Politics & History
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California's Gold Rush History Tour
over 1 year agoThe California Gold Rush loosely refers to a period in the 1840s and 1850s when gold was discovered in California and tens of thousands of people flocked to the state seeking wealth. The period began in January of 1848 when James ...
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American Ghost Towns
over 1 year ago"Ghost Town" is a slang term for a town or city that has, for one reason or another, been abandoned by people. Typical reasons for cities to be evacuated and abandoned by humans include an economic collapse, armed confli...
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Boston Freedom Trail Sites and Monuments
over 1 year agoThe Boston, Massachusetts Freedom Trail is a mostly brick path leading to multiple historical sites within the city. This list includes all of the 16 stops along the trail, and includes various significant buildings, churches, pub...
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George Washington Historical Sites and Tour
over 1 year agoGeorge Washington was one of many Founding Fathers, but is singled out for particular respect and admiration due to his skills as a military leader (vital to the Colonial victory in the Revolutionary War) and his service as the fi...
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The Most Controversial Glenn Beck Quotes
over 1 year agoAuthor, radio host and television personality Glenn Beck is perhaps the poster boy for outspoken conservatives and ridiculous political pundits, and the most controversial Glenn Beck quotes prove just that. Appearing on the radio ...
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Most Popular Jobs for Political Science Majors
over 1 year agoA list of the Most popular Jobs for Political Science Majors. If you earn this type of degree, these are the kind of jobs you will find waiting for you after graduating. Median salaries have been included on this list. The trick w...
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The Most Controversial Ron Paul Quotes
over 1 year agoNicknamed "Dr. No" for his beliefs that legislation beyond the U.S. Constitution is wrong, the most controversial Ron Paul quotes go well beyond his desire for a smaller government into highly debated topics like racism,...
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The 27 Constitutional Amendments Explained in Movies
over 1 year agoAmericans have a lot to be proud of. Our BBQ is some of the most flavorful in the world. We were the first country to send people to the Moon. We somehow managed to carve images of our favorite presidents on the side of a freaking...
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The Most Controversial Michele Bachmann Quotes
over 1 year agoUnited States House of Representatives member and 2012 presidential hopeful as a member of the completely rational Tea Party, Michele Bachmann brings us criticism of anything related to President Barack Obama, fear-mongering state...
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The Best Ron Paul Quotes
over 1 year agoThe best Ron Paul quotes are those that clearly state this Texas congressman and 2012 Republican presidential candidate's beliefs. Ron Paul is a conservative libertarian, and to some, he represents one of the "founding father...
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Most Popular Jobs for History Majors
over 1 year agoA list of the Most popular Jobs for History Majors. If you earn this type of degree, these are the kind of jobs you will find waiting for you after graduating. Median salaries have been included on this list. The trick with any co...
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The 13 Most Infamous Irish Mobsters
over 1 year agoFamous Irish gangsters in America, with photos (yes, some are mug shots). Who are the worst Irish Mobsters? These are the notorious godfathers - the top crime bosses from the Irish Mob and associated crime syndicates, listed from ...
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Most Controversial Supreme Court Cases
over 1 year agoLooking for information about some of the most controversial Supreme Court cases in history? These U.S. Supreme Court decisions, some of which date back more than 100 years, include rulings on such hot button issues as abortion, c...
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The 9 Most Frequently Ignored Parts of the US Constitution
over 1 year agoIt may be the law of the land, but the US Constitution still finds itself often ignored, whether it be by the federal and state governments or, worst of all, the people themselves. Fortunately, issues such as these have improved o...
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The Most Important Supreme Court Cases
over 1 year agoQuick: Can you name the most important Supreme Court cases in U.S. history? Yes? Well, can you explain them, in a nutshell, to anyone who asks? Impress your friends with your legal history knowledge by perusing this list of some o...
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Famous Hispanic Politicians
over 1 year agoA List of Famous Hispanic Politicians, with photos! These are some of the most well known Mexican Americans in the United States. Currently, over 10% of the population of the United States is Hispanic. Mexican American culture is ...
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Democrats Against the Obama Stimulus Bill
over 1 year ago7 Democrats voted against President Barack Obama's stimulus bill in February of 2009. Who were these renegade Dems, and what districts did they represent? This is a comprehensive list of the handful of Democrats who broke rank wit...
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6 Amazing Stories of Exploring the American West
over 1 year agoThe American West is full of stories of men and women who did things that are unimaginable to those of us today. Many of whom are, right this moment, feeling bitter and disgruntled that they have to actually sit up to reach the cl...
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Top 10 Tamil Films of 2010
over 1 year agoVote your favorite movie of 2010's
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13 Social Studies Facts Sarah Palin Got Wrong
over 1 year agoInfamous for her verbal slips and gaffes, Sarah Palin - author, pundit, governor, candidate, grizzled mother or what have you - has often been in trouble with the press for massaging the truth. Of course, there are the outright ac...
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The Most Incredible Sieges of All Time
over 1 year agoThese are the most epic sieges in history, ranked by history buffs worldwide. Anyone can vote on this list of sieges, making it a collaborative list. Make sure to add your own battles to these rankings if you see anything missing....
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The 8 Craziest (Real) Secret Service Overreactions
over 1 year agoHere in the United States, we live under the constant and all-seeing eye of the government. This list is indisputable proof. They listen to what we say, watch what we do, and then interpret it, which is fine. But sometimes, they r...
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Royal Twins
over 1 year agoA List of Royal Twins, with photos! This list includes both fraternal and identical twins. Only 2% of the world's population are twins, and only 0.2% are identical twins. Why have a singleton when you can double the kids for doubl...
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The 13 Greatest End of the World Prophecy FAILs
over 1 year agoDon't panic. According to the Mayans, the world is going to end this Friday, December 21st, 2012. Whether by a reversal of the Earth's rotational axis, a collision with mysterious Niburu, or by some kind of implosion black hole is...
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2011 College Graduation Speakers
over 1 year agoWe've compiled the most comprehensive list of commencement speakers for 2011 across all universities that we could put together. The top keynote speaker at each university and college is listed here. As you can see, the graduation...
