History Articles

1). Halloween Trivia By : Sean Carter
Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday in the US calendar after Christmas . Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is the color of Fall, of harvest and black stands for death, decay and darkness. In the United States, Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars in one year. Black cats are believed to be witch's familiars who protected their powers.
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2). Getting Educated Trivia Quiz By : Deanna Mascle
1. In 1949, following the Communists' victory in the civil war between Communists and Nationalists, the Common Program establishes the right of all citizens to education and the responsibility of the state to provide it. In which country did this take place? A. Cuba B. China C. Japan D. Vietnam B. China QQ: How many people got that right? The year shouldn’t have left much room for doubt… 2.
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3). The Hospitality Career By : Josh Stone
Enjoy Nature and Travelling By Being A Travel Guide Some people are adventurous and outgoing; too adventurous, in fact that they tend to find someone to share the adventures with. More than sharing their adventures, they want to educate people on the places that they have been to. This is the usual last frontier that traveling people face. By offering their services as travel guides, they are not only able to repeatedly travel to places that they have fallen in love to but they can also share their experiences and adventures to other people.
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4). History of Yoga By : Rob Daniels
Yoga is a union of body, mind, and spirit. The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition. Yoga is an ancient system of health and fitness which originated in India. The word yoga has its first mention in the Rig Veda, the oldest of the sacred texts. Those that study Yoga estimate it's age to be four thousand year. The history of Yoga can be divided into four main periods which are the pre-classical period, classical period, post-classical period and modern period.
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5). How To Avoid Bad Credit By : Joseph Kenny
Because we live in a society that is dependent on credit, having credit that is bad can make life very difficult. Many high paying jobs won't hire you. Lenders are unlikely to give you a mortgage. Getting an unsecured credit card will also be hard, if not impossible. It is not a secret that many people have less than perfect credit. But why is this, and what can be done about it? Many of the credit problems people experience is a self-inflicted wound.
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6). Neo-Containment for a Nuclear Iran By : Jason Vines
As anyone who has opened a newspaper or watched the news over the past few years knows, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been pursuing nuclear capability. Iran’s government insists its only goal is to develop nuclear power plants that would not threaten anyone. The United Nations, though, is concerned Iran might instead covet nuclear weapons. The United States is convinced that is the case.
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7). Divorce Can Destroy Family If Not Careful By : Jesse Taylor
Few things are as tragic or traumatic as a divorce—especially for any school-aged children who may be involved. It is almost a given that despite the best intentions of the parents to keep everything civil, children will still generally choose sides and ultimately decide who they believe caused the divorce. For this parent, reconciliation can seem like an unending nightmare.
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8). Germ Theory - Discovery, History and New Developments in Health By : Davin Abernathy
Healthcare workers and others use medical gloves to help prevent the transmission of disease and infections. However, it was not that long ago in the history of mankind that the idea of using medical gloves to prevent the transmission of diseases was unheard of. The Advance of Medical Science Science has advanced rapidly over the last 100 years and there have been many amazing discoveries made, particularly in the area of healthcare and health issues.
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9). The Importance of Stories By : Historian
Long before the advent of a written history, the elders of ancient civilisations used stories to teach the new generation. The lessons might have related to the values of the society, their particular version of how they came to be, their purpose on the earth, or methods of obtaining food or a spouse. The most well known of the ancient stories were the civilisation’s particular version of how Earth came into existence and how they came to be here on earth.
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10). Think Before You Ink? You Won't Regret It. By : Sam Smith
Take time to plan out your next tattoo and get a custom design done. That way you will never regert the orginal and 100% unique tattoo that you get. Read this article to find out about getting a custom designed tattoo.
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11). Bad Credit : Understanding The Basics By : Joseph Kenny
Many people have heard of bad credit, but some may not know what it means. For a long time, there was no established method for determining the credit activities of consumers. However, this all changed when a company called the Fair Isaac Corporation designed a credit scoring system that is called the FICO score. Because the three major credit agencies have different information on each consumer, the FICO score calculated by these agencies won't be exact.
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12). The Evolution of Archery By :
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels The equipment used in archery has improved significantly since medieval times. While primitive bows were not very accurate, today's bows can accurately launch arrows at speeds over 148 miles (240 kilometers) per hour. Today's bows are a combination of wood, fiberglass, lightweight metals, and high-technology materials. Historically from early childhood children were provided with bows according to their height and are taught to shoot.
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13). Laborious Details By : Deanna Mascle
1. Which countries celebrate Labor Day? A. United States and Canada B. United States and Germany C. United States and England D. United States and Australia A. United States and Canada TBD: It is a celebration of the working class. 2. Which country has the largest labor force in the world? A. Indonesia B. United States C. India D. China D. China TBD: China is followed by India, the United States, and Indonesia.
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14). Christmas Trivia Quiz By : Deanna Mascle
Christmas Quiz 1. Which Christmas tree fact is NOT true? A. Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones every year since 1991. B. Nova Scotia leads the world in exporting Christmas trees. c. Franklin Pierce was the first president to decorate an official White House Christmas tree. D. The Christmas tree was chosen to represent this holy holiday because it's shape points the way to heaven.
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15). As the Wind Blows: A Look at Weather Vanes By : James Hunt
Weather vanes have been capturing the interest and imagination, of both young and old alike, for centuries. Watchful roosters overlooking barns, trotting horses topping elegant homes, these unique little weather devices have a rich history, predating the birth of Christ...
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16). Earrings as Art By : Serene Chong
We like to decorate our ears. Try to forget that you had your ears pierced in a mall just as soon as you could talk your mother into letting you do it. Try to forget that you have given away as gifts more earrings than there are margaritas in Cabo. Consider from the perspective of an alien visiting our planet for the first time: "They decorate their auditory recepticals with small bits of shiny metal and colorful rocks.
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17). Dragons Through History By : Fran Black
The Dragon has played an important part in myths and religions since pre-historic times. The history of dragons goes back at least six thousand years, and there are dragon tales and legends from every continent except Antarctica. In almost every culture, and all throughout history, there are stories of these mythical and magical creatures called dragons.
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18). Its The End Of Summer, So Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? By : Nicola Kennedy
Many of us have probably wondered throughout the years why we celebrate Labor Day, though we have not made any concentrated effort to find out. It is a tradition that we accept with no questions asked. Some may not even be aware that Labor Day is more than just the end of summer activities. Labor unions were the first to celebrate the beginning of the Labor Day tradition in the US.
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19). Israel is Still Gods Clock – So What Time Is It By : Rev. Michael Bresciani
As Americans viewed the history channel’s piece on the antichrist they heard the narrator ask the question, is the re-birth of Israel in 1948 really the ultimate sign of the end of the world as we know it. With full blown skepticism the commentator proceeded to show how it might be, but it could also be an overrated notion of the preachers, theologians and eschatologists.
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20). The History Of Rubies By : Sher Matsen
Rubies have long been thought to have healing properties in treating both the blood and matters of the heart. When you say the word ruby you immediately visualize the colorful images of this stone, as well as an emotional response of passion, romance, and power. Yes that’s the power and the beauty of a ruby! The deep rich color of the ruby ranges from fiery orange red to deep purple red.
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21). Dragon Myths and Legends By : Fran Black
Much folklore about dragons was believed throughout time. In Egyptian mythology, the god of the underworld, Osiris, is sometimes represented by a dragon. In Greek mythology, dragons are always guarding something or eating someone. In European mythology, a dragon is a serpent-like legendary creature. In both Eastern and Western mythology, the dragon is believed to be responsible for eclipses.
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22). Bracelets Past and Prestent By : Sher Matsen
Bracelet popularity dates back to the Roman times and continues today. Roman bracelets shared many of the design patterns of necklaces and earrings from that era. The ever popular ball earrings from that era were nicely matched with a ball style bracelet. Engraved bangles and snake bracelets were very popular during Roman times. Bracelets made of twisted coil with lion head ends were common place, as were the two part bracelets ending with a pair of lion heads.
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23). Turkey Trot By : Deanna Mascle
1. Most folks know that Americans celebrate a Thanksgiving Day, but they aren't alone. What event is celebrated in The Virgin Islands on Oct. 25? A. A Thanksgiving Day to rejoice in the end of the hurricane season B. A Thanksgiving Day to celebrate the end of the harvest season C. A Thanksgiving Day to mark the beginning of the harvest season D. There is no such event except in The QuizQueen's imagination.
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24). Salt and Pepper: A New Perspective By : Meditrina
Salt and Pepper: A Perspective Have you ever thought about salt and pepper? There’s more to it than just the shaker on the table. Pepper is the singular reason we are Americans instead of Europeans. Even today, pepper is the most widely traded spice in the world and served as the incentive for Christopher Columbus and others to search for a direct oceanic route to India.
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25). How To Repair Your Credit By : Joseph Kenny
If you have less than perfect credit, you are probably attracted to the many commercials on TV which promise credit repair and debt consolidation. While there are many things companies can do to help you fix your credit, there are a number of things you can do yourself to get back on your feet. Many people make the mistake of avoidng their lenders. They choose to ignore phone calls or letters which are sent in the mail.
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