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 | | Mayan Numerals | | by Ned D, Mar 31, 2008 | | The Ancient Mayan number system was unique, intelligent, and far ahead of its time.
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 | | Patriotism | | by Jason McClelland, Mar 30, 2008 | | The word patriotism is defined by Merriam Webster's dictionary as love or devotion to one's country. It is a British word originating around 1726. Patriotism in America has come to mean much more. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Terracotta Warriors | | by Ned D, Mar 30, 2008 | | The Terracotta Warriors were buried with the emperor Qin Shi Huang around 2218 years ago in China (around the time of the rise of the Roman Empire). | | Comments(1) Liked It: 4 |
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 | | Brief History of Iraq | | by Puller, Mar 30, 2008 | | This is a short history of Iraq under the rule of Saddam Hussein, and before the US led invasion. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Genocide | | by Ultimate13, Mar 28, 2008 | | Have you ever wondered how genocide started, and how it affects other people? Genocide is a word that means destruction, murder, and the pursuit of freedom. Also, it means to make a better place for a race, but with a great price to pay: the lives of other people. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | The Pony Express | | by Dillon C, Mar 27, 2008 | | A long, long, looong time ago (yes, before airplanes or railroads were invented) three business men shared an idea to create a mail service that was faster and more reliable than stagecoaches or steamboats. The young horse riders would ride through rain, fog, sleet, snow, or even hail. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 2 |
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 | | Cruel, Cruel World | | by Footballsandite, Mar 27, 2008 | | Throughout history there has been many genocides, starting from the trail of tears all the way to modern day, Darfur. | | Comments(1) Liked It: 2 |
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