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Extra, Extra, Read All About It: Internet Killed The Media Star

by Mnofdichotomy in Issues, October 27, 2009
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The end of an era.

The Countess and The Computer: Destroying Legend

by Mr Ghaz in History, September 29, 2009
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In the story of computing, Augusta Ada King, the countess of Lovelace, for whom the new language was named, was a well-known name. Born in 1815, she was the only legitimate daughter of the poet Lord Byron, whom one former admirer had described as “mad, bad, and dangerous to know.”…Ada Lovelace did not, in fact, know her father; but she was a friend of Professor Charles Babbage’s and, significantly for those working on the DOD project, an admirer of his analytical engine, a forerunner of today’s computer.

Historical Philosophy of Natural and Positive Law

by Acoolguy70 in Philosophy, September 25, 2009
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The role of three philosophers to lead us to the governing systems of today.

Ghostly Guides of Glastonbury: An Archeologist Receives Help From The Dead

by Mr Ghaz in Paranormal, September 21, 2009
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The very first session produced the solution – in Latin – to one of Glastonbury’s best-known mysteries: the location of the Edgar Chapel, a 15th century addition to the abbey that had disappeared without a trace. The spirit of a monk called Johannes Bryant, who claimed he had been born in 1497 and died in 1533, gave the chapel’s precise site, dimensions, and decor. Johannes also said that there was a door in the east wall of the chapel – a highly unusual feature.

Why is Krapina Called “the Cradle of Slavic Peoples”?

by Davorka Loncar in History, September 2, 2009
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The article gives some historical informations about Krapina, center of Krapinsko-zagorska municipality, and describes, through the legend, why is Krapina called "the cradle of Slavic peoples".

Secrets of Gupčeva Lipa

by Davorka Loncar in History, August 26, 2009
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The article is about general revolt of peasants from Croatia and Slovenia in 1573.
and Gupčeva lipa, tree that still stands in Gornja Stubica in Hrvatsko zagorje as witness of this historical event.

Kush

by Webiny in History, August 24, 2009
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The history of this little known African civilization.

Haunted Houses and Spooky Sites in Missouri

by writecorner in Paranormal, July 29, 2009
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From ghost hunters to history buffs craving a spooky encounter, visitors to Missouri will find plenty of haunted locations worth investigating. Visit a local tourist attraction or home of a notorious urban legend and find a piece of local haunted history.

The Gory History of Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

by Atikin in History, July 11, 2009
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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary is a rhyme that you may remember since you were little and at that time, it sounded very pretty indeed, filled with gardens and dolls and sea-shells. Not so much though, after you’ve heard the true interpretation of this nursery rhyme!

Effects of Historical Globalization

by Kris2217 in History, June 4, 2009
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People are still being affected by historical globalization. We can see the affects that have accumulated through the ages every day. There are still many problems concerning the indigenous community, economic, social, and political, among them.

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