then it must use a small, fast and relatively cheap spaceship to do so.
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Ten Greatest Conspiracy Theories in American History
This article lists the 10 most popular cospiracy theories in the history of the United States.
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Ten Greatest Hoaxes in Modern Times
This article provides a list of famous or infamous hoaxes, emphasizing events of a paranormal or cryptozoological nature, and also suggests scientific explanations when possible.
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Ten WORST Rock and Roll Artists in History
This article suggests a list of the 10 worst rock and roll artists in history.
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What Can the Poor Do about Dental Care?
This article lists the limited options poor people have when in need of dental care. Most help comes from the government, via Denti-Cal or Obamacare; otherwise, there's charity, and that's it.
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Did Carlos Castaneda's "Tales of Power" Really Happen?
This article provides a short biography of anthropologist and writer Carlos Castaneda, who wrote a series of books in the 1960s, '70s and '80s. These books described Castaneda's adventures in Mexico while living with an Indian sorcerer named Don Juan Matus, who lived a "separate reality" that is...
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Is Archaeologist Zahi Hawass a Real Life Indiana Jones?
This article provides a brief biography of archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass. The story also shows highlights of the History Channel's program, "Chasing Mummies: The Amazing Adventures of Zahi Hawass," which emphasizes Hawass' leadership in the training of young archaeologists in Egypt.
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What Do I Need to Know about Background Checks for Jobs?
This article describes the various investigative procedures people may use to check on the honesty and reliability of prospective employees, tenants or students.
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What about the Drug Cult and Human Sacrifice at Chavín de Huántar?
This article provides many interesting facts about the Chavin civilization of ancient Peru. Particular attention is given to Chavin's significance as a religious center, as well as its drug cult and instances of human sacrifice.
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Living Colour: Can Black Guys Play Hard Rock?
This article summarizes the musical accomplishments of the hard rock group Living Colour. Moreover, the author points out that the band is one of only a few hard rock bands comprised entirely of black men.
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Don't Be a Victim of the Re-Shipping Scam!
This article provides a first-person account of how the common re-shipping scam works.
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Spyro Gyra Plays some of the Best Jazz Ever!
This article summarizes the achievements of the jazz band Spyro Gyra. It also tries to answer the question of whether the band plays jazz or pop or a hybrid of both.
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Is Michael Connelly America's Greatest Crime Novelist?
This article summarizes the writing career of Michael Connelly, who could be America's greatest crime writer. The story also provides commentary on many of Connelly's books.
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Dirty Dozen: America's 12 Worst Serial Killers
This article provides a list of some of the most notorious serial killers in the history of the United States. Body counts weren't emphasized in this story, instead the infamous nature of these dastardly criminals.
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Is Eric Burdon One of the Greatest Rockers of All Time?
This article summarizes the events in the life of rock singer Eric Burdon. The story relies heavily on the autobiography of Eric Burdon titled "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." Many quotes from the book are included in the article.
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What Do I Need to Know about Drug Testing for Jobs?
Haven't you always wanted to know the facts about drug testing for jobs? This article will tell you just about everything.
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Ten Best Teen Movies
This article lists the ten best American-made movies about teenagers. The story also contains photos and videos relating to each movie.
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Tom and Jerry Is the Best Cartoon Series Ever!
This article provides background information about Tom and Jerry, the cartoon series that could be the best ever. Photos and videos of some Tom and Jerry's best cartoons are also offered.
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Is Jose Canseco really the Biggest Jerk on the Planet?
This article provides a review of Jose Canseco's book "Juiced." Emphasized in the story is Canseco's advocacy of steroid use in Major League Baseball. The author also provides commentary relating to Canseco's personal life and tries to answer the question of whether Canseco is the biggest jerk on...
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Are Anabolic Steroids as Bad as People Think?
This article summarizes the perils and potential benefits of anabolic steroids, particularly as their usage, though generally illegal, pertains to professional athletes.
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Should I Get My Dental Work in Mexico?
This article discusses the pros and cons of Americans getting dental work in Mexico. It includes testimonials of people who saved thousands of dollars by having major dental work done in Mexico rather than the U.S.
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Colonel Percy Fawcett's Search for the Lost City of Z
This article reviews David Grann's book "The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon." The story also provides many details regarding the life and eventual disappearance of explorer Colonel Percy Fawcett.
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Jimi Hendrix: Ten Best Smart Phone Tunes
This article provides a biography of rock artist Jimi Hendrix. It also suggests a list of ten songs many people would like to listen to. Background information for each of the ten songs is also given.
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Arco Tung-Sol: Painter, Sculptor and Bon Vivant
This article provides a first-person biography of artist Arco Tung-Sol, who lived from 1937 to 2003 and produced numerous impressive works of art. Many photos of his artwork are offered as well.
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Jackson Pollock Dripped His Way to Modern Art Stardom
This article provides an in-depth biography of painter Jackson Pollock. Included in this story are numerous quotations as well as photos of some of Pollock's greatest paintings.
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The Bosnian Discoveries: Great Pyramids or Mountains out of Molehills?
In this article, the author asks if the so-called Bosnian pyramids were built by people or are simply natural landforms. The story also provides a short biography of Semir Sam Osmanagich, a self-styled Indiana Jones who is convinced the pyramids are ancient artifacts some 12,000 years old.
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Was Arthur C. Clarke the Greatest Science Fiction Writer?
This article provides a biography of Arthur C. Clarke and suggests that he was the greatest science fiction writer of his time. Highlighted in the story are synopses of some of his greatest novels.
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Why the Three Stooges Are a HIT with Me
This article outlines the career of the famous comedy trio known as the Three Stooges. It also provides a short biography of each stooge. Many photos as well as clips from their short subjects are also offered.
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What Can I Do about Excess Stomach Acidity?
This article suggests that the best treatment for chronic excess stomach acidity, heartburn and/or acid reflux disease (GERD) may be taking proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, because many brands are now available over-the-counter and at low cost.
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Al Kooper: The Greatest Rocker You've Never Heard Of
This article summarizes the musical career of Al Kooper, who did a little of everything in the field of rock and roll. The story is based on the autobiography of Al Kooper titled "Back Stage Passes and Backstabbing Bastards: Memoirs of a Rock 'n' Roll Survivor."
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Autobiography of Miley Cyrus: I Didn't Think I Was Beautiful
This article provides a summary and analysis of the autobiography of singer/actress Miley Cyrus. Also, in the second half of the text, the article offers an often-updated biography. Some of Miley's best photos and videos are also included.
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Getting a Job at McDonald's May Be Difficult!
This article describes the psychological test given by McDonald's for prospective employees. Seven specific questions are shown as examples of what this test entails.
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Ten Classic Rock Guitarists
This article provides a list of ten classic rock and roll guitarists, all of whom began their careers in the 1960s or 1970s. A short biography of each artist, as well as photos and videos are included.
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Ode to the Lonely Soldier
This article offers an essay regarding the lives of soldiers in the United States and elsewhere. The author offers an anecdote based on the combat experience of a Vietnam veteran wounded during the Tet Offensive in 1968.
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10 Most Interesting Women in the World
This article suggests a list of the 10 most interesting women in the world, emphasizing the achievements of these women, as well as their perceived importance on social media.
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The Best Miley Cyrus Impersonators Are Here!
This article shows over 40 videos of the best Miley Cyrus impersonators. It also provides ten tips for doing a great Miley Cyrus impersonation.
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What Can You Do When Your Mother Doesn't Know Who You Are?
This article chronicles an elderly woman's gradual descent into Alzheimer's dementia, which eventually kills her at the age of 78.
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Since I Never Get the Flu - Am I the Omega Man?
In this article the author insists he never gets the flu, and he also lists measures he uses - intentionally or otherwise - to keep from getting this disease.
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13 Best Airplanes of All Time
This article suggests a list of the thirteen greatest airplanes of all time, emphasizing the importance of each during its time and place in world history.
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What It Means to be Gothic
This article provides an overview of the current Goth craze, fad or lifestyle. But the point of the story is that Gothic people are often misunderstood. In general, they aren't vampires, cat killers or drug addicts.
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Aliens Built the Statues on Easter Island!
This article suggests that ancient aliens may have built the famous monuments on Easter Island.
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16 Ways to Make Pocket Money
From the mundane to the imaginative, this article shows 16 ways to make pocket money. Keep coming back, because I update this list every time I think of something new!
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David Crosby's Drug Days
This article provides an in-depth summary for the career of singer David Crosby, particularly the days when he was addicted to cocaine. The story relates much information taken from Crosby's autobiography titled "Long Time Gone."
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Eleven Forgotten Rock Guitarists
This article suggests a list of ten rock guitarists many people may have forgotten. All of these guitarists began their careers in the 1960s and '70s.
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The Mysterious San Luis Valley, Where UFOs Fill the Sky
This article summarizes the various UFO sightings and other strange phenomena reported in New Mexico's San Luis Valley. The article also tries to provide a scientific explanation for sightings of what could be described as alien spacecraft.
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You Can't Miss the Second Saturday Art Walk in Sacramento!
This article highlights the sights and sounds of the Second Saturday Artwalk in Sacramento, California. Also, the names of many local artists are mentioned and some information regarding specific Sacramento art galleries is offered as well.
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Miley Cyrus Advice, Comments and Jokes
In this article, the author gives Miley Cyrus advice on how to live her life and advance her career as a singer and actress. Many comedic photos are also provided.
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Ten Greatest Rock Guitarists Ever
This article suggests a list of the ten greatest rock guitarists ever. A short biography is provided for each guitarist, starting with that of Chuck Berry.
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In Memory of Blues Guitarist Mike Bloomfield
This article is an in-depth biography of the career of Mike Bloomfield, one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.
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Why We Need King Kong, Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster
This article highlights the various imaginary monsters that artists have put in books, movies and video games, all of which designed to scare people. The story stesses that these fearsome creatures give people something formidable to fight, thereby preparing humankind for the possible titanic...
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Has Travel Author Paul Theroux Been Everywhere?
This article provides a biography of author Paul Theroux. Included in the story are anecdotes accumulated in his many adventures while traveling all over the world.
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Twenty Greatest American Westerns
This article offers a list of the 20 greatest American Westerns. The plot for each film is outlined in some detail and relevant photos are shown as well.
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17 Worst Players for the Los Angeles Dodgers
This article provides a list of the 17 worst players for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the age of free agency. A short biography is provided for each notoriously bad player.
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Is Gobekli Tepe Where Civilization Began?
This article provides details about the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe in Turkey. Moreover, the story suggests that Gobekli Tepe may be the place where civilization began some 7,000 years earlier than most experts think.
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Woody Allen: Hoping to Make that Classic Film
This article summarizes the life of actor/writer/director Woody Allen. The story emphasizes Allen's quest for perfection in his movie-making career.
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Michael Crichton Said Men and Women Are the Same
This article offers a short biography of author Michael Crichton. Included in the story is an excerpt from his autobiography "Travels." The excerpt tells how Crichton came to the realization that men and women are essentially the same.
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The Painful History of Dentistry
This article summarizes the history of dentistry since ancient times, though emphasizing dental care since the advent of anesthesia in the middle 1800s.
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Andy Warhol Wanted to be Made of Plastic
This article provides an in-depth biography of artist Andy Warhol, including numerous anecdotes, facts and photos. The story also offers much information about the famous Factory crowd in the 1960s.
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What Can I Do about My Bad Teeth?
This article provides the author's advice about virtually all aspects of dental care, including checkups, filings and major restoration such as root canals, crowns and implants. Also included is some advice about how one can save money on dentistry.