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10 Greatest Protests of the 20th Century

10 Greatest Protests of the 20th Century

The 20th century was a time of great change, with devastating wars, the rise of two superpowers and the fall of one. Demonstrations have been used throughout history to change the world, both peacefully and violently, but in the 20th century activism came into its own in an age of protest. 1)...

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Airedale Terrier Dog Breed

The largest of the breed and an all-around useful dog, the Airedale terrier is often referred to as the “King of the Terriers.” It originated from Airedale, in Yorkshire England and has been originally bred to hunt otters in and around the valleys of the River Aire, hence it earning the name...

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What Makes a Drama Queen?

The drama queen (or drama king for males) is a personality type who typically exhibits irrational behaviors and emotional outbursts. In minor situations, they overreact, they are overbearing, and they are very demanding of other people’s attention. Psychologists describe drama queens as neurotic...

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What Is an Heir Apparent?

There are different titles for a person who is to inherit an estate or property due to the different situations that may exist for a person to inherit. A person who has the right to inherit without any circumstances that prevent him or her from inheriting is referred to as an heir apparent.An heir...

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What Is Garlic?

No kitchen is complete without garlic. It is a common ingredient in most recipes, due to the flavor it adds to vegetable and meat dishes. The French sauce called aioli would be incomplete without garlic, as well as the Meditteranean hummus and the Greek Tzatziki sauce. Garlic is also a key ingredient...

Seattle Teen Attacked by Pack of Girls Before Busload of Passengers

Seattle Teen Attacked by Pack of Girls Before Busload of Passengers

On November 19, 2010 in Seattle, Washington, during rush hour, a seventeen year old teenager named Jessica was attacked by a pack of girls before a busload of passengers. The only person who intervened was her boyfriend. The attack was captured by bus surveillance video. The King County...

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Miniature Pinscher Dog Breed

Often called the “King of the Toys”, the terrier breed is a native of Germany. It is called “Zwerpinscher” where “zwerg” in German means “dwarf” and “pinscher” means biter, referring to the biting action that the breed uses when holding down rats in a pinching manner. It was originally bred for...

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English Toy Spaniel Dog Breed

The English Toy Spaniel is also called the King Charles Spaniel, developed in the British Isles and was a favored pet of the British Royalty. This small spaniel stands at a height of 10 inches and weighs 12 pounds and has a square, sturdy build. The head is round and large with a very short muzzle...

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'Oxiclean Guy' Billy Mays Dies

Infomercial King” Billy Mays died on Sunday. According to the Tampa Police Department, Mays, 50, was found unresponsive by his wife inside his Florida home early Sunday morning. Police said there were no signs of forced entry and foul play is not suspected. Authorities said an autopsy will be...

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What Is Laissez Faire ?

Laissez Faire in economics means policy of the government to let take economy and trade its own course and interfere as less as possible. In other words, it means a free market economy. The term Laissez Faire is a French phrase which means "leave it to be". It is believed that the doctrine of...