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Louis Cyr: The Strongest Man of the 19th Century
In 1889, Louis Cyr was recognized in London for lifting 559 pounds with one finger, 4,092 pounds with his back, and 273 pounds above his head with one hand.
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In ancient Greek art, whales were depicted as serpent-like toothed fish, sometimes with front paws. These creatures were considered monsters, defeated by Perseus while rescuing Andromeda and by Hercules while…
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The World as Seen by Europeans Before 1492
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Science Sleep: men and women do not sleep the same way The sleep patterns of men and women differ not…
10 Drugs That Changed the World
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5 Popular Myths About Music
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